Standoff suspect: 'I'm a man, not a boy' (KXLY-TV Spokane)

In a jailhouse interview, 33-year-old Sean Driver, a criminal with three warrants out for his arrest in Spokane County cried when asked about his past.

This makes for a much more life like situation when drilling or testing for military or police action. With standard plastic BBs, it is harder to know if you have the hit the opponent, but the paint splatter of a paintball is sure to show on the opponent.

Using airsoft carries less weight.

When running, jumping, crawling or diving for cover, the less weight, the more agile you can be. This increases the realism of the game and allows the operator greater ability to train for escape moves and tactics.

Many times in paintballing, the ammunition is stored in a large container just above the gun, and can alter the way a real gun would feel in your hands. With airsoft, you can load clips with the paintball rounds and deliver the same action as a real life crisis situation. No bulky reloads to mess with.

All in all, this method gives you an unprecedented advantage over traditional paintballing.

Paintballing With Airsoft

Paintballing With Airsoft

Carrying the ammunition can be done with clips, just like real life.