| I am often asked, "Are airsoft guns dangerous?" | | | | What you wear is not the only way to protect |
| by many people interested in entering into the fun | | | | your self. The majority of injuries actually comes |
| world of airsoft play. The short answer is no, | | | | from rocks, trees, or other natural hazards in the |
| they are not dangerous, but they can be. Airsoft | | | | area you are playing. Before you begin playing, |
| is much different than paintball. The BBs do not | | | | make sure you clear out potential safety hazards |
| travel as fast as paintballs to and they are less | | | | if possible. If you can not transplant the cacti, at |
| dense, hence the term air soft. Here are a few | | | | least walk the area and be aware of your |
| things you can do to prevent injury next time | | | | surroundings. |
| you play airsoft. | | | | Even open sod fields have sprinklers that could |
| Protective Gear | | | | cause you to roll your ankle. If possible mark the |
| Protective eye safety goggles are a must. The | | | | hazards so everyone is aware of where they are. |
| most common injury I have heard of from | | | | Safety Training |
| airsoft guns is getting shot in the eye. Wearing | | | | The best way to avoid injury is to understand |
| safety glasses eliminates about 99% of injuries | | | | how to respect your airsoft gun. A few simple |
| caused by airsoft BBs, but there is more you can | | | | rules to keep in mind are: |
| do to protect your self even more. There are | | | | - Never point your gun or shoot someone that |
| airsoft face masks like they have for paintball | | | | does not have on appropriate safety gear. |
| that will also protect your ears from pellets. It is | | | | - Never shoot someone that does not know you |
| highly unlikely that you will get hit in the ear, but | | | | are going to shoot them. |
| the added protection can bring peace of mind. | | | | - Never shoot someone at point blank range |
| Most people can tolerate getting shot on the skin | | | | - Do not shoot animals, they can not fire back |
| from an airsoft gun, but for some it can still hurt. | | | | and probably will not have on safety goggles. |
| While it should not ever break the skin, it can | | | | Those are just a few rules to keep your airsoft |
| sometimes leave a bruise. I recommend wearing | | | | experience safe and enjoyable. Are airsoft guns |
| jeans and a long sleeve shirt to protect your legs | | | | safe? Absolutely. Is the person holding the airsoft |
| and arms. If you wear too thick of clothing, you | | | | gun safe depends on whether or not the follow |
| will not even know you were hit unless you hear | | | | my advice here. Airsoft is fun and great exercise |
| it. | | | | so do not sour the experience by being reckless. |
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