Airsoft guns are replica guns used in airsoft sports. They are a special type of low-power smoothbore air guns designed to shoot non-metallic spherical projectiles (bb) often colloquially referred to as "BBs", which are typically made of plastic or biodegradable resin materials. Airsoft gun powerplants are designed to have low muzzle energy ratings and the pellets have significantly less penetrative and stopping powers than conventional airguns, and are generally safe for competitive sporting and recreational purposes if proper protective gear is worn.
Classic Army M4 AEG with a replica Aimpoint CompM2 red dot sight
Airsoft pellets
Systema Professional Training Weapon System M4A1 MAX
Soldiers with the US Army 187th Ordnance Battalion prepared to clear a room during urban combat training at the battalion's Field Training Exercise site. The soldiers were armed with airsoft weapons as part of a pilot program in 2009.
Airsoft, also known as survival game in Japan where it was popular, is a team-based shooting game in which participants eliminate opposing players out of play by shooting them with spherical plastic projectiles shot from airsoft guns.
Classic Army M4A1 Carbine AEG with Aimpoint Comp M2 Replica Red dot sight
An airsoft player shooting from behind cover, wearing goggles to fully seal the area around the eyes and a balaclava to protect the face
Players in the 'safe zone' between games
Airsoft replica of an H&K G36C. This replica is not in use on a field, and has the magazine removed, the chamber cleared, and a barrel bag placed over the muzzle.
