Tuesday 24 December 2013

Toronto Airsoft Competitions In The City

By Marcia Marks


Airsoft competitions are similar in many ways to paintball games, only more realistic and fun. They use special guns to fire plastic pellets at opponents. The competitions are usually played in teams and can be skirmishes, military simulations, organised scenarios or sniper games. There are also emulations of military situations, and even police and gangster emulations. There are several Toronto Airsoft clubs that residents of the city can join.

Many games use the military tactics used in war and there is usually a set objective that a team or individual has to reach in order to win. The game requires set safety rules and provided these rules are adhered to the game is perfectly safe. For example, safety goggles and a mask are required in order to protect the face and eyes from pellets. The equipment is highly resistant to the impact of the pellets. It is also important that pellets are fired from a minimum distance so they do not hurt upon impact.

Ownership of Airsoft guns is legal in most countries, however some countries require that the guns are clearly marked so they are distinguishable from real firearms. Groups will usually set their own rules too, such as having a maximum velocity and shooting distance, usually safety equipment is provided and groups are extremely aware of player safety.

There a number of different types of guns used, including spring, electric and gas powered guns. The spring and electric powered guns are not as accurate and realistic as the gas powered guns. Gas powered guns are considered the best as they function just like real guns. Unlike spring and electric guns, a longer barrel length will result in greater accuracy. Gas powered guns also have the ability to fire more pellets at once without the need to cock the gun. They also have a more realistic kick, just like a real gun.

Replica guns tend to be the most popular with fans of the sport. These guns are virtually the same as their real counterparts and include, World War 2 classic firearms, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, Al Capone style machine guns, police firearms and many others. These guns add a new level to the sport as fans can invent fun and exciting scenarios and highly accurate military simulations.

The guns fire plastic pellets that vary in weight and size according to the gun used. Sniper rifles use heavier and larger pellets for better accuracy as they are less affected by the wind. Pellets can be bought in 2000 or 5000 and typically come in bottles. They are also available in large number, such as 25,000 or more for large competitions. The grenade launchers use large foam balls that emulate grenades.

Many Airsoft rifles and pistol employ the Hopup system that creates better range. This is because the system puts backspin onto pellets when they are fired and makes them rise upwards slightly. Hopup can be adjusted for backspin, although the normal setting is usually fine for most players.

If you reside in the Canadian city of Toronto and want to try this fantastic and fun sport you can easily find numerous Toronto Airsoft groups in the city. They will provide exciting competitions for beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced players.




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