Airsoft Guns Are Becoming More And More Popular

By Anthony Carter

What are airsoft guns and what do you do with them? Well picture yourself out in the woods with a bunch of your friends. You are all carrying authentic looking weapons and you are dressed in military uniforms. You are partaking in an increasingly more popular pastime. Military Simulation or MilSim as it is commonly known is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise.

MilSim weekend warriors are not enlisted in the military, however many of them tend to be retired or ex military. Being enlisted is not a requirement in this army. Airsoft guns and MilSim games are war simulation using airsoft guns. Air soft guns are weapons that fire small rubber pellets, and are powered by forced air.

Airsoft MilSim is not the only way you can play military simulation games. You can decide to play online or you can join a group of paintball warriors, but if you want the most realistic form of military simulation than you should invest in an airsoft gun and join the local club.

Airsoft guns are exact replicas of real firearms, in most cases military weapons such as m16's. These guns which got their start in Asia have become popular in the U. S. And involve some sort of forced air firing mechanism. These guns can be gas powered, battery powered or hand pump weapons.

The basic difference from paint ball guns and airsoft guns is that paintball guns use pellets that splatter paint when they hit a target. Airsoft guns pellets are not paint filled and do not leave a mark when they strike a target. This difference requires players to be honest when they are hit since it is not obvious as it is with paintball guns.

For the weekend MilSim warrior authenticity is often important and this is why airsoft guns are the preferred type of weapon. These guns look and feel like the real thing. However in the United States they are required to have a distinctive orange marking on them so they can be distinguished from the real thing. Players tend to take their play seriously and play in uniforms and use military style walkie-talkies and may even carry rations.

These military style exercises may last all weekend and may involve large groups of soldiers. It is common for players to remain out in the playing field the entire time, only leaving if there is an emergency such as a serious injury.

As airsoft guns become more popular their availability is becoming more widespread as well. These authentic looking weapons can be found at MilSim sap meets and also at flea markets and retail outlets such as mall stores and kiosks. A wide variety of retailers are also available via the internet.

So why sit in front of the TV all weekend when you could be outside enjoying the fresh air and getting shot at? There are many MilSim organizations across the country and many of them use airsoft guns. To locate clubs in your area you can look online or you could even establish your own club with friends and coworkers. Imagine playing war in the woods on the weekend with your coworkers, wouldn't it be great to get an opportunity to shoot at the boss? - 29951

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