{"id":2600,"date":"2026-10-01T15:41:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T07:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/?p=2600"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:41:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T07:41:24","slug":"airsoft-glossary-50-terms-every-player-should-know-with-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/news\/industry_news\/airsoft-glossary-50-terms-every-player-should-know-with-gear","title":{"rendered":"Airsoft Glossary: 50+ Terms Every Player Should Know (with gear)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n<style>\n.zlang-article{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;padding:28px 20px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.75;color:#1f2933}\n.zlang-article h1{font-size:34px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 12px;color:#0f172a}\n.zlang-article h2{font-size:25px;margin:38px 0 14px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e7eb;color:#111827}\n.zlang-article h3{font-size:19px;margin:26px 0 10px;color:#1f2937}\n.zlang-article p{margin:14px 0}\n.zlang-article a{color:#b91c1c;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #fca5a5}\n.zlang-article a:hover{color:#7f1d1d}\n.zlang-article ul,.zlang-article ol{margin:14px 0;padding-left:24px}\n.zlang-article li{margin:8px 0}\n.zlang-article img{max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px;display:block;margin:18px auto}\n.zlang-hero{width:100%;border-radius:12px;margin:18px 0 8px}\n.zlang-callout{background:#fef2f2;border-left:5px solid #dc2626;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:8px;margin:22px 0}\n.zlang-callout.blue{background:#eff6ff;border-left-color:#2563eb}\n.zlang-callout.warn{background:#fffbeb;border-left-color:#d97706}\n.zlang-callout.green{background:#f0fdf4;border-left-color:#16a34a}\n.zlang-callout strong{color:#111827}\n.zlang-dl{margin:16px 0}\n.zlang-dl dt{font-weight:700;color:#b91c1c;font-size:16px;margin-top:16px;letter-spacing:.3px}\n.zlang-dl dd{margin:3px 0 0;padding:0 0 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9}\n.zlang-dl dd:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.zlang-gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin:24px 0}\n.zlang-gallery a{display:block;border-bottom:none}\n.zlang-gallery img{border-radius:8px;margin:0;aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100%}\n.zlang-gallery figcaption{font-size:12px;color:#6b7280;text-align:center;margin-top:4px}\n.zlang-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;padding:0 16px;margin:10px 0;background:#fff}\n.zlang-faq summary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;color:#111827;list-style:none}\n.zlang-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.zlang-faq details[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid #eee;margin-bottom:10px}\n.zlang-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:18px 0}\n.zlang-nav a{background:#111827;color:#fff;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:none}\n.zlang-nav a:hover{background:#b91c1c}\n.zlang-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#b91c1c,#7f1d1d);color:#fff;padding:22px;border-radius:12px;text-align:center;margin:30px 0}\n.zlang-cta a{color:#fde68a;border-bottom:1px solid #fde68a}\n.tag{display:inline-block;background:#fee2e2;color:#991b1b;font-size:12px;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:.5px}\n@media(max-width:640px){.zlang-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}\n<\/style>\n<\/style>\n\n<script data-wp-block-html=\"js\">\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Which five terms should a total beginner learn first?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"FPS, MED, chrono, full-seal, and hit call. 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This glossary collects the terms you&#8217;ll actually hear \u2014 muzzle velocity, gun types, safety calls, carry gear \u2014 and, where it helps, links each one to the real <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/shop\/\">zlangsports.com<\/a> product it relates to. Bookmark it as your field-day reference; pair it with the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">starter-kit checklist<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">safety &amp; rules guide<\/a> if you&#8217;re new.