Nerf is a registered trademark that covers the type of material used to create Nerf products (a soft foam
material) and the range of products that have been inspired by the material. Initially these products were balls
and “things you could throw” - sports goods in short. The brand changed dramatically when the concept of the Nerf
blaster or Nerf gun was invented. The blaster effectively was a tool that fired the Nerf balls much like a firearm
might fire a bullet. The blasters evolved to the extent that the balls became shaped like a bullet or a dart. The
dart gave the operator of the blaster more accuracy than a plain old ball. And the dart blaster was born.
Nerf blasters can be used in organized events, much like paint ball, where teams have to battle each other to
capture a flag or some other objective. These games instill strategic thinking and teamwork into the players and
are great fun too. And of course it requires that you learn how to handle and fire your Nerf gun with skill and
accuracy. Nerf blasters can also be used to mess around with friends without anything particularly organized. This
range of activities are sometimes referred to as Nerf wars.
Nerf Blasters In Detail
Nerf blasters are now generally categorized into two distinct lines based on the type of ammunition that they
fire.
The N-Strike line is probably the most popular and includes the Raider CS 35 and the
Vulcan. These guns fire Nerf darts and are quite elaborate replicas of real firearms. For instance they have
automatic fire capabilities and clip and magazine ammunition delivery systems.
The second category is known as the dart tag series. The ammunition for the dart tag guns has velcro tips so
that the darts will stick to clothing or specially designed body vests. These guns are generally used for more
organized events where it is necessary to be able to confirm that a person has been hit.
This site deals with the N-strike range of products, in particular the NERF N-Strike Raider
Rapid Fire CS-35. This is an original gun, in that it has an automatic (or slam shot) function that is
completed powered by human power. The operator pumps the stock to generate air pressure that is used to fire each
individual dart (much like an air rifle). By depressing the trigger and keeping it pressed, a dart will be fired
each time the stock is pumped. This give the gun an automatic capability which is only limited by the amount of
ammunition in the weapon and the speed at which the firer can pump. As the name of the gun suggests, it can be
loaded with a maximum of 35 rounds in a drum like magazine. Many of the components of the gun, like the stock can
be adjusted for the individual using the gun. And things like the magazine can be transferred to other N-Strike
weapons like the Vulcan.
Tactical Flashlight: A flashlight that attaches on a tactical rail.
Tactical Red Dot rail mount: A red dot that can convert to a flashlight, useful for aiming without a
scope.
Tactical Scope: A sniper rifle like scope.
Pinpoint Sight: A scope much like a reflex sight.
Ammo: Various ammo accessories are available, such as more darts, more Vulcan ammo belts, extra clips,
drum magazines for cs 35.
All the accessories are compatible with most of the weapons but you should double check before purchasing.
