AFTE Store - Proof of Non-Lethality of Airsoft Guns

The potential lethality of Airsoft guns, of various types and models, was tested, in order to prove their non-lethality according to Israeli law. 10 different Airsoft guns, including replicas of pistols, machine guns, assault rifles and bolt action rifles, were tested, each with two types of 6mm (0.236in.) plastic pellet: a light one, weighing 0.2 gr (3.09 grain) and a heavy one, weighing 0.43 gr (6.63 grain). The muzzle velocity for each shot was measured and the penetration energy of each pellet was calculated. Not one shot reached a level of life threatening penetration energy* or even a risk of superficial injury to the skin. It was determined that shooting Airsoft guns with plastic pellets is not lethal in any way.

Full Journal: AFTE Journal Vol 44 No 2 (2012)