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