Is ASG safe?

You want to start your adventure with Air Soft Gun and you wonder if ASG is safe? Can the fired pellets hurt anyone? You will find the answers to these questions in our short guide, in which we will deal with the basic rules of safety and show you how to prepare for airsoft entertainment. Thanks to us, you will find out which accessories improve safety, which to choose and why using them is so important.

What is ASG?

ASG (Air Soft Gun) is a game that consists in imitating historical battles, skirmishes of paramilitary squads or police clashes. It's an excellent hobby not only for military fans, but also for history fans. It combines team play with physical effort. It also requires preparation of the tactical plan and basic knowledge of survival. Many games are enriched in story-line that makes it even more interesting experience.

During airsoft game, players shoot to their opponents, using replicas of weapons reproduced in a 1: 1 scale (see e.g ASG machine gun). Thanks to this, game is very realistic. Many replicas are similar to real weapons not only cause of how they look, but also how they work. They have for example Blow back system that is responsible for the recoil of the bolt. The main difference between real weapon and replica is the ammunition used. The airsoft gun shoots plastic balls with a diameter of 6 mm.

You already know that Air Soft Gun is an excellent fun, but before you'll start playing, it is worth to think if: ASG is safe. Do you need to be scared of shooting from ASG replicas? During game, balls of significant kinetic energy are shot, and hitting exposed, unprotected body will hurt and may cause bruise or hematoma. In extreme situations, ball may get stock in the body and taking it out won't be easy and pleasant. Also ASG is a sport that involves moving around difficult terrain. During game some abrasions, scratches or bruises may appear. This is why it's so important to follow safety rules and choose proper tactical accessories, that will protect body parts, that are susceptible to injuries. Thanks to them ASG sport will be fully safe.

Accessories that improve safety

One of the basic accessory that improves safety is ASG uniform. It protects you from difficult weather conditions and injuries resulting from being in demanding terrain. Uniform will protect you from scratches and abrasions as well as from the hit from pellets. Completing safety gear can't end up only on uniform. You will have to think: what type of ASG glasses to choose, how to protect your head and how to avoid injuries resulting from moving around difficult terrain. Below you will find ASG accessories that are worth having.

Eye protection

Eyes are very sensitive and exposed to injuries part of the body. They need to be properly taken care of. How to protect your eyes in ASG? You need to get glasses, goggles or a mask with a visor. Thanks to eye protection you will avoid really bad injury. Very important ASG rule is not to take off the eye protection until the game is over. It's worth to have it on even during break , so that you're ready for unexpected shot.

Head protection

While wearing helmet you protect your head not only from shot, but also from elements of environment. It is very important especially during indoor games (CQB). When you are focused on finding your opponent , a moment of inattention or badly estimated distance, can cause serious injuries from low ceilings, or sharp elements,corners.

Hands and feet protection

ASG is not only shooting but also moving around difficult and dangerous conditions. This is why it's very important to protect your feet, by choosing comfortable and functional shoes. Proper height of shoes will not only protect your feet from scratches but also from twisting your ankle. Moving around difficult terrain also requires having proper gloves. Thanks to them you will avoid hand scratches and abrasion. For good protection choose gloves from durable material, that have panels to protect knuckles and metacarpals.

Summary

ASG is a game in which, it is worth to be prepared for any eventuality. Bad weather, high thickets, opponents shots are only some of the possible dangers. You will avoid many bad injuries knowing which accessories to choose to improve your safety. The game will be a great fun with proper protection.

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