Today, there have been lots of discussions online surrounding the issue of Airsoft gun safety for kids. While Airsoft guns are considered to be safe, they can be dangerous, and even lethal for kids, especially when they are left to use these guns unsupervised. Please note that Airsoft guns or air guns release pellets of BBs at a high velocity, which can easily hurt or kill someone. This brings one question about the handling of AirVenturi Airsoft guns;

Is there an age limit for using Airsoft guns?

Children under the age of 18 years should always have an adult around them when using Airsoft guns. Besides, children below 12 years shouldn’t be allowed to handle Airsoft guns, and if they are below 18 years, they will need consent from their parents. Lastly, you should be 18 years and above to purchase any Airsoft gun. Please note that Airsoft guns should be used in public. There are areas set aside where these guns can be used, including shooting ranges, where the use of these guns is supervised and controlled. Besides, you can also make a shooting range at home, where your kids can participate in BB shooting practice. However, you should ensure that your kids are under supervision whenever they are using a gun. 

Benefits of Airsoft for Kids

Here are a few benefits that your kids get to enjoy by playing Airsoft. 

• Safe introduction to guns – Airsoft allows parents to introduce their children to real guns safely. It teaches children safe and responsible gun handling, as well as the proper techniques, like aiming and firing a gun. 
• Physical activity – Airsoft can make your kids more physically active, which is good for their growth. 
• Mental development – apart from learning how to aim and shoot accurately, Airsoft, can teach your kids how to be team players, exercise patient, follow orders, and even come up with strategies to defeat their opponents.
• Social development – today’s social media world has made it hard for kids to socialize with other kids face-to-face. Because of this, most kids lack social skills—and this has hindered the growth of these children. However, playing Airsoft can allow your kids to develop social skills because they will be interacting with different people from different age groups. 

Safety gear required for your kids

• Always make sure that the face, ears, and eyes of your kids are protected when using an Airsoft gun. 
• Today, we have special masks, specifically designed for people using Airsoft guns. You can get one of these masks for your kids to keep them safe. 
• If your kids want to play airsoft games, you will need to invest heavily in extra safety gear, which includes shin and knee guards, chest protectors, elbow pads, athletic cups, helmets, and gloves, among other gear. Please note that your kids should be at least 12 years old for them to play airsoft, and they will need the close supervision of an adult. 

Important things for parents to note 

As said earlier, Airsoft guns can cause serious injuries to anyone, including your kids. Therefore, it’s important to note the following:

• Some Airsoft guns are high-powered, meaning they can injure a child. Therefore, children should Airsoft guns only under the close supervision of an adult. When practicing target shooting, ensure that the shooting target has an impact putty to protect your kids from rebounds. 
• Most parents tend to underestimate the possibility of injury from pellet or Airsoft guns until their kid has been wounded by one. Be proactive to avoid being a victim. 
• Kids who play with toy guns can easily mistake an Airsoft gun for a toy. Therefore, you should always teach your kids that pellet or Airsoft guns are dangerous and they shouldn’t be mistaken with a toy gun. 
• Airsoft guns with projectiles can cause serious eye injuries—which can lead to severe or permanent vision loss. Therefore, parents should make sure that their kids have eye protection when using Airsoft guns. 
• Children should always wear hearing protection when using Airsoft guns because the firing sound can damage their hearing. Besides, don’t allow your kids to shoot guns less than one foot from their ears. Lastly, they should only use Airsoft guns outdoors.