Post by J0K3R on Dec 13, 2011 22:25:36 GMT -5
Airsoft guns may just be toys, but they can hurt people, directly or indirectly. The most important thing to remember (besides having fun) is to always put safety first!
A good rule of thumb is to just treat all airsoft guns as if they were real firearms. This means:
Always treat the gun as if it were loaded
Always keep the gun pointing in a safe direction
Do not keep your finger on the trigger until you wish to shoot
Do not display your airsoft in public places
Protective Gear:
When playing, one should always wear eye protection at all times during the game. Most airsoft fields require full seal goggles to be worn. Never take your eye protection off while on field or even just lift up the cover to sneak a peek. If your goggles fog, there are several anti-fog liquids available for purchase. There are other options available as well such as helmets, knee pads, and mouth guards to help ensure your safety.
Minimum Engagement Distance:
At many fields, there are fps limits on the guns that are allowed in. Depending on the fps, sometimes restrictions are placed on certain weapons. For example, a sniper/DMR with an AEG shooting 500 FPS may be asked to mod his gun so that he can only fire semi. Also, guns above a certain fps may sometimes be required to engage an enemy from outside of a set distance, known as the MED (minimum engagement distance). If within the MED, either switch weapons (to a gun shotting lower FPS) or get out of the no fire zone.
Fields and Areas of Play:
Always, always, ALWAYS make sure that you have proper permission to be on the area that you are playing in. You don't want to startle any neighbors and risk getting surrounded by cops thinking that you're a trespasser with a dangerous weapon. Also obey the field owners rules and regulations and respect the playing field. Clean up any messes that you or your team mates may have made, leave the field cleaner then it was when you arrived.
~Joker out....
A good rule of thumb is to just treat all airsoft guns as if they were real firearms. This means:
Always treat the gun as if it were loaded
Always keep the gun pointing in a safe direction
Do not keep your finger on the trigger until you wish to shoot
Do not display your airsoft in public places
Protective Gear:
When playing, one should always wear eye protection at all times during the game. Most airsoft fields require full seal goggles to be worn. Never take your eye protection off while on field or even just lift up the cover to sneak a peek. If your goggles fog, there are several anti-fog liquids available for purchase. There are other options available as well such as helmets, knee pads, and mouth guards to help ensure your safety.
Minimum Engagement Distance:
At many fields, there are fps limits on the guns that are allowed in. Depending on the fps, sometimes restrictions are placed on certain weapons. For example, a sniper/DMR with an AEG shooting 500 FPS may be asked to mod his gun so that he can only fire semi. Also, guns above a certain fps may sometimes be required to engage an enemy from outside of a set distance, known as the MED (minimum engagement distance). If within the MED, either switch weapons (to a gun shotting lower FPS) or get out of the no fire zone.
Fields and Areas of Play:
Always, always, ALWAYS make sure that you have proper permission to be on the area that you are playing in. You don't want to startle any neighbors and risk getting surrounded by cops thinking that you're a trespasser with a dangerous weapon. Also obey the field owners rules and regulations and respect the playing field. Clean up any messes that you or your team mates may have made, leave the field cleaner then it was when you arrived.
~Joker out....