Ah, the Christmas season

The Christmas season, or 'The Holidays' for the easily offended Communists, is an interesting time to be an Airsofter. Its either you don't know what to get your friends and family who happens to airsoft, or you are worried you are going to get that crossman LPEG.
Either way its a frustrating, but also rewarding time for airsofters, as you get to give the gift of gear. ALLAH POTAT.
Some great gift ideas for the advanced airsofter in your life would be a gift card to their favorite airsoft store. You cannot go wrong, they know what they want/'need', but you dont. Its not lazy, it is smart.
Because getting something you don't need or even want is not fun. You have no idea what to do with it, and you feel bad selling it on Ebay or trading it.

If you still feel gift cards are lazy, even though I think they are the best option, you cannot go wrong with optics (Non magnified, Dot type) ,ammunition for their real firearms they may or may not own. A great gift is a box of ammo with a promise of a trip to the range.(Or other shooting location) Or even rail accessories, you are hard pressed to go wrong with anything magpul.

Another thing, take advantage of the Black Friday and Early christmas deals! Black friday is by far the best time to score a deal on some airsoft gear, but be careful, do your homework. A lot of guns that are priced low are there for a reason. They suck.

Buy early! Being lazy could cost you 47.50 in one day air shipping, or a crappy present. Give yourself at least two weeks of time till the big day.

Airsofters are finicky people, this makes gift buying really difficult. If they dont like it, they probably wont keep it. Dont be surprised or offended if they trade or sell it to buy another piece of gear.

But small, buy quality. Your gift does not have to be the newest and coolest gun, a small piece of gear made by a well renowned company will suit better if not the same. If you notice they are missing a glove, or just need a new pair of gloves for example, I would suggest buying a 23 dollar pair of Mechanix gloves.They will last for ever, and special forces members have been known to use them as well. A new sling, boots, eye protection, or even a pouch made by companies like Blue force gear, Crye, Oakley, will make an Airsofter VERY happy. They will use a piece of gear they like for a long time. When a product is built to last, and they like it, you have given a great gift.

Those are all my tips and tricks for surviving the holiday season with an Airsofter.