Maximum Velocity Rule

What do you think would happen if airsoft fields don’t have a maximum velocity safety rule? It would be chaos because more players would be injured with the danger of pellets puncturing into the skin. Most players know any velocity over 400fps can harm someone close up. That is why most field owners will require the airsoft gun to be de-tuned that are over the approved velocity before allowing the player to use it on the field. Each field has different rules for the maximum velocity acceptable.

Every official airsoft fields will have different maximum velocity safety rules based on the event. For example indoor and CQB velocity requirements will be different compared to outdoor environments.

If you’re an airsoft player not knowing the requirements for the field, you should be fine by following the fundamental know limits but of course if possible check with the field to confirm the requirements.

Specific Maximum Velocity Rules

Indoors Games
Normally, indoor events have the maximum velocity limit of 300fps for gas, electric, and spring airsoft guns to shot full auto or burst capability. Sometimes single firing airsoft pistols are allowed to have a maximum of 350fps.

Outdoors Games
Through outdoor events otherwise specified by the field rules, the maximum velocity is usually 400fps with a 20 feet distance rule so this means that any player that is closer then 20 feet must shout, “surrender” and not open fire. In the event the opposing player wont surrender, the player that is shooting is in general allowed to use their approved sidearm. These approved sidearms are typically have a maximum velocity of 250fps or lower.

Automatic Electric Guns (AEGs)
Read the above rules for outdoors maximum velocity limit.

Sniper
In outdoor events, snipers are allowed to have a higher maximum velocity because of the distance. The normal maximum velocity limit is 550fps but can only be used at a distance of 100ft or more. Most fields require snipers to carry a secondary airsoft gun that meets the outdoor limits for any engagements under the 100 feet rule. Another usual rule is that the sniper rifle must be a bolt action or semi automatic any rifle that has the capability to switch to full automatic cannot be considered a sniper weapon.

All in all if an airsoft player follows these maximum velocity rules, they should be fine at any airsoft field however some fields are stricter than others. As stated above an airsoft player needs to confirm the requirements with the field rules and limitations before entering any game.