| Today, airsoft guns, pistols and rifles are mainly used | | | | adrenaline rush and at the same time you'll learn how |
| for organized war games and, once experienced, will | | | | to use a gun in a safe and secure situation. There are |
| turn a novice into an enthusiast. The idea of airsoft | | | | plenty of Airsoft clubs that organize "war" games and |
| guns were invented in Japan in the 80's as, although it | | | | 'skirmishing' where all the excitement you are looking |
| was illegal to own a firearm, there was still a demand | | | | for can be found. As long as games are properly |
| for them, so gun enthusiasts and hobbyists improvised | | | | organized they can provide all the kicks you want. |
| by manufacturing spring powered guns that were | | | | Once you know what it's like you'll never look back. |
| exact replicas of the real thing. Short after the sport | | | | People from all walks of life, estate agents, bankers, |
| rapidly took off, spread to North America and is now | | | | teachers or housewives can handle a gun and be |
| popular all over the world. | | | | transformed into James Bond, a member of the FBI, a |
| In the Airsoft gun world there are three types of | | | | detective, a member of CSI, a criminal on the run or |
| Airsoft guns, a spring type, a gas powered type and | | | | whoever takes their fancy at the time. Being part of |
| an electric type of Airsoft Gun. A short overview; An | | | | an airsoft team allows you to play out a fantasy role, |
| Airsoft spring operated gun works on mechanical | | | | escape from the routine of day to day life and lose |
| power; each time you want to shoot you have to | | | | yourselves for a few hours. |
| cock the gun by pulling back the bolt just as you would | | | | When you are thinking about using an airsoft gun and |
| an actual shotgun or bolt action rifle. Their design is | | | | you worry about its safety then realize this. Airsoft gun |
| fairly simple and so they are easy to carry around and | | | | games can be a harmless activity as long as you pay |
| recommended for first time players. An Airsoft gas | | | | close attention to the guidelines regarding to safety |
| powered gun uses compressed carbon dioxide to fire | | | | and by wearing the right safety equipment. Guidelines |
| the BB and, although perfect for specific target | | | | like: Playing in designated areas only. When sticking to |
| practice, it is not really suitable for games. An Airsoft | | | | the rules no-one should be hurt as a result of the guns |
| Electric gun is the most commonly available and used | | | | them selves. If you are worried about getting hit then |
| type, popular due to their power and high rate of fire. | | | | there are many of fantastic accessories that can be |
| These are all the rage with either beginners or skilled | | | | acquired. They don't only protect you but they make |
| players. Within each of these guns there are also | | | | you look even cooler. Accessories like protective face |
| different kinds, each with its own unique style and | | | | masks, body armor and tactical vests to keep you |
| advantages. Even though airsoft guns are replicas, | | | | safe you can find in the sport shops. Purchase |
| they are designed to look very realistic and can fire | | | | something like a pop-up target to practice your skills on, |
| small plastic bullets of 6mm and 8mm up to a range of | | | | keep your gun to hand in a cool looking holster and |
| 25 to 45m at speeds of about 75 - 100 meters per | | | | size up your target with a scope. |
| second. | | | | Whether it is simply for target practice or for fun and |
| Airsoft Gun games are getting more and more popular | | | | games, you will find a great selection here to suit |
| like paintball games. If you are a new to this game | | | | everyone's skill and taste. Airsoft guns come in a |
| don't worry about the costs. There's certainly no need | | | | variety of types, products and sizes. This means a gun |
| to spend a lot of money on an airsoft gun because | | | | for each and every one! |
| there enough low priced quality guns in the market. An | | | | Michiel Van Kets provides articles for Charles Bernardi, |
| Airsoft game is a fast paced game played between 2 | | | | who is an expert in Airsoft guns |
| teams that involve strategy, skill and tactics. It is an | | | | For more information, check out Airsoft Guns. |