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- Airsoft Guns
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... Airsoft Guns Did you search information about Airsoft Airsoft refers to a sport or recreational pastime in which players participate in the simulation of military- or police|law enforcement-style combat using smoothbore airsoft guns designed as replicas of real firearms... ... The vast majority of airsoft guns, accessories, and after market upgrade parts are also manufactured in these countries... ... There is also a growing interest in North America and Europe, especially in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Poland, Lithuania, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Italy, Belgium (which is also visited by Dutch players, as the game is illegal in the Netherlands), Denmark, Chile, and Argentina, bolstered by an active and expanding Internet scene... ... MilSim "MilSim" (MILitary SIMulation) generally combines airsoft play with some military live action roleplaying|live action role-playing elements... ... Methods and structures of play Fundamentally, airsoft is a game played within a reasonably large predetermined area where the objective is to "hit" or "tag" other players with the projectile fired from an airsoft gun (termed a "BB")... ... For earlier historical eras such as that of World War II, equipment restrictions may be imposed on players for some historical accuracy... ... To include players without the correct airsoft guns, organizers may set up rules restricting them to semi-automatic fire or restricting the amount of ammunition they may carry (to better simulate firearm performance of that era and ensure equal capability among players)... ... How closely the historically-based airsoft game replicates the historical battle is up to the game organizer... ... Game modifiers It is often the case that specialized rules are implemented to introduce certain tactical or strategic elements to gameplay... ... These can vary widely from game to game... ... Examples of popular game rule modifiers include: <... ... (in contrast to normal play, where a hit to a player's equipment is the same as a hit to their body)... ... Mercy rules: Players who sneak up on opponents are given the option of eliminating them without firing by simply calling out, "mercy" or some other code word... ... A direct hit from a BB on bare skin is usually only mildly painful, but can be dangerous to areas of soft tissue... ... Like many competitive sports, airsoft inherently involves a certain risk of injury, but it is the consensus of most players that airsoft is a fairly safe activity when appropriate precautions are observed... ... Personal Protective Gear Eye and Face Protection The minimum safe level of gear required to participate in most games includes a pair of fully-sealing impact-rated goggles to protect the eyes of the participants... ... Traditional prescription glasses, sunglasses, and ski goggles are almost never accepted as they can cause a serious injury, and the player runs the risk of permanently losing their vision in that eye... ... Some players will opt for paintball goggles, which are held to higher impact rating standards, ASTM's F1776 It is worth noting, however, that Z87... ... Some airsoft masks are made with mesh screens, though these screens do not offer protection from cheaper BBs that sometimes fragment upon impact of hard objects... ... Respawn Spawning (computer gaming)|Respawn is usually used to allow players who have been hit to return to their starting position and re-enter the game... ... Other Safety Precautions Some other rules such as a maximum BB velocity and distance guidelines are used in different ways by groups depending of their location... ... Many airsoft guns (especially AEGs) come with small red plastic barrel blockers that fit over the muzzle, but these can be shot off the gun, and they don't provide for the very quick visual check that a barrel bag does... ... Many fields also require players to leave their guns set to the safety position when they are not shooting, even during active gameplay... ... This is a practice taken from real firearms training, in which one never puts a finger on the trigger or takes the weapon off safe until ready to fire (''see firearm safety'')... ... Blind Man One commonly adopted practice is for players to shout the words "Cease-Fire Blind Man" and halt an ongoing game if a player or bystander is seen in the designated gameplay area without proper eye protection, proper eye protection being goggles and helmet... ... Any player hearing the words must in turn stop and also shout the words, resulting in a chain reaction which halts and alerts the whole game... ... Once the situation is resolved (by properly protecting the person from harm