This website is hosted by Airsoft Battle Zone for the promotion, education and general introduction of Wisconsin's general public to the growing sport of airsoft and the teams, players and associations that contribute to a safe and positive sport being enjoyed by all.  

PLEASE NOTE: If you are of the opinion that airsoft guns of any kind, size or color are toys you are wrong.

Airsoft Battle Zone is committed to educating new players and the public to the safe practices and safety rules being promoted and followed by the Wisconsin Airsoft Association and its contributors. 

Laws and ordinances in each community will dictate where, when and how your airsoft games will be played. It is your responsibility to be sure that your next game is in complete compliance with local laws and ordinances.

A Note To Parents from The Wisconsin Airsoft Association:

Your son or daughter has become interested in a relatively new and exciting hobby that's now being played all over the world. First, like any outdoor activity there are risks involved in playing airsoft. The WAA is an organization that was built from the ground up to minimize these risks by promoting safety first and to make the hobby more enjoyable for all.

Many compare airsoft to paint ball, There are some similarities, but paint ball has developed into more of a sport, like baseball or football. While airsoft is more a hobby for people who like military/tactical simulation.

The guns we use are 1 to 1 size and are made to look virtually identical to their "real steel" counterparts. To the naked eye they are almost indistinguishable. The only thing that separates airsoft guns from exact replicas are the orange or red tips that come on all guns sold in the United States, The projectiles that replica guns shoot are lightweight plastic bb's typically ranging from 0.2 to 0.3 grams each. When a player wears proper clothing and eye protection, these plastic rounds are actually quite safe.

A large problem is teens and younger children having been given these replicas end up playing in their backyards and neighborhoods. This type of play is usually unsupervised and often in plain view of the general public. Playing airsoft in your backyard is not the place to be displaying a realistic looking toy replica. While you may know that it is a plastic toy, your neighbor may not.

Police officers cannot tell the difference between an airsoft gun and a real firearm at a distance. The red tip will not reduce the threat that the officer is going to be reacting to. The police will respond and treat your child as if the gun they have is a real firearm.

To minimize these types of problems, the WAA wants to get kids out of their backyards and onto one of the many fields in the area. The games are supervised and controlled by referees to assure safety rules are followed. Not only will it reduce these problems, but your child will have a much more fulfilling airsoft experience.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email.

Sincerely,
Brad Bowers
WAA President
President@wiairsoft.com
Wisconsin Airsoft Association