User:Airsoft kid/sandbox

airsoft info for parents

What is airsoft? = airsoft is a military simulation sport where players participate in mock combat with replica airsoft guns and military tactics.

Airsoft guns? = airsoft guns are divided in to three groups automatic electric guns (AEG), gas blow back (GBB) and spring guns. All airsoft guns shot small hard plastic pullets also known as BB’s (ball bearing). Airsoft guns are not to be mistaken with BB guns as airsoft guns shot plastic BB’s at low velocity for sports and target precise while BB guns shot metal BB’s at very high velocity for pest control and at close range can be lethal.

Are there any safety issues? = of course there are safety issues just like paintball and other sports have them, but the only occur if the airsoft guns are used in the wrong way. The only big safety issue is damage to the eyes the only way this can occur is if eye protection is removed during play or in target practise. another safety issue is if a BB hits bare skin as it may cause a blood blister or bleed.(of cause issues like tripping over is always their but is also a normal risk taken just by walking around).

Safety on site? = all airsoft skirmish and close quarters battle (CQB) sites have marshals and medical staff on site.

Legal issues = airsoft does have restrictions. All sites that have players under the age of 18 have a limit of 350fps (feat per second) for all AEG’s and GBB’s and 500fps for bolt action gas sniper rifles. To buy a two-toned airsoft gun you have to be 18 years of age. To buy full scale replicas in colours black, sliver (including camo) you have to be 18 years of age and be on the United Kingdom Airsoft Retailers Association (UKARA) database to prove you are a regular player (play once every two months). It is illegal to own a real Imation firearm (RIF) with out being on the UKARA date.