Most airsoft guns fire 6mm plastic pellets (or BBs) at relatively low speeds which are fast enough to feel, but slow enough not to cause serious injury. They can fire the BBs up to ranges of 150ft, but are a lot less painful than a paintball when they hit you. Many weapons have both semi and full auto capability and often replicate their real world counterparts in look, feel, cycling action and sometimes weight. Airsoft guns look so much like the real thing they are legally classed as a Realistic Imitation Firearm (RIF) by the government.
For the past 7 years, airsoft have grown as an industry and earned its place in our hearts. A big thanks to all the entrepreneurs and airsoft communities. Now, many of us are looking to turn airsoft into a legitimate sport.
Gun Barrel
Dirt and shattered BBs get stuck in your barrel over time, which can lead to jam/dry fire later on. Be sure to clean your barrel after every airsoft game using your cleaning rod, a piece of soft cloth, and pure silicon oil to help remove the dirt and smooth your barrel
Also, check your barrel to make sure that it’s not dented. A slight imperfection in your barrel will lead to a drastic difference in performance. For barrel types, you should get a tight bore steel barrel over a brass/aluminum barrel because they are more likely to bend and break
As for barrel diameter, it depends on where you’re playing. 6.03mm is suited for indoor whereas 6.05mm and over is for outdoor. The farther away your usual target is, the larger of a barrel your hop-up will need to reach that target. If your barrel is too small, your hop-up will not be able to spin your BBs to help it fight gravity and air friction. More at TheAirsoftSport Blog.
Strip Your Gun of BBs and Put It on Safety
When the airsoft game is over, everyone will be heading out of the field to reload/pack up. At this point, everyone’s face protection will be off, and a lot of possibilities for your airsoft gun to accidentally hurt someone
A direct shot into someone’s eyes at 150FPS can render them blind PERMANENTLY. The last thing you want is someone filing a lawsuit against you. You can break an arm and a leg financially going through all that process
For your sake and everyone else, remove your magazine and fire a couple of shots to empty the loaded BBs. Put your gun on safety then head out. The same applies even when you’re at home.
Penalty
There are penalties if you break the law in California. For first offenders, it is $1,000, $5,000 for a second time, and for every subsequent violation, the penalty is $10,000
Airsoft Law and Regulation in California-Controlling Possessions
Minors Cannot Buy
The California Law does not permit selling Airsoft guns to minors or anyone aging below 18 years old. You need to have your valid ID if you wanted to buy airsoft equipment
Minors Cannot Carry
Minors are prohibited from furnishing airsoft guns without the company of an adult. A minor carrying Airsoft gun without an is illegal
The Camera Man
Have someone come up to you to ask “Am I recording?” We personally experienced an entire team full of these guys.
These people record games for a variety of reasons. Capture their play of the game, spot cheater, collect footage for Youtube, or to help them improve their skills.
Most of the time, these guys can be entertaining to watch Extra details on TheAirsoftSport Blog.