Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Don't Shoot Your Eye Out - Airsoft Guns And Safety Rules

By Anthony Carter

Are you a child and you have found that you would like to have one of those ever so popular airsoft guns? Many teenagers have a problem with their parents and these guns. Parents look at them as if they are really a weapon. Honestly, we do not exactly blame them, but there are teenagers out there that are mature enough to have one. What you need to do is prove to them that you are responsible and know the safety rules behind these guns. Let us help you out by giving you some advice on how to convince your parents you are mature enough to handle one of these...

So you've asked your parents for an airsoft gun and they've said you're not old enough and might get hurt. You think they're being silly, but telling them so isn't going to help. And you can't buy an airsoft gun yourself, even if you have the money, because the law says only adults can buy them. So how are you going to get them to believe you can handle one of these weapons?

These guns are weapons, not toys, even though they are used to shoot at mock targets on a range. Never shoot them anywhere other than in designated areas or at anything other than a safety target.

Proper use entails using them only in designated areas, never pointing them at human targets except under specified conditions, and carrying them in a gun case. Your child should NEVER bring one of these guns to school; many schools consider them weapons and may suspend or expel a child who carries one. Carrying them openly in public is also very dangerous, as police officers have been known to mistake these guns for other types of weapons.

So don't show them off in public. Instead, use a gun case to carry them to and from the range. Depending on where you live, it may be required by law to do so.

And don't be one of those people yourself! Never point your gun at your friends, even as a joke, because if it goes off by accident they could lose an eye or some of their teeth. Always treat your gun like it's loaded, even if you don't think it is, and only point or shoot at targets on the range. Before shooting, check to make sure there's nobody in your way.

There are some games that do allow shooting at human targets. It is up to you whether or not to allow your child to participate. These games require the protective gear described above.

Your parents probably have heard horror stories about air guns and don't know anything about them. Showing that you understand how important safety is will go a long way towards getting them to buy you an air gun.

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