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Whilst that is generally true, later in the war (i.e. after 1943) the MP-40 was actually issued more widely to regular troops. That was a direct response to encountering the Russian army using sub machine guns in larger numbers than most other WW2 forces. Ironically enough, this led the Germans to develop the StG44, which the Russians then used as the inspiration for the AK47 after WW2. However, in spite of the German's desire to hand out the MP40 in larger numbers, unlike the PPSh41 and 43, of which over eight million were produced, the MP40 wasn't produced in the truly massive numbers necessary to make that possible (i.e. only a fraction over a million units according to most records), so whilst it is true that there weren't enough of them to hand over to everyone in the Wehrmacht, the Germans did actually want to do that, particularly in light of their experience against the Russians, who of course had the Germans retreating because of that much better weight of firepower. Thus the Germans did so as much as they could, and there are certainly quite a few instances where entire units were equipped with the MP40 in the closing stages of the war, it's just that it was not the norm for most army units.
 
If you want a truly ridiculous example of MP40 usage however, nothing beats Mary Ure, Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood's MP40s in Where Eagles Dare, which aside from appearing to be loaded with armour-piercing incendiary ammunition, judging by the amount of damage they can do, also seem to be fitted with special high capacity magazines capable of holding hundreds of rounds.

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Only ever seen verbal presentations with everyone gathered around. Usually they'll demo acceptable behaviour for knife kills and throw a grenade to demo kill radius etc, demo unacceptable things such as blind firing, power playing etc. Occasionally I've seen briefings kept to a bare minimum at sites when only a few regulars have turned up and they know everyone is au fait with things.

Also. Remember to say things such as...
 
'Send three and fourpence, we're going to a dance'
 
'Broadsword Calling Danny Boy'
 
'Iron Man this is Wild Goose'
 
'UVB-76 calling Yankee Hotel Foxtrot...'
 
...every once in a while when everyone is taking it too seriously.

Welcome aboard
 
Everyone's a noob at some point, but not for long, so don't worry about asking stuff, there's no dumb questions. So ask away.
 
If you're doing CQB, obviously light and maneuverable is the thing. So gun-wise, small is good: UZI, Mac 10/11, MP5K, P90, AKS74U, Skorpion, short M4, tactical shotgun etc. Keep in mind that some CQB sites are semi-auto only, and those that aren't may still have a semi-auto only rule at short ranges, so avoid anything that can't go semi-auto, such as the ASG STEN gun (well, not without modification anyway), which would otherwise be a good CQB choice. Also be aware that many small SMGs such as the UZI and the Skorpion have high rates of fire and comparatively small mags, which can easily leave you out of ammo at an awkward moment, whereas most things like an AEG MP5K or AEG AKS74U, will come with a high cap mag (typically something like 300 rounds), so there's less expense initially in not needing to buy spare mags straight away, and the likelihood is that the one high cap mag will last the entire fight without the need to reload.
 
Most people and most guides will tell new players to not worry about a pistol until later, and whilst that is generally good advice, in CQB, a pistol is a good thing to have to hand, and you could even go pistol only at some small CQB sites. But, it being winter, gas blowback pistols can be iffy choices, since they can struggle to work well in cold temperatures, so if you are considering a pistol, then either a non-blowback gas one is a better choice, since they are cheaper and more efficient on gas, or more preferably, an electric semi-auto pistol, since they'll perform okay all-year-round whether it is hot or cold. At a push you can use a cheap cock and fire springer pistol, but it's slower and not ideal, although they do have the virtue of being reliable and inexpensive.
 
A plastic knife is also a good thing for CQB, since although you can touch someone with your hand and say 'knife kill' at most sites, and it will count, one thing you cannot do is throw your hand, whereas obviously you can throw a plastic knife, and as with a BB, a hit anywhere on someone with a thrown knife will count as a kill. Make sure anything you do buy has a bendy plastic/rubber blade though, or you will not be able to use it.
 
Similarly, grenades can be a game-changer in CQB. But be sure to check with your regular site as to which kind are permissible (typically that will be BFGs - blank firing grenades - but check anyway). they can be pricey, so make sure that if you do get one, you don't get one that is something you cannot use at your local site, for example, some pyro grenades cannot be used at sites where there is combustible material such as curtains in the place.
 
