Toronto Airsoft Competitions In The City

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By Marcia Marks


Airsoft is a recreational sport that involves firing non metallic pellets at other players from an Airsoft gun. There are many different ways to enjoy the sport, it can be played one on one or in teams. An Airsoft game maybe a short term skirmish, military simulation, organised scenario and many others. Many Airsoft fans make up their own scenarios, which are often emulations of military, police or gangster scenarios. There are Toronto Airsoft groups that regularly arrange games in the city, i

Many games use the military tactics used in war and there is usually a set objective that a team or individual has to reach in order to win. The game requires set safety rules and provided these rules are adhered to the game is perfectly safe. For example, safety goggles and a mask are required in order to protect the face and eyes from pellets. The equipment is highly resistant to the impact of the pellets. It is also important that pellets are fired from a minimum distance so they do not hurt upon impact.

Ownership of Airsoft guns is legal in most countries, however some countries require that the guns are clearly marked so they are distinguishable from real firearms. Groups will usually set their own rules too, such as having a maximum velocity and shooting distance, usually safety equipment is provided and groups are extremely aware of player safety.

There a number of different types of guns used, including spring, electric and gas powered guns. The spring and electric powered guns are not as accurate and realistic as the gas powered guns. Gas powered guns are considered the best as they function just like real guns. Unlike spring and electric guns, a longer barrel length will result in greater accuracy. Gas powered guns also have the ability to fire more pellets at once without the need to cock the gun. They also have a more realistic kick, just like a real gun.

Replica guns tend to be the most popular with fans of the sport. These guns are virtually the same as their real counterparts and include, World War 2 classic firearms, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, Al Capone style machine guns, police firearms and many others. These guns add a new level to the sport as fans can invent fun and exciting scenarios and highly accurate military simulations.

The majority of guns fire white plastic pellets that usually weigh between 0.20 grams to 0.25 grams depending on the gun. Sniper rifles will use heavier pellets for greater accuracy as they are not so affected by the wind. Pellets are usually supplied in bottles containing 2000 or 5000 pellets. Grenade launchers use balls made from foam to emulate real grenades.

The Hopup system is often employed on pistols and occasionally on rifles. The Hopup system puts backspin onto the pellets that increases range, this is because they rise upwards after the shot is fires. The level of backspin can be adjusted by more advanced players but the normal settings are usually sufficient.

If you live in Toronto carry out a search online for Toronto Airsoft. There are plenty of groups in the city that offer beginner to advanced level games.




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