Airsoft Safety

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Safety 1st

(Safety video at bottom of page)

Safety precautions should be followed at all times when using an airsoft gun. A player should take necessary precautions in public places, wear protective gear and be familiar with the velocity guidelines.

Basic Safety Rules

• At all times, treat every airsoft gun as if it is loaded.
• When idle, keep the barrel pointed in a safe direction.
• Always be aware of what you’re aiming at.
• Do not keep your trigger finger rested on the trigger until your read to fire.
• Never leave your airsoft gun unattended while loaded.

Public Places

Because most airsoft guns are replicas of real firearms, it is highly recommended to never display your airsoft gun in public. Airsoft should never be played at the following locations: malls, parks, stores, libraries, and schools.

Protective Gear

You should ALWAYS wear impact-rated goggles to shield the eyes when using airsoft guns. If a player were shot in the unshielded eye, it would severely injure the eye. It is also recommended to use protective face masks and protective clothing  to help absorb the impact from the airsoft gun pellets. The impact from the pellets can place tiny welts on bare skin fro a reasonable range.
Always put your safety on when you are not using your airsoft gun.

Maximum Velocity Rule

The velocity limits are between 200ft/s and 500ft/s for Automatic Electric Guns (AEGs) and 400 and 500 ft/s for high end single shot spring airsoft guns. The velocity is usually measured using 0.2g pellets.

Blind Man

In an airsoft game, a player can yell the words “Blind Man” if a player or bystander is seen without protective eye gear on. This will bring the game to a stand-still until the situation is resolved. Any player who hears the words “Blind Man”, must stop all play until all players are using eye protection.

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 This is a great article: 

Hotel transforms into military simulation battleground

Wendy Burton Phoenix Staff Writer

The Muskogee Hotel stands empty with little activity — until September when a military simulation event will take over for two days.

Claymore-Frosty Productions will bring the “Fireproof Challenge” to the Muskogee Hotel and Coffeeshop, a city icon on the corner of North Main Street and Broadway, on Sept. 4 and 5.

However, there’s no fire involved, just firepower, in a military simulation event that Kelly “Claymore” McCoy and Blake “Frosty” Danyeur organized.

Twenty teams of eight from across the nation will compete to determine who is the top MilSim team in the country.

The simulation, or MilSim, involves highly skilled airsoft players dressing up in protective military gear and shooting each other with BB guns.

Not just a BB gun anyone can pick up at Walmart either, Danyeur said, but professional replicas of real military guns that only shoot 6mm plastic BBs.

Claymore-Frosty Productions holds the highest respect for members of the military, Danyeur said.

They do not allow participants to wear military insignia they didn’t earn and expect everyone to play honorably.

“That means that even if I get hit on the tip of the finger, I yell hit, hit, hit and I’m dead,” McCoy said. “This game requires honor.”

MilSim is for highly experienced players, while Airsoft groups play in the woods with less sophisticated equipment and are a good place for beginners to start.

The teams that participate in MilSim have to complete objectives designed by Danyeur and McCoy to simulate true military objectives.

They may have to rescue a hostage in a certain amount of time or find and disarm a dirty bomb, McCoy said.

“It’s very intense, very hardcore,” he said. “Not just anyone can play in these games, you have to be invited, and it takes a lot of experience.”

A practice MilSim event at the Muskogee Hotel is coming up soon as an opportunity for McCoy and Danyeur to plan and design the objectives for September.

Normally, MilSim is played in an outdoor setting, but the national event is set in a CQB setting — close quarter battle.

The four-story hotel has 149 rooms to utilize, a basement, three staircases, and 65,000 square feet of playable space.

McCoy and Danyeur already have staged some practice events at the hotel and said they were quite interesting experiences.

A CQB environment is very fast-paced, more dangerous, easier to get lost in, and in the case of the Muskogee Hotel and Coffeeshop — haunted, Danyeur said.

“It’s an environment to play where you are alive and sneaky one minute and dead the next second,” McCoy said. “The game is ever-changing.”

Reach Wendy Burton at 684-2926 or wburton @muskogeephoenix.com.
What to do

The general public is not invited to observe or participate for safety reasons, but anyone interested in beginning an Airsoft hobby can go to www.okairsoft.net to find local groups that allow beginners.

Information on MilSim events: www.MilSimEvent.net
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x1601576950/Hotel-transforms-into-military-simulation-battleground

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Common Sense Airsoft Safety

Here are some basic rules that should keep you out of trouble:

• DO NOT use, expose, or show your Airsoft guns on public land or in plain public view.
  