If you get a tactical vest or webbing, be sure to get something that you can easily open and close the pouches on when it's cramped and dark (as it often is in CQB). Practicality wins over cool looks every time. Ebay and Amazon are the place to look for inexpensive ones. Worry about getting cool top notch crap later on.
 
Get a small portable torch. You can mount a tac light on your weapon, and that's a good idea in CQB, but a small torch is also good to have for things like reloading and such.
 
Make sure you wear full face protection and cover your neck, a helmet is good too, but a baseball cap will suffice. You will take more hits to the head than anywhere else in CQB, and at those kind of short ranges, even a sh*tty cheap springer pistol will fire a BB fast enough to smash a tooth out. An Arabian Keffiyah (shemagh) scarf will provide good neck protection, and you really do want to cover your neck, because a BB hit on your Adam's Apple will make your eyes water, and it will also draw blood.
 
Take a small water bottle, even in winter you will dehydrate when running and diving about all over the place.
 
Consider knee and elbow pads. CQB sites invariably have hard concrete floors, and that will hurt your knees if you kneel down behind cover. failing that, consider wearing long johns under your combat pants, they will help to stop hits hurting so much, will keep you warm in the present winter and will also provide additional protection from hit, bumps and bruises.
 
Gloves are not a bad idea too. Your hands will take hits, since they are generally exposed to fire because you are holding your weapon with them, and a BB hit on the fingernail in cold weather will hurt like a motherf*cker. Any old thin leather gloves from a cheapy shop will do, but make sure they are a snug fit so that you can operate your weapon's safety catch easily.
 
Hope some of that helps. You'll be an old hand in no time, but when it comes to buying gear, think carefully and don't let your heart rule your head. Almost everyone who starts out ends up buying some crap that they later don't use or regret having bought, so be sure to ask on this site if you are unsure about whether anything is a good or bad choice. Airsoft gear may not be free, but good advice is, and there is plenty available from the people on here.
 
Have fun and enjoy it. It's a really cool hobby to have and one which will let you do many cool things.

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Save yourself even less hassle and get a 200lb pull crossbow; cheaper, silent and requires no license at all

Welcome aboard
 
Everyone's a noob at some point, but not for long, so don't worry about asking stuff, there's no dumb questions. So ask away.
 
If you're doing CQB, obviously light and maneuverable is the thing. So gun-wise, small is good: UZI, Mac 10/11, MP5K, P90, AKS74U, Skorpion, short M4, tactical shotgun etc. Keep in mind that some CQB sites are semi-auto only, and those that aren't may still have a semi-auto only rule at short ranges, so avoid anything that can't go semi-auto, such as the ASG STEN gun (well, not without modification anyway), which would otherwise be a good CQB choice. Also be aware that many small SMGs such as the UZI and the Skorpion have high rates of fire and comparatively small mags, which can easily leave you out of ammo at an awkward moment, whereas most things like an AEG MP5K or AEG AKS74U, will come with a high cap mag (typically something like 300 rounds), so there's less expense initially in not needing to buy spare mags straight away, and the likelihood is that the one high cap mag will last the entire fight without the need to reload.
 
Most people and most guides will tell new players to not worry about a pistol until later, and whilst that is generally good advice, in CQB, a pistol is a good thing to have to hand, and you could even go pistol only at some small CQB sites. But, it being winter, gas blowback pistols can be iffy choices, since they can struggle to work well in cold temperatures, so if you are considering a pistol, then either a non-blowback gas one is a better choice, since they are cheaper and more efficient on gas, or more preferably, an electric semi-auto pistol, since they'll perform okay all-year-round whether it is hot or cold. At a push you can use a cheap cock and fire springer pistol, but it's slower and not ideal, although they do have the virtue of being reliable and inexpensive.
 
A plastic knife is also a good thing for CQB, since although you can touch someone with your hand and say 'knife kill' at most sites, and it will count, one thing you cannot do is throw your hand, whereas obviously you can throw a plastic knife, and as with a BB, a hit anywhere on someone with a thrown knife will count as a kill. Make sure anything you do buy has a bendy plastic/rubber blade though, or you will not be able to use it.
 
Similarly, grenades can be a game-changer in CQB. But be sure to check with your regular site as to which kind are permissible (typically that will be BFGs - blank firing grenades - but check anyway). they can be pricey, so make sure that if you do get one, you don't get one that is something you cannot use at your local site, for example, some pyro grenades cannot be used at sites where there is combustible material such as curtains in the place.
 
