| There has been an ongoing debate on whether | | | | guns are designed to look as similar as possible to |
| airsoft guns are safe. Although I'm not much of a | | | | the original counterparts. There are even guns |
| gun fan myself, this article will try to clarify some | | | | with complete marking and full-metal bodies. This |
| of the misunderstandings about airsoft guns and | | | | doesn't mean the toys -- these guns are in fact |
| the use of available gears in group skirmishes. | | | | toys -- can be converted into real working guns. |
| First of all, a responsible gun player always follows | | | | The idea of this being possible alone is ridiculously |
| the right code of conducts. There are different | | | | absurd. |
| sets of rules about various aspects of this game | | | | The game of airsoft guns is designed to be fun |
| that must be followed at all times. Even during | | | | and entertaining. Some people do love military |
| skirmishes, shooting someone from a very close | | | | things, yet they cannot channel their loves using |
| range is not allowed at any time; players usually | | | | other media. This is why these guns are very |
| "freeze" their opponents within less than several | | | | popular, especially among adults. Players should be |
| feet by yelling freeze and ordering surrender. | | | | at least 18 years old to be allowed to play in |
| Carrying guns requires certain handling. The gears | | | | skirmishes, although several younger players can |
| must always stay inside a closed container. | | | | still join the excitement as long as they have their |
| Players must remove magazines and remaining | | | | parents' permission. |
| bullets from the gun as well as unplug batteries | | | | Although the gears can be quite dangerous when |
| and release used gasses before transporting the | | | | misused, a large portion owners and players are |
| gears. These rules must be followed strictly, and | | | | more than just responsible enough about safety |
| most responsible airsoft players do follow them at | | | | issues and other aspects. They want these guns |
| all times. | | | | to be seen as a sport and not a threat, and they |
| There are also absurd comments about the | | | | are doing everything they can to ensure safety |
| realistic aspect of this particular game. Airsoft | | | | at all times. |