Sunday, January 24, 2010

Airsoft Guns Are Replacing Paintball Guns In Recreational War Games

By Anthony Carter

Many paintball fans are switching over to airsoft guns. People that play in these recreation war games are looking for the most realistic experience that they can have. They often will wear authentic uniforms or uniforms that are actually issued to them by the Armed Forces. Having paintballs stain the uniforms is unacceptable. Airsoft guns offer a more realistic feel to the game.

Before purchasing or operating a gun, you should be aware of the laws of the state or country that you are playing in. There is not a place in the world that will require you to obtain a license to operate these guns. However, there are often age requirements to buy a gun. Laws will vary from one jurisdiction to another, so be sure to know what they are.

If you own an airsoft gun in the United States know that you will have to paint the barrel of the gun orange. This will help law enforcement determine whether the gun is real or not. An average citizen probably will not know what the orange barrel means and can easily be mistaken for the real thing. So, when out in public it is best to have to in a case. For your child's safety, you should always lock up these guns the same way you would if the gun is real.

When it comes to cleaning your gun, you should approach it the same way you would if you were cleaning a real gun. Your gun can jam or misfire they same way that a real gin can. You never want to use petroleum based products on your gun. Silicone based cleaning products are what is recommended for an airsoft gun. If something is technically at fault with your gun, you will want to take it to a professional gun repair shop.

One thing that you will need when playing in recreational war guns is a barrel bag. This bag is put over your barrel when the gun is not being used on the playing field. The bag will stop any rounds from hitting anyone should the gun accidently go off. There are also barrel condoms; however, they are not as safe or as effective as the barrel bag.

For those that have never played, you need to know that the games are played on an honor system. Because there are not any telltale signs of being hit, players have to shout out when they feel the projectile hit them. Cheating is a serious offense because most of the players know that cheating can ruin an entire game. If there is a dispute, there are referees in regulated game play that can offer an unbiased opinion.

Electric, gas, spring and hybrid airsoft guns are the flavors that you can select from. If you are in a store, you can ask a knowledgeable salesperson to help you pick out which types of gun is right for you. Most beginners start with a spring loaded gun and work their way up to a more complicated and powerful arsenal. If you can try dry firing the gun to see if you like it and do not go on appearance alone when choosing your weapon.

You could get the fancy M4 assault rifle that looks real and ejects shell casings, just like the real thing. But if you cannot operate it properly, you will only end up looking foolish. Only purchase the airsoft gun that you can handle. And always respect and handle the gun like you would a real gun. - 2361

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