If you get a tactical vest or webbing, be sure to get something that you can easily open and close the pouches on when it's cramped and dark (as it often is in CQB). Practicality wins over cool looks every time. Ebay and Amazon are the place to look for inexpensive ones. Worry about getting cool top notch crap later on.
 
Get a small portable torch. You can mount a tac light on your weapon, and that's a good idea in CQB, but a small torch is also good to have for things like reloading and such.
 
Make sure you wear full face protection and cover your neck, a helmet is good too, but a baseball cap will suffice. You will take more hits to the head than anywhere else in CQB, and at those kind of short ranges, even a sh*tty cheap springer pistol will fire a BB fast enough to smash a tooth out. An Arabian Keffiyah (shemagh) scarf will provide good neck protection, and you really do want to cover your neck, because a BB hit on your Adam's Apple will make your eyes water, and it will also draw blood.
 
Take a small water bottle, even in winter you will dehydrate when running and diving about all over the place.
 
Consider knee and elbow pads. CQB sites invariably have hard concrete floors, and that will hurt your knees if you kneel down behind cover. failing that, consider wearing long johns under your combat pants, they will help to stop hits hurting so much, will keep you warm in the present winter and will also provide additional protection from hit, bumps and bruises.
 
Gloves are not a bad idea too. Your hands will take hits, since they are generally exposed to fire because you are holding your weapon with them, and a BB hit on the fingernail in cold weather will hurt like a motherf*cker. Any old thin leather gloves from a cheapy shop will do, but make sure they are a snug fit so that you can operate your weapon's safety catch easily.
 
Hope some of that helps. You'll be an old hand in no time, but when it comes to buying gear, think carefully and don't let your heart rule your head. Almost everyone who starts out ends up buying some crap that they later don't use or regret having bought, so be sure to ask on this site if you are unsure about whether anything is a good or bad choice. Airsoft gear may not be free, but good advice is, and there is plenty available from the people on here.
 
Have fun and enjoy it. It's a really cool hobby to have and one which will let you do many cool things.

Welcome aboard
 
Everyone's a noob at some point, but not for long, so don't worry about asking stuff, there's no dumb questions. So ask away.
 
If you're doing CQB, obviously light and maneuverable is the thing. So gun-wise, small is good: UZI, Mac 10/11, MP5K, P90, AKS74U, Skorpion, short M4, tactical shotgun etc. Keep in mind that some CQB sites are semi-auto only, and those that aren't may still have a semi-auto only rule at short ranges, so avoid anything that can't go semi-auto, such as the ASG STEN gun (well, not without modification anyway), which would otherwise be a good CQB choice. Also be aware that many small SMGs such as the UZI and the Skorpion have high rates of fire and comparatively small mags, which can easily leave you out of ammo at an awkward moment, whereas most things like an AEG MP5K or AEG AKS74U, will come with a high cap mag (typically something like 300 rounds), so there's less expense initially in not needing to buy spare mags straight away, and the likelihood is that the one high cap mag will last the entire fight without the need to reload.
 
Most people and most guides will tell new players to not worry about a pistol until later, and whilst that is generally good advice, in CQB, a pistol is a good thing to have to hand, and you could even go pistol only at some small CQB sites. But, it being winter, gas blowback pistols can be iffy choices, since they can struggle to work well in cold temperatures, so if you are considering a pistol, then either a non-blowback gas one is a better choice, since they are cheaper and more efficient on gas, or more preferably, an electric semi-auto pistol, since they'll perform okay all-year-round whether it is hot or cold. At a push you can use a cheap cock and fire springer pistol, but it's slower and not ideal, although they do have the virtue of being reliable and inexpensive.
 
A plastic knife is also a good thing for CQB, since although you can touch someone with your hand and say 'knife kill' at most sites, and it will count, one thing you cannot do is throw your hand, whereas obviously you can throw a plastic knife, and as with a BB, a hit anywhere on someone with a thrown knife will count as a kill. Make sure anything you do buy has a bendy plastic/rubber blade though, or you will not be able to use it.
 
Similarly, grenades can be a game-changer in CQB. But be sure to check with your regular site as to which kind are permissible (typically that will be BFGs - blank firing grenades - but check anyway). they can be pricey, so make sure that if you do get one, you don't get one that is something you cannot use at your local site, for example, some pyro grenades cannot be used at sites where there is combustible material such as curtains in the place.
 