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"zlang-callout green\">\n<strong>Quick verdict:<\/strong> The five terms that decide whether you can safely play are <strong>FPS<\/strong>, <strong>MED<\/strong>, <strong>chrono<\/strong>, <strong>full-seal<\/strong>, and <strong>hit call<\/strong>. Learn those first. The rest \u2014 AEG vs GBB, hop-up, QLS, tracer \u2014 are gear vocabulary that pays off as you build your loadout. Every linked product below is a real SKU you can shop today.\n<\/div>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"zlang-hero\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-633 tactical airsoft paintball goggles\" loading=\"eager\">\n\n<h2>Shooting &amp; performance<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"zlang-dl\">\n<dt>FPS (Feet Per Second)<\/dt>\n<dd>Muzzle velocity \u2014 how fast a BB leaves the barrel, measured with a chronograph. Fields set FPS limits by weapon class; exceed it and you don&#8217;t play that gun. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">safety &amp; rules guide<\/a> for typical brackets.<\/dd>\n<dt>Joule<\/dt>\n<dd>The energy a BB carries, derived from FPS and BB weight. Some fields (especially in Europe) cap guns by joule rather than FPS, because joules account for BB mass \u2014 a heavy BB at the same FPS hits harder.<\/dd>\n<dt>AEG (Automatic Electric Gun)<\/dt>\n<dd>A battery-powered airsoft gun with a motor and gearbox. The most common type for beginners: reliable, easy to maintain, no gas to manage. (zlangsports.com focuses on the protective and carry gear around the gun, not the guns themselves.)<\/dd>\n<dt>GBB (Gas Blowback)<\/dt>\n<dd>A gun powered by green gas or CO\u2082 that cycles a realistic slide\/bolt with each shot. Great feel, more maintenance, temperature-sensitive. Holster and carry gear like the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcb-tactical-quick-release-gun-holster-adapter-hunting-accessories-quick-locking-system-kit-for-1911-glock17-6w-p226-sig-usp\">ZL-KCB QLS kit<\/a> are built around GBB pistols.<\/dd>\n<dt>HPA (High Pressure Air)<\/dt>\n<dd>A gun powered by an external air tank through a regulator. Consistent and tunable, popular in speedsoft and high-end setups. Usually needs a rig to carry the tank.<\/dd>\n<dt>BB<\/dt>\n<dd>The 6&nbsp;mm (or 8&nbsp;mm) plastic pellet you actually fire. Weight is measured in grams (0.20g, 0.25g, 0.28g\u2026); heavier BBs fly flatter at range but need more energy.<\/dd>\n<dt>Hop-up<\/dt>\n<dd>A rubber nub that puts backspin on the BB, extending range and flattening trajectory. Adjusting hop-up is the first tuning step every player learns.<\/dd>\n<dt>ROF (Rate of Fire)<\/dt>\n<dd>How many BBs a gun fires per second\/minute. Fun, but ammo discipline matters more than raw ROF in most games.<\/dd>\n<dt>DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle)<\/dt>\n<dd>A upgraded rifle built for mid-range precision \u2014 usually semi-auto only and held to a higher FPS limit than standard rifles, with a longer MED.<\/dd>\n<dt>Sniper \/ Bolt-action<\/dt>\n<dd>A spring or gas rifle built for long-range single shots, with the longest MED on the field. Rewarding but unforgiving.<\/dd>\n<dt>Spring gun<\/dt>\n<dd>A gun you manually cock each shot. Cheap, reliable, no battery or gas \u2014 common for pistols and starter rifles.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n<h2>Safety &amp; field rules<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"zlang-dl\">\n<dt>MED (Minimum Engagement Distance)<\/dt>\n<dd>The closest range you&#8217;re allowed to shoot another player, set so even a hot gun can&#8217;t sting point-blank. Break it and you use the <a href=\"#rules\">bang rule<\/a> instead of firing. Covered in the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">rules guide<\/a>.<\/dd>\n<dt>Chrono (chronograph)<\/dt>\n<dd>The pre-game check where a ref fires your gun through a speed meter to confirm FPS is under the field limit. You can sanity-check velocities at home first with a reusable <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-s-target-tactical-airsoft-training-shooting-target\">ZL-S-TARGET<\/a> setup.<\/dd>\n<dt>Barrel sock \/ safety plug<\/dt>\n<dd>A muzzle cover worn in any safe zone so a gun can&#8217;t accidentally fire. Guns are treated as loaded the entire time you&#8217;re on site.<\/dd>\n<dt>Full-seal<\/dt>\n<dd>Eye protection with no side gaps, so a glancing BB can&#8217;t slip past the frame. Non-negotiable on every field \u2014 purpose-built airsoft\/paintball goggles like the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-633-tactical-goggles-airsoft-paintball-goggles\">ZL-633<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-656-tactical-goggles-airsoft-paintball-mask\">ZL-656<\/a> combo meet this.