Airsoft gun specs

vulcan57

Just wondering if anyone knows where you could find out the muzzle energy of airsoft guns are. I am looking for the muzzle energy in Jules.

Hivemind187

vulcan57 wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone knows where you could find out the muzzle energy of airsoft guns are. I am looking for the muzzle energy in Jules.

In ireland any legally held airsoft device operates at 1 joule of muzzle energy or below.

This is the legal limit beyond which they become firearms.

Might I enquire as to why you want to know?

Masada

the limit for this country is 328ft per second with a 0.2gram BB, thats 1Joule in energy.,
if your buying an Airsoft gun the shop can chrono it or the skirmish sites also have chrono's.,

Stercus Accidit

http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/?filnavn=/articles/fps_limits/fps_calc.htm

/\ calculator for energy.

In Ireland 1 joule is the limit.

vulcan57

Hivemind187 wrote: »

In ireland any legally held airsoft device operates at 1 joule of muzzle energy or below.

This is the legal limit beyond which they become firearms.

Might I enquire as to why you want to know?

My son has got 2 that he has bought recently. I have found out that the limit is 1 jule in Ireland before you need a licence. Just trying to ensure that he is not breaking the law.

CrazyRabbit

vulcan57 wrote: »

My son has got 2 that he has bought recently. I have found out that the limit is 1 jule in Ireland before you need a licence. Just trying to ensure that he is not breaking the law.

Well that's great to see. A responsible parent. Quite a rarity these days.

Other safety precautions to keep in mind for your son:

1. If he is under 12, and airsoft gun might not be suitable for him. If under 16, I'd suggest only allowing him to use it under supervision.

2. He should always use suitable eye protection. Same goes for anyone near him when he is shooting.

3. The airsoft guns should only be used on private land, and out of the sight of members of the public. And of course, the land owners permission should be sought as well.

4. Ensure that your son understands the legal consequences of misusing airsoft guns. If used in a criminal manner, they are treated as real guns in court. There is a mandatory sentence of 10 years imprisonment for offences commited with firearms. Using or even displaying an airsoft gun in public can result in a conviction for assault if a member of the public felt threatened. Be careful...

Gatling

there is no way of telling what there muzzle power is until there chronoed at a skirmish site or one of the retailers,
be worth actuly checking as whats printed on the box isnt always right ,

vulcan57

Gatling wrote: »

there is no way of telling what there muzzle power is until there chronoed at a skirmish site or one of the retailers,
be worth actuly checking as whats printed on the box isnt always right ,

Is there a list of skirmish sites?

CrazyRabbit

From the newbie thread:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055163577

Cork Training Ground
51°57'20.88"N
9°10'0.78"W

Drogheda Airsoft
53°44'40.89"N
6°23'0.22"W

Eirsoft (Shop)
53°22'18.73”N
6°17'58.36"W

FRV Airsoft
54°21'24.68"N
5°47'4.72"W

Gorse Hill
-Access point
53°15'20.11"N
6°15'5.03"W
-Car park
53°15'0.88"N
6°14'41.77"W

Gotactical (Shop)
53°12'5.74"N
6° 7'36.94"W

G-TAC
53° 8'57.49"N
8° 9'23.79"W

HRTA
53°32'17.24"N
6°15'7.20"W

MIA (Shop)
53°24'42.24"N
6°21'18.84"W

Predator Combat Games
54°21'30.60"N
5°51'33.12"W

JohnReisman

This list is slightly more up to date.

Cork Training Ground
51°57'20.88"N
9°10'0.78"W


Drogheda Airsoft
53°44'40.89"N
6°23'0.22"W


Eirsoft
53°22'18.73”N
6°17'58.36"W


Gorse Hill
-Access point
53°15'20.11"N
6°15'5.03"W

-Car park
53°15'0.88"N
6°14'41.77"W

Gotactical
53°12'5.74"N
6° 7'36.94"W


G-TAC
53° 8'57.49"N
8° 9'23.79"W

HRTA
53°32'17.24"N
6°15'7.20"W


MIA
53°24'42.24"N
6°21'18.84"W




Skirmish Airsoft Command
53°44'43.91"N
7°42'37.74"W


Waterford Airsoft – Rally Point
52°17'23.75"N
7°13'50.41"W


Northern Ireland:

Battlefield Sports (N.I.)
54°35'13.61"N
5°49'5.67"W


FRV Airsoft
54°21'24.68"N
5°47'4.72"W


Predator Combat Games
54°21'30.60"N
5°51'33.12"W


SG1 Combat Games
54°48'22.05"N
6°31'3.99"W

JohnReisman

And nearly every commercial site has its own webpage.

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