As we write this article, we would like to let you in on some of the excitement of these airsoft guns. You see, for many years, these guns have been very popular. We got into them about a year ago and ever since then, we have been interested in the different types. Our friends even come over from time to time to play with these guns. Why? Well, because they are so much fun. As we write this article, we would like to not only tell you how much fun they are, but we would like to tell you about some safety rules behind them. Almost everyone remembers the famous line in A Christmas Story: "You'll shoot your eye out with a BB gun!" Although we tend to laugh at this line, airsoft guns can be dangerous, and it's important to know some basic safety rules.
So you've asked your parents for an airsoft gun and they've said you're not old enough and might get hurt. You think they're being silly, but telling them so isn't going to help. And you can't buy an airsoft gun yourself, even if you have the money, because the law says only adults can buy them. So how are you going to get them to believe you can handle one of these weapons?
These guns are weapons, not toys, even though they are used to shoot at mock targets on a range. Never shoot them anywhere other than in designated areas or at anything other than a safety target.
Proper use entails using them only in designated areas, never pointing them at human targets except under specified conditions, and carrying them in a gun case. Your child should NEVER bring one of these guns to school; many schools consider them weapons and may suspend or expel a child who carries one. Carrying them openly in public is also very dangerous, as police officers have been known to mistake these guns for other types of weapons.
Show your parents all the protective gear you'd be willing to wear if you had an air gun. In addition to goggles, you should wear a bulletproof vest, guards over your shins, forearms, and hips, knee protectors, steel toe combat boots, and leather gloves. All this equipment is a hassle to put on, but it keeps you safe if other people are being stupid with their guns.
On the range, make sure you wear protective gear. At a minimum, you should wear goggles, to protect your eyes. You can also wear bulletproof vests, hip and arm guards, knee protectors, steel toe combat boots, and leather gloves. It may take time to get into all of this protective gear, but it will cover all areas of your skin, minimizing the risk of accidental injury.
Since you are under', your parents or another responsible adult have to supervise you on the range. Don't grumble about this; tell them you're glad they will be there to help keep you safe.
If you supervise your child and teach him to use his new gun safely, there is no reason not to allow him to have one. Only you know, however, if your child is mature enough to have an airsoft gun. - 31409
So you've asked your parents for an airsoft gun and they've said you're not old enough and might get hurt. You think they're being silly, but telling them so isn't going to help. And you can't buy an airsoft gun yourself, even if you have the money, because the law says only adults can buy them. So how are you going to get them to believe you can handle one of these weapons?
These guns are weapons, not toys, even though they are used to shoot at mock targets on a range. Never shoot them anywhere other than in designated areas or at anything other than a safety target.
Proper use entails using them only in designated areas, never pointing them at human targets except under specified conditions, and carrying them in a gun case. Your child should NEVER bring one of these guns to school; many schools consider them weapons and may suspend or expel a child who carries one. Carrying them openly in public is also very dangerous, as police officers have been known to mistake these guns for other types of weapons.
Show your parents all the protective gear you'd be willing to wear if you had an air gun. In addition to goggles, you should wear a bulletproof vest, guards over your shins, forearms, and hips, knee protectors, steel toe combat boots, and leather gloves. All this equipment is a hassle to put on, but it keeps you safe if other people are being stupid with their guns.
On the range, make sure you wear protective gear. At a minimum, you should wear goggles, to protect your eyes. You can also wear bulletproof vests, hip and arm guards, knee protectors, steel toe combat boots, and leather gloves. It may take time to get into all of this protective gear, but it will cover all areas of your skin, minimizing the risk of accidental injury.
Since you are under', your parents or another responsible adult have to supervise you on the range. Don't grumble about this; tell them you're glad they will be there to help keep you safe.
If you supervise your child and teach him to use his new gun safely, there is no reason not to allow him to have one. Only you know, however, if your child is mature enough to have an airsoft gun. - 31409
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