• DO NOT play Airsoft games on public property such as schools, parks, or playgrounds.
  
• DO NOT play Airsoft games on private property WITHOUT the owner's permission.
  

When transporting your Airsoft be sure that it is completely concealed from public view and not readily identifiable as a weapon. In the event that you are confronted by law enforcement officers comply with all their requests.

Airsoft Safety:

It is absolutely vital that everyone participating in Airsoft games take every precaution that they can to be safely protected. Even though Airsoft is far less dangerous then paintball the Airsoft guns still have the potential to do damage to you if you are not careful. To prevent unnecessary bodily harm while playing Airsoft games you should use goggles, long sleeve shirts, and gloves. As the saying goes, "It's better to be safe then sorry!" In addition to your personal safety remember that the future of Airsoft is in the hands of those playing it right now, and if we aren't acting responsibly then there will be no future for Airsoft in the years to come. Lord only knows how trigger happy Americas courts are in regards to this sort of thing so please be careful when you play and act like an adult whenever you are using an Airsoft gun.

EYE PROTECTION (Very Important!!!)

You should ALWAYS wear eye protection at the very least. It wouldn't be intelligent to lose the use of one or more of your eyes just to play a game now would it? I didn't think so. Make sure that you are using high endurance goggles that can withstand the impact of a plastic Airsoft BB at whatever FPS limit you have established. It's a good idea to test whatever goggles you are planning on using by shooting at them from about 5-10 feet away PRIOR to using them in a Airsoft game. This way you know for sure that they will be strong enough. Masks are even more protective then Goggles and if you don't mind wearing one then you should do so. There are a wide variety of Paintball masks on the market currently so you shouldn't have any difficulty in finding one that you like. Considering that paintballs on the average have a more powerful impact then a 6mm plastic Airsoft bb you should be safe using most of them. And finally, NEVER ever remove your eye protection while on the field or still in a game. If you are seen without your eye protection on you will be considered "killed" for purposes of the game and, depending on the hosts, may be asked to leave permanently!

BODY PROTECTION:

Unless you are a glutton for pain you should plan on wearing a long sleeve shirt, full length pants, boots, and gloves when you play Airsoft. Although you wont be seriously hurt by getting hit by an Airsoft BB in these areas (even up close) it's still smart to cover as much of your skin as possible because taking a hit on bare skin can result in a bleeding injury. Even a long sleeve cotton shirt can greatly reduce the chance of a nasty hit happening. Ideally you'll want to get a hold of old military fatigues or BDU's. These are ideal for use in Airsoft games. Because you are usually only revealing your head/weapon/hands to the enemy you are strongly encouraged to wear gloves as well. Padded gloves are the best.

SAFE USE OF WEAPONS:

Whenever you are in the designated safe zone ALWAYS keep your Airsoft gun's safety on and it's barrel plugged if you have access to any plugs. This will prevent accidental discharges of your weapon in areas that people have their masks and protective clothing removed. If you want to test fire your weapon then do so outside of the safe-zone. Failure to comply with this rule may get you banned from a particular plying location.

COMMON SENSE

I wish this didn't have to be said but I know that there is a high caliber of none responsible individuals out there in the world so here goes. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE EVER BRANDISH AN Airsoft WEAPON IN A PUBLIC PLACE! DO NOT EVER ATTEMPT TO USE AN Airsoft WEAPON IN A THREATEN MANNER AS IF IT WERE A "REAL" WEAPON! It's already clearly stated in the US Law that if you use an Airsoft gun as if it were a real gun then you will be charged and tried as if it were actually a real gun! You have been warned! And finally, DO NOT EVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE POINT AN Airsoft GUN AT ANYONE WITHOUT THEIR EXPRESSED CONSENT! 

Link to article: http://www.airsoftking.com/safety.htm

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Good wisdom from the good folks at Airsoftgunhelp.com. Safety should always be first when you handle any firearm- airsoft or otherwise. 

