Advisory: No News from 10 to 13 April 2009
OptimusPrime
Dear friends. In observance of the Holy Week, we shall be taking a break from news and features from 10 (Good Friday) to April 13, 2009 (Easter Monday) which will give us some much needed rest with our families. If you're religious enough, then time for you to contemplate on Christianity's message.
Airsoft Business helping Main Street come alive
OptimusPrime
During the economic downturn, with Wall Street taking a huge beating from politicians and ordinary citizens alike for "corporate greed", and big companies turning from "Great" to "Good" and affecting Main Street USA, there are people who are taking up the cudgels of putting up new business and contributing to improv
Wiimote-controlled Airsoft Robot Gun
Gungho Cowboy
Nope. This is not an April Fool's Joke this time. This story from Slash Gear shows how one made a Nintendo Wiimote-controlled robot with an electric airsoft gun. Future Weapons inspired, it's a good addition to the arsenal during milsim events provided they use parts similar to the Packbot. The Bot can scout or flush out the stubborn OPFOR. Ain't that neat? Read more by clicking the image...and just hope they come out with a robot that wields an airsoft minigun from CAW or Pipers.. bwahahahahaha!!!!
Japanese perfect BBs to make you call your hit
Gungho Cowboy
The issue of zombies has always been a tense one in airsoft communities. While these comprise a very small minority, they are always a topic in skirmishes and lead to short fuses to some players who get frustrated with these types.
A Tale from Two Cities
Brahma
The airsoft replica of Remington’s US Model 24 (M24) for civilian or commercial use boasts of external parts from Hong Kong’s Classic Army (CA) and Japan’s PDI.
Making Heroes Out of Geardos
Gungho Cowboy
This was sent in as a press release a few hours ago and Optimus Prime told me to make it a feature story. If you think you are an airsoft infidel, then this book project, AIRSOFT INFIDELS – The Very Best of Airsoft & Milsim Photography: Book One, made by Aidan Minter will soon be out.
Airsoft a Target for Critics
Gungho Cowboy
The perennial debate on airsoft guns sowing confusion if shown publicly. Especially if they are used for mischief, or worse, criminal acts. Sonora, California Police explain that the growing popularity of airsoft guns is also causing them concern as children can buy these as there are no regulations banning them from acquiring one.
Quality Gears Need Not Be Expensive
OptimusPrime
Mil-Force Japan (International) Company is a Hong Kong-based military products supplier which has clients such as the Hong Kong Government, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, United States, Singapore, Canada, Philippines, and the United Kingdom.
Update on the Portuguese Regulation of Airsoft Guns
Gungho Cowboy
The approval of PL222 / A or revisions of the Weapons Act of Portugal requires that airsoft guns should have 2-tone colours. The FPA and FDS have been trying to work hard to make the Portuguese authorities make certain amendments to these revisions such as citing the example of the VCRA of the UK.
Do not Confuse Airsoft with the Real Thing - The Mac
Master Chief
John McAleese is the face that many would associate with the British Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment, who, on the 5th of May 1980, was on the balcony of the Iranian Embassy in London, about to blast open the window. That day was to make the SAS a household word around the world.
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