The sport of airsoft started in Japan way back in the mid 1970s and then migrated to other countries including China, Philippines and the United States of America. Today it is a thriving hobby with the applications in the United States ranging from games and film prop use to official police training. Airsoft is the hobby of collecting non-lethal but realistic shooting replicas of actual firearms. They are 1:1 scale replicas of actual firearms that fire 6mm round, plastic pellets commonly known as "bbs" which are propelled out of the guns by compressed air. These bbs weigh between 100 to 600 milligrams. Just try out an airsoft rifle from among the many options available in the market. I can tell you for sure that they are very similar in appearance and functions to the actual firearms. Great deals on such rifles are also available online. The full size airsoft replica pellet rifle is a great option. Other popular models are offered by UHC and HFC. The MP5A7A spring rifle is available at a relatively low price. Some of its features include a pin point type lens sight, Ris, sling, shooting glasses and working safety. It operates on the principle of spring air and weighs 2. 2 lbs. Its velocity is at the rate of 275 fps. It measures 24 1/ 2 inches in length and is one of the best options available. You do not have to bother much about its maintenance. In most countries you do not even require a license to own such a rifle. It is very important to follow safety measures while using these rifles. You should preferably use full face masks while participating in airsoft matches. Also you should protect your eyes adequately to prevent any sort of serious damage. BBs when directed to the skin can give you a mild pain. But there is nothing to worry about. If you follow such simple measures you can enjoy airsoft matches without any concern. Just check out all the various rifles that are available in the market. Consider the pros and cons and choose the one that is closest to your dream. You are sure to have a great time then!