1970s Airsoft History
Airsoft is a modern combat sport or recreational hobby in which participants eliminate opponents by hitting each other with spherical airsoft pellets, launched from airsoft guns. Airsoft was developed in Japan in the late 1970s to provide an alternative for gun hobbyists because local laws prevented individuals from privately owning firearms. It's roots were as previously mentioned, planted where firearms were difficult or impossible to obtain due to local laws and people sought a legal alternative to owning actual firearms. However, airsoft guns and playing airsoft is legal in most parts of the world, but not all, so be sure to check local laws before you embark on your new hobby.