Gel blasters banned in WA with fears they're a tragedy waiting to happen. | ABC News

Western Australia is outlawing gel blasters arguing the toys too closely resemble real firearms and could prompt a lethal response from police.
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Owners have until the 3rd of July to hand over the blasters as 'prohibited weapons' or face fines or jail time.
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