How to Airsoft

How to Airsoft - Gear up small pellets (non metallic) load them into a gun that usually resembles a military grade weapon (ar-15, MP5, etc.) The guns are gas powered in the same way Paintball guns are. They are loaded electrically or manually. The object is to shoot the other team until all players are eliminated.

HISTORY

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In the 1970's Japan created airsoft guns. Why? Weapons are illegal in Japan. So the allure of the forbidden created enough demand to start manufacturing "weapons" in mass. They went from spring powered to gas powered. Huge numbers of low performing guns now flood the market. The best bet is to buy from known retail stores or paintball gun stores.

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Unlike paintball, airsoft embraces the comparison to war. It creates obstacles that resemble all manner of man made objects in order to create a real world, war torn, environment.

How to Airsoft - Often, an organization is formed - then scenarios, military encounters or even historical reenactments are planned in detail. Often with combad terminology, non-lethal weapons designed to look like killing weapons as well as tactical gear, and accessories used by police and para military units for various purposes.

How to Airsoft

The Honor system

Unlike paintball, in airsoft there is no visible proof when an airsoft pellet hits an "enemy." There is no way to determine other than the hit player announcing he has been eliminated. How to Airsoft - This, by its vary nature, prohibits the same kind of grown as paintball simply because many individuals will not rely on an Honor System to determine victory.

 

How to Airsoft

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