<\/dd>\n<dt>Hit call<\/dt>\n<dd>Calling yourself out loud (&#8220;Hit!&#8221;) the moment a BB strikes you, then walking to respawn. Airsoft runs on the honor system \u2014 honest hit-calling is the sport&#8217;s foundation.<\/dd>\n<dt>Bang rule<\/dt>\n<dd>When you&#8217;re inside MED with a clear angle on an unaware opponent, you say &#8220;Bang!&#8221; instead of firing. It resolves close-range encounters without a unsafe shot. See <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">the rules guide<\/a>.<\/dd>\n<dt>Richochet<\/dt>\n<dd>A BB bouncing off a hard surface. Why you keep goggles on and never aim at bare rock or metal at close range.<\/dd>\n<dt>Safe zone<\/dt>\n<dd>Any area where guns are handled but not fired \u2014 staging, parking, breaks. Barrel socks on, mags out, goggles can come off only here.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n<h2>Eye &amp; face protection<\/h2>\n<p>Protective gear is where zlangsports.com&#8217;s catalog lives, so these terms link straight to products.<\/p>\n<dl class=\"zlang-dl\">\n<dt>Goggles<\/dt>\n<dd>Sealed eye protection. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-633-tactical-goggles-airsoft-paintball-goggles\">ZL-633<\/a> is the wraparound entry pair; the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-656-tactical-goggles-airsoft-paintball-mask\">ZL-656<\/a> bundles goggles with a lower mask.<\/dd>\n<dt>Mask<\/dt>\n<dd>Lower- or full-face coverage. The breathable <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl1-tactical-airsoft-half-face-mask\">ZL1 half-face mask<\/a> covers mouth\/jaw; the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl11-tactical-full-face-mask-with-single-layer-lens-paintball-safety-anti-fog-goggle-mask-dustproof-airsoft-accessory\">ZL11<\/a> seals eyes and face together; the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl13-mechanical-skull-mask-cyberpunk-tactical-face-guard\">ZL13<\/a> adds a mesh skull guard with style.<\/dd>\n<dt>Mesh guard<\/dt>\n<dd>A metal mesh panel over the mouth\/nose \u2014 vents freely while stopping BBs. Found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl13-mechanical-skull-mask-cyberpunk-tactical-face-guard\">ZL13<\/a>.<\/dd>\n<dt>Anti-fog<\/dt>\n<dd>A lens coating or treatment that slows fogging from breath and exertion. Covered in our <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">anti-fog guide<\/a>; the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-633-tactical-goggles-airsoft-paintball-goggles\">ZL-633<\/a> uses a fog-resistant polycarbonate lens.<\/dd>\n<dt>ANSI Z87.1 \/ EN 166<\/dt>\n<dd>Impact-protection standards (US \/ EU). The marking tells you a lens was tested against projectile impact. Look for it when buying eye pro \u2014 see the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">ANSI\/CE safety explainer<\/a> for what the markings mean.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"zlang-gallery\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-656-tactical-goggles-airsoft-paintball-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-656 tactical goggles with lower-face mask\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-656-tactical-goggles-airsoft-paintball-mask\">ZL-656<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl1-tactical-airsoft-half-face-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL1 tactical airsoft half-face mask\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl1-tactical-airsoft-half-face-mask\">ZL1 mask<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl13-mechanical-skull-mask-cyberpunk-tactical-face-guard\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1600%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL13 mechanical skull mask\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl13-mechanical-skull-mask-cyberpunk-tactical-face-guard\">ZL13 guard<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Carry &amp; load-bearing<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"zlang-dl\">\n<dt>Rig \/ Plate carrier<\/dt>\n<dd>The vest that holds mags, plates, and pouches. Comfort matters on long games \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/tactical-vest-pad-zl-bxb-2cm\">ZL-BXB-2CM 2&nbsp;cm pad<\/a> sits between you and the carrier to stop rubbing.