Why Join Us?

The AOBA is the only membership scheme operating in the UK that allows airsoft players, just like you to not only stay legal, but to stay safe. Our philosophy is to promote the sport and support its members and the Airsoft community. As such; our members get exclusive benefits that cannot be found anywhere else.

Plus; the AOBA is the only airsoft association to actively support and campaign for the continuing openess of the hobby - By having a membership with us; you not only get to reap the rewards, but you also help support the hobby and airsoft community by ensuring it stays legal and available to us UK residents.

We are offering a tiered membership system available to both adults and juniors. Whilst Juniors are able to use the benefits listed, membership does not allow them to purchase Replica Imitation Firearms. For full details on the system we offer please go to the eligibility tab at the top of the page.

Membership Fee Structure.

Annual Membership - £5.00*

Lifetime Membership - £20.00*

We acccept payments via PayPal, Bank Transfer, Cheque/Postal order, Cash. However membership will not be issued untill cleared funds are received.

The AOBA membership Card

All of our members are issued with a photo membership card which allows them to visit retailers and purchase RIFs (You won't even need to be on the UKARA database!) - The card is our member's key to discounts and savings at a range of participating retailer venues. whilst the membership card is a temporary arrangement, we aim to produce a Nationally recognised ID card for Airsofters in the very near future.

Optional Full & Comprehensive Personal Insurance

We all know that airsoft can be dangerous - We also know that accidents do happen; that's why the association has been working hard with insurance companies to bring our members a full and comprehensive policy that covers them exclusively for playing Airsoft. This is not included in our membership fee and is available to anyone wishing to purchase it. SportsCover Direct Insurance provide Players with an Airsoft policy, which is available to individuals and Airsoft groups. For more information visit there website. Any questions relating to any policy provided by SportsCover Direct Insurance must be directed to the them directly.

Legal Advice

After discussions with Law Express we are now pleased to announce that we have come to an agreement for Law Express to provide their Legal advice services to AOBA members at preferential rates. Law Express is the UK’s leading legal advice and online information specialist. For full information check out the Legal Advice page.

Second Hand Sales Checking Service>

We are working on an effective and secure way to provide legal second hand RIF sales to Players. This will make sure that all Player sales will be compliant with the law around sale.

Airsoft Soldier Magazine Discounts

We are happy to annouce we have obtained the support of Airsoft Soldier magazine. With every membership, each player will be able to purchase discounted copies of their latest issues, which includes 68 full colour pages of airsoft goodness."Airsoft Soldier is a new publication about all things airsoft, put together by a group of long time airsoft-enthusiasts. Our editorial staff has previously worked on a critically acclaimed airsoft journal for Finnish readers since 2005 – and it is now made available to English-speakers all over Europe (and the rest of the world)!". www.airsoft-soldier.com

Exclusive Discounts At Selected Retailers

Who doesn't like saving money? Here is where the AOBA membership comes into a world of its own - Our members get access to exclusive deals and savings from the best retailers.

Tournaments And Competitions.

We all like to play airsoft, some love to compete. In the future we will be hosting games for groups of players to come and battle it out to prove who is the king of airsoft teams. With competitions aimed to hosted up and down the UK theres no reason to miss out! Also do not miss out on regular competitions with great prizes!

Protect And Promote Your Sport

Membership not only covers for above features but provide representation to government authority and lobbying groups as well as advertising and promoting Airsoft as a whole. AOBA is the first of its kind to protect the airsofters and their sport!

Information Commissioner's Office

We are now registered with the ICO. It is the UK's independent public body set up to protect personal information and promote public access to official information. You can be sure that AOBA is using your information securely, so you know your protected. No other membership scheme offers this level of protection to its members.