What are Air Soft Guns?

Air Soft Guns are faithful reproductions of actual rifles and pistols. They shoot plastic BBs that vary in weight according to the application (approximately 6 mm diameter and between 0.12g and 0.43g weight). 
ASGs can be spring action, gas powered or electric (with rechargeable batteries). They should not be confused with compressed air guns: Air Soft guns have limited power (maximum 1 Joule) and are harmless. In most countries they do not require any sort of permit or licence.

What are Air Soft Guns used for?

Hand Guns are generally used for target practice or as backup weapons. Rifles have a wider variety of applications ranging from target practice to urban or woodland scenarios. Air Soft players tend to have more than one rifle, and thanks to the vast choice and all the available modifications, many rifles end up as collectables and never shoot a single BB.

How does combat take place?

Air Soft games are exciting "simulations of war" where one or more teams (or squads) have a range of objectives to conquer (forts, hostage rescue, searching for snipers, eliminating opposing teams, etc). All Air Soft games air based on trust in that when a player is hit he/she must declare himself/herself "dead" and leave the game until the next objective or game.
The serious Air Soft player also participates in large tournaments with many teams and complex missions. You will also often find that the bigger tournaments offer spectacular scenary and choreography, with real military vehicles and even helicopters.

What do I need to get started?

Your going to have to get yourself a rifle, a battery, a battery charger, some protective gear (especially glasses, goggles or a mask) and some ammunition (BBs). You can start off with a used rifle and some teams even have spare weapons to give to newcomers.
You can use any sort of clothing but if your going to be serious about playing then you cannot go without a tactical vest, some proper footwear and a pair of protective gloves. Browse our site, you'll find everything you need.
Now you're ready to go. Have fun!!