In QLD gel blasters are legal without needing a license or permit. In all other states the laws vary, for example in NSW and WA gel blasters are prohibited, whereas in VIC realistic looking blasters require a license AND a permit, but blasters that have the appearance of an obvious toy are legal without licensing or permits. PLEASE CHECK THE LAWS IN YOUR STATE OR TERRITORY.

Some do, some don't. Gel Blasters come in a wide range of styles and performance levels. Starting at plastic novelty blasters for kids, all the way up to high performance competition products. FPS (feet per second) is the term used regarding the power of a Gel Blaster. 100FPS is low, 200FPS is medium, 300FPS is high and 400FPS is extreme.

Anywhere from 5 to 50 meters, depending on the quality and FPS of the blaster.

Most blasters are very accurate up to 10-15 Meters.

This could be caused by a number of issues. The most common issue is Gel Balls that are too big, too small or too soft. This can cause JAMMING / FEEDING issues in your magazine or barrel. The EASIEST fix for this is to grow the Gels for longer or shorter periods of time.

Some blasters work better with smaller gels, some with bigger gels. More powerful blasters require Ultra Hard gels to work correctly, as softer gels will break when the blaster is fired.

Gels that are too big may feed through the magazine fine but can get stuck in the barrel causing a blockage. To clear the blockage remove the magazine and push a thin stick down the barrel to push any jammed Gels out. To avoid this problem soak the gels in water for LESS TIME to make them smaller.

Most Gel Balls need to be soaked for approximately 4 hours, however 2.5 hours works better for some Gel Blasters, particularly when using higher powered models.

With PISTOLS Gas Powered products have better performance/quality.

With AUTOMATIC RIFLES you can get high quality products in both gas and battery operated.

With SNIPER RIFLES the best quality/performance comes from Gas Powered or Spring Powered products.

With SHOTGUNS Gas Powered products are the best.

Spring Powered Blasters do not require batteries or gas. They are the simplest form of gel blasters that require a bolt/slide action to be performed for each shot. These are generally cheaper blasters for kids but there are some standout products available.

Battery Powered Blasters use either a 7v or 11v battery to power a motor, gearbox and pump. These come in many forms from cheap toys for kids to full metal replicas with very high POWER and PERFORMANCE.

Gas Powered Blasters provide the closest experience possible to a real firearm. Made from metal/wood to simulate the feeling of a real firearm, many are hard to distinguish from the real thing. They are powered by GREEN GAS so have no electrical parts and no gears.

Which type of blaster you buy depends on your budget, the style of blaster you are after, and the level of performance you want from it.

Until the light on the charger turns off or changes colour. Generally speaking an hour will charge most batteries to full or nearly full.

It is best to keep your battery around 40-60% charged. Leaving your battery fully charged or fully depleted for extended periods reduces the LIFE and PERFORMANCE.

For BATTERY POWERED Blasters there is a small door/hatch on the MAGAZINE. Open the door/hatch and fill the magazine up by pouring the Gels in using a Speed Loader/Bottle.

For GAS POWERED Blasters, remove the magazine and hold it upside down. Gently seat the nozzle of the gas canister in the small brass valve and depress for approx 10 seconds.

Next, with the mag upright, open the small door/hatch and fill with Gels using a Speed Loader/Bottle.