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The damage that airsoft is capable of making depends on the firepower of the gun and the range or distance of how far away the person who is shot is from the shooter.

Firepower is also known as FPS in a gun.  Most airsoft guns are capable of 150 FPS to 450 FPS.  Some people like to upgrade their guns to an even higher firepower.  This is possible by purchasing and upgrading the springs on the airsoft gun.  However, only certain guns can be upgraded.  The capability for upgrade of a gun is at 400fps to 600 fps.

If a gun as a hop-up unit present then it means the gun may have more range than a gun that does not have hop-up.  Hop-up means that when the gun is fired it puts a backspin on the pellet and gives it a slight arc upward.  The pellets may fall slightly short of the range of paintball guns but the arc gives them more range than they would usually have.  Most airsoft playing fields have rules and regulations that are specific to the velocity that is allowed for each player, gun and position.  Most upgraded airsoft guns are not allowed because they are too powerful.

When an airsoft gun is shot from close range it can do the most damage to human flesh and to whatever the target is.  A very close-range shot on bare skin can commonly break the skin and cause it to bleed.  This would be firepower with a velocity of over 400fps.

Most shots that are over 100 feet usually do not break the skin and cause bleeding.  If the person is far enough away then they may not even feel getting hit by the pellet.  Situations like this often make people think the person getting hit with the pellet is lying.  However, far enough away they really cannot feel the pellet making contact.  Usually, a marshal or a referee will determine that the person was indeed hit and therefore eliminated from the game.

In most cases, a shot from a pellet in an airsoft gun will at the most cause bruising when the distance apart from each other is more than 100 feet.  The bruising will occur when appropriate padding is not used when playing the game.

Eye protection is extremely important when playing airsoft.  The firepower and the distance do not matter when you are hit in the eye with a pellet from an airsoft gun.  Severe injury can be caused when you are not wearing appropriate eye goggles.  You should never remove your eye protection when you are on the playing field.

The damage a pellet can make when you are playing airsoft can be significant or it can be minor.  You might not feel a pellet at all or it may break the skin.  It usually depends on how far away the shooter and the recipient are from each other and the firepower of the gun.  These factors will make a difference of how hard it hurts when you are shot.

There are certain rules set forth to protect innocent bystanders from injury due to people playing games with airsoft guns. There are also certain regulations to protect the players also. When all players are familiar with the safety measures it creates a safe atmosphere for everyone.

The rules and regulations require anyone playing or shooting airsoft guns wear eye protection that meets appropriate standards. There are safety goggles, face masks, and shooting glasses specifically designed to take the impact of a pellet from an airsoft gun and not shatter the lenses and cause injury. If you are on an airsoft site then these rules are usually enforced by a marshal or a referee to ensure all players are safe and there are no accidents.

One of the rules of playing with airsoft guns is that if a person is on the field without wearing the proper protection then all players must yield their fire and shout the words ‘cease fire, blind man.’ Some rules require shouting ‘Head’s up, Pedestrian, Noncombatant!’ and other things. The game should be halted if there is a bystander or an unprotected player. This is because you may not be shooting at the bystander but a pellet could ricochet and hit them.

When a bystander is seen then the game should be halted. When one player yells about the bystander then all other players should yell the same thing and put their weapons down until the situation is resolved and the bystander is off the playing field. When the unprotected person is out of harms way then the game can resume to the point it stopped. It is common for people to move to a different location during a safety call because they might have given up their location where they were hiding.

Many people like to watch while others are playing with airsoft and see how the game works. People like to watch the strategy of the game as opponents are taken out of the game. Others are intrigued by the replication of military style tactics many airsoft games copy and the similarities, especially if the playing field looks like a combat zone. Although people like to watch it is common for bystanders to get too close. This can be dangerous for bystanders to be around a playing field. If you have a friend that wants to watch but doesn’t want to play then they must have on proper protective gear even though they are not playing. The chances are high that they will be hit by a stray pellet and they should be protected.

Airsoft guns are dangerous and they can put serious welts on people when they are hit with a pellet. Rules of the game try to ensure that innocent bystanders are protected from stray or ricochet bullets. If you are playing airsoft and you see an unprotected bystander then you should holler to the other participants and warn them to stop the game until the person is removed from possible harms way.

Airsoft games can be managed by referees, marshals or by yourselves. The reality of the game can differ depending on how the game is managed. You might consider these differences when you determine how you want to play the game.

If you setup an airsoft game and you want to manage the game yourself then you must be clear about the rules of the game to all of the players and participants. The rules should be discussed and agreed upon before beginning the game so there are no unwanted disputes or altercations after the game begins. When the game is managed by the players themselves then it doesn’t seem as real if you are calling the rules like who has been hit and who is out of the game.

When you play airsoft and you have marshals or referees then the game is more realistic. If you are playing in teams then it will be up to the marshals to pick the teams and evenly divide everyone. They will control the entire flow of the game and they will provide on-the-spot rulings to impartial issues if someone says they were not hit when they really were. The marshal will be tasked to determine the game scenario and the strategy of the game. They will determine the victory conditions and assign the game objectives to each of the teams. Marshals will brief all of the players of the rules prior to playing the game. They will show all players the boundaries of play and set the duration of the game through a timer or by their watch.

