| Cheating in airsoft is wrong, but unfortunately, | | | | a real cheater and fights the call even when the |
| many people do it. It is important to know how | | | | referee gets there, and that is when you should |
| to identify cheaters so that they can be | | | | point out cheating. It really helps if there was a |
| appropriately disciplined or punished. In fact, | | | | witness, because that almost guarantees that the |
| cheating is the number one reason that people | | | | offender will be kicked out of the game. Often, |
| switch from airsoft to paintball (as it is much | | | | you cannot prove somebody is a cheater, but |
| easier to spot hits that way, as well as cheaters). | | | | you can get them called out of that particular |
| Any game you play, you must make it clear that | | | | match. In the case an opponent is a strong |
| if someone cheats, they are permanently out for | | | | repeat offender, you should suggest to the |
| the day, or even a longer period of time. | | | | referee that this person is cheating. |
| So, what should you do if you know you hit | | | | There may be times where you hit somebody, |
| someone, but they didn’t go out? There | | | | but it was on an unseen and protected place, like |
| might be a chance they didn’t realize they got | | | | the shoe, so the opponent never felt or saw it |
| hit, so put your hand up to signify a time out and | | | | and as far as he/she knows, they weren’t |
| notify the opponent he was hit. If he refuses to | | | | hit. If you notice you hit somebody in an area like |
| believe, you should go as far as calling a ref over | | | | that, of course notify them, and they probably will |
| and explaining what happened. Just be diligent with | | | | go out, but if they don’t, do not fight it like |
| your argument, and the chances are high he’ll | | | | you would in an instance where you know there |
| be called out. However, only do this if you are | | | | was cheating. |
| absolutely positive you hit the person, or you | | | | You yourself should never cheat, no matter what. |
| could be fighting for nothing and may be seen as | | | | As stated above, it can lead to disqualification of |
| a “jerk.” | | | | many levels, and of course you will probably be |
| Do not be afraid to call over a referee. Most | | | | shunned by your fellow players, which can be |
| times, taking that measure shows how dedicated | | | | even worse than disqualification. Having a history |
| you are to proving the hit, and the opponent will | | | | of clean playing is good, and don’t give it up |
| see he has no chance and go away voluntarily. Of | | | | just because you think it will help you win a game. |
| course, there will be times when the opponent is | | | | |