What are airsoft guns and what do you do with them? Well picture yourself out in the woods with a bunch of your friends. You are all carrying authentic looking weapons and you are dressed in military uniforms. You are partaking in an increasingly more popular pastime. Military Simulation or MilSim as it is commonly known is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise.

What are airsoft guns and what do you do with them? Well picture yourself out in the woods with a bunch of your friends. You are all carrying authentic looking weapons and you are dressed in military uniforms. You are partaking in an increasingly more popular pastime. Military Simulation or MilSim as it is commonly known is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and get some exercise.

MilSim weekend warriors are not enlisted in the military, however many of them tend to be retired or ex military. Being enlisted is not a requirement in this army. Airsoft guns and MilSim games are war simulation using airsoft guns. Air soft guns are weapons that fire small rubber pellets, and are powered by forced air.

There are a variety of play in MilSim and while some may involve groups of players playing via the internet or Xbox Live, most of these games take place outdoors in the woods and fields all across the country. There are two categories of weapons involved. There are those players that use paintball guns and there are those that prefer airsoft guns.

Airsoft guns are exact replicas of real firearms, in most cases military weapons such as m16's. These guns which got their start in Asia have become popular in the U. S. And involve some sort of forced air firing mechanism. These guns can be gas powered, battery powered or hand pump weapons.

Airsoft guns differ from paint ball guns in that they do not fire paint pellets but rather small rubber pellets. Airsoft guns also resemble the real thing while paintball guns typically need some alterations to look like the real thing.

An authentic look and feel allows players to feel like they are really at war. Many organizations require particular uniforms and use military radios and even eat military rations while out in the battlefield. These groups consist of different ranks and these ranks are typically marked on the players arm much as they would be in the military.

Often these skirmishes last several days and require players to remain in the playing field until the war has ended, except in the case of accidental injury.

As airsoft guns become more popular their availability is becoming more widespread as well. These authentic looking weapons can be found at MilSim sap meets and also at flea markets and retail outlets such as mall stores and kiosks. A wide variety of retailers are also available via the internet.

If you are looking for a new hobby that will help you relieve some stress and provide you with some great exercise outside, you may want to inquire with friends and coworkers about teams in your areas. You may also want to check out the closest retailer of airsoft guns in your area. Who knows you may even find out that your boss plays MilSim; wouldn't it be great to be able to shoot at the boss on the weekend?