Airsoft guns is one of the latest trends for 'tweens', teens and adults alike. Airsoft guns are powered by compressed air and fire non-metallic pellets. Usually a form of rubber BB or pellet. Many guns are gas power, spring loaded or even electronically powered.
The game is very similar to paintball. Participants usually have teams for shooters and use military tactics to achieve a goal for each game.
Airsoft is a fast growing sport in the United States. The objective of the game is similar to paintball, simply shoot your opponent with a bb from an air powered gun, but it is not that simple. Most players in airsoft "wars" wear camoflage to hide themselves and add the war-like edge to the game.
The standard weight of a .25 cal. bb is 0.2 grams, but the bb can vary from .12 grams to .43 grams. Many places restrict the bb to have a maximum weight of 0.25 grams for safety precautions. Some bb's come in different colors simply because it usually color codes the weight. A colored bb typically does not change the performance of the projectile. Airsoft guns are powered by several different types of mechanisims, such as spring (hand cocked), compressed air, gas, electric air pumps, and the more popular AEG (air electric gun) with a built in air pump that is powered by a battery.
Airsoft guns are a weaker version of a bb gun and much less dangerous. There are risks with using this toy weapon. Handling the gun recklessly in public can get you fined, your gun confiscated, or even jailed. Especially DO NOT point an airsoft gun at a law-enforcement official. This reckless behaviour could result in the officer being threatened, thus forcing himself to fire a real gun at you. As a precaution all airsoft guns are made specifically not to be able to be converted into a real gun. These guns can cause minor injuries like nicks, welts, small bruises, etc.
It is also HIGHLY RECOMENDED, IF NOT MANDATORY that you wear goggles and a face mask or mouth guard to avoid damaging your teeth. Before you buy any airsoft gun make sure to check laws in your area about these "toys" to avoid any enconters you may not want to be in. Many airsoft guns fire a .25 cal. (6mm) light weight plastic or biodegradeable bb.
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