page_title: Airsoft
section_title: Community safety precautions
hierarchical_section_title: Airsoft / Safety / Community safety precautions
caption_attribution_description: An airsoft H&amp;K G36c, also known as the mk36c in airsoft, is externally a close replica of the real gun, with a barrel bag placed over the muzzle in case of accidental firing. This gun is typically used for close quarter combat (CQC) due to its real steel counterparts use in that role.
context_page_description: Airsoft is a competitive team shooting sport in which participants eliminate opposing players with spherical plastic projectiles launched via replica air weapons called airsoft guns.
  Although very similar to paintball in concept and gameplay, airsoft pellets do not typically leave visible markings on their target, and hits are not always apparent. Though the pellets can sometimes leave red contusions or "welts" on exposed skin, the game relies heavily on an honor system in which the person who has been hit is ethically responsible for calling themselves out.
  The airsoft guns used are typically magazine-fed, with some having manual spring charged systems similar to Nerf Blasters, or powered by replaceable compressed gas canisters, or are battery-powered. Many airsoft guns also have mounting platforms compatible with genuine firearm accessories, and cosmetically more resembling real guns. This makes them popular for military simulation and historical reenactments. There is also professional gun safety and weapon manipulation training conducted with airsoft in some fields, such as law enforcement, due to better safety and lower cost.
context_section_description: Rules such as a maximum muzzle velocity and engagement distance guidelines are used by different groups. Some organizations have created common safety rules and guidelines. Most minimum engagement distances are 10 feet.
  When not actively playing, some fields require "barrel bags", also known as barrel socks, barrel condoms, barrel blockers, or barrel sleeves, to be placed over the muzzle of the gun. The magazine is usually removed as well, and the gun fired to clear the chamber. Most fields also require players to leave their guns set to the safety position when they are not shooting, a practice common when using real firearms. In certain countries, such as the Philippines, additional special rules have been adopted.
caption: 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.
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