Airsoft Pain How Bad

Introduction

If you're considering playing airsoft, or if you're starting to learn about the game, you may be wondering: How bad does airsoft hurt? It is an important question to answer as it has an impact on the safety and enjoyment that the players will have. We will list 8-12 topics, with relevant subtopics for each one to provide a comprehensive understanding of the answer to this question.

1. Types of Airsoft Hits

The type of airsoft game you're playing and the type of gun being used can determine how much the hit can hurt. Popular variations of the game are woodsball, skirmish, and milsim (military simulation). The type of gun you're using will also play a role, such as if it's a sniper rifle, shotgun, or a pistol.

Snipers and Shotguns: Snipers and shotguns usually fire heavier BBs that can sting more when they hit your body. This is usually more difficult to ignore, especially when shot at close range, and can become painful.

Pistols and AEGs: Pistols and Automatic Electric Guns (AEGs) shoot lighter BBs that usually don't hurt as much as sniper and shotgun BBs. This can sometimes feel more like a hard flick than a painful sting.

2. How Denser the BB Is

Denser or heavier BBs can hurt more on impact than less dense or lighter BBs. Heavier BBs are less prone to ricocheting off of hard surfaces, and will usually pierce clothing more easily. Heavier BBs are usually for long-range and more powerful sniper rifles or shotguns.

Low-Gravity BBs: Low-gravity or lightweight BBs are usually for CQB or close-quarter battle scenarios, thus they can't travel as far, but they ricochet more easily. These can sometimes feel more like a hard pinpoke or flick than they do a stinging hit.

Non-Harmful BBs: Non-harmful or fluorescent BBs are often made of soft plastic and are glow-in-the-dark. They are also a lot softer than traditional BBs and will usually give more of a pinch or tickle when they hit your body.

3. Clothing and Gear

No matter how low your gun's fps is, you never want to be shot with an airsoft gun without wearing appropriate clothing/gear. Wearing clothing and gear will provide layers of protection, and depending on how dense the clothing is, it can make a substantial impact in whether or not the hit is painful.

Coveralls and Overalls: Coveralls are thicker than normal clothing and can provide more cushioning under an airsoft gun hit. This means it will absorb most of the force when a BB hits your body, leaving very minimal pain.

Goggles: Goggles are designed to protect your eyes from BBs. It is very important to wear goggles when playing airsoft, as a BB to the eye can cause serious injury. It can also provide some degree of facial protection, reducing hits to the cheeks and ears, which can be more painful since the face has more nerve endings.

4. Gun's FPS (Feet Per Second)

The speed of your gun's BB is measured in FPS (feet per second)the higher the fps, the stronger the hit. Rules and regulations are usually set in place to regulate the maximum powered a BB can have. Purchasing lowerFPS guns is important; if you are playing in a CQB (close-quarter battle) scenario, the fps should be lower since the distances are much shorter.

High FPS: High FPS guns can be dangerous, and should be avoided if they shoot BBs over 350fps. Underwear or layers of clothing are advised to reduce pain when you get hit.

Low FPS: Low FPS guns are more suitable for CQB scenarios and close-range battles. These guns are less dangerous and will usually cause minimal pain.

5. FPS to Joules

FPS is calculated in feet per second, but impacts the strength of a hit in Joules. Things like air resistance and the curvature of your gun's barrel can affect the Joules, which is why different guns firing at the same FPS can still cause different levels of pain.

Low Joules: Low joules mean less force of impact, which results in less pain when you get hit. This is usually for guns shooting around 0.2 to 0.8 joules.

High Joules: High joules mean more force behind the impact, usually causing greater pain when you are hit. This is usually for guns shooting around 1.8 to 8 joules.

6. Airsoft Gun Materials

The material used to make an airsoft gun can also determine how much a hit will hurt. Guns that are made of metal will usually cause more pain when you are hit compared to guns that are constructed using plastic.

Metal: Metal Guns are typically more powerful and shoot faster, as well as cause more pain when they strike a person. This is why it is best to purchase guns that are made from plastic rather than metal, unless you plan on using it for sniper rifle purposes.

Plastic: Plastic guns are usually easier to shoot and cause less pain on impact. Furthermore, plastic guns are lightweight, making it more attractive for recreational play instead of metal guns.

7. Protected Sensitive Areas

Some areas of your body, such as your head, neck, and reproductive organs are more sensitive than other areas, and should be dealt with extra care. If hit, these areas can be more painful than other areas on the body, so when playing airsoft, you should both consider using protective gear and use less-intensive guns with lower fps and joules.

Head Protection: It is very important to protect your head when playing airsoft. A helmet or a hat is not adequate enough, and a full face mask should always be worn during play. This will protect your face and head from BBs and provide somepain cushioning when you are shot.

Neck Protection: Even though a full face mask will cover your neck, it is still best to use a neck guard if available. Neck guards are made to further cushion the impact of a BB when it hits, and can reduce pain in this sensitive area.

Reproductive Organ Protection Please: Always take extra care when protecting your reproductive organs, such as wearing an abdomen protector and putting a few layers of clothing over your groin area. This is a highly sensitive area and even the smallest hit can hurt a lot.

Summary

To conclude, the pain you'll experience from an airsoft gun hit depends on several factors such as the type of game, type of gun, density of the BB, clothing/gear, and FPS. Buying guns with low FPS and lower joules and using higher density BBs is usually the best practice, along with wearing protective clothing and gear. Always remember to also practice extra caution in protecting sensitive areas such as your head, neck, and organs, as they are more likely to cause greater pain than other areas.