General Weapons Safety

General Rules of Airsoft Weapon Safety

When it comes to safety, the same rules that apply to real-steel guns also apply to Airsoft.

1] Every gun is always loaded.
Just because you "think" a gun is empty, doesn’t mean it is. You should always assume your gun is loaded, and treat it like it could fire at any time. 

2] Never point your gun at anything you don’t want to shoot.
On the field during a game you may want to shoot an enemy player - so of course it’s okay to aim at them then. But you don’t want to shoot your buddy in his/her unprotected eye in the staging area, do you? Keep your gun pointed in a safe direction at all times, no matter what you are doing.

3] Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and have decided to fire.
99% of all accidental discharges of firearms happen because someone pulled the trigger when they didn’t intend to. You can prevent an accidental discharge by keeping your finger off the trigger (outside of the trigger guard) until you are ready to shoot. 

4] Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
What will you hit if you miss the target? A plate glass window? An unprotected bystander? A member of your own team? Before firing your gun, be sure to positively identify your target and consider what you might hit if you miss. If it’s too risky, don’t take the shot.

 

Failure to comply with the General Weapons Safety Rules will result in your ejection from our games.

Last Updated (Friday, 15 January 2010 17:31)