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<channel><generator>iloblog 1.0</generator><title>Airsoft Feed</title><link>http://airsoft.spontaneous.me.uk/</link><description>The Airsoft Blog, for useful info about the airsoft sport.</description><item><title>How to create a Airsoft Team</title><link>http://iloapp.spontaneous.me.uk/blog/airsoft?Home&amp;post=7</link><description><![CDATA[  If you want to start an airsoft team, you need to players, after you have players you need to decide on their roles. The traditional roles are Team Leader, Tactical Officer, Rifleman, Support Gunner, Designated Marksman, Recon, and Sniper. This article is here to help you decide on your teams player roles. 
 The Team Leader is the captain on the field. He will not only play as another role during the game, but will need to be the uncontested leader. There is only ONE Team leader, however the Tactical Officer is the Team Leader's go to guy. He will also play a standard role during the game, but will be there to assist the Team Leader in making decisions and if need be fill in for an eliminated Team Leader. 
 Most players on the team will be good old fashioned infantry. The Rifleman is your standard infantry unit. A semi automatic airsoft rifle with good accuracy at a mid distance is a standard in the field. It is also recommended that a Rifleman carry an airsoft pistol for a sidearm. The Support Gunner is the heavy infantry unit on the team. Fully automatic weapon with a high rate of fire and large magazine will be a defining characteristic of this player. The Support Gunner will roam the field or be strategically used to lay down suppressive fire to aid his comrades. The Designated Marksman is the teams most effective non sniper combat threat. This specialized infantry unit shoots from long range, but unlike the sniper the DM is engaged in main combat instead of staying covert. Generally an accurate shooter combined with an effective long range semi auto rifle will create a good DM. Depending on your team's style of play and size you will want 1 to 2. 
 Recon units main role is to assist the other team members, generally one or two will do. Recon is all about setting traps and gathering enemy intel. Generally you want a fast and agile player in this role. Generally a Recon Role can be supplemented by carrying a pistol and/or a shotgun for close quarters combat and fast action. 
 The Sniper. One of the most feared tools in an airsoft game. The Sniper should have a high powered and highly accurate airsoft rifle as well as a dependable side arm for close quarters engagements. Camo becomes more essential for this position. The Sniper's key role is to tactfully take out opposing targets based on the recon and instruction of the team leader. As a covert unit, depending on field size, one is all you will need. 
 We hope that this will help your team function well. Feel free to comment or email us with questions! 
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 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:05:19 +0100</pubDate><category>Getting started</category></item><item><title>Airsoft Safety 101</title><link>http://iloapp.spontaneous.me.uk/blog/airsoft?Home&amp;post=6</link><description><![CDATA[  Airsoft guns are replicas of real guns and come with all the accessories necessary for you to have lots of fun. It is important that you understand that these kinds of toys need to be dealt with carefully as they can be dangerous if not used properly. So, it is very important for you to follow certain security and safety playing rules so that you can have fun with out anyone getting hurt. 
 First of all, you need to have good eye protection. Goggles or glasses must be worn at all times while you are on the field. There are rules that allow you to take a time out of the game if you are having any problems with your goggles. An even better option, as far as safety goes, is full facial protection. You can purchase a facial mask that will protect you while playing with airsoft guns. Some places wont allow anyone under 18 to play without a facial mask. If you find the mask uncomfortable, then at least wear goggles and a mouth guard. It is also very important that you wear the right kind of boots for the field, as it is common to encounter rough terrain. 
 Good added protection when playing is to have proper knee and elbow pads. These will help protect you if you do happen to fall on the rough terrain. 
 When handling an airsoft gun, never look down the barrel. This is very dangerous, even with an airsoft gun. A mis-fire could shoot your eye out or you could possibly even die from the shot. 
 Make sure that you understand the safety features on your gun before beginning to use it and that your selector switch is placed on safe mode when you are not using your gun. Keep your airsoft gun in a case when you are not using it and make sure that it is always away from the hands of smaller children. Remove the magazine from the gun when not in use and take out the battery to avoid any unwanted accidents. 
