There have been a few highly isolated cases of airsoft guns being mistaken for real firearms, and some cases where armed law enforcement units have responded to tips of unlawful firearm use. This is the main reason that laws require orange tips to be present on all "toy guns" (including airsoft replicas) imported into the United States.
However, the effectiveness of such measures remains open to debate, because these tips can be easily removed or painted away.
Furthermore, their use means that criminals can attempt to disguise real firearms as toys by painting the tip of the barrel orange.
A measure that is often employed by airsoft players is informing local law enforcement officials where and when airsoft games will take place, so that such misunderstandings can be avoided. The worst known case occurred in Longwood, Florida when 15-year-old Chris Penley threatened students with an airsoft pistol at his middle school and was subsequently shot dead when he aimed it towards an officer.
The orange tip mandated by US Federal law had been painted black.
In many jurisdictions, using an imitation firearm to commit a crime (which often includes the generic term of "brandishing") carries the same penalty as if a real firearm were used.
It has been debated that Airsoft could be used to commit acts of vandalism or robbery.
As a general precaution, Airsoft guns should always be handled and transported as if they were real fire arms.
They should be kept in a carrying case when not in use, never brought out in public, and the orange tip should not be removed at all, unless on private property and allowed by law.
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Cost
To a new player choosing between airsoft and paintball, a beginning package for either is roughly equivalent in terms of apparel and cost.
One major difference, however, can be seen in the cost of ammunition and upkeep of the packages - due to the type of ammunition used, airsoft guns are less prone to "jamming", and airsoft BBs are considerably cheaper to manufacture than paintballs.
There is considerable debate between players of the two sports over which is preferable, though overall the two communities function separately.
Guns are usually the most expensive piece of equipment.
A low-quality electric gun can cost $50-$70 dollars American, while a high-quality gun can be more than $300 American. Custom guns can extend into the thousands of dollars.
One major difference, however, can be seen in the cost of ammunition and upkeep of the packages - due to the type of ammunition used, airsoft guns are less prone to "jamming", and airsoft BBs are considerably cheaper to manufacture than paintballs.
There is considerable debate between players of the two sports over which is preferable, though overall the two communities function separately.
Guns are usually the most expensive piece of equipment.
A low-quality electric gun can cost $50-$70 dollars American, while a high-quality gun can be more than $300 American. Custom guns can extend into the thousands of dollars.
Kinetic energy
Kinetic energy transfer is relatively minimal in Airsoft compared to that of Paintball.
A standard 0.68 caliber paintball has an average weight of 2.84 grams.
Paintball fields limit the maximum allowable muzzle velocity to be 300 feet per second in most events.
A paintball projectile weighing approximately 2.84 grams and travelling at 300 feet per second transfers approximately 11.8 joules of energy.
Although there is a considerable difference between airsoft and paintball energy levels, the type of collisions that occur must also be considered
However, most serious airsoft players have guns capable of shooting anywhere from 400fps to nearly 800fps.
Airsoft fields usually have rules determining which player position is allowed to have a specific velocity on their guns.
This makes the game much more realistic as an airsoft pellet with a velocity of 450 fps will travel much further than a standard paintball, that plus a hop-up, a device which puts backspin on the ball to keep it on a straight path, while giving a slight arc to the projectile, gives an airsoft gun much more range than a paintball gun.
A standard 0.68 caliber paintball has an average weight of 2.84 grams.
Paintball fields limit the maximum allowable muzzle velocity to be 300 feet per second in most events.
A paintball projectile weighing approximately 2.84 grams and travelling at 300 feet per second transfers approximately 11.8 joules of energy.
Although there is a considerable difference between airsoft and paintball energy levels, the type of collisions that occur must also be considered
However, most serious airsoft players have guns capable of shooting anywhere from 400fps to nearly 800fps.
Airsoft fields usually have rules determining which player position is allowed to have a specific velocity on their guns.
This makes the game much more realistic as an airsoft pellet with a velocity of 450 fps will travel much further than a standard paintball, that plus a hop-up, a device which puts backspin on the ball to keep it on a straight path, while giving a slight arc to the projectile, gives an airsoft gun much more range than a paintball gun.
Honor System
An "honor system" is employed whereby the players rely on each others honesty to admit to being hit, because unlike paintball, the plastic BBs don't leave marks on clothing.
Depending on the muzzle velocity of the gun and distance from which a person is shooting, the person on the recieving end of the shot will usually recieve tiny welts on their skin.
The bbs can sometimes break skin at very close ranges.
Alternately the sight of the plastic BBs ricocheting off a player or the sound of them hitting a player can be used as a positive indicator of a hit
Depending on the muzzle velocity of the gun and distance from which a person is shooting, the person on the recieving end of the shot will usually recieve tiny welts on their skin.
The bbs can sometimes break skin at very close ranges.
Alternately the sight of the plastic BBs ricocheting off a player or the sound of them hitting a player can be used as a positive indicator of a hit
Methods and structures of play
Fundamentally, airsoft is a game played within a reasonably large predetermined area and players where the objective is to hit the adversary.
It is generally accepted that when a player is hit, they will declare it.
Unlike paintball, which leaves visible marks on clothing, determining hits are usually based on an honor system.
Some of the most common and basic of airsoft game variations include (but are not limited to) Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Close Quarters Battle
It is generally accepted that when a player is hit, they will declare it.
Unlike paintball, which leaves visible marks on clothing, determining hits are usually based on an honor system.
Some of the most common and basic of airsoft game variations include (but are not limited to) Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Close Quarters Battle
What is airsoft ?
Airsoft is a modern recreational sport or hobby in which participants eliminate opponents by shooting one another with airsoft guns that fire small plastic projectiles called BB's not intended to injure.
When playing in tournaments or seriously (as opposed to casually), the clothing and equipment are often as realistic and historically accurate to a specific military conflict or era as possible, but clothing is usually casual when playing with friends.
Airsoft originated in Japan in the late 1980s, when airsoft guns were invented by Tanio Kobayashi due to the legal restriction on private ownership of firearms.
Airsoft remains popular in several Asian countries.
The vast majority of airsoft guns, accessories, and after market upgrade parts are also manufactured in these countries.
There is a growing interest in North America and Europe, especially the United States.
When playing in tournaments or seriously (as opposed to casually), the clothing and equipment are often as realistic and historically accurate to a specific military conflict or era as possible, but clothing is usually casual when playing with friends.
Airsoft originated in Japan in the late 1980s, when airsoft guns were invented by Tanio Kobayashi due to the legal restriction on private ownership of firearms.
Airsoft remains popular in several Asian countries.
The vast majority of airsoft guns, accessories, and after market upgrade parts are also manufactured in these countries.
There is a growing interest in North America and Europe, especially the United States.
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