Do Airsoft Sniper Rifles Cause Injury?

Most people seem to think that airsoft rifles (especially airsoft sniper rifles) can be dangerous or can cause harm. While it may sting quite a bit to get hit by a plastic airsoft BB, it certainly does not cause injury, except maybe in extremely rare cases. Plastic airsoft BBs simply do not have enough weight to penetrate into your skin; this is why it is just as safe a sport as paintball. The only difference between airsoft and paintball is that you can only feel the BB hit you, but you cannot actually see any mark where it hits. Basically it is fine to get shot anywhere but in the eyes when playing airsoft, and even you did get shot in the eye, it is highly unlikely that it would cause an actual injury (but in some cases it may be possible).

While airsoft is certainly a safe (and fun) sport to play, you still will want to wear the proper gear. Basically the only thing that is really mandatory is proper eye protection. Airsoft vests can also be worn, but they do not really protect you from injury, they just make it hurt a bit less when you get shot in the chest or back. Also, you can get a full mask for airsoft games, but it is not necessary, and it can actually make it quite a bit harder to see (and to aim your gun). Lastly, players that use airsoft sniper rifles usually like to take on the sniper role, and sometimes choose to wear full camo outwear (however, this is not typically considered to be protective gear).

Much like many other outdoor activities, the majority of injuries that come form playing airsoft are not even related to getting shot by an airsoft rifle. In fact, it is usually the terrain that leads to someone getting hurt while playing airsoft. For example, when playing airsoft outdoors, there are usually many various obstacles, such as rocks, trees, hills, slippery ground, and so on. While the odds of getting inured from an airsoft pellet are slim to none, it is not uncommon to see someone take a bad fall and scrape themselves up a bit, or possibly worse. But his has nothing to do with the airsoft guns; this sort of things could happen in ANY outdoor situation.

Hopefully this article helps to clear up the confusion a little bit when it comes to airsoft rifles and kids getting hurt playing airsoft. It seems that a lot of mothers out there get very worried when their son asks for an airsoft gun for his birthday. However, what people need to realize is that statistically, it is hardly ever the guns that end up injuring someone, it is simple the outdoor terrain that the airsoft game is played on. And when yo u think about it that way, it is just as easy to get hurt while hiking or mountain biking, among other things. Bottom line? Plastic airsoft pellets are never going to be much of a risk to anyone. However, as with almost any outdoor activity, rocks, hills, and slippery ground will always be a threat to your safety.

The article that you just read was brought to you by Matthew Betourney. Matthew has owned a good deal of airsoft rifles, and he even runs his own online shop, which deals mostly in high end airsoft sniper rifles (and a few good AEG guns as well).

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