Sunday, January 24, 2010

Airsoft Guns Are Replacing Paintball Guns In Recreational War Games

By Anthony Carter

Airsoft guns are the newest thing in military game play. Many people have switched from paintball guns to airsoft guns. These guns look as realistic as the actual guns that they were modeled after. They shoot plastic pellets that range from 6 to 8mm. Using these types of guns can be relatively harmless, as long as the operating guidelines and safety precautions are followed.

These guns are so realistic looking that in many countries they require you to paint the barrel of the gun with orange paint. And even with an orange painted barrel, you will need to have the gun in a case if you are transporting it in public or have it on display for whatever reason. You should be aware of the laws that pertain to your gun.

If you own an airsoft gun in the United States know that you will have to paint the barrel of the gun orange. This will help law enforcement determine whether the gun is real or not. An average citizen probably will not know what the orange barrel means and can easily be mistaken for the real thing. So, when out in public it is best to have to in a case. For your child's safety, you should always lock up these guns the same way you would if the gun is real.

Although this is not a realistic gun, you will want to treat the gun like it is the real thing. You never point the gun at someone not in play. Never fire your gun closer then the recommended distance to another person. You will clean this gun the same way that would clean a real gun. Remember to only use silicone based products for cleaning and never petroleum based cleaning products.

You will use a barrel bag or condom for your gun when you are not using it out on the field. The condom may be cheaper but it does not completely stop any projectile that might be accidently fired. The barrel bag will not let out any stray projectile and is safer for you and your teammates.

For those that have never played, you need to know that the games are played on an honor system. Because there are not any telltale signs of being hit, players have to shout out when they feel the projectile hit them. Cheating is a serious offense because most of the players know that cheating can ruin an entire game. If there is a dispute, there are referees in regulated game play that can offer an unbiased opinion.

If you are a beginner, people usually buy the spring airsoft guns. They are easier to handle and some people like them for night game play. The gas and hybrid models are usually for the more experienced players. There are fully and semi-automatic rifles available but understand that they do take longer to reload. Having the biggest magazine that is available should offset this problem.

You could get the fancy M4 assault rifle that looks real and ejects shell casings, just like the real thing. But if you cannot operate it properly, you will only end up looking foolish. Only purchase the airsoft gun that you can handle. And always respect and handle the gun like you would a real gun. - 16887

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