The NABV in short
The NABV (Nederlandse Airsoft Belangen Vereniging) is the Dutch airsoft association. It represents airsoft players towards the government, sets the rules of the sport in the Netherlands and issues the membership that allows you to own airsoft replicas there. Members get a membership number and an NABV card.
More about the association, its events and becoming a member: www.nabv.nl.
Why a membership is required in the Netherlands
Under Dutch weapons law airsoft replicas may only be owned by members of an airsoft association recognised by the government. The NABV has been recognised since airsoft became legal in the Netherlands in 2013; the ACA is the second recognised association. Without such a membership you may not own, buy or sell a replica in the Netherlands, which is why Airsoft Bazaar asks residents of the Netherlands for a membership number.
What "NABV number verified" on a profile means
Every resident of the Netherlands enters an NABV or ACA membership number when creating an account. We check an NABV number directly with the NABV: only when the NABV confirms that the number belongs to an active member does the profile show NABV number verified. We repeat that check regularly, so a lapsed membership disappears from the profile again.
The verification tells you that you are dealing with a registered airsoft player. It does not say anything about how reliable someone is as a seller: look at the reviews and the other verifications on the profile for that, and pay through a payment request for buyer protection.
Your NABV number on Airsoft Bazaar
- Registration. Enter your membership number on the registration form. It is checked with the NABV right away; an unknown number is refused.
- Changing it. Under Dashboard → Account → Profile you can change or add a number. A changed number is checked again.
- Buying replicas in the webshop. Replicas only ship to members whose NABV card has been approved. Upload a photo or PDF of your card under Dashboard → Account → Verification; see Buying replicas. Full members only: an aspirant membership is not enough.
Where do I find my number?
Your membership number is on your NABV card and in your account on mijn.nabv.nl. Not a member yet? Join at nabv.nl. Are you a member of the ACA instead? Read What is the ACA?.