| No matter how safe a game or sport is, the fact still | | | | infected and becomes a real problem. |
| remains that there's just no such thing as a pastime | | | | It also might be a good idea to carry a cold-pack and |
| that's guaranteed to be accident- (or incident-) free. | | | | an Ace bandage or other flexible support with you in |
| This holds true for bike riding, jogging, baseball, and | | | | your gear bag to aid in any ankle or wrist twists that |
| even airsoft guns. But just like everything else, if you | | | | may happen during your adventure. Slipping on wet |
| use the proper safety techniques, are aware of | | | | grass or leaves, or turning holding your airsoft rifle |
| some of the basic mishaps and carry a suitable first | | | | incorrectly for a prolonged period of time can have |
| aid kit, you'll be able to enjoy a worry-free day of | | | | quite an impact on certain body parts. |
| airsoft fun. | | | | But the most important of all safety tips is to wear |
| First on our list of safety topics is the all-important | | | | your protective gear like gloves and other body |
| first aid kit. While most of the major playing fields | | | | coverings. Always use your protective eyewear |
| and areas will have a substantial kit or a medical | | | | according to the manufacturer's instructions, as eye |
| professional available, you might want to consider the | | | | injuries can be some of the most painful of all. If your |
| possibility of injury when you're well out of range of | | | | eye ruptures, there is a good chance that you will |
| the base. For this reason and many others, you | | | | lose your eyesight permanently, so don't try to "look |
| should always carry a personal-sized first aid kit. Most | | | | cool" by skipping protective eyewear! |
| discount retailers, convenience stores and pharmacies | | | | Common sense reminds us to know our bodies when |
| carry the "ready-made" kits for you to grab and go, | | | | heading out for a safe day of airsoft. If you have |
| or you can make your own for a lot less money. It | | | | weak ankles, be sure to wear the proper footwear |
| needs to be the right size to carry with you at all | | | | and ankle support for a long day on your feet. If |
| times, but also needs to hold the essentials like | | | | you're prone to back pain, a back brace or other |
| waterproof band-aids, eye-wash pods (to get dust | | | | support will help to keep you comfortable and pain |
| and other tiny, foreign objects out of eyes), Tylenol | | | | free while you spend some relaxing time practicing |
| or Advil, wound dressing, wound disinfecting spray | | | | the latest maneuvers and tactics in the realm of |
| and medical tape. Remember that you'll want to treat | | | | airsoft guns. |
| a small cut or abrasion early on before it gets | | | | |