Airsoft and the UK's consultation on changing the rules around fireworks and pyrotechnics

The UK government is consulting on changing the rules around fireworks and pyrotechnics in the UK. Like many people, I enjoy using P1 pyrotechnics safely and responsibly as part of playing Airsoft. I had fun this weekend with both flashes and smoke grenades at my local Airsoft site, Red Alert. Although the kind of devices used in Airsoft is not the main focus of the consultation, some of the questions that the government is asking indicate that changes to the rules could still have an impact on Airsoft. If you enjoy using pyro for Airsoft or paintball, please do consider responding to the consultation, with simple, clear answers. How to respond You can respond to this consultation online, or by email to fireworksconsultation@businessandtrade.gov.uk, using this response form. This consultation is closes on 7 October 2026. My consultation response For inspiration, here is what I said. (For all the other questions, I said “No answer”. Are there any other specific F1 and P1 pyrotechnics…