Airsoft Action 03 - Dec 2011 | Page 30

gathered some info about why other girls love playing. Many of the girls said that they play airsoft with their other halves and that, while originally sceptical, found they love the adrenaline rush that getting a kill gives you. Others have commented on the fact that it’s a great way to keep fit – and what’s more you don’t even notice the exercise because you’re having too much fun. Whatever your reasons, I highly recommend airsoft for girls everywhere. If you’ve not played before get your man to take you along to the next event… and then shoot him… twice… even if he’s on your side! ■ My gun of choice is the L96 sniper rifle. Mine used to belong to my other half (until I stole it) but I still normally use my MP5 – the L96 is mostly used as a special treat (headshots are my speciality). So why do I play airsoft? I have so much on my plate during the week, from looking after the kids to the cooking and cleaning and, on top of all this, like many other women I hold down a full-time job. Why should our men get the easy stuff to do at home, and then get to spend the weekends having all the fun? Why can’t we join in? Well, we can! I’m a full-time teacher at secondary level, so you can probably imagine the stresses 030 December 2011 I deal with on a daily basis. Since I began playing airsoft I’ve found that whatever stresses I have to deal with during the week seem to fade away when I’m shooting the hell out of the guys and girls on the opposing team. It’s like my personal haven: dressing up as a soldier and forgetting that the kids at school exist for the weekend helps keep me sane. After chatting to some other female airsofters and contacting the National Airsoft Girls (NAG) members, I have