Airsoft guns, as they are known today, came primarily out of Japan in the early eighties. Simply put, citizens were looking for legal firearm replicas they could own, either as collectibles or to use for target practice. Airsoft guns filled this void and rapidly became part of a popular sport as well. Today, Air Soft weapons are sold across the world and the available selection is extensive.

As Airsoft guns grew in popularity, owners began organizing games of simulated combat, or skirmishes, in which they would practice with their guns. Although such weapons are capable of projecting BBs at a relatively high velocity with excellent accuracy, their ammunition is non-lethal. Airsoft as a game continues to grow today, attracting those who enjoy the thrill of simulated armed combat.

In most games, using something that is bigger and better is the norm. Airsoft is no exception to this rule. AEGs, or automatic electric guns, came into existence to fulfill this need for more stopping power. Although these guns remain safe to use in a friendly skirmish, they offer higher rates of fire and excellent accuracy. Over the years, they have become the gun type of choice for serious players.

A 1:1 replica of one of the weapons used by the French equivalent of the SWAT is the FA-MAS 5.56 F1 by Marui. This impressive Airsoft gun uses an electric motor capable of firing up to 1,000 rounds per minute. It comes equipped with a bipod for added balance and is used by more skirmishing fields as a quality rental gun than almost any other.