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Article #325: Replicas of Real Firearms - Airsoft Guns.

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Airsoft gun games: some basics. their own flag that the other team is
Many on-line shooting game enthusiasts attempting to capture and take back to
are turning to airsoft gun games as a way their base.
of taking their shooting skills to - Other games include - Stalkers,
another level. Read on to find out why. Manhunt and Last Player Standing.
Some background The Rules
These types of gun were developed back in Although there are legal requirements
the 1980`s in Japan. At the time a real around the use of the guns themselves,
gun was actually difficult to acquire so the rules for the game are more informal
the airsoft gun was developed as an but contain some basic universal
alternative option for those who were guidelines.
enthusiastic about guns. - If the body or gear (but not the
So what are airsoft guns? They are weapon) is hit, the player is out.
non-lethal reproductions of real fire - When hit, the player shouts 'I am hit'
arms, either in the original size or a and raises his arm.
smaller version. They are divided into - After being hit, the player must go to
three types according to the way in which the safe zone.
they are powered. The three groups are - After the hit, the players must not
spring-powered, electric powered and gas talk with each other
powered. - Friendly fire counts as a hit.
The first versions were spring-powered. Safety: Some Basics
Then came the electric powered guns and For your own safety and the safety of
finally in the 1990`s we saw the growth other bear in the mind the following:-
of the gas-powered gun. Ammunition for - Do not show your guns in plain public
these guns is plastic pellets varying view.
size between 6mm and 8mm. These 'bullets' - Play air soft games in designated
or 'bb's` vary also in weight with the areas and not public places like parks
lightest being around 0.12 grams all the etc.
way up to 0.88 grams. Experts tend to use - For personal safety wear goggles, a
a bullet weighing around 0.2 or 0.25 long sleeve shirt, and boots. Do not
grams as they are the best for accuracy remove goggles while a game is in
and distance. process.
In the 1990`s fighting grounds developed - When in the designated safe zone
where groups of gun enthusiasts could always keep your guns safety on. Failure
gather to indulge their interest in to comply may get you banned from a
pretend 'war games'. Here two people particular location.
could fight each other or teams could So, are you interested in airsoft games?
compete with each other. As interest has Enthusiasts offer a word of caution. Soft
grown in this 'hobby' or 'sport', rules may be the name, but it is not for the
and game formats have developed along soft-hearted. Are you prepared to be shot
with the guns and gun accessories. or to spend your time dodging bb's? Still
Specially designated fight areas have interested? It is recommended that you
also developed. Commentators suggest that look for a knowledgeable company who can
airsoft gun games developed out of the advise you on the best model of gun for
paintball game. your requirements. There are many
Airsoft Game Formats suppliers on the internet. Whether you
There are a number of game formats that are a rookie or full-blown enthusiast,
you can be involved with including:- try to look for a supplier of 2nd
- Prison Escape - here you are a Generation Airsoft guns as they will have
prisoner and you have to try to escape the most up to date information about gun
with a few other prisoners down an escape quality and be able to supply the latest
tunnel. models of gun and accessories.
- Capture the Flag - two teams have






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