ASTM F2748-19
(Specification)Standard Specification for Airsoft Guns
Standard Specification for Airsoft Guns
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers airsoft guns which propel a projectile by means of energy released by compressed gas, compressed CO2, mechanical springs, battery or a combination thereof, used in the sport commonly called airsoft or air soft, and is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2654.
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not cover the following types of products: Non-powder guns as specifically defined in Consumer Safety Specification F589 and which are commonly referred to as BB or pellet guns; paintball markers as specifically defined in Specification F2272; toy products; and non-recreational air guns, for example, those used by law enforcement, scientific, military, industrial, or theatrical entities.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2748 −19
Standard Specification for
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Airsoft Guns
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2748; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Toperformasintended,anairsoftgunrequiresalevelofpowerwhich,ifmisused,cancauseserious
injury. This specification is intended to reduce the hazards associated with airsoft gun use. This
specification cannot control careless use or eliminate all hazards of misuse. Terminology is
standardized in this specification, so that conforming products will be identified in the same manner,
and critical dimensions are standardized to assure safe interchangeability of projectiles in all
conforming airsoft guns. Product performance hazards are identified and requirements are established
tominimizethesehazards.Thisspecificationiswrittenwithinthecurrentstate-of-the-artofairsoftgun
technology. The intent is to revise this specification whenever substantive information becomes
available which justifies revising existing requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This specification covers airsoft guns which propel a
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
projectile by means of energy released by compressed gas,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
compressed CO , mechanical springs, battery or a combination
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thereof, used in the sport commonly called airsoft or air soft,
2. Referenced Documents
and is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2654.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not cover the fol-
F589 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Guns
lowing types of products: Non-powder guns as specifically
F590 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Gun
defined in Consumer Safety Specification F589 and which are
Projectiles and Propellants
commonly referred to as BB or pellet guns; paintball markers
F1750 Specification for Paintball Marker Threaded-
as specifically defined in Specification F2272; toy products;
Propellant Source Interface
and non-recreational air guns, for example, those used by law
F2030 Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk As-
enforcement, scientific, military, industrial, or theatrical enti-
semblies
ties.
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded F2553 Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO Cylin-
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as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
ders Used In the Sport of Paintball
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only F2653 Specification for PaintballValve MaleThreaded Con-
and are not considered standard.
nection for Use with Approved Cylinders
F2654 Specification for Airsoft Gun Warnings
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F2679 Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Guns
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
15 CFR 272 Marking of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Firearms
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Subcommittee F08.27 on Airsoft. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2019. Published October 2019. Originally AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as F2748 – 15 (2019). 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
DOI: 10.1520/F2748-19. www.access.gpo.gov.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2748 − 15 (Reapproved 2019) F2748 − 19
Standard Specification for
1
Airsoft Guns
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2748; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
To perform as intended, an airsoft gun requires a level of power which, if misused, can cause serious
injury. This specification is intended to reduce the hazards associated with airsoft gun use. This
specification cannot control careless use or eliminate all hazards of misuse. Terminology is
standardized in this specification, so that conforming products will be identified in the same manner,
and critical dimensions are standardized to assure safe interchangeability of projectiles in all
conforming airsoft guns. Product performance hazards are identified and requirements are established
to minimize these hazards. This specification is written within the current state-of-the-art of airsoft gun
technology. The intent is to revise this specification whenever substantive information becomes
available which justifies revising existing requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers airsoft guns which propel a projectile by means of energy released by compressed gas, compressed
CO , mechanical springs, battery or a combination thereof, used in the sport commonly called airsoft or air soft, and is to be used
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in conjunction with Specification F2654.
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not cover the following types of products: Non-powder guns as specifically defined in
Consumer Safety Specification F589 and which are commonly referred to as BB or pellet guns; paintball markers as specifically
defined in Specification F2272; toy products; and non-recreational air guns, for example, those used by law enforcement, scientific,
military, industrial, or theatrical entities.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F589 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Guns
F590 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Gun Projectiles and Propellants
F1750 Specification for Paintball Marker Threaded-Propellant Source Interface
F2030 Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
F2553 Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO Cylinders Used In the Sport of Paintball
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.27 on Airsoft.
Current edition approved May 15, 2019Oct. 1, 2019. Published June 2019October 2019. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20152019 as
F2748 – 15.F2748 – 15 (2019). DOI: 10.1520/F2748-15R19.10.1520/F2748-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F2653 Specification for Paintball Valve Male Threaded Connection for Use with Approved Cylinders
F2654 Specification for Airsoft Gun Warnings
F2679 Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft Guns
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
15 CFR 1150272 Marking of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation Firearms
3. Terminology
3.1 Definiti
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