Why Does My Shotgun Cancel When I Shoot Gears of War 5 Special type of air gun used in airsoft Airsoft guns are replica toy guns used in airsoft sports. They are a special type of low-power smoothbore air guns designed to shoot non-metallic spherical projectiles often colloquially (but incorrectly) referred to equally "BBs", which are typically made of (just not express to) plastic or biodegradable resin materials. Airsoft gun powerplants are designed to have depression muzzle energy ratings (mostly less than 1.5 J, or 1.ane ft⋅lb) and the pellets have significantly less penetrative and stopping powers than conventional airguns, and are by and large safety for competitive sporting and recreational purposes if proper protective gear is worn. Depending on the design mechanism for pellet propulsion, airsoft guns tin be categorized into two groups: mechanical