| Airsoft guns are non-lethal replicas of real firearms | | | | important condition is eyewear. Never shoot at |
| and used generally within a game format at | | | | someone who is not wearing proper protective |
| designated places. Despite their quite safe-sounding | | | | eyewear. Recommended eyewear are eye goggles |
| name, airsoft guns although not lethal can be very | | | | rated at least ANSI Z87.1 or goggles used for |
| dangerous. However, with the right air soft gun | | | | paintball. Always wear eye goggles yourself when |
| safety equipment and an adherence to some basic | | | | you are using airsoft guns. |
| safety guidelines, you can shoot without fear of | | | | 7) Other recommended safety accessories are a |
| unexpectedly injuring yourself or someone else. Read | | | | thick jumper or eve a bullet proof vest if possible, |
| on for some basic guidelines for the use of airsoft | | | | plastic hip guards and forearm guards, knee |
| guns. | | | | protection and shin guards, steel toe combat boots |
| 1) Always treat airsoft guns as if they are loaded | | | | and leather gloves. Cover all skin areas as much as |
| and handle them with care. | | | | possible. |
| 2) Do not shoot your gun at anything other than an | | | | 8) When transporting your gun to and from a game |
| official safety target. Only put your finger on the | | | | carry it in a gun case. The gun case is safe, protects |
| trigger if you are ready to fire your gun. Accidental | | | | your gun and can be used to store Airsoft pistols, |
| firing particularly at close range can result in damaged | | | | accessories and spare magazines. Remember in some |
| eyes or lost teeth. | | | | places using a case is the only legal way to carry |
| 3) Do not brandish an airsoft gun in a public place. | | | | your gun. Respect the laws of the area in which you |
| They should be used in designated areas for airsoft | | | | are carrying your gun. |
| gun use. | | | | 9) Airsoft guns cannot be bought by children under |
| 4) A note to parents of children using airsoft guns. If | | | | 18 and can only be used by children under 18 if |
| your child brings an airsoft gun to school or uses it in | | | | supervised correctly. |
| any other public place they run the risk of being | | | | 10) Be aware of all local and federal laws governing |
| suspended or even arrested. In the worst case | | | | the buying, carrying and use of airsoft guns. Contact |
| scenario they risk being shot by a police officer as | | | | your local police department for more information. |
| airsoft guns are often excellent copies of real | | | | Airsoft guns can provide a great deal of fun. Misuse |
| firearms and can quite easily be mistaken for the real | | | | of these types of replica gun can bring unnecessary |
| thing. | | | | injury or harm to users and innocent bystanders alike. |
| 5) To minimize the potential for unexpected injury, | | | | Having rules should not put you off playing airsoft |
| always be aware of what is behind, beyond and | | | | gun games. Having guidelines helps everybody to get |
| either side of your target before you fire your gun | | | | the best out of the use of the guns and keeps |
| at your target. | | | | everybody safe. Remember to purchase the right |
| 6) Airsoft guns shoot plastic pellets at a slower rate | | | | gun for your particular need and level of ability. |
| than that of a real firearm. Therefore airsoft guns | | | | Choose your gun wisely, follow the safety guidelines |
| can be used to shoot at human targets without | | | | and have lots of fun. |
| injury but under certain conditions. The most | | | | |