There’s some things that have to be discussed, and everyone needs to understand completely before any more airsofting events.
Parents.
Your parents have to KNOW and be COMPLETELY OK with you airsofting. That means they know that you are using replica guns, they have seen the guns before, they know that there is some risk involved like any other sport. Also, they know that guns can be kind of expensive. You do have to be over 18 to buy an airsoft gun, no matter where you are in the U.S. That is the law.
Responsibility.
Airsofting, requires a tremendous amount of responsibility, logic, wisdom, all that good stuff. DO NOT DO ANYTHING WITHOUT THINKING TWICE. You are carrying an object that is visually equal to a live firearm. Other people have every reason to call the police or go vigilante on you and take you out.
………………Do NOT CARRY THESE AIRSOFT GUNS IN PUBLIC. never ever ever do that. Even with the red tip on.
………………Also, NEVER THREATEN ANYONE WITH THEM. Even if it’s a friend, or during a game. If you get in an argument, and you raise an airsoft gun at someone to threaten them, you will be required to go home. No exceptions. This isn’t to be taken lightly, this is how fatal injuries happen.
………………Maturity. You have to be mature to airsoft. That means you know what you’re doing, and you will accept full consequence of your actions. That’s the reason age restrictions are in place, because when you’re young, you don’t want to get punished for the things you do, and you won’t accept what you’ve done. When airsofting, if something goes wrong, and it’s because of you, you will have to answer for it. Fully. Not other people, not the people who offered the area for you to airsoft on, but you.
Age.
I would suggest being about late middle school and above before you even consider airsofting. Some kids are mature and smart and ready before then, but all that is based on what we see. You have to be 18 to even purchase an airsoft weapon. Think about that. They let you drive a car at 16. So they let you in a car before you can get an airsoft gun. What does that say about the amount of responsibility it requires? Also, 18 is the official age someone is legally independent. That means they take the consequences of everything they do. Not their parents. So whatever you do with your airsoft gun, you should be ready to take the consequence of, not your parents. That’s why you should definitely think twice.
Sport.
Airsoft is a sport. Thus requiring top of the line sportsmanship. You have to work well with other people, in a team, take commands, obey them, and cooperate. IF you can’t, then don’t play. This includes calling your own hits, not getting in conflicts, no cussing, no fighting.. e.t.c.
You should not be getting obsessed with this.
Cost.
Airsoft can get quite costly. If you don’t have the money, or your parents don’t want you to spend that much money or your parents don’t want to spend that much money on it.. then that means you have wise parents. haha. Unless you really plan on airsofting very often, spending big bucks on a gun isn’t worth it at all. it is a hobby, so you should have time and energy to spend on it, maintaining it and personalizing it. If you are getting one, do not spend more than 90 dollars on one. That is the very most , and usually you should just get something about half of that or less. You can get decent guns at a fairly low price. Don’t go for the best on the market, because those are meant for professionals. We aren’t. If you can’t afford airsoft guns, it’s ok. Airsoft definitely isn’t that important. tell us and we’ll have a good basketball game or football some time. Yea? Also you have to supply your own Gas, batteries, bbs, e.t.c. (look at the bottom, the FPS chart. Any gun you buy has to follow that chart or you can’t play with anyone. So check.)
PAIN.
This is a big factor. Airsofting does include some pain. Getting hit by bbs does hurt sometimes. I can guarantee that these guns are not lethal. At most, the highest power gun we have can probably cause a welt but will probably not pierce the skin. Nevertheless, getting shot will hurt. You have to be able to enjoy the game with the pain, or you can’t be expected to play. this is what filters into all the other categories discussed earlier. Sportsmanship.. e.t.c. Seriously, if you whine about getting hurt, or you don’t want to get shot, or something like that, then don’t come out. You should be able to get shot, call your own hit, and stay standing. I can guarantee that none of the guns hurt enough to cause even a 10 year old to cry. So you better not. haha. jk if you want to, it’s your thing I’m fine with it.. I guess….
Safety.
All guns have to be chronoed (tested) to be under these limits:
(with .2g plastic bbs)
AEG’s (electric automatics. ) - less than 320 fps. (feet per second)
Springs (Single shot spring) - less than 450 fps.
Gas Semi auto - less than 400 fps.
Gas Full auto - less than 350 fps.
No gun can exceed 450 fps. No matter what. Even sniper rifles.
No point blank shots on anyone with any gun. No exceptions. Not even accidents.
You should know, because of your MATURITY, (see above) the distance you should be from someone when firing.
Everyone has to be wearing eye protection at all times. This will be enforced on the field. Do not take them off until the official call for “Safeties on Goggles off.” They have to be on right away when we call “Safeties off, goggles on” . Even if you’re still reloading.
Yea, So remember these things. Also, look on the right side, at the links, and read the last three links, the
. You have to know those things before you can play. Safety is a big issue, but I’ve spent enough time typing all this for people to read, so go to other airsoft team’s sites to read about safety. they’re all the same.
Airsoft does not promote violence. It is a hobby and sport to recreate military/police situations for recreational purposes. Make sure you don’t misinterpret any of this.
by Airsoft tag. LIGHT