When you play airsoft with a marshal or referee then the level of excitement is much higher because all of the players can enjoy actually playing the game. They don’t have to worry about the responsibility of all of the other players involved. A marshal will strive to maintain the fun while looking out for the safety of everyone; provide impartiality, and a realistic game.

Games can also be managed by the use of whistles or megaphones by the marshals or by other players. It is common for players to wear light indicators at night time so when they are hit they can turn on flashing lights so they are not hit repeatedly by other players. During the daytime it is common to use colored flags for indicators that you have been shot. Many people use walkie-talkie radios for communication if they are marshals. This allows a group of marshals to be able to handle several dozen players for nonstop playing.

Airsoft game management can be entirely up to you how you want to play the game. When you have referees or marshals then you have the ability to enjoy the game entirely without someone being impartial and favoring their friends. The game is more controlled and more enjoyable when you have an outside party running the game. You can run the game yourselves but it can take away from the fun when you are required to focus on all of the events occurring with all of the players in the game.

When you play airsoft then you must follow certain safety guidelines to ensure you do not get hurt when you play. There is a standard of safety guidelines and equipment that has evolved within the airsoft community. This is designed to protect the eyes and face of all players.

There is a minimum safety level required for players of airsoft. This safety level requires participants in almost all of the games to wear a pair of fully-sealing impact rated goggles. These are designed to protect the eyes of all players. The goggles are strong enough to be able to withstand a pellet hitting the goggles without shattering the lenses you look through. Many people want to wear their own sunglasses but they are almost never accepted. This is because the lenses in sunglasses can cause serious injury to players of airsoft. If you have prescription glasses and you cannot see without them then you need to find a pair or protective goggles that will fit over your glasses. If you only wear your prescription glasses then they will shatter and break when struck by a pellet, which in return will cause eye damage or potential blindness.

Most organized airsoft groups consisting of players and fields have rules and regulations that won’t allow players to join the field without proper gear. The major requirement is that the eye protection seals the area around the eye entirely. The goggles should meet the standards set forth by the ANSI code Z87.1-2003 or exceed the standard. This standard is set forth for goggles and eye protection of all players with airsoft. Some people prefer to wear paintball goggles instead of airsoft goggles. Paintball goggles have a higher impact rating set forth by the ASTM F1776, which makes them much stronger. This is because paintballs shoot much harder than an airsoft gun and the impact is harder. These goggles will ensure total safety when you are playing airsoft. A more specific standard for airsoft goggles is currently being developed by the ASTM which will be known as the Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Airsoft Sports. This will change the way goggles need to be made for players of the sport.

Although goggles are required, the best overall protection that you can have when you are playing airsoft is a paintball mask. Masks provide the best protection because they not only protect the eyes but also the face, teeth, and ears. It can ruin your play of the game if you lose a tooth while you are playing. When you buy a mask it is important that you know the masks with mesh screens will not provide protection against biodegradable BBs that fragment upon impact of the masks.

Eye and face protection is important when you play airsoft. The requirement for players on most fields is that you wear eye protection. Even if you are not playing on a field, it should be a requirement for all players so no one is susceptible to eye damage. The safer you play the game then the more fun everyone will have.

Tactical gear includes many different types of accessories you might want included with your airsoft guns. The reasons include extra pockets, realism, and transporting your equipment.

When you play military games with airsoft guns there are many practical needs you will have when you are out on the battle field. Many of those needs include a place to carry food and water. You will have additional magazines full of extra ammunition you need to have on you.

This is because if you have to run off of the field every time you need extra ammo then you are sure to be taken out of play by one of your opponents while you are on the move. Additional items you will need to have on you include batteries, propellant gas canisters, and more. There are specified vests made that include pockets for you to carry additional items. You can buy load bearing vests with holsters for your airsoft guns too. Some players like to purchase hydration system vests that hold water in them made by manufacturers like Camelbak. These vests are designed to help you carry the accessories you will need while you are in play and they provide to be the perfect tactical gear for players.

There is also tactical gear for airsoft guns you will need for transporting your accessories and your weapons. You should have a specific gun bag or a gun case for your gun. This should include separate compartments for your ammunition, batteries, and CO2 cartridges. Gun cases should have the ability to be padlocked so people cannot get into your guns.

You need the ability to transport your airsoft guns in private and public vehicles. There are laws about transporting guns you will need to abide by if you are traveling on the airlines and other forms of public transportation. This will require a padlocked gun case. In addition to abiding by the laws you also want to ensure that your guns are never damaged while transporting by carelessness or people who are not the owners. You should never carry your airsoft guns in their original cases. They should always be kept out of the public eye and carried discreetly. Gun cases usually have multiple compartments which allow you to store your additional equipment and they have extra padding to protect your guns.

When you play military games with airsoft guns it is best to have all of the tactical gear you need. One of the best parts about the tactical gear is that it gives you the realistic affect of a military operation. Airsoft players feel like real soldiers out on the battlefield when they are all loaded up in their gear.