The Weapons Used at Shooters Brussels: What Kind of Replicas?

The Weapons Used at Shooters Brussels: What Kind of Replicas?

At Shooters Brussels, players use 1:1 weapon replicas that reproduce the weight and recoil of real models. They fire biodegradable 5 mm projectiles at 110 m/s and are used to shoot at screens and targets, never at other participants.

What type of weapons are used at Shooters?

At Shooters, players use 1:1 replicas designed to reproduce the size, weight, and recoil of real models. They are not real firearms and do not work with real ammunition.

Each replica fires a biodegradable 5 mm projectile. The game system then detects impacts on the targets and displays players' performance in real time on the screens.

Main characteristics of the replicas

These characteristics recreate some of the sensations associated with shooting while using equipment specifically designed for the activity.

What's the difference between a Shooters replica and a real weapon?

A replica used at Shooters doesn't fire real ammunition: it launches a biodegradable 5 mm projectile as part of the activity. It reproduces certain physical characteristics of a real weapon, notably weight and recoil, but it's designed for recreational shooting at targets and interactive screens.

The difference is therefore both technical and functional. A real firearm uses ammunition designed to produce a real shot, while Shooters' replicas are used in a game environment with an impact detection system.

You don't need to have handled a real weapon before to use Shooters' replicas. How they work and the rules to follow are explained before the session begins.

Do you shoot at each other at Shooters?

No, players never shoot at each other: shots are aimed only at screens and targets designed for the game.

Each group has its own shooting area and participants play facing the targets. The projectiles are meant to hit these targets so the system can detect impacts and calculate scores.

This distinction matters: despite the realistic look of the replicas and the presence of a projectile, the activity does not involve shooting at other participants.

Is it dangerous to handle the replicas at Shooters?

Sessions are supervised under strict safety rules, with a briefing before the first shot and mandatory protective eyewear.

The projectiles used are biodegradable and non-lethal. Before starting, the team explains how the replicas work and the guidelines to follow during the session.
Players must in particular follow the team's instructions and use the replicas only as intended for the activity. The protective glasses provided by Shooters must be worn during the session.

The goal is to let participants enjoy the sensations of shooting in an environment designed and supervised for this activity.

What's the difference between Shooters and a laser game?

The main difference is that Shooters' replicas fire a projectile and reproduce recoil, while a laser game uses a light beam detected by sensors.

Both activities involve aiming at targets and comparing scores, but the sensations and the way the shooting works are different. At Shooters, every trigger pull produces recoil and the projectile physically hits the target.
The detection system then tracks impacts and player performance directly on the screens.

Do you need to have used a weapon before to take part?

No, no prior experience with a weapon is needed to use Shooters' replicas.

How the equipment works and the safety rules are explained before the first shot. To learn more about how the experience unfolds, check out our full guide to a shooting session at Shooters Brussels Beginners can therefore get to know the replicas during the briefing before starting to play.

The appeal of the activity doesn't rest on the experience alone either: the different game modes let you work on accuracy and compare scores throughout the session.

Can you bring your own weapons or equipment?

No, participants must use the equipment provided by Shooters during the session.

The replicas, projectiles, and protective glasses needed for the activity are provided on-site. No personal equipment is therefore needed to take part.
This also lets the team control the equipment used on the shooting lines and make sure it meets the venue's safety rules.

Still have questions before your visit? Check out our Shooters FAQ for all the practical information about the experience, the rules, and bookings.

In summary

At Shooters Brussels, players use 1:1 replicas that reproduce the weight and recoil of real models. They fire biodegradable 5 mm projectiles at 110 m/s at screens and targets, not at participants.

The replicas differ from a real weapon in their use and their projectiles, while recoil and impact set them apart from a laser game. The equipment is provided on-site, safety rules are explained before the first shot, and protective glasses are mandatory during the session.

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