 Please do not engage in blind firing. When you are holding your weapon, you will need to know your target, if you are unable to see, don't fire, as this can be extremely dangerous at times. Lastly, always keep your cool and remember that it is just a game. You should never intentionally aim to hurt someone. 
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 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:56:35 +0100</pubDate><category>Airsoft Safety</category></item><item><title>Airsoft History</title><link>http://iloapp.spontaneous.me.uk/blog/airsoft?Home&amp;post=5</link><description><![CDATA[  Airsoft guns, as we know them today, began in Japan during the 1980s. Ownership of guns by public citizens was banned and residents wanted legal replicas that fired realistically in lieu of the handguns and rifles they could not longer own. To meet this need Airsoft came into being. 
 Airsoft weapons are powered with compressed air, providing the shooter an experience so much like shooting a gun with traditional ammunition. These weapons became quite popular and sharp shooter competitions began. 
 Airsoft guns have relatively low power so that they are safe to use in confined spaces. This was perfect for the Japanese market since space is at a premium there. These weapons were also designed to be affordable, flexible and very realistic. The ammunition was also quite affordable, making sports shooting something anyone could afford to do on a regular basis. 
 Airsoft remains popular in Japan and many other Asian countries but other countries around the world have discovered these guns that can be used in training and skirmishes safely and today the United States and Europe are quickly becoming great fans of Airsoft weapons. 
 Law enforcement and military training is frequently performed using Airsoft weapons. The realism of an encounter is second to none yet the safety of the personally, always a top priority, is much higher than with any other training tool previously used. 
 Paint ball was quite popular in the past for hobby shooters but that practice is quickly being replaced by Airsoft. The feel of the battle is much more realistic and the feel and heft of the weapons are much more like the real thing. Paint ball guns are bulky and cumbersome, feeling very unnatural to the combatant. 
 Target practice with Airsoft weapons is quite popular. These weapons are much safer to use in any situation where hobby or sports shooting is being performed. These guns are not made to kill or even hurt anyone or anything. They are simply for learning the art and science of shooting accurately, hitting targets, competing against other accomplished shooters and having fun. 
 Airsoft weapons are quite affordable. Most anyone who loves to shoot for target practice or in simulate battles, or even in airsoft competition can afford to own several of these weapons. Unlike handguns or rifles that fire dangerous gunpowder ammunition, the small rubber pellets fired by Airsoft weapons are inexpensive and anyone can afford to send a day firing without worrying about the expense of the ammunition. 
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 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:53:34 +0100</pubDate><category>Airsoft Stories</category></item><item><title>FPS - What does it mean</title><link>http://iloapp.spontaneous.me.uk/blog/airsoft?Home&amp;post=4</link><description><![CDATA[  When buying an airlift gun, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Weight, accuracy, color, design and FPS. 
 Now, if you are a computer gamer, FPS would normally mean First Person Shooter, but in the world of Airsoft, it is a figure that lets you know how powerful the gun or pistol is. FPS stands for "Feet Per Second" and lets you know how far and how fast the BB pellet will travel once fired. The higher the number, the faster and further the BB will travel. 
 Each weapon will have a rating and depending on what kind of gun you are buying, they will vary from less than 100 to over 300. The higher rated guns will most likely be sniper rifles or more professional guns. 
 The type of Airsoft gun you get will also have a bearing on what the FPS rating will be. Electric and spring loaded guns will have a lower FPS, but the compressed gas guns will have the highest. This is purely down to the mechanics of how the gun fires and is operated, nothing more than that. 
 So, when choosing your air soft gun, look for the FPS. If you want to shoot longer distances with more power, go for the higher rated weapons. If you are only using it at home, chose the ones with less power. It all depends on what you will be doing with the gun, where you will be using it and what you expect it to do. A low power gun will be perfect for hitting tin cans in your back yard. 
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 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:48:54 +0100</pubDate><category>Getting started</category></item><item><title>Determing the Quality of an Airsoft Gun</title><link>http://iloapp.spontaneous.me.uk/blog/airsoft?Home&amp;post=3</link><description><![CDATA[  Are you curious about the criteria that are used to determine what makes one airsoft rifle better than another? If your answer is yes, then you are not alone. There are many new airsoft players who are confused about the distinctions between products, and that is why I am here to help clarify this and educate you about the importance of several airsoft-related factors. 
