About Rules FAQs   Skirmishing Which Gun? Automatics Shotguns Handguns Others Explosives Accessories Pictures Movie Clips Links Frequently Asked Questions What are airsoft guns? Airsoft guns are 1/1-scale replicas of actual guns that fire 6mm resin (plastic) BBS. Offering both reliability and stunning accuracy, in addition to incredible realism, airsoft guns are sought all over the world by survival gamers, firearms training instructors, class III- weapons enthusiasts, and motion-picture studios. ALL AIRSOFT GUNS SHIPPED INTO THE U.S. HAVE A COLORED (PAINTED) TIP TO COMPLY WITH CUSTOMS LAWS. These tips can be removed by paint thinner or by other means. Or you could just paint over it. Though it may be illegal, many people do it. Picture from DENTrinity Can I use traditional .177 caliber BBs in an airsoft gun? No! Airsoft guns are designed to shoot 6mm airsoft BBs only. Are airsoft guns legal to own and operate? Airsoft guns are legal to own in most states. One should always review all local and state laws/ordinances regarding BB guns, replica guns, and paintball guns before making a purchase. How far will airsoft guns shoot? AEGs (Automatic Electric Guns) that have not been modified can shoot accurately up to around 100 feet. Upgraded guns can shoot farther up to over 150 feet. How accurate are airsoft guns? Airsoft guns are remarkably accurate for smooth-bore guns. With an unmodified AEG at 100 feet you will be able to keep your shots within a 6" group/radius. What's airsoft skirmishing? Skirmishing is basically when your two or more teams collide in a battle. A bunch of guys shooting at each other in a simulated combat battle. Can you use smoke bombs and pyrotechnics (explosives) in skirmishes? Yes you can! Unless where you play they are prohibited or someone on a team doesn't want you to use them. Does airsoft hurt more that paintball? Yes and no. Individually, paintballs hurt a lot more, but since you're more likely to be hit by multiple shots (in airsoft), BBs can certainly be uncomfortable. Put it like this, 99 times out of 100 you'll KNOW when you’ve been hit. However, you are unlikely to suffer the same level of agony as a paintball gun. Will airsoft guns penetrate aluminum cans? If they are not modified, no, but they will penetrate an NRA target at 20 feet. How loud are airsoft guns? AEGs are quieter than a .22 caliber rifle, but a bit louder than a typical air rifle (.177 caliber BB gun). What is "Hop-Up?" Hop-Up is a standard feature on all of the AEGs. The Hop-Up system employs an adjustable detent that drops down in front of the BB in the gun’s chamber. When the gun is fired, the BB brushes past the detent, which puts a backspin on the BB to counteract the projectile’s rate of descent. This feature allows the shooter to fully control the BB’s trajectory. One can adjust the Hop-Up to cause the BB to drop sharply, fly perfectly straight, or "hop up" and extend its effective range. What is a Tracer Unit? The Tracer Unit is a replica silencer (does not silence) that attaches onto the barrel of an AEG to photoilluminate glow-in-the-dark BBs. The device optically senses the passing BB and strobe-flashes the projectile’s phosphorescence. The BBs race out glowing bright green. There is absolutely no reduction in muzzle velocity or gun audibility. Not only do these dramatically enhance a gun’s appearance but at night on full-auto, it looks like you’re shooting a green laser beam! How much do airsoft guns weigh? Generally, AEGs weigh anywhere from 65% to 90% of the actual firearm’s weight. What are airsoft guns made of? All AEGs are composed of steel parts integrated with molded, high-impact ABS resin. Metal parts include: barrel, magazine, front and rear sights, stock rails, internal gearbox, etc. The receivers are generally ABS resin which is the same durable polymer that Glock uses on its handguns. The attention to detail is astounding. What can I expect out of an upgraded airsoft gun? Upgrading an airsoft gun by replacing the stock spring, motor, gears and cylinder/piston assembly with hi-performance replacements are capable of dramatically increasing the gun’s performance by 20% - 100%. These springs, when used in conjunction with a reinforced mecabox and a EG1000-series motor, increases the gun’s FPS to 450 and extends the maximum effective range to over 150 feet. However, upgrading AEGs massively does reduce lifespan because of the extreme power of the gun.