Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Are Airsoft Guns Safe For Kids

By Anthony Carter

As a parent, a child's safety is an important concern. When a child is shown the proper use of airsoft guns, the use becomes fairly safe if all areas of how this type of gun can harm them. Kids learn mostly by the information their parents or guardians give them. Teaching kids the possible ways airsoft guns can hurt them, is the key to using the guns safely.

There is a sufficient amount of protection equipment available for to ensure the safe operation of these types of guns. For the most part, if the proper safety procedures are explained and carried out each time the gun is used, the less amount of safety equipment will need to be purchased.

Some guns that are available have a number of different ammunition which can be used by the same gun. One example of the safest ammunition for the younger kids is the soft ammunition. This ammunition comes in many colors and is made of a soft rubber substance. Usually the guns that use this type of ammunition are a good choice for younger age groups.

Another example of common ammunition is the copperhead bb. These are made of copper and come packaged in many different sizes. These are round and small, and very annoying for a mother to suck up in the vacuum cleaner. These types of ammunition are usually too heavy for a smaller vacuum cleaner and will need to be picked up by hand, which usually results in grounding the child from the gun.

Holsters should be purchased, or sometimes a holster comes included with a pistol version of the airsoft guns. Telling a child the importance of storage of a gun, and enforcing these procedures are vital to the preservation and proper firing of the gun, at all times. The rifle versions of the gun can be stored along with real guns in a locked gun safe. This way the child will have to ask the parent to get the gun out, because the key should be kept out of the reach of any child in the home.

Teach the child not to ever aim the gun at a person, no matter if the gun is loaded or not. Pointing a airsoft gun at another human being is not only illegal no matter what type of gun it is, but pointing a gun at another individual is not showing the gun respect. Usually this encounter happens as a result of fighting or bickering, or simply horse playing. No matter what the circumstances a gun should not be pointed at another individual ever.

In summary, airsoft guns can be used as a form of protection by adults that are not allowed to have a real firearm due to whatever reasons. These types of guns need to be treated as real guns, and the best judgments and procedures need to be used at all times. Especially when there are young eyes watching and learning from the adults' example.

Always remember to operate the gun safely in mixed company, and if false accusations arise, stick to your guns and spread your knowledge to let the trouble makers know you as an adult know how to properly handle a gun. Airsoft guns and other guns can be dangerous and safety rules need to be learned.

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