Getting into Airsoft?

decmatt · 11 May 2006 at 17:18

Hi

I would really like to get into airsoft, however cant find any half decent websites for it explaining fully how the game works, places you can go etc... Just how to start.

Also if I went to a center would I need my own rifle or would they supply one?

Thanks

Jackal · 11 May 2006 at 17:24

Get your self over to this place

http://www.airsoftcommunity.co.uk/forums/index.php?

Best advice would be get a cheap set of camo, go to your local site, rent a gun, and see if you like it.

Shotgun_ned · 11 May 2006 at 17:28

Theres a map here showing every game site in the UK. Theres also a good definition of airsoft and the basics etc here.

Most sites have guns available to hire. If in doubt email them and ask, I'm sure they'll all be happy to help

. Register on ASCUK and UKAN as well, they both have a newbies section

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Heres a list of some good UK retailers:-

http://www.airsoftarmoury.co.uk/
http://www.airsoftscotland.com/acatalog/index.html
http://www.airsoftsupplier.co.uk/
http://www.fire-support.co.uk/
http://www.wolfarmouries.co.uk/airsoft/bb/gun.asp?page=default
http://www.zerooneairsoft.com/erol/erol.html

Military surplus (for camo and other tactical gear):-

http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/
http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/

Should keep you going. Need anymore help feel free to ask

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saitrix · 11 May 2006 at 17:48

Whats happening about them trying to ban airsoft?

Zip · 11 May 2006 at 17:51

In a short round up that prevents me from needing to read to much, What is Airsoft exactly?

Cueball · 11 May 2006 at 17:57

Replica guns that shoot 6mm plastic pelets by spring or co2... I think.

Seems like an excuse to be a walter mitty in the woods with other walts.

decmatt · 11 May 2006 at 17:57

Found this site near me, has anyone player here as it looks pretty good

http://www.lightfighter-airsoft.com/index.htm

PFG · 11 May 2006 at 18:00

1 strict guideline if you are going to get into airsoft.

DO NOT

I repeat DO NOT !

EVER take the guns out in public!!

armed police do get involved

i did NOT take a replica airsoft gun out in public and got pulled still

long story

decmatt · 11 May 2006 at 18:01

PFG said:
1 strict guideline if you are going to get into airsoft.

DO NOT

I repeat DO NOT !

EVER take the guns out in public!!

armed police do get involved

i did NOT take a replica airsoft gun out in public and got pulled still

long story

IIRC you cant take out in public but can legally have them on your privatley owned property

Raikiri · 11 May 2006 at 18:05

Zip said:
In a short round up that prevents me from needing to read to much, What is Airsoft exactly?

Airsoft is a sport much like paintball but more realistic, using spring, electric and gas powered replica guns.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=define:+airsoft&btnG=Google+Search&meta= tbh

Zip · 11 May 2006 at 18:07

Raikiri said:
Airsoft is a sport much like paintball but more realistic, using spring, electric and gas powered replica guns.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=define:+airsoft&btnG=Google+Search&meta= tbh

Do you get toi shoot at each other or just tagets?

saitrix · 11 May 2006 at 18:14

Zip said:
Do you get toi shoot at each other or just tagets?

Each other in combat style situations.

Windle · 11 May 2006 at 18:15

Solac said:
Found this site near me, has anyone player here as it looks pretty good

http://www.lightfighter-airsoft.com/index.htm

Lightfighter have a good reputation for good games

decmatt · 11 May 2006 at 19:03

This may sound like a dumb question (im guessing answer is NO!), but im off to USA at end of next month, can I legally import a Airrifle back into the UK?

Pez · 11 May 2006 at 19:10

Solac said:
Found this site near me, has anyone player here as it looks pretty good

http://www.lightfighter-airsoft.com/index.htm

Lightfighter Urban have a Fantastic site, its one of the best I've played

Myself, Shotgun_Ned and FrontSideBus play there as often as possible

decmatt · 11 May 2006 at 19:13

great to hear then, its only 20 mins away from me aswell, never knew it was there, lol

Skully · 11 May 2006 at 19:21

Solac said:
This may sound like a dumb question (im guessing answer is NO!), but im off to USA at end of next month, can I legally import a Airrifle back into the UK?

Sure.

if you want a bright orange tip and no trademarkings.

Shotgun_ned · 11 May 2006 at 19:27

Solac said:
IIRC you cant take out in public but can legally have them on your privatley owned property

You can take them out in public, assuming they're out of sight (in a rifle bag or whatever) and you have reasonable grounds for taking them out. Going to and from a skirmish site, or taking it to a shop to be repaired are all legit reasons.

decmatt · 11 May 2006 at 19:30

Skully said:
Sure.

if you want a bright orange tip and no trademarkings.

Ok, see your point of not importing.

What would you recommend as a good starter rifle?

Cueball · 11 May 2006 at 19:33

So, is 'airsoft' the new shooting sport for younger people? I know when I was young my dad taught me how to shoot on a .22LR rifle. I guess the reletively safe airsoft weapons are more appealing to today's generation?

Anyway, I personally just don't see the point in using a fake/replica rifle that is made to look like the real thing yet... isn't. I once wanted to play 'soldiers', so I joined the army. Ho hum.