Airsoft guns are toy replicas of real weapons that are used in practice, during pre-arranged combat encounters called “airsoft skirmishes.” They use BB pellets instead of real bullets and are much less expensive than paintball equipment.

Airsoft offers unique training benefits for basic and advanced shooters, including gun handling and becoming familiar with a new weapon or holster system. It can also be an excellent way to make friends and get out of the normal routine of life. Since it often simulates battles and war, there is a sense of camaraderie and teamwork that develops between the players.

It helps develop hand-eye coordination and improves focus. It also teaches patience and endurance, as it requires a lot of running around, which can be a good workout. Many of us are hard-wired to enjoy nature, but the busy lives of most people rarely provide time for a walk in the woods. Airsoft can be an excellent way to get outside and take a break from the hectic world of work, school, and family obligations.

Airsoft guns can be classified into two groups based on the mechanism for propelling the BBs: mechanical, which uses a coil spring-loaded piston air pump and is manually cocked (spring guns, commonly referred to as springers) or automatically cycled by an electric motor gearbox (Automatic Electric Guns, or AEGs). Most of these are based on popular military firearms such as the AR-15 series, M4 carbine, AK-47, or FAL rifle. Propane gas, also referred to as Green Gas, or GBB, is an alternative power source that is cheaper and more readily available than CO2. Propane is a dry fuel that must be lubricated with silicone before each firing session. airsoft guns