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Lieutenant Potato
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 Posted - 08/17/2005 : 4:38:21 PM
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| I've been thinking about doing a report on airsoft and I need to know the exact origin of airsoft. I've been to a lot of websites and some say it started in the 80s in Japan, others the 70s in America, and I don't know which one is right. Links are appriciated. |
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RC10racer89
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Member Since: 05/21/2005 |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 4:55:28 PM
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I believe it started in Japan, due to their strict gun laws. People are not allowed to own guns in Japan, but there is still a large intrest in them. Thats the whole reason airsoft was born. Airsoft originated in Japan, but first started in the U.S. during the 70's.
http://www.airsoftretreat.com/about_airsoft.asp
I also just looked around google for a little bit, and was able to find some interesting info. Good luck to you 
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sekiryuu
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Member Since: 07/17/2005 |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 5:25:31 PM
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| speaking of which, im thinking about writing an article about airsoft in my school newspaper. . .is there anything in particular (besides the obvious "what is airsoft") that i should write about? |
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TheRedGriffin
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Member Since: 06/16/2005 |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 5:43:29 PM
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Originally posted by sekiryuu
speaking of which, im thinking about writing an article about airsoft in my school newspaper. . .is there anything in particular (besides the obvious "what is airsoft") that i should write about?
make sure to mention airsoft is a team sport that represents teamwork and team spirit ( was that already a given?) |
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sekiryuu
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Member Since: 07/17/2005 |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 5:53:56 PM
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| that was gonna go under "what is airsoft" :P |
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Xplosive
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Member Since: 06/04/2003 |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 7:00:37 PM
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| Mention the similarities and differences of aisoft from paintball WITHOUT making one look better then the other. |
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sekiryuu
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 7:02:19 PM
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12724
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USA
Member Since: 08/01/2004 |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 10:58:44 PM
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Japan. I read an article about some guy being known as the father of airsoft. Lemme try and find the link.
Renegade Recon
16th of October 2003 | Recon report, Japan
Interview with Tanio Koba
Tanio Kobayashi, for some "the father of airsoft", is man who is held in extremely high regard in Japan. Ever since the humble beginnings of legendary Model Gun Corporation his dedication for gun designing has been enormous. He told us his remarkable story of four decades and some of his visions how he sees the future of airsoft.
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harrier
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Posted - 08/30/2005 : 2:10:15 PM
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got to:
http://renegaderecon.com/
click on "Articles," then at the bottom click on "view 60-70," and finally click "Interview with Tanio Koba." |
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Where exactly did airsoft originate?