If you get a tactical vest or webbing, be sure to get something that you can easily open and close the pouches on when it's cramped and dark (as it often is in CQB). Practicality wins over cool looks every time. Ebay and Amazon are the place to look for inexpensive ones. Worry about getting cool top notch crap later on.
 
Get a small portable torch. You can mount a tac light on your weapon, and that's a good idea in CQB, but a small torch is also good to have for things like reloading and such.
 
Make sure you wear full face protection and cover your neck, a helmet is good too, but a baseball cap will suffice. You will take more hits to the head than anywhere else in CQB, and at those kind of short ranges, even a sh*tty cheap springer pistol will fire a BB fast enough to smash a tooth out. An Arabian Keffiyah (shemagh) scarf will provide good neck protection, and you really do want to cover your neck, because a BB hit on your Adam's Apple will make your eyes water, and it will also draw blood.
 
Take a small water bottle, even in winter you will dehydrate when running and diving about all over the place.
 
Consider knee and elbow pads. CQB sites invariably have hard concrete floors, and that will hurt your knees if you kneel down behind cover. failing that, consider wearing long johns under your combat pants, they will help to stop hits hurting so much, will keep you warm in the present winter and will also provide additional protection from hit, bumps and bruises.
 
Gloves are not a bad idea too. Your hands will take hits, since they are generally exposed to fire because you are holding your weapon with them, and a BB hit on the fingernail in cold weather will hurt like a motherf*cker. Any old thin leather gloves from a cheapy shop will do, but make sure they are a snug fit so that you can operate your weapon's safety catch easily.
 
Hope some of that helps. You'll be an old hand in no time, but when it comes to buying gear, think carefully and don't let your heart rule your head. Almost everyone who starts out ends up buying some crap that they later don't use or regret having bought, so be sure to ask on this site if you are unsure about whether anything is a good or bad choice. Airsoft gear may not be free, but good advice is, and there is plenty available from the people on here.
 
Have fun and enjoy it. It's a really cool hobby to have and one which will let you do many cool things.

Guild Wars was a brilliant game, with one of the best musical soundtracks ever, but some of the voice acting in it was atrociously bad...
 
Not that it's a particularly stupid line in itself in comparison to many others, but if there was an Oscar for the most lethargic, phone-it-in acting anyone has ever managed in a game cut scene, then the moment where you get ambushed on the Divinity Coast in the original Guild Wars, when some of the voice 'talent' playing a villager is supposed to yell out in mortal fear: 'The Shining Blade! Dwayna Protect Us!' would be the hands down winner. He manages all the dramatic gravitas and tension of someone ordering a set of wood screws from B&Q.

At the kind of ranges we're talking about when a burglar is in your house, you don't need a RIF anyway, you could simply tap them on the shoulder and say 'knife kill'

You can do whatever you like to an intruder, you just have to make sure the body is never found

Yup, I will be needing four hours notice for any burglaries, so that I can charge the batteries on my AEGs and PMR446 radios, assuming they occur in winter. In summer, I can rely on my gas blowbacks, so will only need, say, half an hour and can use hand signals instead of my radio, that should be enough time get into my SWAT gear loadout and gas my mags up. I knew there was a reason why I bought an AEG MP5K and a gas blowback one.
 
Impromptu burglaries will have to be met with my cheap ass springer Kahr TP45 and Glock and rubber knife. Either that or I'll just have to smack em over the head with a Fender Telecaster and claim I was having a Pete Townsend moment whilst sleepwalking, and hope that when the police arrive, they do get fooled again.

Yup, darkened indoor CQB is a bit of an acquired taste. It can get costly too, since you are far more likely to need flashbangs, grenades, pistols, knives, night vision, tac lights, helmet, radio, etc, etc, and a compact main weapon helps as well. Having said that, you do get to make knife kills and can do fun stuff like using a shotgun as your main weapon, or even dual-wielding pistols, so it has merits. Indoor sites also tend to be a bit better in the Winter cold, as it can be a bit hard on you being out in the rain all day at a woodland site, or fun, depending on your point of view.
 
That and the fact that you tend to get more injuries because of taking hits at closer ranges. I occasionally come back from indoor CQB with a few nice red spots from hits on my arms and legs.
 
