Docket No. CPSC–2023–0021
https://www.regulations.gov/document/CPSC-2023-0021-0001
Your comments are needed today, June12, 2023 is the deadline.
Summary
The Federal Energy Management Improvement Act Update transferred the authority for regulating the marking of toy, look-alike, and imitation firearms from the Department of Commerce to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Commission is issuing this direct final rule to adopt the Department of Commerce rule for the marking of toy, look-alike, and imitation firearms, with non-substantive and conforming changes.
We first picked up on this from a AP follower that sent me some information. After some quick research I found more info about it, including from Evike that did a nice overview on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AirsoftEvike).
While section 1272.3 is similar to what is in place today this opens the door for a lot more regulation. Please provide your comments in a respectful and civil manner today
Read CPSC–2023–0021 ( https://www.regulations.gov/document/CPSC-2023-0021-0001 )
At top of the linked page click on "Comment" and provide your feedback.
You can copy and past this template into the comment section, or add your own.
I oppose the Consumer Product Safety Commission's proposed Direct Final Rule in Docket No. CPSC-2023-0021.
Airsoft is a very important, safe sporting activity, enjoyed by myself and thousands of responsible users and hobbyists.
As written, the effect of the Commission's proposed rule would have significant and unnecessary impact on myself and all in the air-soft industry, both from an economic standpoint and an accessibility one. Without comment from the industry, the proposed Direct Final Rule would be inappropriate and unacceptable without changes.
Accordingly, I request the Commission withdraw the proposed direct final rule. I appreciate and understand the Commission's approach and request the Commission consider excepting air-soft guns from any requirement for GCCs.
Thank you for your consideration.
If you would like more details and analysis here is a video from PewDieRy Airsoft.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHh3pTn9g1Y