 A measure of great importance is the speed at which pellets exit the barrel. This is known as the FPS rate, since the speed is measured in how many feet the pellets travel per second. On the low end of the scale, some guns fire at 120FPS, while the highest can reach around 450FPS. If you are going to be using an electric airsoft rifle, the more applicable range will be 250FPS-350FPS, and the only way you can get to a higher level is by switching over to gas, which is the most powerful type of power source. 
 Another important thing that determines the quality of an airsoft rifle is whether it is made entirely of metal or not. Those that are full metal experience a higher level of power, and more importantly, an increased durability. This means that your rifle can take a lot of physical wear without ever breaking, and since airsoft is an intense sport that involves a lot of contact, having a durable gun is more important than ever. 
 When comparing products, make sure to look at all the specifications. This ensure that you will make an informed decision that takes all the factors into play, and also helps prevent any disappointment from a purchase. It really sucks when you buy a product and then find one that would be better, but since you've already bought something else, you're essentially stuck with it (unless there is a return policy). Therefore, be careful and diligent before actually making the payment. 
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 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:45:15 +0100</pubDate><category>Getting started</category></item><item><title>The Exciting sport of Airsoft</title><link>http://iloapp.spontaneous.me.uk/blog/airsoft?Home&amp;post=2</link><description><![CDATA[  If you haven't experienced the exciting sport of Airsoft you are missing out on a lot of excitement. Airsoft guns are used for target practice or for war games. These guns are manufactured imitations of original firearms, these guns are safe, and they shoot 6MM plastic pellets that are commonly known as BB's. This sport will bring you endless years of pleasure and satisfaction. 
 There are basically three types of guns to choose from. They are spring powered, automatic electric powered (AEG), and gas powered. Depending on your needs will determine your choice of your Airsoft guns. The spring loaded guns are the lower priced and the best ones to start out with. The cost is higher on the electric and the gas powered models. The guns come in a wide variety of pricing as well as having various accessories. 
 The first thing you will need to do is consider the purpose for the use of the Airsoft guns. If you are just going to use it for target practice then the spring loaded models may well serve your intentions. The electric and gas powered guns are usually the chosen ones for war games. 
 The law states (in the U.S.) that an Airsoft Gun is considered a firearm and can only be purchased by adults over 18 years old. There are certain states that have their own restrictions so be sure you check this out before you purchase your gun of choice. All of these guns will have a permanent blazing orange tip as required by U.S. law and should never be removed. 
 The most important item you need to consider when using Airsoft guns is safety. They have the same look and feel as a real gun and should be treated like one. You should treat these guns as if they are loaded and handle them with care. Protective gear should be used at all times. The most important of these is eye protection. Use the proper safety goggles or glasses or even a full protective face mask is highly recommended. There are protective vests designed for Airsoft safety that you can purchase. Wear a thick jacket or sweater as well as long sleeved shirts to make sure all exposed skin is covered. 
 Airsoft guns will provide you with many years of excitement and a great deal of fun. Remember to purchase the proper gun for your particular need. Please follow the proper safety rules and wear protective gear. If you follow these simple precautions you won't be sorry. 
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 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:39:47 +0100</pubDate><category>Getting started</category></item><item><title>What is an Airsoft War?</title><link>http://iloapp.spontaneous.me.uk/blog/airsoft?Home&amp;post=1</link><description><![CDATA[  Airsoft is an endeavor that is used for recreation or military training and is similar to paintball. Paintball as you may be aware fires pellets from a special paintball gun which paints or stains a color on the clothing of the individual who is struck while airsoft pellets do not color the attire of the one who is smacked.  
