Quote Originally Posted by Kapryiath View Post
So the theory would be then that its illegal to import it but once its here its legal to own ? Am I reading that right?
Importing it is not illegal in itself. But depending on the state, you may require a replica firearm permit to get it released from customs should it be identified as a replica weapon and held up. NSW has strict requirements in this regard, as noted very early in this thread.

If it somehow makes it into your hands, then the likeliness of anything being confiscated drops dramatically. But if you don't satisfy the state replica weapon laws, it is still illegal to possess.