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... 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... ... 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... ... 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... ... 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... ... 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... ... 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... ... Although there is a considerable difference between airsoft and paintball energy levels, the type of collisions that occur must also be considered (refer to Airsoft pellets#Pellet ballistics|Airsoft Pellets for more information)... ... 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)... ... 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... ... * 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... ... * In Canada, airsoft guns are treated as replicas by members of law enforcement, and are immediately confiscated and/or destroyed... ... 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... ... 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 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 equipment "Airsoft equipment" encompasses many types of equipment used in the sport of airsoft, including the gun used to shoot Airsoft#Airsoft pellets|airsoft pellets at opponents, safety goggles, and all sorts of tactical gear including vests, equipment holders, and gun accessories... ... battery life, power (or range), pellet magazine capacity), or the realism required (players might want to recreate a specific military force with the correct clothing and equipment)... ... Airsoft guns have three general classifications depending on their use in the game... ... 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... ... Airsoft hop-up devices apply a backspin to the pellet so that the pressure force acts on the pellet opposite to the direction that gravity is pulling it... ... This causes the pellet to fall less over a given distance than it would without the spin applied to it... ... The hop up can usually be adjusted, as heavier pellets made of denser plastic (such as... ... If hop up is adjusted accurately, it can ensure a completely straight trajectory for the pellet... ... Clothing Most players typically wear Battle Dress Uniform|BDUs consisting of separate pants and shirts or jackets when playing, because it not only provides protection against the impact of the plastic pellets, but also, just as with real soldiers, helps conceal oneself from opponents... ... 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... ... 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