What is Airsoft? Sport, Strategy and Honour
Airsoft is a recreational sport based on military simulation. The word, of English origin, literally means "soft air". It began in Japan in 1970 and today it is played all over the world.
Equipment and Safety
Airsoft is played with recreational sports guns powered by compressed air, also known as markers o replicas.
01
Nature
Smooth-bore, very low-power replicas of real firearms.
02
Construction
Because of their design and materials, they cannot be modified to become real firearms.
03
Safety
With mandatory eye protection, they are completely safe for recreation or training.
How They Work and Ammunition
There are two types of propulsion system:
Piston and coil spring (manual or electric).
Pressurised gas released through a valve.
Biodegradable BBs between 0,12g y 0,45g. Power is measured in:
Regulations and Physical Demands
Regulated in Spain under categories 4.1 y 4.2 of the Weapons Regulations. It requires real physical effort: long distances, strategy and teamwork in open terrain or CQB.
A Sport of Honour
It stands out for its sportsmanship and respect for the environment.
- Minimum age: 18 and over.
- Honour system: When hit, players must shout "hit" and signal it with a red cloth.
- Commitment: A game of honour where honesty is the basis of the fun.