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.

The game Overwatch once faced a problem in competitive gameplay where every team was running the same team composition and play the same play style. Every game became predictable, and viewers were bored to death

Competitive airsoft games must place players in a situation where they have to regularly adapt and find the best ways to win the game. It can’t be just about pointing and shooting and rushing. The viewers should always be in a state where they have to anticipate what’s going to happen next.

A game mode we used to play is “Conquer or Capture.” Both sides have their flag pole, and there’s a flag in the field’s center.

One team must clear out the other team or capture the center flag to win the round. However, if one side flag pole is conquered within 4 min, the other team wins the game.

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 T.A.S 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 Milsim Guy

These guys are the one with the sexiest looking gun, gears, and decorations.

They are the most intense type of airsoft players out there. You may even have seen some of them brought MRE for lunch.

When you play along with these guys, expect to be told what to do like you were in your corporate job. Expect to be blamed for your mistakes and for losing

Most of the time, these guys will give you hell if you aren’t playing seriously, and they treat airsoft as if it is military training. Extra details on T.A.S Blog.