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AirSoft was conceptualized as a new approach in BB gun
application. In place of the utilitarian air gun designed for
hunting, AirSoft was created with a purely recreational
application in mind. It was also created for people who enjoy
target practice or indoor plinking with friends who are not
concerned about the high power hunting application of a BB or
pellet gun but just want to have fun. This is exactly where
AirSoft fits in. Both indoor and outdoor sport games are being
played all over the world. AirSoft sporting games offer its
participants a safe and well-regulated environment for their
fantasy play. These types of games require teamwork, cooperation
and the spirit of fair play. It has been integrated into many
paintball sport facilities and playing arenas across the
country.
Adding to AirSoft's hobby collector and sport games market,
AirSoft has created new uses in the firearm safety, law
enforcement training, and movie & theatrical productions. Highly
detailed designs simulating various firearms offer realism while
at the same time, much safer applications. Many police
officers/departments and firearm safety instructors choose
AirSoft over the other options to obtain realistic training
without the inherent danger.
The U.S. Government has specified regulations applicable to
AirSoft products. AirSoft is a category of air guns subject to
all distribution & usage restrictions. Consumers must be 18
years of age or older at the time of purchase and full time
parental supervision is required for those who are younger. A
permanent blaze orange marking at the fore end of all AirSoft
guns is a federal requirement as a product distinction. All
consumer application must have and retain this specified
marking, with the exception of movie and theatrical
applications.
AirSoft possess an excellent future in the marketplace and
will grow as the paintball industry has, but only if all current
and interested businesses follow all current governmental
guidelines. Take aim and safe shooting.
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