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Basic rules
The core of airsoft is honesty. When you are ‘dead’ you count as having been killed or incapacita...
Costs
Surprisingly, airsoft is a relatively cheap hobby to get involved in, especially when compared to...
Spring powered replicas
The most basic are spring powered replicas. They use a hand operated mechanism to pull a piston...
Gas powered replicas
Gas weapons store compressed propellant gasses and use a series of valves to release the gas in...
Electric powered replicas
The most common replica found at skirmishes is the AEG, automatic electric gun. These are power...
Site safety
Never load your replica in the safe zone, and always wear goggles when in the playing area. Marsh...
Typical game day
So it’s a Sunday morning, and you are off to your first game. This is the most important step y...
Going to a game
First, find an airsoft site to go to. There are many excellent directories out there, which can e...
Other kit
Wearing a pair of gloves is a good idea as it hurts when you get shot on the hand, cheap ones wil...
Load Carrying Equipment
Probably the most complex item to select outside of which replica to choose would be your LCE, or...
Clothing
For you first few games a dark coloured hoodie and some old jeans will be sufficient, but the b...
Boots
It is advisable to pick up a pair of army issue assault boots, perhaps from a surplus store. Sold...
Eye and face protection
Your primary concern, the first item you should buy, is a face mask. Mesh goggles consist of a ...
Your first replica
You don’t need a replica right away and won’t be able to buy one right away either. We suggest ...
Safety in the home
If you’ve bought an airsoft replica, you are going to be keen to get it out of the box and loaded...
Upgrades
Most airsoft replicas can be fitted with internal upgrades which may enhance the durability, rate...
Ammunition
Most skirmish quality ammo (BBs) is similar but you must always use skirmish quality ammo that ca...
Batteries
The stock or fore grip of an AEG usually contains the battery. The physical size of the cells in...
Magazines
Airsoft replicas can be fitted with standard or mid capacity magazines, which feed 60-150 bb’s, (...
Hop up
Any good airsoft replica is fitted with hop up. This clever mechanism is a chamber which forces a...