Airsoft; is it dangerous?
Airsoft originated in Japan after World War II. Weapons were banned in the country, and the Japanese invented this game to maintain the level of military training of the population. Anyone can play this game only by buying the necessary equipment and joining one of the existing clubs. However, people who are unfamiliar with airsoft are often afraid of its traumatism. It is worth figuring out how dangerous this game is and what precautions exist.
THE DANGERS OF AIRSOFT
Often, participants in airsoft battles are injured not as a result of the use of weapons against them, but from falls from a height, collisions with elements of buildings or trees. Damage to the skin and soft tissues (bruises, abrasions) may appear in the player if safety requirements are not met. For example, it is strictly forbidden to remove glasses during a battle, even if you just want to scratch your eyes.
Beginners who want to join the ranks of airsoft players are afraid of knocking out teeth with standard balls. However, such cases are extremely rare and are easily prevented by putting a special mask on the lower part of the face.
The level of injury rate of airsoft is similar to football or basketball. Following the rules of the game allows you to enjoy it without fear of various consequences.
PRECAUTIONS
To minimize the risk of injury, when playing airsoft, you should strictly follow a number of important rules:
- Do not jump from a great height and do not be placed at the edge of the roof.
- Check the stability of the stairs used.
- Wear protective devices - glasses, elbow pads and knee pads, safety shoes and a mask.
- Have a team or individual first aid kit. It should keep cardiac and anti-allergic agents, bandages and disinfectant solutions.
For beginners, it is better to use heavier balls, since the speed of their flight at short distances is lower than at long distances.
Before the battle, all participants are checked for compliance of the equipment with safety requirements. For example, glasses should be crackless and have a protection class "F". Such accessories withstand the impact of an airsoft ball weighing 0.2 g, flying at speeds up to 91 m / s.
A helmet is necessary for airsoft battles to protect not only from gun shots, but also from head blows during falls. The clothes of each participant in the battle should be sewn from a dense fabric. This will avoid injuries when the ball hits the torso.
Safety rules provide for certain prohibitions for owners of powerful sniper weapons. It cannot be fired at close range.
ADVANTAGES OF AIRSOFT
Airsoft has undeniable advantages over other games:
- Realism of events. In addition to the appearance of the weapon, as close as possible to the image of the original models, plastic balls are used in airsoft, the impact force of which is higher than that of consumable elements in paintball. In addition, participants in battles often copy real battles or wear the uniform of certain units.
- A variety of possible scenarios. Players often recreate the atmosphere of games ("S.T.A.L.K.E.R", "Fallout", etc.). Military operations can last no more than 2-3 hours or stretch for several days.
- Low risk of injury. When a stealball hits the torso, the player does not even get a bruise (if you do not shoot at close range).
- Minimum costs. The cost of ammunition in airsoft is much cheaper than paintballs with paint. Equipment and weapons are presented in a large assortment in many stores.
- There are no restrictions on the space of the game - battles can be held indoors, in the forest or on the range.
- Variety of drives. Players use replicas of real-life assault rifles, machine guns, revolvers, and rifles. Weapons are represented by spring-piston, electro-pneumatic and gas models.
One of the main advantages of airsoft is the ability to improve your physical and psychological fitness. Players hone their skills of teamwork, tactical and strategic actions, camouflage and survival in nature. One of the most attractive advantages of the game is a small amount of initial investment.
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