Airsoft is a sport where participants use military style airsoft guns to compete in simulated scenario games. The guns shoot small 6mm biodegradable plastic bb’s. The bb’s shoot at relatively fast speeds and because of this, eye and ear protection is mandatory. Paintball masks are typically a great option for protection as well since they are ASTM rated for safety.
Airsoft as a sport is growing rapidly. Many paintball facilities have added paintball as a game option to their existing facilities and there are even some airsoft only facilities starting to appear nationwide.
One of the popular aspects of airsoft is the diverse amount of equipment that is available. There are many types of rifles and pistols available for the enthusiast to purchase. There are also many types of games styles to peak the interest of the players, including close quarter combat, attack and defend, mission based games, and competitive elimination games.
Airsoft is definitely a great adventure and something we recommend to try if you are looking for a strategy based outdoor activity.
The history of this sport originated in Japan during the mid-1970s, mainly because it was illegal to own firearms by private individuals. The first guns available were spring-powered replicas of firearms that fired 6mm, plastic pellets or BBs. The gun then spread to China, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines and became very popular chiefly because of firearm restrictions in these countries. The popularity of airsoft guns in the United States and Europe began in the mid-1990s. There is continued growing interest and now it is enjoyed all over the world by many ages groups. People play for weekend fun, for big scenario events,. and even as a way to celebrate as a birthday party.
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