and/or "removing" them from harm), the game is usually resumed at the same point at which it was stopped... ... This is basic safety upon an airsoft site and this law is always enforced by the marshal in charge to ensure that all players remain safe and no accidents occur during the gameplay... ... In contrast, paintball was developed in the United States in 1981 as a variation of hide and seek tag, through the use of utility companies' paint marking guns, which mark power/utility poles, and continues to focus more on their function than their form or aesthetics|aesthetic qualities... ... Further incentive to abide by such rules of the game is added by close-knit airsoft communities that often have little tolerance for cheating... ... On some sites, blatant cheating will lead to players being banned... ... In many cases, paintball requires the same honor system, since paintball hits can be hard to see in the heat of battle and can be wiped off by dishonest players... ... One major difference, however, can be seen in the cost of ammunition and upkeep of the packages - due to the type of ammunition used, airsoft guns are less prone to "jamming", and airsoft BBs are considerably cheaper to manufacture than paintballs... ... Legal issues Airsoft guns and playing airsoft is legal in many parts of the world, but not all... ... Some countries have specific restrictions such as maximum muzzle energy, rules against using the trademarks of real firearms, and special marking requirements (such as brightly colored barrel tips)... ... This can sometimes draw airsoft into the "gray area" of law, where airsoft gun occupies a niche in between toy guns and firearms... ... Sample airsoft laws from around the world In Japan and the United States, the restrictions on airsoft guns are fairly light, while in Canada and other countries, airsoft is much more strictly regulated... ... * As of August 1, 2006, Japanese airsoft guns are legal but may not shoot with a muzzle energy above point nine eight (... ... * Airsoft guns entering the United States are considered to be "toy guns" for legal purposes, and therefore must have a blaze orange tip present during sale and transport... ... All Airsoft replica bb guns include a safety orange muzzle tip (at least 1/4 of an inch) in accordance with Federal law... ... * In Australia, Airsoft guns are much more heavily regulated, as they are imitation firearms according to law, which means that, they cannot look like a real firearm, and if a replica looks like a real weapon, it is legally restricted (You need a Class A firearms Licence and written consent from police to import and hold the replica in your state or territory... ... * In Canada, airsoft guns are treated as replicas by members of law enforcement, and are immediately confiscated and/or destroyed... ... However, airsoft guns are not truly replicas, as replicas are non-firing, and most airsoft guns are capable of inflicting severe injury... ... Given proper transportation and conduct, airsoft can be played in Canada... ... * In the United Kingdom, the purchase, sale and import of replica firearms has recently become the subject of a new act... ... * In Hong Kong, all airsoft guns are legal but may not shoot with a muzzle energy above two (2) joules... ... * In the Netherlands airsoft is illegal and owning an airsoft gun is a violation of the Dutch Guns & Ammunition law... ... Also, only semi-automatic airsoft guns are legal in the country... ... Full automatic airsoft guns require a firearms licence with a Restricted Weapons endorsement... ... Under this age, they are only allowed to use guns that shoot at 0... ... Airsoft guns are considered as weapons if their energy is superior to 2 joules... ... Hazards of being mistaken for a real firearm There have been many cases of airsoft guns being mistaken for real firearms, and some cases where armed law enforcement units have responded to tips of unlawful firearm use... ... In rare cases, rather ignorant individuals have also been shot by police officers after failing to yield to warnings because of airsoft guns' focus on realistic weapon reproduction... ... This is the main reason that laws require orange tips to be present on all "toy guns" (including airsoft replicas) imported into the United States... ... In many jurisdictions, using an imitation firearm to commit a crime (which often includes the generic term of "brandishing") carries the same penalty as if a real firearm were used... ... Airsoft in schools Perhaps the most common legal issue involving airsoft guns in the United States involves possession in schools... ... Airsoft guns The guns used in airsoft are typically '''replicas''' of real firearms... ... Airsoft guns can be divided into three groups by what powers them: spring-, electric- or