Popular Airsoft Magazine Volume 2 Issue 4: Old and New
OptimusPrime
We never grow young. That's what our mothers tell us when we reach adulthood. We have now gone past the recklessness and rebelliousness of youth. That's who we are now among the Operators of Popular Airsoft, wisdom tells us it is time to give the young their stage to shine.
Putting a premium on REALISM…
Brahma
Real Sword gave the airsoft world a first look at what China’s People’s Liberation Army totes – the Type 97 (Chinese designation QBB-97), a light machine gun (LMG) with a bullpup configuration and adapted to fire 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge from M16-compatible magazines. The RS Type 97 and 97B AEG is an airsoft gun made as a replica of the Type 97 and 97B Chinese assault rifles.
Kami Wars: A CALL TO ARMS!!! (Well, sorta...)
OptimusPrime
Good news and of course some sombering call to action for the Filipino airsoft community as we prepare for our two events. In the light of proposed legislation in the Philippines with House Bill 6676 and Senate Bill 3375, we have had some discussions to make adjustments to the events for Rapier 01 and especially to Kami Wars. Thus, we issue this announcement to call on each and able-bodied Filipino airsoft player to stand up and be counted and make some productive actions to understand and oppose the bills through the proper channels.
1 vs 100: What to do When Faced with a Zombie
Brahma
(Note: Some said here may not be within your country's laws on FPS limits for airsoft guns). As much as we hate to admit it, “zombies” are staple topics in most airsoft-related conversations. Eavesdrop on any airsofters gabfest and you’re likely to hear players lamenting.
Everything is an 'assault weapon' if you stretch the definition far enough
Gungho Cowboy
Another of gun-ban advocates' sometimes "nuke `em all" approach to weapons regulation or outright ban. The problem here is, however well intentioned they are, they sometimes go beyond reason to in order to prove their point, or spread around their propaganda.
Popular Airsoft Facebook Account Now Up and Running with a Special Treat for you!
OptimusPrime
"Go and get a Facebook account, lots of airsoft players have their Facebook accounts!" some readers have advised us on this. We have shunned social networking sites previously as we always have a "wait and see" attitude. We even avoided the MySpace thing.
Online Petition on Philippine House Bill 6676 and Senate Bill 3375
Gungho Cowboy
The Philippine Airsoft Community is now circulating an online petition regarding the Bills in the Philippine Congress (patterned after the US Congress), their objections in the provisions that will affect airsoft. There are some glaring provisions that will surely make it tough for airsoft and gun owners in the Philippines.
Popular Airsoft Magazine Volume 2 Issue 3: ‘Tis the end of Summer
OptimusPrime
Summer is over. School’s are opening, time to take out and brush those cold weather coats. Beach Holidays are over, and time to think full time about work. This year’s summer season has been very good for us, as it is a summer we would prefer to bask in ever since the last really hot summer in 2006.
Airsoft and Gun Owners up in "Arms" in the Philippines
Gungho Cowboy
“AN insecure government is afraid of an armed citizenry.” This is the battle cry of licenced gun owners in the Philippines who are reeling from a proposed law in the Philippine Congress which will limit further the ownership of guns. Included here is that even airsoft guns, in whatever form are to be classified as real firearms.
Multicam Pattern for US Army Soldiers in Afghanistan?
Gungho Cowboy
It seems that the US Army is looking hard into issuing the Multicam Pattern for use by combat troops. This is brought about by a congressional hearings following complaints by soldiers that the ACU pattern is ineffective in Afgahnistan.
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