Saturday, October 10, 2009

Do Not Underestimate Airsoft Guns As Weapons

By Anthony Carter

A new trend in making airsoft guns look as real as their lethal counterparts, brought with it a massive dilemma. In that you cannot tell the difference between airsoft guns and real weapons by only visual inspection. Even if you had all the time in the world to study these weapons, making a choice will be impossible. Imagine what you will do if you find yourself staring down the barrel of one during a robbery?

What was once a toy with no killing powers on the table; has become a life threat in the hands of criminals. So if ever you find yourself with a gun pointed at you - never assume that it may be a toy. Always take guns seriously.

From the very first time these airsoft guns arrived in stores, they proved to be a clear winner in sales. This has been boosted by the numerous reality based games which have been developed around these sinister looking weapons.

Soon the demand from gamers became bigger and they demanded stronger weapons to give them the advantage over their opponents. The guns that used a humble spring as firing mechanism simply would not do anymore.

Gas or air was compressed inside the gun and when fired, the bullets were driven by these gasses. A step closer to gun powder fired guns, the airsoft gun became a lot stronger in their firing power and took a massive leap closer to real weapons.

Compressed air eventually moved to the side as inert gasses such as propane were used to fire guns with. Propane has a massive expansion rate, delivering very high pressures in the barrel in an instant. To add to the realism, propane fired guns produce a smell that mimics the smell of a real gun being fired.

When the smoking cap was introduced, airsoft guns acquired the ability to smoke just like real guns do after a shot being fired. The shooting reality games grew to ultimate heights with this new addition.

Manufacturers of these weapons respond to every whim and cry their customers may have and in the process more lethal looking and acting toy weapons are made daily. Funnily enough, the major role player in this industry, Japan, realized what a threat these toys actually are and banned Japanese people from owning or using them. Not for a moment do they consider what these weapons are doing all over the world and exports just stay on the rise. However the onus is on the country importing these to take responsibility

Buy these toy guns with safety in mind. Protect yourself and your children especially. Do not underestimate the firing power of these toys as they can blind you from close range. Treat them like real weapons at all times.

Gamers who play with these weapons under controlled and safe conditions may enjoy the thrill of shooting at others. But spare a thought for the thousands of innocent victims who may spend a lifetime in fear after running into a toy gun used by a vicious criminal to instill fear.

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