Playing Airsoft will most likely start as a hobby and if you are interested in military simulations, or just like running around a field and shooting people with fake weapons, you might decide to get some of your own equipment. The gun will come first as well as some additional batteries or gas canisters and plenty of ammo too. For practice, you might then buy a target to practice on at home or in your room.

When you get to the stage that you are wanting to use your new gun as part of a full-scale Airsoft game, you will have to buy your own armor and protection too. When playing in an organised game, you do not have the option to not wear armor as it is usually a requirement for playing. A face ask and goggles are a minimum requirement and what else you wear will be up to you. You might also want to consider if you are trying to emulate a certain type of attacking force. What protection do they wear? If you are into making Airsoft into a proper simulation, then this can be important.

Safety Glasses are a must for anyone playing Airsoft. Even if you are not thinking of playing the game outside and are just firing practice shots in your room, you should wear protective glasses. BBs from an Airsoft gun travel at very high speeds – even after bouncing off a wall at 10 meters – so you need to be …