| As the sport of Airsoft continues its meteoric rise | | | | or a back strap for this sidearm is critical along |
| in worldwide popularity, Airsoft war games called | | | | with extra ammo magazines. |
| "Skirmishes" are emerging on sophisticated replica | | | | With dedicated care and familiarity with his |
| battlefields in many venues as well. Veteran | | | | weapon, the sniper must now learn perhaps the |
| Airsoft warriors as well as beginners don their | | | | most important steps to his success - proper |
| camouflage battle suits and Airsoft guns and head | | | | stealth techniques. The sniper must first study his |
| for the battle sight as military role-players in an | | | | environment. The terrain, trees, and bushes can |
| imaginary war. No one role-player has captured | | | | become allies of war. These natural elements |
| the interest of Airsoft players more than the | | | | should be viewed as potential hiding places or |
| venerable Airsoft sniper. Though many players | | | | fallback points. When entering the battle zone, the |
| ascribe to be a sniper, few have mastered the | | | | sniper should move carefully, slow and preferably |
| needed skills to become a "Super Sniper". | | | | low to the ground, in order not to be detected by |
| Once the player desiring to be a sniper has wisely | | | | the enemy. |
| chosen the proper equipment, it is then | | | | When moving through the field, the sniper must |
| encumbered upon him to master the simple tips | | | | watch his step. Twigs and leaves snap and make |
| and techniques needed to become a deadly | | | | a crunching sound when stepped upon which can |
| sharpshooter. The veteran sniper has come to | | | | expose his coveted secret position. The silent |
| understand the capability of his Airsoft sniper rifle | | | | warrior looks for hard surfaces such as rocks or |
| through regular firing practice. He has become | | | | packed dirt to step on. The sniper must not be |
| extremely familiar with his guns unique shots and | | | | afraid to get dirty. Often he must crawl on his |
| its accuracy at various distances. Constant | | | | belly through mud and dirt to achieve the best |
| practice keeps the sniper's instincts sharp and | | | | hidden position. Sometimes crouching beneath low |
| ready for quick wartime responses. | | | | hanging tree limbs with plenty of dusty leaves is |
| Much like real soldiers, the smart sniper keeps his | | | | the optimal hideout. |
| equipment in tiptop shape in order to gain an edge | | | | The wise sniper always has an escape route. This |
| on the enemy. A soiled and dirty rifle will affect its | | | | prevents him from being encircled and trapped by |
| accuracy and overall performance. Regular | | | | the enemy. When on a deep strike mission to |
| cleaning of the Airsoft sniper rifle is a must, along | | | | pick off an enemy commander behind their lines, |
| with any other weapons he carries. Buy a proven | | | | always know your way out. The enemy most |
| Airsoft gun cleaner such as a silicone spray and | | | | likely will hear your shot and try to track you |
| use it every 2000 to 5000 shots. | | | | down. Often the seasoned sniper will employ along |
| Though often alone in hidden hideouts, the sniper | | | | side of him another player to be his "spotter". The |
| must be ready for close range firefights. In close | | | | spotter helps in searching for enemy targets and |
| quarter skirmishes, the lengthy Airsoft sniper rifle | | | | to protect the sniper in a firefight. |
| designed for long range shooting is awkward in its | | | | With the right equipment and good stealth |
| maneuverability. The "Super Sniper" prepares for | | | | techniques, the Airsoft warrior who desires to be |
| this close battle by carrying a sidearm such as a | | | | a sniper cannot not only be effective, he can be |
| pistol or an automatic electric weapon. A holster | | | | well on his way to being a "Super Sniper"! |