| There are alot of different types of airsoft fields | | | | Sometimes they will instate a minimum shot distance |
| available for your battles to take place on. There are | | | | instead of limiting FPS. The common safe distance if |
| open ares like woods and fields, indoor close quarter | | | | this is imposed is 20 feet or so. Again this is to reduce |
| and simulated urban combat areas.Even obstacle | | | | injury and damage! If you are inside doing close quarter |
| courses are becoming a popular option. | | | | battles you can expect a muzzle velocity limit of |
| Picking the right airsoft field really comes down to | | | | 250-300 FPS. This is much lower due to the closer |
| knowing the type of battle you want to engage in then | | | | distances between the combatants! |
| match it to the proper field.There is a big difference | | | | Most airsoft fields will make everyone fire their |
| from field type to field type and the people who own | | | | weapon through a chronograph before they are |
| the property also play an important role. If you or your | | | | allowed onto the field in order to measure and verify |
| group are interested in going to one of these sites | | | | the FPS of your weapon. |
| there are a few key things you should be aware of | | | | Another thing to consider is that many outdoor fields |
| when it comes to the operation of these battlefields. | | | | want players to use BB's that are biodegradable so |
| The first thing is that during an air soft battle | | | | their land do not become polluted with little plastic balls, |
| stress,tension and sometimes tempers run high. But no | | | | so always call ahead and ask! Although they are a little |
| matter how heated the battle gets you must | | | | more money they are better for the environment! If |
| remember you are on someone else property and | | | | you forget to bring biodegradable BB's most fields sell |
| you must treat it with respect.Even though you are on | | | | them at a fair price. |
| someone else land you are responsible for your own | | | | You are also going to have to take their schedule of |
| safety gear and proper behavior. | | | | operations and price into consideration. After all they |
| Refrain from cursing or other negative behavior | | | | are providing you with a play area in order to make |
| towards the operators of the field.You must respect | | | | money like any good business does. Although make |
| them and their decisions and if they call you out wait | | | | sure that they are not over priced and if you feel they |
| until after the battle to respectfully voice and | | | | are you can always try and negotiate a lower rate. If |
| disagreement. In the end they are just trying to do a | | | | they sell equipment and you buy it from them they |
| good job and keep the game running smoothly. | | | | may even offer you a discount for being a good |
| If you are a beginner most good fields should have | | | | customer. |
| someone on staff that can help you with any | | | | To find a local field just do a Google search for |
| questions you may have about the guns, ammunition | | | | "airsoft field in your state" example "airsoft field in |
| allowed or overall general rules. This is similar to a | | | | Illinois"! By keeping your state in the search title you will |
| good golf course and their pro shop. It will give you a | | | | get much more targeted results! If you find an area |
| place to get equipment or other things you may need | | | | that offers time for soft air battles you may find that it |
| to enjoy your day at the field. If they have a repair | | | | is private property or even an old golf course or |
| shop that makes it even better! | | | | warehouse. |
| You may want to inquire before hand what the | | | | If you cannot find a local are to do battle then you |
| maximum allowed velocity is for that particular facility. | | | | may want to go online and find an airsoft forum. |
| For safety reasons many outdoor areas limit the FPS | | | | These are usually full of enthusiasts who can hep you |
| a gun can shoot to 350 FPS. This is to reduce injury or | | | | find the closest field to your location. |
| other damage from modified very powerful guns. | | | | |