We are the Airsoft Safety Foundation (ASF) and our goal is to maintain airsoft as a safe form of recreation and training, as well as to prevent any mishaps or negligent use through product standards, public education, and appropriate regulation.
The Airsoft Safety Foundation is currently composed of major airsoft retailers, sporting goods companies, and concerned enthusiasts. ASF promotes the safe use of airsoft guns through education and outreach as well as through industry wide initiatives such as the development of safe ASTM standards for airsoft products. We also aim to increase awareness and the use of safe practices so that airsoft will always be, as it is today, a viable, recreational sport that the whole family can enjoy as well as a valuable tool for training.
Recent Updates:
Politicians in New Jersey have introduced two new bills
Los Angeles, CA (January 10, 2012) - Politicians in New Jersey have introduced two bills which will severely limit the airsoft industry in the Garden State. Senate Bill S810(formerly S454) attempts to classify “airsoft” or “any projectile with sufficient force to injure a person” as firearms. This would make airsoft, and possibly other industries as well, subject to some of the strictest gun laws in the entire country. People over the age of 21 would have to obtain a permit to purchase and own airsoft guns, as well as passing a criminal background check, and not be subject to any disqualifications for firearm ownership, which in itself is a massive list of restraints preventing Americans from buying and owning airsoft guns. This bill is sponsored by Senator Bob Smith and co-sponsored by Senator Nicholas P. Scutari.
Misclassifying airsoft guns as firearms is not only wrong, but is also an unnecessary burden on ordinary citizens, and a massive waste of government resources during a time of economic hardship.
This will be a crushing blow to the airsoft industry in NJ & eventually all over the United States. We ask that you support our efforts in defeating this bill in NJ! We hope that airsoft players from around the country will support the right to buy and play airsoft in NJ. Vote No On NJ S810!
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