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