Victoria

Some Gel blasters are defined as a prohibited device in Victoria. At this stage, customers will need to seek and have permission from authorities

In Victoria, there is a clarification between a Toy Gel Blaster and Gel Blaster that is up for debate. As long as the device is not shaped or coloured as a real firearm, they can technically be classified as a toy gun, and as such, those devices are not prohibited. Such as the Gelstorm Range has been given a tick of approval by Victorian Weapons Licensing

It's an issue that has been characterized by much misinformation. The confusion partially arises from the fact that imitation and replica guns are prohibited devices, and some gel blasters fall under this category. However, other gel blasters in Australia and Victoria can be potentially classified as a toy - meaning they are not illegal.

Please make sure that you do your due diligence before you make a purchase of gel blasters. It is your responsibility to make sure you have obtained the correct permissions to own and use gel blasters under prohibited classifications, before you make your purchase.

You may have read recent announcements that gel blasters in Victoria have been suddenly banned. This is not true - there's been no changes recently for gel blasters under Victoria law.

While there have been zero changes for gel blasters under Victoria law, in the event there were changes to the regulations in the future, it would be easy to argue that a collectors' or re-enactment permit could be required.

However, as with any device of this nature, you must enact safe use and care with this device and do not use this device in public settings like any gel blaster in Victoria or across the country, amongst people who aren't part of the gel blaster community.

Part of the appeal of gel blasters is that they can be used in military simulation events. So they could potentially be misunderstood by members of the public - or police force - who aren't familiar with them.

With appropriate authority to purchase a gel blaster, you may get a gel blaster in Victoria if its determined legal by Victorian weapons licensing. 

If you're worried about whether gel blasters are legal in Victoria, the short answer is do your research. Please seek appropriate permission from authorities before making a purchase.

If they were to be restricted in the future, a license such as a collectors' or re-enactment license might be a solution to ownership to have the legal permit to own gel blasters in Victoria.