How Airsoft Began

Airsoft by definition is a sport where players simulateplayers lift their gun up and say, "Hit". Also, one player
military or law enforcement combat by using airsofton each team is usually designated as a medic, to
guns (which look a lot like real guns, to add to therevive players so they can resume play. Weapon hit
realism) and other airsoft gear. The game of airsoftrules vary depending on the game. Usually, a weapon
was developed in Japan, where firearms were (andbeing hit is the same as the player being hit, but if the
still are) almost impossible to get without resorting toperson has a sidearm, rules can be modified so that
illegal means. An alternative was developed, and thatthe person just is not allowed to use their primary and
alternative was airsoft. Because of this, it is no surprisemust instead only use the sidearm.
that airsoft is actually most popular in East AsianThe three types of airsoft guns are spring, electric, and
countries such as China, Japan, Taiwan, and Southgas. Spring guns are usually cheap but can get very
Korea (North Korea is more interested in using realexpensive if they fire at a high FPS. Electric, also
guns!)known as AEG, guns are powered by a battery and
Unlike paintball, it is incredibly hard to tell if somebodythe main advantage is that they are automatic, but are
has been hit. No splatters are made on the skin orgenerally not very powerful unless upgraded. Gas
clothes, and unless the person screams in agony orguns are the most powerful, and gases supported
pain, you will not know if they are hit. That is why theinclude carbon dioxide, propane, green gas, red gas,
game of airsoft relies on the "Honor System", whereand high pressure air (HPA).