Airsoft is a sport which started by using plastic BBs instead of lead pellets in air guns to make them safe for skirmishing. Thus the term soft air gun was originated, which eventually became airsoft. Since that time airsoft has developed into a popular pastime, enjoyed by youth and adult alike. Airsoft games can range anywhere from "backyard" skirmished between a few friends to full scale battles on life sized battlegrounds.
The appeal of airsoft for most airsofters is its realism. Most of the guns are made to be scale replicas of real weapons used by law enforcement and military personnel from all over the world. There are many different airsoft manufacturers and hundreds of different models and styles of airsoft guns. With such endless variety each airsofter can customize their gear to fit their style and preference.
The game can be played in virtually any type of location, much like real combat scenarios. This makes airsoft an appealing choice for professionals when purchasing training equipment. Many professionals in the military, law enforcement, and personal protection industries use airsoft guns on a daily basis for training purposes. Airsoft allows them to safely play out lifelike combat situations and train to handle these situations as effectively as possible. Not only is it airsoft a great way to train, it is also much less expensive than other training methods. Compared to using blank ammo airsoft BBs are only a fraction of the cost. 5,000 rounds of high quality airosft BBs can be purchased for only around $20.00.