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Airsoft Safety

Many people are concerned that the realism of airsoft guns makes them dangerous. Parents need to be aware that giving an airsoft gun to irresponsible children can put their child in danger. In certain countries where real firearms are illegal the police and others may understand that children are playing with fake guns. In the United States, however, airsoft guns are regularly mistaken for real guns. Just as you would not brandish a real firearm in public, the same is true with airsoft guns. Airsoft guns are not cap guns or squirt guns. Be aware that if your child brings an airsoft gun to school or any other public place they may be arrested or, at worst, shot by a police officer.
If you are a parent and are reading this, thank you for taking responsibility and being pro-active in learning about airsoft guns. To learn more about airsoft gun safety please read on.
Not only do airsoft guns appear to be real, they also shoot plastic pellets. Many of the more expensive models such as AEGs are fully automatic. The speed at which airsoft bb's come out of airsoft guns is much slower than the speed that bb's are shot out of a traditional bb gun. Generally speaking, this speed allows people to shoot at each other with airsoft guns safely, under certain conditions. The first condition is eyewear. Never, ever, shoot at someone who is not wearing proper eye protection. Proper eye protection means eye goggles rated at least ANSI Z87.1 or paintball goggles. Proper eye protection is not military sun/dust/wind goggles, ski goggles, or shop goggles. Do not risk your own eyes or take on liability for your friend's eyes. Always wear proper eye protection when shooting airsoft guns! Read more about eye protection.
Also please be aware of the speeds at which all airsoft guns used in an airsoft game are shooting. Typical out-of-the-box airsoft guns shoot at ranges anywhere from 250 feet per second to 350 feet per second. Airsoft guns can be modified to shoot faster. Speeds between 375 feet per second and 400 feet per second are usually the maximum speeds US airsoft teams will allow. Make sure that anyone firing an airsoft gun over 400 feet per second is experienced, can accurately judge distance, and does not engage targets at close range. Never mix real bb guns into an airsoft gun game. If you are unsure of an airsoft gun's firing speed either buy a chronograph to measure the speed or simply do not allow it at a game.
The simplest rule to remember with airsoft guns is to treat them as real guns. An accidental discharge at close range can have any number of damaging results including, but not limited too, broken teeth and damaged eyes.
When transporting your gun to and from a game carry it in a gun case. Not only is a gun case the safest means of transportation it also naturally protects your gun (airsoft guns can be quite fragile) and makes a great place to store airsoft pistols and spare magazines. For many areas a gun case is the only way to legally transport your airsoft gun. Remember, it is very difficult to visibly distinguish an airsoft gun from a real gun.
Many people are concerned about the use of airsoft guns in crimes. A criminal is a criminal and will use whatever means they can to break the law. I would prefer a less dangerous criminal with an airsoft gun to a criminal armed with a real gun and the capability to kill innocent people.
Don't let any of these safety issues scare you away. Airsoft is not a dangerous sport as long as everyone playing understands safety. If you can not follow these rules please try another outdoor sport. When everyone follows the rules airsoft is just as safe as paintball. In 3 years of playing I never saw any serious accident. On a few occasions a BB at close range has drawn blood, but even that is rare. I have played in games with 50+ people without incident.
Last, but not least, before you play an airsoft game make sure that the airsoft teams that you are playing with have strict rules concerning safety and feet per second limits for guns involved. Good Luck!

A great checklist for Airsoft safety

Thanks to the fellow Airsoft Warriors at Airsoft gun room for getting back to basics with safety. Safety is always the first priority. 


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10 Simple Safety Steps:

1. ALWAYS treat all guns, including airsoft guns, as if they were loaded.

2. NEVER point any gun, or airsoft gun, at anyone, or anything you are not willing to harm or destroy.

3. Never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to fire.

4. Always know what is behind, BEYOND and to the sides of your target before you fire.

5. Always use protective eyewear or protective mask.

6. Minors (under 18 years of age) must NEVER use guns, or airsoft guns, without active, immediate adult supervision.

7. Be aware of all local and federal laws and regulations regarding the use of your airsoft gun. Contact your local police department for more information regarding the local, state and federal laws addressing use of airsoft guns.

8. Never carry or use your airsoft gun in a public place where it may be mistaken to be a real firearm. Brandishing a soft air gun in public may be illegal, a crime, and is dangerous, and may be harmful or fatal.

9. Never alter the color of any gun, or any part of any gun, including airsoft guns in any way. Doing so may be against Federal and State Law, and punishable as a crime.

10. Airsoft guns are not toys. Do not treat them as toys. If misused, they may be harmful or fatal.

Air Soft Gun Safety

Thanks to www.bb-guns.org for this timley reminder of some fundamental safety tips.

