AIR GUNS
BB guns, pellet guns and airsoft guns are considered air guns. BB guns shoot .177 caliber metal BBs that are normally used for target shooting. Pellet rifles are available in both .177 caliber and .22 caliber and are used for target shooting and small game hunting. The spring action of many pellet rifles can fire a pellet at the same velocity as a .22 short bullet from a rimfire rifle. Airsoft guns shoot plastic BBs and are used for MIL-SIM battles similar to paintball in which the players shoot each other with the BBs. Protective gear should be worn at all times during Airsoft battles.
AIR GUNS
BB guns, pellet guns and airsoft guns are considered air guns. BB guns shoot .177 caliber metal BBs that are normally used for target shooting. Pellet rifles are available in both .177 caliber and .22 caliber and are used for target shooting and small game hunting. The spring action of many pellet rifles can fire a pellet at the same velocity as a .22 short bullet from a rimfire rifle. Airsoft guns shoot plastic BBs and are used for MIL-SIM battles similar to paintball in which the players shoot each other with the BBs. Protective gear should be worn at all times during Airsoft battles.