| Airsoft guns are non-lethal replicas of real firearms and | | | | is eyewear. Never shoot at someone who is not |
| used generally within a game format at designated | | | | wearing proper protective eyewear. Recommended |
| places. Despite their quite safe-sounding name, airsoft | | | | eyewear are eye goggles rated at least ANSI Z87.1 or |
| guns although not lethal can be very dangerous. | | | | goggles used for paintball. Always wear eye goggles |
| However, with the right air soft gun safety equipment | | | | yourself when you are using airsoft guns. |
| and an adherence to some basic safety guidelines, | | | | 7) Other recommended safety accessories are a |
| you can shoot without fear of unexpectedly injuring | | | | thick jumper or eve a bullet proof vest if possible, |
| yourself or someone else. Read on for some basic | | | | plastic hip guards and forearm guards, knee protection |
| guidelines for the use of airsoft guns. | | | | and shin guards, steel toe combat boots and leather |
| 1) Always treat airsoft guns as if they are loaded and | | | | gloves. Cover all skin areas as much as possible. |
| handle them with care. | | | | 8) When transporting your gun to and from a game |
| 2) Do not shoot your gun at anything other than an | | | | carry it in a gun case. The gun case is safe, protects |
| official safety target. Only put your finger on the trigger | | | | your gun and can be used to store Airsoft pistols, |
| if you are ready to fire your gun. Accidental firing | | | | accessories and spare magazines. Remember in |
| particularly at close range can result in damaged eyes | | | | some places using a case is the only legal way to |
| or lost teeth. | | | | carry your gun. Respect the laws of the area in which |
| 3) Do not brandish an airsoft gun in a public place. | | | | you are carrying your gun. |
| They should be used in designated areas for airsoft | | | | 9) Airsoft guns cannot be bought by children under 18 |
| gun use. | | | | and can only be used by children under 18 if |
| 4) A note to parents of children using airsoft guns. If | | | | supervised correctly. |
| your child brings an airsoft gun to school or uses it in | | | | 10) Be aware of all local and federal laws governing |
| any other public place they run the risk of being | | | | the buying, carrying and use of airsoft guns. Contact |
| suspended or even arrested. In the worst case | | | | your local police department for more information. |
| scenario they risk being shot by a police officer as | | | | Airsoft guns can provide a great deal of fun. Misuse of |
| airsoft guns are often excellent copies of real firearms | | | | these types of replica gun can bring unnecessary |
| and can quite easily be mistaken for the real thing. | | | | injury or harm to users and innocent bystanders alike. |
| 5) To minimize the potential for unexpected injury, | | | | Having rules should not put you off playing airsoft gun |
| always be aware of what is behind, beyond and either | | | | games. Having guidelines helps everybody to get the |
| side of your target before you fire your gun at your | | | | best out of the use of the guns and keeps everybody |
| target. | | | | safe. Remember to purchase the right gun for your |
| 6) Airsoft guns shoot plastic pellets at a slower rate | | | | particular need and level of ability. |
| than that of a real firearm. Therefore airsoft guns can | | | | Choose your gun wisely, follow the safety guidelines |
| be used to shoot at human targets without injury but | | | | and have lots of fun. |
| under certain conditions. The most important condition | | | | |