Many people are attracted into Airsoft due to the reduced risk in harm to themselves that they may have experienced with other similar sports such as paintball. Although this is by no means the only reason that people are keen on joining this exciting and realistic sport, it certainly is a major factor in attracting people to give it a go. Even when they may have pre-conceived ideas as to what their experience may be and that this would probably far exceed their pain thresholds, Airsoft provides a fun and practical alternative for those seeking the excitement of a fun and strategic military pastime. But there are some obvious dangers in Airsoft as well and we should by no means become complacent about the stringent safety rules that are put in place at most organized games I have attended. Every game pre-prepares its attendees with a basic and generally accepted set of safety guidelines. Nobody likes rules and especially leaders - who make up a large proportion of Airsoft players. But these rules focus on two areas, ensuring respect between players and Drawing the parameters of what is allowed and what is not.