gas-powered... ... The choice of airsoft guns is determined by either the performance (e... ... While the first line of airsoft guns were gas-powered from an external tank (this style is now known as ''classic airsoft''), the most popular choice at the moment is electric, as reliability and range are often better from a stock electric rifle than any other form of power... ... The most popular airsoft guns are replicas of the real firearms... ... the AR-15 and its variants, guns in the AK-47|Kalashnikov family, the FAMAS (rifle)|FAMAS, the G36 series, the Sig Sauer assault rifles, the Thompson M1,or the MP5 Many airsoft guns can also be fitted with accessories designed for their real counterparts, such as fore grips and receivers... ... However, this does not mean that airsoft guns can be converted to fire actual ammunition used by real firearms... ... Airsoft guns have three general classifications depending on their use in the game... ... The airsoft guns used in these scenarios typically fire less than 300 FPS for safety reasons and the participants wear appropriate clothing... ... Most airsoft guns typically fire 300-400 FPS, since they are used outdoors for most operations, balancing good speed and range with energy generated... ... These generate greater range and consequently energy giving somewhat sniper range in a close game... ... The pellets are usually approximately 6 mm in diameter, but some guns shoot 8 mm pellets instead... ... There are small paintballs for airsoft guns, but although they do prevent cheating, they are prone to breaking in the gun, jamming in the gun, not breaking when hitting the target, and damaging components of the gun which will need repairs to function correctly... ... Some participants also aim to faithfully replicate one or other military force by their choice in clothes, equipment and weapons... ... Most players carry multiple magazines per game... ... Hi-capacity magazines carry more ammunition than standard magazines, generally 100-400% more, although in some instances this amount can be higher... ... While standard magazines use a spring under constant tension to feed BBs into the airsoft gun, hi-cap magazines must be wound up after a few dozen rounds are fired to keep the loading spring under enough tension to fire the gun... ... For some players this not only can be an inconvenience, but also can reveal their position with the clicking sound and rattling noises made from winding the magazine and the bb's inside the magazine... ... Some of this can be solved by using magazines made by high-end companies which only need around 1-2 extra winds to empty 300 rounds... ... Pyrotechnics Some airsoft sites allow the use of pyrotechnics, which are small explosive-driven replicas of ordnance such as grenades... More: http://air-soft--guns.com/post_1216503486.html
- Airsoft Cheap Guns: Becoming a Fan of Airsoft M16 Rifle
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... Airsoft Cheap Guns: Becoming a Fan of Airsoft M16 Rifle Got tired from reviews of electric airsoft M16 rifle I have decided to buy this miracle... ... Airsoft Cheap Guns: Airsoft M16 Rifle Video Review If You are RSS-reader - You can't see this movie... ... -) Airsoft Cheap Guns: Good or Bad... ... Airsoft Cheap Guns: My Experience After running around the garden imitation of military actions weren’t ended... ... Other disadvantages were unnoticed but professional are looking into guns mechanisms, assemble and disassemble rifles to find out what is inside it... ... After such bargain, I think it is worth buying some other guns, for example a sniper rifle or a machinegun or, maybe, a shotgun... ... The main thing to do is not to overbuy guns that can make me notice only disadvantages of replicas... ... I think that airsoft cheap guns are not so bad, so I will make another bargain... More: http://air-soft--guns.com/post_1219741375.html
- C11 Bb Guns and Air Mag C11
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Fragments of message : ... C11 Bb Guns and Air Mag C11 YouTube - C11 Bb Guns This is C11 Bb Guns, used CO2, its just the c11 you can tell by the desc... ... The airsoft version is called the Air Mag C11 and its under air soft on Crosmans website I seen it... More: http://air-soft--guns.com/post_1216717606.html - Airsoft Cheap Guns: Upgrade Opportunities of Airsoft M4 Rifle
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... Airsoft Cheap Guns: Upgrade Opportunities of Airsoft M4 Rifle M16 series of airsoft replicas gives players wide choice of guns for every life situation... ... opened a new era in airsoft guns and was the first standard rifle with Rail Interface System in retail... ... But to reveal the differences between other guns it needs to compare more carefully... More: http://air-soft--guns.com/post_1219848708.html