ASTM F2748-15
(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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F2748 −15
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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers airsoft guns which propel a
F589 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Guns
projectile by means of energy released by compressed gas,
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
compressed CO , mechanical springs, battery or a combination
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F2654 Specification for Airsoft Gun Warnings
thereof, used in the sport commonly called airsoft or air soft,
F2679 Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft
and is to be used in conjunction with Specification F2654.
Guns
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not cover the fol-
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
lowing types of products: Non-powder guns as specifically
15 CFR 1150 Marking of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation
defined in Consumer Safety Specification F589 and which are
Firearms
commonly referred to as BB or pellet guns; paintball markers
as specifically defined in Specification F2272; toy products;
3. Terminology
and non-recreational air guns, for example, those used by law
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
enforcement, scientific, military, industrial, or theatrical enti-
3.1.1 airsoft gun, n—commonly referred to as airsoft gun,
ties.
air soft gun, or soft air gun, or any combination thereof, or a
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
low energy air gun (LEAG), refers to a device specifically
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
designed to expel a projectile as described in Specification
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F2679, by the release of energy by compressed air, compressed
and are not considered standard.
gas, mechanical springs, battery, or a combination thereof.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.2 airsoft gun projectile, n—spherical, of 6 mm (.24 cal)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
diameter, non-metallic and non-liquid filled projectile to be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
usedinanairsoftgunasspecificallyreferredtoinSpecification
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F2679.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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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 April 1, 2015. Published April 2015. Originally AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2748 – 14. DOI: 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
10.1520/F2748-15. www.access.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.2.1 Discussion—These are also referred to as airsoft (1.01325 atmospheres, 750 mm Hg, 14.5 psi, 100 kPa) and a
BB’s. temperature of 25°C (77°F).
3.1.19 target, n—object at which the airsoft gun is dis-
3.1.3 backstop, n—object intended to stop an airsoft gun
projectile. charged.
3.1.20 trigger, n—device operated by the user to discharge
3.1.4 barrel, n—thatportionofanairsoftgunthroughwhich
the proj
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Designation: F2748 − 14 F2748 − 15
Standard Specification for
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Low Energy Air 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, a low energy air 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 low
energy air 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 interchange-
ability of projectiles in all conforming low energy air 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 low energy air 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 low energy air 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,
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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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F589 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Guns
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
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 1150 Marking of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation Firearms
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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 1, 2014April 1, 2015. Published May 2014April 2015. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20082014 as
F2748 – 08.F2748 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/F2748-14.10.1520/F2748-15.
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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.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 airsoft gun, n—commonly referred to as airsoft gun, air soft gun, or soft air gun, or any combination thereof, or a low
energy air gun (LEAG), refers to a device specifically designed to expel a projectile as described in Specification F2679, by the
release of energy by compressed air, compressed gas, mechanical springs, battery, or a combination thereof.
3.1.2 airsoft gun projectile, n—spherical, of 6 mm (.24 cal) diameter, non-metallic and non-liquid filled projectile to
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