Whether you like to reenact famous battles or simply play war games with your friends, Airsoft pistols and rifles are an increasingly popular game mode. The guns require less cleanup and look more realistic than paintball guns, but are just as much fun to use. If you're putting a squad together, consider getting a sniper. Snipers are long-range experts capable of taking out targets without even being seen or endangered, and are invaluable for covering targets in dangerous situations.
Equipment
To be the best sniper, one needs the best equipment. An ideal sniper rifle is capable of accurate, long-range shots and has a scope which allows the user to see his target. A Ghillie suit or camouflage is a necessity for anyone who wants to hide long enough to line up their shot. Snipers should also carry sidearms in case they are cornered.
Movement
Learn to move silently, choosing carefully how and where you step. Walk heel-to-toe, taking care to avoid loose leaves and twigs. Invest in some shoes and clothes that fit comfortably but are a little tight. Shoes which slide around are likely to make more noise than those that contour nicely to your foot; loose clothing makes a swishing noise. Practice walking stealthily in your backyard or a nearby wood to learn what surfaces make noise when walked on and which are silent.
Technique
Practice breathing when you fire. You should exhale as though blowing the BB out of the barrel. Learn to fire from a prone position, as this makes your whole body a much more stable platform from which to fire. You are likely a member of a team, so get to know your teammates well--whether this is your first or 100th time working with these people, they rely on you as much as you rely on them.
Snipers operate best when they are hidden, able to see the entire battle stretched below them and select their targets at their leisure. High areas--places where you are hidden by your surroundings--are best. A position where you're behind the enemy works well, too, because when the enemy is attacking, they will be moving away from you. Use your stealth movement tricks to get behind enemy lines, and your sidearm if you are caught. Communicate often: your position will give you a visual advantage that your teammates don't necessarily have, and you may spot an incoming enemy patrol or other danger to your side; your associates will also request help, and from a good position you can take out obstacles. Snipers play the role of a guardian angel and assassin rolled into one.
Most importantly, have fun. Each battle will be a learning experience for you as a sniper. Every shot you make will improve your abilities. Avoid head shots, as even though these are toy guns, they do cause some physical pain. Hitting someone in a sensitive area is dangerous.
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