Despite their quite safe-sounding name, air soft guns can be very dangerous. With the right air soft gun safety equipment, you can shoot without fear of unexpected injury.
Air soft gun safety
It is MFI (Multirole Frontline Innovations) recommended that one wear a Snell Rated, full-faced motorcycle helmet, as well as a weather guard for you protection, and double thick face shield is very important. In addition, a bulletproof vest containing a steel insert, plastic hockey hip guards and forearm guards, knee guards and shin guards, steel toe combat boots and leather gloves. All of these are very important to the purpose of air soft gun safety.
More advice from the MFI:
Do not shoot anything other than an official safety target.
2) All protective gear mentioned will save you potential injury in areas of concern
on the body. The protective gear suggestions above are required for everyone who uses any type of bb guns. Air soft gun safety should be something every shooter, hunter or trainee should be conscious of.
THIS IS NOT A TOY! declares the MFI (in fact, it is anything but).
Experienced shooters only should use air soft guns, and always remember to practice air soft gun safety.
The air soft gun safety rules do not end here, however. Air soft gun safety will also depend on your level of skill. Often less experienced shooters will need to have someone experienced to supervise them.
Specific uses for the air soft gun for air soft gun safety are strictly advised. These are purposes limiting the use of air soft guns for people such as experienced firearms shooters, for films and theatrical productions, (of course, these productions always using the proper equipment for air soft gun safety when they do use air soft guns) as well as for weapons training purposes.
There are legal restrictions that one must be aware of to maintain, or in the very least, contain air soft gun safety as much as possible. To be careless or misuse these guns is to ignore laws, to ignore the potential injury of oneself or others, and to ignore the law. Remember above all else, that air soft gun safety is so important that it could even prevent death. There are definitely dangers to air soft guns, so above all else, exercise air soft gun safety

Review of the JG MP5k PDW

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Jing Gong/Echo-1 MP5K PDW

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Over the weekend, a friend brought over his newly acquired Echo-1 MP5K PDW for me to check out. We both own TM MP5Ks and was wondering how the Echo-1 would stack up. Externally besides triangle E1 trades, it looks identical to a TM MP5K. About the only thing I noticed was that the bullets for the fire selector don’t look quite as well defined as on a TM but I know I’m being picky there. Some of the pictures are clickable for higher res versions.

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Anyway the gun comes with a wall battery charger, an 8.4V 1100mAh NiMH battery, a low profile metal scope mount (installed backwards from the factory), some BBs, manuals, a short 20rd low cap mag and a long metal hi cap mag so you’re ready to go if you’re a novice or new player. The QD flash hider and smaller flash hider are painted neon orange as required by US law but not necessary here in Canada.

I forgot to weigh the gun but it’s approximately the same weight as my TM MP5K and size wise the gun is the same. The PDW stock fit my TM just fine, it looked so good I didn’t want to give it back. Parts from my TM MP5K and the Echo-1 MP5K PDW were cross compatible, from mags to batteries and that awesome stock. Note, with the Echo-1 it was quite difficult to install the 8.4V stick battery because the stopper rail on top of the mechbox was bent awkwardly and brushing/scraping against the battery.

The gun is extremely loud when firing but I’ll be honest I had my doubts in terms of what the BB velocity would be after all the difficulty I had when trying to upgrade my TM MP5K. I loaded a low cap full of 0.2g BBs and let err rip. To my surprise according to my Guarder Speeder 2000 chrony, the gun was firing 340 fps out of the box! Shots varied a bit more than I would have liked between 330-340 on average but that’s rather impressive from a gun that’s so inexpensive.

Of course I can’t leave well enough alone so I decided to take the gun apart and take a peek inside. Tear down is exactly the same as with a TM MP5K and after removing the motor, I was greeted by this thick sticky paste that was plastered all over the motor. The mechbox at least from the outside looks like well a MP5K ver 3 mechbox.

Like with the JG G36C I reviewed earlier, the Echo-1 MP5K is full of sharp edges everywhere and if you’re not careful you can cut yourself quite easily. Definitely use caution when working inside this gun.

Here is how the mechbox looks when opened up and here’s a breakdown of all the major internal components. Echo-1 uses metal bushings, metal gears (which are not marked CA but weight wise are heavier than TM gears), plastic spring guide, plastic piston, plastic ventilated piston head. Echo-1 is suppose to have regreased the internals (and cleaned up the mess JG makes) however the gears had the smallest film of sticky green substance on it. I won’t call it a grease because at room temperature anyway the residue was almost a semisolid. I don’t know if other Echo-1 guns are like this, the MP5K PDW is the first of this brand that I’ve seen.

Unlike with the JG G36C there were no major problems internally with the electrical system or externally with the Echo-1 MP5K PDW. I cannot comment on its durability because it’s a brand new gun. Hopefully the thing will be as problem free as the JG G36C that I looked at earlier in the year. My friend who bought this gun is hard on his toys and always gives me the most “interesting” problems to diagnose. If there are any failures, I will update the review accordingly.