 Airsoft war can be seen as being really close to tactical videogames such as the popular Counter-Strike or Call of Duty where teams compete against each other in an assortment of settings including Capture the Flag and bombing scenes. As airsoft is designed to be practical the weapons used are just about the same as real weapons in overall sizes and even in the amount of bullets per clip if you so wish. Though you may be able to find some paintball guns that are somewhat real-looking in dimensions often the weight and number of rounds that are available for paintball is what made it more likable and realistic for people. Whereas airsoft, though done by people is additionally the choice of police and military personnel for simulations and training.  
 Due to the fact that it is an activity not restricted to military personnel the sole difference between military and civilian airsoft is that different terms have been used for the different sorts of activities done in the game. For realistic simulated events where tactical maneuvers, military attire, real or restricted ammunition are used and military or police personnel train, the term used is MilSim which is short for Military Simulation. Another term used is "skirmish" or "open day" where realism is usually put aside and allowances are made for things like high-capacity magazines and the use of any kind of camouflage attire is permitted. Another modification to airsoft war is dubbed Live Action Role Playing or LARP for short where additional rules are put in to make the setting somewhat alike to the videogames where rules about the number of hits to eliminate an opponent, armor and even more unrealistic enhancements like supernatural powers are endowed upon players.  
 Since airsoft pellets do not paint the target, players must depend on an honor-based system where the person who is shot will say that he or she has been shot and then move from the battlefield back to the safe zone. In order to keep from being shot by other players, the one that is moving back to the safe zone will typically take a flag, flashlight or beacon to say that he or she is no longer a part of the game or hold his/her weapon up over their head. Airsoft pellets unlike other pellets additionally have bio-degradable types that can be used if players so choose. These bio-degradable rounds are intended to have little impact on the environment as opposed to the traditional plastic rounds which may be troublesome to pick up after a few rounds are played.  
 As airsoft war is close to tactical first-person shooter videogames it is often played by players of these games who wish to test their skills in real life, and because a similar environment to the ones in the videogames is what they desire to take part in these players and their teams may opt to play with Live Action Role Playing rules. First Person Shooter or FPS videogames typically have a melee weapon that can be used to stealthily kill an opponent from behind or whenever your opponent's life points may be low; it has a similar melee rule with knifing where rubber or toy knives are used.  
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 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:31:47 +0100</pubDate><category>What is Airsoft?</category></item><item><title>My First Airsoft Game</title><link>http://iloapp.spontaneous.me.uk/blog/airsoft?Home&amp;post=0</link><description><![CDATA[  The first time I ever played Airsoft was a little while ago, before the firearm laws came in and it was legal to have your own BB Gun (now you have to be a member of a club to have one). It worked out quite expensive to get started as I got myself a £300 M16 as well as a sight and a larger magazine (all costing extra) and a cheap shotgun that I had got from a shop in Spain.  For those of you that don’t know what Airsoft is, its something like paintballing but using BB guns instead of paintballs. Because of this you have a lot more variety with the choice of guns you can choose. Mine for example was the M16, used by US armed forces (the SA80 the British use is better but M16 looks cooler).  So I turned up to the club with a couple of friends for my first chance to play. I prepped my M16 ready for play then we were split into 2 large teams. We were in a large area and there was a large amount of people playing. This meant it would be difficult knowing who was on your team so it was decided we would have a call word. I think ours was something like the first person shouted “Flash” and the other person replied “Thunder” to prove you were friendly. We were then moved to our “bases” which were on opposite ends of the woods. And the games began!  My Shotgun was on a long strap so I slung it over my shoulder and held my M16 ready. Myself and a few others moved down the centre while most others left down the 2 sides to form a pincer movement. After a while we began to hear voices in front of us. Knowing the enemy was near we crouched down took up defensive positions and waited for them to enter our fire arc. The first person stepped out into our line of site but we held our fire, we were going to wait for them all to come out. We watched as 3 then 4, 5 and then 6 people stepped out. There was only 7 of us so it was starting to look like we might get out gunned. (Being hit means you leave the area wait for 10 minutes then you can return). 