A common problem airsoft manufacturers face is intellectual property and copyright infringement due to creating replicas of firearms. Some airsoft weapons from Tokyo Mariu such as colt replicas are not allowed in the U.S. This is why a vague unbranded airsoft replicas are what most U.S. manufacturers build. Ak47 airsoft guns is one of these for example. AK47 airsoft guns are very profitable as well for manufacturers  due to name recognition without infringing on copyrights.

Some U.S. companies on the other hand negotiate licensing deals with firearm manufacturers. ActionSportGames has licensed trademark rights from Armalite, DanWesson, CZ, Steyr.

What does congress think? According to one US senator who proposed a bill stating:

"Directs the Secretary of Defense to require that any contract entered into or renewed by the Department of Defense include a provision prohibiting the contractor from requiring toy and hobby manufacturers, or merchants to obtain licenses from, or pay fees to, the contractor for the use of military likenesses or designations on items provided under the contract." - rep Rob Andrews

Basically, no fees would have to be paid by airsoft manufacturers for US guns. Unfortunately this bill never made it past the committee.

 Ak47 Airsoft guns FTW  and not just for us airsoft players!

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