| When your child is writing his wish list for Santa Claus | | | | barrel velocities, this mean these guns are safer to |
| and you read "Airsoft gun", don't jump. Air soft guns | | | | operate. |
| are harmless providing safety rules are observed. | | | | But which one should you choose? Some are cheap |
| Airsoft shooting is probably one of the safest and | | | | gas and electric air soft guns from $50 to $200. These |
| most popular sports enjoyed in the world today. | | | | guns are for those beginner players that are just |
| Before you agree or disagree and in particular if you | | | | starting out. The more experienced players play with |
| consider purchasing anything and especially anything to | | | | markers that cost anywhere from $ 400 to $ 2000 |
| do with sports and shooting you always should do | | | | plus. |
| some background research. | | | | Accessories: |
| What are Airsoft guns? | | | | Like other sports there are lots of different |
| Airsoft guns are realistic-looking TOY guns that fire | | | | accessories that come with Airsoft Guns: scopes, |
| small plastic bullets to ranges of 25 to 45m at speeds | | | | masks, holsters, slings, chargers, targets, tactical vests, |
| of around 75 - 100 meters per second. Airsoft game is | | | | apparel, and more. Also, Airsoft upgrades and |
| a paintball-like team game that's originates from Japan. | | | | modifications, Spring and Gas Airsoft Gun upgrades, |
| But let's give this matter a thought. Forget the air/BB | | | | external Airsoft Electric Gun (AEG) upgrade, internal |
| gun you know from when you were a kid. You | | | | Airsoft Electric Gun (AEG) upgrades, mounts, and |
| remember the one that shot out a neighbor's kitchen | | | | weaver rails. |
| window. Maybe someone you know might have | | | | Safety: |
| already been telling you, it isn't a BB gun, it's an Airsoft | | | | Now, the question if you should allow your children to |
| gun. It shoots a light weight (soft) plastic BB. It will not | | | | use an Airsoft gun?: Well after hundreds of |
| break the neighbors' windows. | | | | neighborhood Airsoft battles involving a dozen or so |
| In fact, Airsoft guns have been around for almost 30 | | | | kids, there has not been any reported injuries. Unlike |
| years. While many of the air guns were used for | | | | football which often can result in a broken thumb or |
| hunting, Airsoft guns are designed for recreational | | | | knee, Airsoft has been a very safe activity for children |
| activities such as paintball. | | | | and adults. |
| Types of Airsoft Guns: | | | | You will see these generations of kids were raised on |
| There are 3 different types of Airsoft guns available: | | | | riding helmets and seatbelts just automatically wear |
| Spring operated guns work on mechanical power. For | | | | protective gear without thinking about it. |
| each shot, you need to cock the gun by pulling back | | | | All players should be wearing the proper equipment. |
| the bolt. | | | | Everyone should be wearing safety glasses and the |
| Gas powered guns use compressed carbon dioxide | | | | proper attire. When using these markets, make sure |
| to shoot the BB. | | | | the safety is on until you are ready to shoot because |
| The electric Airsoft guns are the most complex guns. | | | | these markers can go off accidentally, almost like a |
| They are the most commonly used and widely | | | | real gun. Make sure that when you play that these |
| available type of Airsoft gun. Good for both of experts | | | | guns are regulation and are allowed to be used where |
| and beginners, especially for beginners. | | | | you play. |
| Instead of shooting metal pellets of BBs, these guns | | | | Observe the law and observe your and other people's |
| fire a 6 millimeter plastic BBs'. Combined with the lower | | | | safety at all times. |