FAQ

Is Airsoft dangerous?
No. If the safety rules are followed Airsoft is harmless.
The highest risk in Airsoft is injury from falling over or running into an inanimate object such as a tree.

Can I bring my own Ammo if I hire and what quantity will I need?

Yes, only if you’re a regular skirmisher and only if it is of a high enough quality to work in the guns. Damage to the guns caused by use of your own poor quality ammo is chargeable. Corporate customers will only use our ammo. Quantity depends how trigger happy you are, but 3000 rounds is usually enough for a days play. Some players use less, some more and in some situations much more. We have only seen a couple of hire customers in the last few years that have used more than 6000 rounds in a day.

Fps?
The velocity limits is 1.3 Joule, (approx 370 fps) with a .2g BB for AEG’S (Automatic Electric Guns). There is a 5% leeway for chronograph variation. Single shot guns Sniper Rifles and Pistol 2.5 joule (approx 520 fps) with a .2g BB, with a minimum engagement distance of 15 meters for Sniper Rifles.

The user must be certified by the site to be able to use one and show they are responsible and able to accurately judge 15 meters. All guns on site are subject to a random chronograph test as necessary.

But please check individual Airborne Airsoft sites for limits.

Site Membership?
Airborne Airsoft runs a site membership scheme, in order to join you must have played at the site 3 times or more within a 2 month period. This is in line with Home office requirements for verifying somebody is a valid Airsoft skirmisher.

Age limits?

We can take players that are in secondary school education (11 years old ) up to those drawing a pension and beyond. All are catered for, old or young.

Does it hurt?

Yes Airsoft can hurt and a BB will leave a mark if it hits unprotected skin or clothing tightly stretched over it. It's a bit like being flicked with a towel, through your clothing you will hardly feel it, but soft skin, like the cheek or inner thigh will undoubtedly hurt more. One area that is vulnerable is your teeth, there is no give in a tooth and all the energy is absorbed by it if you are hit in the tooth by a BB. Full face masks obviously prevent this, but those players that make a conscious decision not to wear full face protection are advised to protect such areas with alternative means. Airsoft hurts a lot less than paint ball, but you do run the risk of receiving small red welts from impacts. The upside is without a little pain, there is no more incentive to avoid hits than a computer game. The adrenaline produced by a player when in game may well mean they don't feel any affects of being hit until they return home.

Are days available outside the standard Airborne Airsoft calendar?

Yes, we can run days at virtually any time but there is a minimum number of players.

What happens if I don't book but turn up anyway?

You stand a very real chance of being turned away. The maximum number of players will not be exceeded, or game play suffers. Those that have bothered to book will play and only if there are spaces will players that haven't booked be allowed to stay.

What happens if I book, but don't turn up?

It is very unfair on players that want to play but are turned away because the day is full. Most full day games are over subscribed so players that don't turn up are frowned upon. A player that doesn't turn up has their name noted, if they fail to turn up several times (2 or more) they will have to pay in advance before their booking is accepted.

Cheating?

Airsoft is a sport that relies on players to act honourably at all times. Trust is bestowed on players in all aspects of the games and we expect all players, new and old to play to the highest standards. We operate a zero tolerance policy for cheating and bad behaviour. Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. If a player is found to be cheating they will be asked to leave and no refund of game fees will be given.

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