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.

In an effort to mimic the explosiveness of gun powder, manufacturers started installing gas chambers in the pistols. These pushed the bullet out at very realistic speeds, adding to the thrills of the gamers. Airsoft guns took a step closer to being real weapons.

When these air guns were found lacking, manufacturers introduced propane, a very volatile gas in its place, as the driving force for airsoft guns. These guns proved a big hit as even the smells were close to those produced by real weapons being fired.

Gimmicks like the smoke cap came to be part of these as the demand for even more realistic firing pushed the makers to keep designing look-alike weapons. The cap sits in the gun and when fired, white smoke emits from the gun.

Every day the designers and producers of airsoft guns work hard at it to get as close to real deal weapons as the can. Producing more fierce weapons as a result! Japan, a major exporter of airsoft guns was the first to banish the possession or use of these toys from their country by installing very strict laws. As they are a source of export income, they have shunned their social responsibilities towards other people across the globe. The have not stopped for a second, exporting these potentially dangerous weapons, although this responsibility should remain with the country of import.

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.

When used properly you can actually have hours and hours of fun playing with airsoft guns. There seems to be a thrill in pulling the trigger pretending to kill another human being. For those who enjoy these thrills, this is the only matter of concern as they see these weapons as totally innocent.

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