Airsoft ??

Roar87 · 17 Oct 2017 at 18:59

It's just one jobs worth in Scotland, I wouldn't worry

adolf hamster · 1 Feb 2018 at 11:23

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hux · 25 Mar 2018 at 21:38

Any help for a newbie?

I have the boots, camo gear and glasses, just need to get a mask probably a tigris for now.
I'm going to a meet next Sunday, £40 for the gun and 4k bb's but is there anything I should know?

I'm ex military so know the obvious.

What are the benefits of ukara membership, bar the black weapons and entry to member only sites.

Roar87 · 25 Mar 2018 at 21:55

hux said:
Any help for a newbie?

I have the boots, camo gear and glasses, just need to get a mask probably a tigris for now.
I'm going to a meet next Sunday, £40 for the gun and 4k bb's but is there anything I should know?

I'm ex military so know the obvious.

What are the benefits of ukara membership, bar the black weapons and entry to member only sites.

So UKARA just means airsoft retailers will sell you a gun without it being two-tone, no other benefits.

If you've got glasses then I'd just recommend a half mesh face mask to go with so you don't get shot in the mouth -

something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/QMFIVE-Tac...522011287&sr=8-8&keywords=half+mesh+face+mask

kiteloopy · 26 Mar 2018 at 10:59

hux said:
I have the boots, camo gear and glasses, just need to get a mask probably a tigris for now.
I'm going to a meet next Sunday, £40 for the gun and 4k bb's but is there anything I should know?
I'm ex military so know the obvious.

Youve got the basics so just have fun! First time doing it is awesome.

IronWarrior · 26 Mar 2018 at 11:35

Get some gloves, getting shot in the hands and fingernails stings like a doggy.

I would also advise something for your head, getting shot there and in your ears kinda hurts too.

Some people like that sort of thing, so up too you. lol

When you say glasses? Do they fully seal your eyes or are they normal glasses? If they just just normal, some sites won't allow you to play and in honestly, you want ones that fully seal your eyes since BB's can come from anywhere and can bounce around.

Psycho Sonny · 26 Mar 2018 at 12:12

what's the most accurate, most powerful rifle for hitting a target up to 20m away? that costs less than £100? also has to be one that doesn't require a license of any kind, etc.

best place to get it second hand?

MBennett · 26 Mar 2018 at 18:22

Psycho Sonny said:
what's the most accurate, most powerful rifle for hitting a target up to 20m away? that costs less than £100? also has to be one that doesn't require a license of any kind, etc.

best place to get it second hand?

Well that sounds ominous. Most 'powerful/no license' comment suggests this ain't airsoft and you are actually after an air rifle or catapult?

Rroff · 26 Mar 2018 at 18:30

IronWarrior said:
When you say glasses? Do they fully seal your eyes or are they normal glasses? If they just just normal, some sites won't allow you to play and in honestly, you want ones that fully seal your eyes since BB's can come from anywhere and can bounce around.

I've never been to a site that allows people to play without wrap around eye protection - doesn't have to be full seal, though some are fussy about that, but definitely must have protection from all angles.

Second the gloves - one time I played someone was using some kind of heavy/coated BBs - got marched off site by the marshals pretty quick - got hit in the hand by one of them even with gloves on left a pretty nasty graze - without would have been a lot worse. Though most places are pretty hot on catching stuff like this it does unfortunately happen from time to time.

Psycho Sonny · 26 Mar 2018 at 20:04

MBennett said:
Well that sounds ominous. Most 'powerful/no license' comment suggests this ain't airsoft and you are actually after an air rifle or catapult?

i have some flying vermin i need to get rid of

steve45 · 26 Mar 2018 at 20:40

Psycho Sonny said:
what's the most accurate, most powerful rifle for hitting a target up to 20m away? that costs less than £100? also has to be one that doesn't require a license of any kind, etc.

best place to get it second hand?

You may want to have a nosy in the air rifle thread for best advice, airsoft rifles and such wont be much use for vermin at best you'll just **** them off

. You still in Scotland? If so, you arnt going to get anywhere with the no license thing... all air weapons now require a license, anything not covered by that are covered by FAC and UKARA laws.

As for used, try Gun Trader.

Psycho Sonny · 27 Mar 2018 at 11:51

steve45 said:
You may want to have a nosy in the air rifle thread for best advice, airsoft rifles and such wont be much use for vermin at best you'll just **** them off. You still in Scotland? If so, you arnt going to get anywhere with the no license thing... all air weapons now require a license, anything not covered by that are covered by FAC and UKARA laws.

As for used, try Gun Trader.

yeah i just want to hit them a few times. they will then get the message and go away. then if more turn up i'll make them move on again.

don't want dead bodies to pick up.

TheVoice · 27 Mar 2018 at 12:43

You can buy/own an airsoft weapon in Scotland without needing a certificate or UKARA membership but it'll have to be two-tone painted.

Roar87 · 27 Mar 2018 at 14:23

Psycho Sonny said:
yeah i just want to hit them a few times. they will then get the message and go away. then if more turn up i'll make them move on again.

don't want dead bodies to pick up.

This is a stupid idea, do not shoot animals, especially with non-lethal force where the intention is to hurt them in the hopes they won't come back. This is animal cruelty and irresponsible which could lead to more restrictions put into place on airsoft weapons.

Efour · 27 Mar 2018 at 14:37

U can easily kill birds with Airsoft bbs. My ******** mate, when I was a kidk did it.

adolf hamster · 27 Mar 2018 at 14:42

Efour said:
U can easily kill birds with Airsoft bbs. My ******** mate, when I was a kidk did it.

somehow i doubt this, unless it was a stupidly overpowered airsoft gun.

Psycho Sonny · 27 Mar 2018 at 14:43

Roar87 said:
This is a stupid idea, do not shoot animals, especially with non-lethal force where the intention is to hurt them in the hopes they won't come back. This is animal cruelty and irresponsible which could lead to more restrictions put into place on airsoft weapons.

so i'd be better off killing them?

Roar87 · 27 Mar 2018 at 14:48

Psycho Sonny said:
so i'd be better off killing them?

It's inhumane to shoot an animal and wound/injure it yes, hunters go to great lengths to ensure they kill any animals they shoot so they don't suffer.

Psycho Sonny · 27 Mar 2018 at 15:29

Roar87 said:
It's inhumane to shoot an animal and wound/injure it yes, hunters go to great lengths to ensure they kill any animals they shoot so they don't suffer.

i'm not talking about making it bleed or anything, just a thump to tell them to bugger off. a bit of a slap per say.

i'm not talking about shooting a wing off then leaving it to bleed out for 3 days.

Roar87 · 27 Mar 2018 at 15:43

Psycho Sonny said:
i'm not talking about making it bleed or anything, just a thump to tell them to bugger off. a bit of a slap per say.

i'm not talking about shooting a wing off then leaving it to bleed out for 3 days.

My airsoft sniper rifle will put dents in the top of a tin can and draw blood if shot at bare skin, they seriously aren't suitable for scaring birds off