And whilst we are on the subject of taking hits, please do make sure that you use good quality full face protection. BBs may not be lethal, but they can easily take an eye out or smash a tooth out (and yes that does happen - seen a few people get teeth shot out). Decent face and neck protection should not be an afterthought, but again, this is something you can check out whilst using rental gear. Glasses and masks can fog up, wire mesh goggles and face masks don't do that, Arab keffiyah scarves do a good job of protecting your neck, but the traditional white ones stick out like a sore thumb in woodlands, so get a green or olive drab one, white ones are okay in dark CQB. Separate eye and lower face protection means you can quickly lower your mouth protection to take a drink and still keep your eyes covered when in the shooting areas (and that's another thing to take to airsoft, something to drink in a small bottle you can carry with you, otherwise you will get dehydrated, even in Winter). Big face masks give good protection, but bulky ones can make it tricky to aim your weapon, as the mask prevents you from getting the weapon into your cheek. In airsoft, you tend to get hit more in the face, neck and right arm, since these are generally the more exposed areas when you pop up or out from cover to take aim, especially if you hold your rifle using a 'chicken wing' stance.
 
Oh and if you are going woodland primarily, then knee pads are a good thing to have, they stop you hurting your knees when you drop to aim, and they keep your knees a bit drier. Because you will be dropping for cover and crawling around a lot.

Welcome aboard. Actually, you don't need a UKARA to buy an L96, you only need a UKARA if you buy a realistically coloured L96 which could be mistaken for the real thing. This is not a big deal because most airsoft snipers emulate real world snipers and end up camouflaging their rifles, by either painting them, applying camouflage tape, or draping scrim nets over them (usually a combination of all three). And since you'll likely be doing that, the original colour hardly matters much. So, for example, you could buy this without a UKARA registration:
 
http://www.geniestuff.co.uk/airsoft-sniper-rifle-l96-mk3-mb01-two-tone-bundle.htm
 
But...
 
That being said, most people who enjoy airsoft (including me) would probably not recommend going straight in sniping when starting out. There are a few reasons for this, but the main one is that if you are just starting out, how do you know you'd like sniping? Yes it is cool in FPS games to snipe, but it is very different in airsoft, for one thing the range is a lot less, so it's not always suited to every airsoft site and even when it is, it requires you to know the terrain and who is on your team, which is difficult when starting out. Bear in mind too, that as Winter befalls us, that camo is going to be more problematic amongst bare trees. There is also the aspect of cost; yes you can buy an L96 and a scope and it will be okay, but most people into sniping have spent a great deal of money on souping up their weapons with custom hop up units, fancy barrels, silencers, expensive scopes, replacement springs, custom cocking levers, drilled out pistons, not to mention ghillie suits, camo cream, polished BBs, decent back up weapons etc, etc, and a good deal of experience as to where people will be moving at the site they shoot at. You might also like to note that many 'snipers' are these days preferring DMRs (designated marksman rifles), because it means that they can snipe, but stay up with the action as it moves forwards, because it's easy to miss the action in a good sniping spot if people don't come your way, and even if they do, you can be sure they will eventually close you down, so a DMR (typically something like a souped up M16A3 set to fire at 400fps and locked to semi auto fire only) is a good thing to have in those circumstances. And even then, you'd probably still need a very good back up pistol or something like an MP5K or Skorpion for when people get real close. So what that tells you, is that starting out as a sniper is not exactly the cheap option, nor even necessarily the most fun option either.
 
In other words, it's smarter to go to a few skirmishes and use rental gear, see what you like, then decide what to go for. This also means that after a few skirmishes, you'd have your UKARA registration anyway if you applied for it, so it solves that problem too. But more importantly, if you attend the same site regularly, you can see what everyone else favours, have a handle of, and maybe try a few shots with people's weapons (I think it is fair to say that most people will let you do this if you are polite and ask nicely, and in fact I've frequently lent people weapons to use in a skirmish whom I've literally never met before and personally never even skirmished with that weapon myself. Did this the other day in fact with my literally brand new customised AK12 - yes, we are generally a pretty sociable bunch).
 
