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.
ASTM F2748-19 Referenced Document
ASTM F1750 Standard Specification for Paintball Gun Threaded-Propellant Source Interface
ASTM F2030 Standard Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies*, 2021-06-01 Update
ASTM F2272 Standard Specification for Paintball Markers*, 2023-06-01 Update
ASTM F2553 Standard Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO2 Cylinders Used In the Sport of Paintball*, 2020-04-01 Update
ASTM F2653 Standard Specification for Paintball Valve Male Threaded Connection for Use with Approved Cylinders*, 2020-04-01 Update
ASTM F2654 Standard Specification for Airsoft Gun Warnings*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM F2679 Standard Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft Guns*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM F589 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Guns
ASTM F590 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Gun Projectiles and Propellants
ASTM F2748-19 history
2019ASTM F2748-19 Standard Specification for Airsoft Guns