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Choosing the best radio for airsoft

Radios are an incredibly effective way for commanders and teams to communicate with each other. But what are the best radios for airsoft?
As with anything in airsoft (sadly), the best radio really depends on your requirements and budget. If you have a number of teams, you may require strong, long ranged radios. If you’re just [...]

Safety with airsoft guns

Although airsoft guns fire plastic pellets, as with all sporting events, measures should be taken to ensure safety of the players at all times.
All sites are obliged to provide insurance for players and marshalls to watch for hits from airsoft electric guns and prevent injuries.
Sites are also obliged to go through safety procedures for automatic [...]

Airsoft guns rental costs

Equipment rental costs for airsoft guns and paintball guns are fairly similar – around £20 on top of the days gaming costs which includes a rental gun, boiler suit and eye protection.
For beginners buying their own equipment, airsoft electric guns tend to be cheaper than paintball, although price ranges of beginners automatic airsoft guns tend [...]

Airsoft game types

Games with airsoft guns can be played during the day or night, indoor or outdoor, subject to site/landscape restrictions. Game types are generally as per site administrator preferences, but many site administrators invite players input when creating those games.
While any game type can vary, they tend to follow one or more of the following formats:

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The airsoft guns honour system

Pellets from airsoft guns do not leave a distinct mark on the person having been hit (unlike paintball), so an ‘honor’ system is employed, whereby players rely on each others honesty to admit having been hit.
Different guns will fire pellets at different speeds according to the weapon type and internal parts being used, so sites [...]