<\/dd>\n<dt>Drop-leg<\/dt>\n<dd>A thigh-mounted platform for a holster or pouch, keeping a sidearm clear of the belt and carrier. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcyd-tactical-multi-slip-elastic-drop-leg-thigh-strap-for-universal-gun-holster-qls-19-22-glock-17-m9-airsoft-hunting-accessories\">ZL-KCYD<\/a> is the universal QLS 19\/22 thigh strap.<\/dd>\n<dt>QLS (Quick Locking System)<\/dt>\n<dd>Safariland&#8217;s fork-and-receiver quick-release standard (QLS 19 fork + QLS 22 receiver) that lets you snap a holster on and off a platform in a second. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcb-tactical-quick-release-gun-holster-adapter-hunting-accessories-quick-locking-system-kit-for-1911-glock17-6w-p226-sig-usp\">ZL-KCB<\/a> kit is the QLS adapter for 1911 \/ Glock 17 \/ P226 \/ SIG \/ USP.<\/dd>\n<dt>Holster<\/dt>\n<dd>The device that holds your sidearm. Most airsoft holsters use the QLS footprint so you can swap them across rigs and drop-legs.<\/dd>\n<dt>Adapter base (short \/ long)<\/dt>\n<dd>The mount that drops a QLS holster to your preferred height. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/tactical-gun-holster-short-adapter-base\">short base<\/a> rides low and tight to the belt; the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-xcyb-tactical-gun-holster-long-adapter-base\">ZL-XCYB long base<\/a> extends the drop for clearance over a bulky carrier. Compare them in our <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">short-vs-long guide<\/a>.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"zlang-gallery\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcb-tactical-quick-release-gun-holster-adapter-hunting-accessories-quick-locking-system-kit-for-1911-glock17-6w-p226-sig-usp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-KCB quick-release QLS holster adapter kit\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcb-tactical-quick-release-gun-holster-adapter-hunting-accessories-quick-locking-system-kit-for-1911-glock17-6w-p226-sig-usp\">ZL-KCB QLS<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcyd-tactical-multi-slip-elastic-drop-leg-thigh-strap-for-universal-gun-holster-qls-19-22-glock-17-m9-airsoft-hunting-accessories\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-KCYD elastic drop-leg thigh strap\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcyd-tactical-multi-slip-elastic-drop-leg-thigh-strap-for-universal-gun-holster-qls-19-22-glock-17-m9-airsoft-hunting-accessories\">ZL-KCYD drop-leg<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/tactical-vest-pad-zl-bxb-2cm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-BXB-2CM tactical vest comfort pad\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/tactical-vest-pad-zl-bxb-2cm\">ZL-BXB-2CM pad<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"rules\">Game types &amp; accessories<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"zlang-dl\">\n<dt>Tracer<\/dt>\n<dd>A mock suppressor with LEDs that makes glowing BBs visible in flight, so you can see your shot path \u2014 especially at night. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw01-airsoft-tracer-unit\">ZL-EGW01<\/a> is the green-tracer unit; the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw09-sl-airsoft-rgb-tracer-unit\">ZL-EGW09-SL<\/a> is the RGB version you can switch colors on. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">tracer explained guide<\/a>.<\/dd>\n<dt>RGB tracer<\/dt>\n<dd>A tracer that cycles multiple colors (not just green), so you can match your glow to a team or mood. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw09-sl-airsoft-rgb-tracer-unit\">ZL-EGW09-SL RGB tracer<\/a> is the one to look at.<\/dd>\n<dt>Target<\/dt>\n<dd>A backstop you shoot to train. The reusable <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-s-target-tactical-airsoft-training-shooting-target\">ZL-S-TARGET<\/a> lets you drill at home for free after purchase.<\/dd>\n<dt>Headgear<\/dt>\n<dd>A breathable head wrap that manages sweat and keeps goggles from sliding \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-h04-tactical-headgear-headwear\">ZL-H04<\/a> is the budget pick.<\/dd>\n<dt>Pad<\/dt>\n<dd>Comfort padding for a carrier or rig \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/tactical-vest-pad-zl-bxb-2cm\">ZL-BXB-2CM<\/a> stops plate-rub on long games.