FAST is a not for profit organization that helps United States Airsoft enthusiasts collectively influence the development and implementat ion of national policy and apply creative leadership to Airsoft related issues. We develop and implement national strategies for issues related to Airsoft through consensus building to support local and regional entities. Our members come from all walks of life including players, collectors, manufacturers, field owners, event promoters, publishers, theatrical interests, competition shooters, law enforcement, and small businesses. The Federation is dedicated to promoting the safe and responsible use of Airsoft models.

 

FAST is working on critical issues:

FAST Holds First Airsoft Operator Instructor Course

The Federation of Airsoft Standards and Training held the first in a series of Civilian Airsoft Operator Instructor Courses. The first graduates from this class are now official Instructors for FAST.
This course covered the basic operation of Airsoft Models and the Safe and Responsible Handling in all environments.

FAST to Hold Third in Series of Law Enforcement Airsoft Instructors Class

FAST is holding the third in a series of classes to teach law enforcement instructors how to integrate Airsoft models into their training curriculum.
This event is open to Law Enforcement Only.
Please call Tony DeFrancesco the Director of the Massachusetts Reserve Police Federation 508-922-0448.
This class will be held on May 3rd and 4th, 2004 at the Boston & Maine Railroad Police Dept, 15 East St. Cambridge, MA

FAST officially recognises "Yellow" slings for Law Enforcement Training

FAST has officially recognized a sling of the color "Yellow" to indicate an airsoft model in the Law Enforcement environment. Colored slings assist in ease of identification of the type of weapon to instructors and students. Yellow is the officially adopted color for airsoft.

FAST to Hold Second in Series of Law Enforcement Airsoft Instructors Class

FAST is holding the second in a series of classes to teach law enforcement instructors how to integrate Airsoft models into their training curriculum. This event is open to law enforcement only. Please see the press room for more details or call Tony DeFrancesco the director of the Massachusetts Reserve Police Federation 508-922-0448. This class will be held on October 13 -14, 2003.

FAST Holds First Ever Law Enforcement Airsoft Instructors Class

Seventeen sworn law enforcement officials from Massachusetts became the first class to graduate from the Federation of Airsoft Standards and Training (FAST) Airsoft for law enforcement instructors class on June 24th, 2003. ?Airsoft models are of great value to the law enforcement community? says Tony Defrancesco the senior instructor for the class and FAST task chair for law enforcement. ?You can?t put a price on the life of an officer, Airsoft models allow us to train for the most dangerous si tuations without worrying about a real firearm injuring one of your team in an accident.? This is the first in a series of classes that FAST will host nationally to teach law enforcement instructors how to integrate Airsoft models into their training curriculum. To request a class at your law enforcement agency or or more information please see our press room.

 

Breaking News: Working with FAST members of the NJ Law and Public Safety Committee have agreed to consider amendments to the bill before it moves forward.

FAST has fully supported the players and player organizations in the north eastern United States that have been opposing the New Jersey state government's efforts to criminalize the sale and possession of ai r g uns including Airsoft models. FAST has started a legal fund and has retained legal council specifically to stop this and similar legislation in the United States. If your region is considering laws to limit the sale and possession of Airsoft models please contact the FAST Office of Public Affairs for assistance. For more information please see our press room.

FAST is fully supporting the efforts of players and gear manufacturers to create standards governing Airsoft safety equipment. On May 8th a FAST representative was elected as the chair of the new ASTM task group on Standard Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Airsoft Sports. Standards are a top priority for FAST since they are required by individuals, companies, and government for guidance, will reduce injuries by allowing the companies to develop specialized products, and allow field owners to meet minimum safety standards when purchasing equipment.

Background: Airsoft as a sport is growing substantially in the United States and is already a significant industry in Japan and over seas.  Safety must be a p rimary concern of all those involved. Without consensus built authoritative international standards the users don't have access to proper equipment. This is a perfect example of manufactures and users coming together to create a standard that will benefit many groups.  An individual "Matt Kuss" contacted the ASTM indicating interest from the user community. Organizations such as the Airsoft Safety Council and the Federation of Airsoft Standards and Training worked with manufacturers ESS and SCOTT to stand up the task group under the Sponsoring Subcommittee: F08.57.

Stay tuned for more information.

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