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In the past one year, some undesirable incidents took place in the United States and the airsoft guns had been central to each of these incidents. In one of those incidents, an elderly couple was scared as someone brandished an airsoft gun or a rifle in a prominent airport. In another incident, school authorities handed out a disqualification note to a boy for allegedly possessing an airsoft gun within the school premises. Airsoft guns' critics have wasted no time in picking up the cudgels against the super-favorite toy. The critics have been vocally advocating a total abolition of the guns or at least stringent legislation on the purchase and use of airsoft guns, pistols and sniper rifles. So what has been the impact of such criticisms? The sale of airsoft guns continues to soar and its makers remain unfazed. It is quite an acceptable logic that in an airport or a school, one should not be allowed to brandish even a toy gun, given that such action can trigger panic. Although it is an entirely different matter, questions do arise whether the person with the toy had adequately been frisked and given permission by the security personnel. What is more pertinent is the demand raised by the critics of the airsoft guns. The demand that these guns should be banned seems a bit laughable because it is clear that all pertinent issues had not been looked at. First, it is known, even to the critics that when one takes adequate protection while using airsoft guns, they cannot hurt even a fly. Unless foolishly used, pellets released from the toy cannot cause injuries. Second, all makers already provide detailed operating and safety instructions with each unit. Then, it is really the onus of the user to safely use the stuff. But, how are the makers laughing all the way to the bank amidst all these opposition? The answer lies in the quality deliverables the makers are rolling out. Airsoft guns look just like the real gun. For you, it is extremely difficult to distinguish between an airsoft pistol and a real pistol till you actually use an airsoft variant. The gun helps you and your kids simulate real gun fights and such fights can be real exciting and absorbing. And, you are unlikely to pick up an injury, unless shot at from really close distance. Lastly, the police and the army have been picking up airsoft guns and its other variants for training purpose. That is, perhaps, the highest acknowledgement of its quality. It may not help by banning the toy guns. Instead, it is probably more helpful to foster a culture of education and awareness about safe usage of the gun. Makers of the gun are doing their bit by providing elaborate documentation on safe usage of the guns. It is now up to the users to develop the habit of safely using it. Sean Benton is a well-known writer who writes for different gun websites. His articles are almost hands on theory on the different topics related with airsoft guns and airsoft sniper rifles. He writes many articles on airsoft guns and airsoft pistols for Airsoft Megastore.
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