<\/dd>\n<dt>MilSim (Military Simulation)<\/dt>\n<dd>Long scenario games with roles, objectives, and story. Demands endurance and roleplay discipline over raw speed.<\/dd>\n<dt>TDM (Team Deathmatch)<\/dt>\n<dd>The simplest format: eliminate the other team, highest kills or last team standing wins.<\/dd>\n<dt>CTF (Capture the Flag)<\/dt>\n<dd>Grab the enemy flag and bring it to your base. Rewards flanking and coordination.<\/dd>\n<dt>Respawn<\/dt>\n<dd>Where eliminated players return to play, after a set time or a &#8220;medic&#8221; revive. Know your respawn point before the game starts.<\/dd>\n<dt>Zeroing<\/dt>\n<dd>Adjusting sights or a tracer so shots land where you aim at a chosen distance. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">night-zeroing guide<\/a> walks through it with a tracer.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"zlang-gallery\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw01-airsoft-tracer-unit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-EGW01 airsoft green tracer unit\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw01-airsoft-tracer-unit\">ZL-EGW01 tracer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-s-target-tactical-airsoft-training-shooting-target\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-S-TARGET airsoft training target\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-s-target-tactical-airsoft-training-shooting-target\">ZL-S-TARGET<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-h04-tactical-headgear-headwear\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-H04 tactical headgear headwear\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-h04-tactical-headgear-headwear\">ZL-H04<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"zlang-nav\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/shop\/\">Shop all gear<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">Buying guides &amp; drills<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/faqs\/\">FAQs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"zlang-cta\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px\"><strong>Know the words, play the game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#fee2e2\">Shop the gear behind the glossary at <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/shop\/\">zlangsports.com \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"zlang-faq\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<details open>\n<summary>Which five terms should a total beginner learn first?<\/summary>\n<p>FPS, MED, chrono, full-seal, and hit call. Those five decide whether you can safely step on a field: FPS is the speed limit your gun must pass, MED is the closest you may shoot, chrono is the check that enforces it, full-seal is the eye protection you must wear, and hit call is how the game stays honest. Everything else is gear vocabulary you pick up as you build your kit.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What&#8217;s the difference between AEG, GBB, and HPA?<\/summary>\n<p>An AEG runs on a battery and gearbox \u2014 reliable and beginner-friendly. A GBB uses green gas or CO\u2082 and cycles a realistic slide, giving great feel but more upkeep. An HPA uses an external air tank through a regulator for consistent, tunable performance. Holster and carry gear such as the ZL-KCB QLS kit are built around sidearms regardless of type.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do I need a tracer unit to play?<\/summary>\n<p>No \u2014 a tracer is a training and night-play accessory, not safety gear. It makes glowing BBs visible so you can see your shot path. The ZL-EGW01 (green) and ZL-EGW09-SL (RGB) are the units to look at if you want one, but eye and face protection come first.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What does QLS mean for a holster?<\/summary>\n<p>QLS (Quick Locking System) is a fork-and-receiver quick-release standard. A QLS fork on your holster snaps into a QLS receiver on your rig or drop-leg, so you can move one holster across platforms in a second. The ZL-KCB is the QLS adapter kit; the ZL-KCYD is the drop-leg that carries it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Why do goggles need an ANSI Z87.1 or EN 166 marking?<\/summary>\n<p>Those are impact-protection standards (US and EU). The marking means the lens was tested against projectile impact, not just scratches \u2014 the difference between eye pro and a fashion frame. 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