Although airsoft guns operate on completely different principles from real firearms and are not lethal. To prevent injuries on and off the field, there are common safety issues used by the airsoft community. Most airsoft venues have standard basic rules to assure the safety of all involved. They are usaully as follows:
1.At all times during a game wear eye protection
2.Treat all firearms as if they are loaded and ready to fire
3.Always point the gun away from anything and everything that is not intended to be shot
4.Keep fingers away from the trigger and outside the trigger guard until ready to play
5.Always be sure of the target and what is behind it.