| Airsoft has a relatively
long history. Designed and marketed in the United States about
30 years ago by a major BB gun manufacturer. AirSoft was conceptualized
as a new approach in BB gun application. In place of the utilitarian
air gun designed for hunting, the AirSoft BB gun was created
with a pure recreational application in mind. It was created
for people who enjoy target practicing or indoor plinking with
friends. Individuals who are not concerned about the high power
hunting application of a BB or pellet gun but just wanted to
have Fun. This is exactly where AirSoft BB guns fit in.
The design of the AirSoft BB gun
centers on a unique propulsion system utilizing a small amount
of air to accurately shoot lightweight plastic BB pellets.
This design philosophy resulted in a BB gun, which generates
a much less damaging projectile that is still accurate enough
to be FUN. As the AirSoft product matured, manufacturers added
another feature, which drew hobbyist and collectors alike
to AirSoft. By modeling AirSoft BB guns after world famous
pistols and rifles, an entire line of Replica AirSoft products
were created. This created a huge splash not only here in
the United States, but it also brought this hobby to the rest
of the world. Italy, Japan and many Asian countries caught
the craze and took the development of AirSoft to new heights.
Over several generations of development
and constant improvement, AirSoft BB guns are now returning
to the United States with newer and better designs. The highly
matured plastic polymer technology industry in Asia has created
a new generation of AirSoft BB guns with amazing durability
and detail. Adding to its hobby collector market, the new
AirSoft BB guns have created new uses in firearm safety training,
movie productions, replica collecting, and recreational sport.
Partly due to our history, the attraction and availability
to firearms and its associated shooting sports run deep in
the United States. AirSoft guns offer a potential alternative
for the hobbyist, collector, and shooter. The combination
of realism, safety, flexibility, and low cost makes AirSoft
more appealing to the average consumer who would like to exercise
his or her steady eye/hand coordination without the inherent
dangers. (Safety glasses must still be worn for protection)
The U.S. Government have approved
and specified regulations applicable to AirSoft BB guns. The
blaze orange marking is a federal requirement: all reputable
AirSoft manufacturers and dealers must be in compliance with
this ruling for legal use. All AirSoft products, foreign or
domestic, must meet this regulation. (Removal of the tip will
also void all Warranty's and Refunds) |