There is no substitute for trying stuff out when starting out, and it avoids the possibility of you spending money on stuff you later regret buying. Yes it is true that most of us are 'gear whores' who spend far too much money on weapons, outfits and accessories, but that's something you can make an informed choice about when having been skirmishing for a while, and is after all part of the fun. For example, lots of people start out buying all kinds of uniforms, webbing, belts, pouches, packs etc, so they end up looking like they are about to do a special forces HALO jump out of a C-130 into war-torn North Korea, only to realise that whilst this gear would indeed be good if you were going behind enemy lines on a four day mission, it is way over the top for a few hours running around in the woods and does nothing other than impact on your ability to move freely about and prevent you from feeling hits, leading to accusations of you being a 'cheater'. Thus experience teaches people the right gear to go for. So it is far more important try before you buy. Yes, you will buy the odd thing you regret, or like less than you thought - we've all been there and done that - but make sure that this isn't your main weapon.
 
I'm not trying to put you off sniping - I've got an SVD dragunov sniper rifle myself - and for all I know you might turn out to be the best airsoft sniper ever, but give regular skirmishing with an assault weapon a go - use some rental gear and it will only be a fiver or so more per skirmish - and talk to a few people at the skirmish site before you decide for sure. You will make friends fast - I guarantee it - because there is nothing us airsoft nerds like more than to bang on about our gear, which is why we are on this forum after all.
 
There is a reason why so many people on this site recommend the G&G M4 as a good starting weapon, and it isn't only because of its reliability and inexpensive price.
 
Anyway, welcome aboard!

Whilst that is generally true, later in the war (i.e. after 1943) the MP-40 was actually issued more widely to regular troops. That was a direct response to encountering the Russian army using sub machine guns in larger numbers than most other WW2 forces. Ironically enough, this led the Germans to develop the StG44, which the Russians then used as the inspiration for the AK47 after WW2. However, in spite of the German's desire to hand out the MP40 in larger numbers, unlike the PPSh41 and 43, of which over eight million were produced, the MP40 wasn't produced in the truly massive numbers necessary to make that possible (i.e. only a fraction over a million units according to most records), so whilst it is true that there weren't enough of them to hand over to everyone in the Wehrmacht, the Germans did actually want to do that, particularly in light of their experience against the Russians, who of course had the Germans retreating because of that much better weight of firepower. Thus the Germans did so as much as they could, and there are certainly quite a few instances where entire units were equipped with the MP40 in the closing stages of the war, it's just that it was not the norm for most army units.
 
If you want a truly ridiculous example of MP40 usage however, nothing beats Mary Ure, Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood's MP40s in Where Eagles Dare, which aside from appearing to be loaded with armour-piercing incendiary ammunition, judging by the amount of damage they can do, also seem to be fitted with special high capacity magazines capable of holding hundreds of rounds.

They're not the best it has to be said, however, they are correct in stating that they do need sufficient evidence that you are from a post production company or similar in order for the sale to be legal (typically a letter on the company stationery detailing the production the thing is for) and it does say that on their checkout page as far as I'm aware.
 
I work for a post production company too, and even though that means I could certainly use that status to purchase realistic imitation firearms for the special effects I produce, I know that it is a pain in the ass to provide that info, so I instead use my UKARA registration number. Frankly however, I would have just bought an orange BB gun, sprayed it matt black and then done all the other necessary visuals in After Effects if I were you.

Difficult to say whether it could be regarded as unprofessional if we don't know what the profession is, and you do also mention some kind of 'clearance' issue too. For example, if you were a bereavement counsellor or an undertaker, I could see how publicly available pictures of you dressed in combat gear with a rifle might be regarded as unprofessional if they could easily be located by some kind of work connection, since you could end up having to deal with someone who had a friend or relative who had been killed in a war or something like that, so it would not exactly be very sensitive of somebody to be dressed up like Rambo under those circumstances.
 
On the other hand, I think most would regard Facebook as your own personal business, and if somebody I'd dealt with at work looked me up on Facebook and saw pics of me dressed in combat gear and got upset about it, I'd say that's their tough luck really, since my Facebook page is bugger all to do with my work.
 
Trouble is, much of employment law leaves employers to make up their own rules about what is acceptable behaviour, although if they start adding stuff after the fat that was not in your employment contract, then they might be on shaky ground with their complaint.

At the kind of ranges we're talking about when a burglar is in your house, you don't need a RIF anyway, you could simply tap them on the shoulder and say 'knife kill'

Unfortunately, there are some tools who do airsoft, as there are in any endeavour. Just ignore them if they are acting like pricks, it's only a problem if you let it be one for you. Fortunately the vast majority who do airlifting are okay, in my experience.

