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More on airsoft gun safety
Awhile back, I wrote a few blogs concerning airsoft guns.
First, I blathered on about the big battle in our house on whether to allow our son to purchase an airsoft weapon. Then in “Mom Caves,” I relate the sad tale about getting outmaneuvered by a French carny and Homeland Security, who collaborated to put two airsofts into the hands of my gun-obsessed 12-year-old.
The blogs got some great comments, both for and against. Much to my surprise, those blogs are still getting page views — from concerned parents like myself, no doubt.
The topic came to the forefront again recently when the Dayton Daily News published an article saying that local hospitals have noted a rise in BB gun injuries in area youths, with airsoft accidents mentioned as well. (There’s also a safety checklist attached to the online link.)
Kids really do put their eyes out with those things. I clip every relevant newspaper article and tack it to the fridge at eye level for my now-13-year-old.
This summer, we had another go-round about airsoft guns. The plastic ones he brought back from France were long gone, broken before their time — as plastic toys are wont to do.
He had saved up his allowance and birthday/Christmas cash and wanted to buy a new airsoft gun. But the super-duper model he found online was not just some cheap plastic toy, he told us with pride: This was advertised as a heavy-duty weapon that looked like AN ACTUAL AK-47!!! I was mortified.
Against my better judgment, Hubby and son conspired to purchase the ominous-looking thing — for $130. You read that right. One hundred and thirty dollars! What a colossal waste, IMHO.
In the end, mom prevailed again: After only a week of practice on the range, the hulk of a gun broke. (yay!) Luckily, it was under full warranty and he was able to get his money back.
Lesson learned, I thought. Until he started researching the purchase of a paintball gun …
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By umarexusa
December 20, 2010 12:47 AM | Link to this
Umarex softair guns are powered by battery or CO2, like the Ruger P345, and will shoot at speeds that command respect. So order a few soft air guns, strap on some safe airsoft approved shooting glasses and enjoy soft air competitions with your family and friends.
By Computers & Tech
September 17, 2009 1:35 PM | Link to this
Hey there, Nice site, I just found it and I am already a fan.
By Calvin Baker
September 15, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this
Paint Ball is fun and in an controlled situation. The protection is good and yes with any weapon you can get hurt. But paintball areas are about as safe as any “sport” can be. If he want to spend his money on a paint ball gun so be it. 3 years away from “dad/mom can I have the car and oh by the way my new girl friend lives in Piqua”. Ain’t being a parent fun!!!!!