BZ Tactical announces the return of BZFest, an annual airsoft and paintball event held at the BZ shop in Teesside, England. Scheduled for the 6th of June 2026, the day features a 10% discount on all in-store stock, which essentially means if you buy enough gear, the event pays for itself. Attendees can also browse an outdoor vendor area filled with industry brands, some of whom are traveling from as far as the US and Taiwan, presumably because they heard there might be good tea and biscuits.

For the price of a fancy coffee, a ticket grants entry into a large giveaway that has previously distributed thousands of pounds worth of equipment. While the organizers can't promise you'll win a helicopter, there is a solid chance of walking away with something useful. There is also an indoor target range for those who want to test their aim, and a shooting competition where the winner might actually get to keep the tool they were using. Just don't bring your own gear to the shop, as the staff would prefer to keep the atmosphere "social gathering" rather than "unintentional skirmish."

The event aims to be a family-friendly social hub, complete with a bouncy castle and a dedicated pizza van that apparently serves life-changing woodfired slices. Those who book by May 4th even get a free t-shirt, ensuring everyone can match while eating their chicken tenders. While there’s no actual playing on-site, the video suggests nearby locations for games afterward, just in case you haven't had enough of running around in tactical vests for one weekend.