3 more people stepped out, that was 9 in total and they were advancing on our position. Just as we were about to open fire there was some bangs from our left side. Our left flank had been contacted and it took their attention just long enough for us to get a complete advantage. Opening fire we sprayed them with BB’s. They didn’t stand a chance none of them had actually opened fire we got them that quick. Hanging their heads they walked off to the side leaving the area.  Our advance continued as we pushed forward we came into contact with the enemy a couple of times but most of their forces were fighting to the sides. Gunfire could be heard coming from our left and right behind us. We had advanced way ahead of our line. We all looked at each other, had we broken through the enemy line, were we going to get to the enemy base and take them by surprise? As we were starting to pat ourselves on the back there was a sound that could only be described as an electric motorbike or moped starting up followed by ‘spht’‘spht’‘spht’‘spht’‘spht’ ‘spht’‘spht’‘spht’ as BB’s flew all around us, I dived behind a tree and we all scattered. We had walked into a trap. What I can only imagine was a mini gun (I later saw this particular weapon was on a tripod it was that big!) had us all pinned down. None of us could move as the rounds were bouncing around us. I pushed my M16 round the side of the tree to take some random shots in the general direction of the fire, but he returned fire and one of the rounds hit my trigger finger. When you get hit by a BB round you feel it but this really got me, I had a blood blister on my finger for a week after that and it was my trigger finger! After a while of hiding I decided I was going to make a run for it. It didn’t work, I was hit so many times, from so many directions I didn’t stand a chance. Fortunately I was wearing thick clothing and none of the shots hit my bare skin.  I left the area now hanging my head in shame, leaving the rest of my team stranded and pinned down. Some managed to retreat but most were ‘killed’ shortly after me. After my ‘time out’ I entered the area on my own. Being a lone gunman I was convinced I would be able to beat everyone. I walked unscathed down the enemy’s flank. All the way to the rear. I then entered the enemy camp from the rear. I found the enemy all sat around eating. Was I able to attack? Were we on some sort of lunch break?  I approached one of the enemy, non of us had any distinguishing markings on so they all assumed I was one of them. I asked if we were on any sort of break and if the enemy could still attack. The answer was yes, but now people were starting to look at me funny. With a lot of firepower surrounding me I didn’t want to risk opening fire now, I would be slaughtered after only releasing a few rounds. And that mini gun wasn’t far from me, I looked at my finger, it still hurt, I wasn’t going to attack that guy again in a hurry. I decided to leave to the side before I aroused too much suspicion. Walking forwards towards my side so it looked like I was going to engage the enemy. Trying to work out what I was going to do I saw someone walking towards me. Was this someone on my team doing the same as me? Was he advancing on the enemy? We could do some serious damage together.  As he approached he pointed his gun at me, and shouted ‘red’. I stopped. That was the call for the enemy and I didn’t know the reply. I didn’t have time to raise my rifle so I dived behind a nearby tree. He opened fire and BB’s bounced around me. I was stuck, deep behind enemy lines and no-where to go. I looked around and noticed the ground to my left gave way, if I made a run for it I would be able to get to more cover and then make it round to my team again. I fired a couple of rounds around the tree. He fired back. I counted 1 ....2.....Run. Sprinting as fast as I could down the slope and round out of site, I kept going and didn’t look back, I knew if I had stood there for too long the enemy would have surrounded me and I would have been in a world of pain. Breathing heavy I slowed down. I don’t think they followed me. . . .  As I was walking back, I heard someone scrambling up a steep slope to my right. Pointing my M16 at him I said ‘Flash’ He looked at me stunned, turning he tried to reach for his firearm, he was a sitting duck so I opened fire . . . Or I thought I would, my magazine was empty! I dropped my M16 to my side (it was on a strap!) and swung my Shotgun round. He was still struggling with his footing and couldn’t stand to return fire I fired my shotgun and sprayed him with rounds. “OK OK you got me he yelped” I gave him a smug grin but didn’t realise that Karma was about to bite me in the bum, quite literally. That’s it you got it, while I was messing about with my firearms an enemy had taken his position behind me and opened fire. Most of his shots hit by backside. The rest of the game continued with plenty of fire fights. Why not check out my website and find where you can play  airsoft ? Most sites now provide the guns due to the changes in UK law since I first played. 
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