They're not the best it has to be said, however, they are correct in stating that they do need sufficient evidence that you are from a post production company or similar in order for the sale to be legal (typically a letter on the company stationery detailing the production the thing is for) and it does say that on their checkout page as far as I'm aware.
 
I work for a post production company too, and even though that means I could certainly use that status to purchase realistic imitation firearms for the special effects I produce, I know that it is a pain in the ass to provide that info, so I instead use my UKARA registration number. Frankly however, I would have just bought an orange BB gun, sprayed it matt black and then done all the other necessary visuals in After Effects if I were you.

Cool, hopefully here in time for next skirmish.
 
Can't wait for someone to complain about it.

Cool, hopefully here in time for next skirmish.
 
Can't wait for someone to complain about it.

Hi, and welcome aboard.

You are pretty close to me, I live in Stockport and go to Trojan’s Wear Mill site fairly regularly and occasionally to their woodland site too. Other sites reasonably local to you are some of the First and Only ones, one of which is near Manchester City Centre, so take a look on bogle for F&O.

Trojan’s CQB site at Stockport is very big, with combat taking place across six floors of the very large mill, it has two stairwells (these stairwells are often choke points where battles can get quite fierce). They often have weekend games and also do a lot of evening games (typically on a Wednesday).

There actually is a shop at Trojan in Stockport, which sells eye protection, masks, guns, ammo and other bits of kit. It’s not huge, and it was broken into a few weeks ago, so is currently being restocked back to is former glory, although there is lots of stuff there now, since they’ve had a few weeks to sort things. It’s worth a visit if you are nearby, especially if you wanted to ‘try before you buy’ although I would give them a call before you set off, as it can be closed some days. Nevertheless, it is very easy to get to, being literally a thirty second walk from Stockport bus station, which you can get to straight from Tameside easily enough (just go out of Stockport bus station along the River Mersey side of it, under the railway viaduct, turn right, and you are there), it’s about a five minute walk from the train station if you got there by train, the train literally goes over the mill before it stops at the station, since the mill is partially under a viaduct arch. If you are driving, you can park in the mill yard, although you should note that there’s a bit of a weird one way system to actually get to where you turn into the mill yard, which has you skirting around one of the bus garages.

The proprietor of Trojan (Ben Franklin) is a very nice and helpful guy (you can find him on Facebook if you search for Trojan Airsoft), and he will probably be worth having a chat to, as he will be able to answer any questions you might have and can sort out UKARA and all that stuff. You can hire equipment from there for skirmishes, typically this will be a G36 assault rifle, a mask and a tactical vest. The staf there are very friendly, many of them are ex-Polish special forces guys, so they really know their stuff.

As far as skirmishes at Trojan go, there are some things to consider: It’s a very big site and can be a bit confusing when you are new to it (you really could get lost in the place as it is very labyrinthine in places). Week night battles make this a bit tougher too, since it is dark on many floors and stairwells (and by dark, I mean literally pitch black), so you might wish to consider going on a weekend in the daytime for your first visit, to make life a bit easier. But, if you went on a week night, it would be okay so long as you had a torch. Everyone who goes there has a tactical light on their weapon, almost everyone has a pistol as well as a main weapon, and many people also have a knife too (you can buy them from there for a tenner btw, wire mesh goggle eye protection is about a tenner in their shop too incidentally).

The reason everyone gets tooled up with pistols and knives as well as a main weapon, is that you can only fire on semi auto at the site (since it is CQB) and you can only use grenades and main weapons on the level floors, not on the stairs. When fighting your way up and down the stairs, you can only use pistols and knives, so if you don’t have those, you would be at a disadvantage, although this needn’t mean spending a lot of money, I’ve used a cheap springer pistol on the stair loads of times (cost me fifteen quid), and you can simply use your hand as a knife if you want to, although of course that means you cannot throw your ‘knife’.

I would seriously recommend covering up your neck with a scarf, wearing a helmet or baseball cap, covering your arms, wearing thin gloves and having some decent high-ankle trainers or boots when going to Trojan’s mill site, as at the kind or ranges battles occur, those BBs can really hurt and will draw blood from bare skin. Make sure you have a torch too. Oh, and a bottle of water is a good idea as well, it can get really hot in there.

 
Since I go there quite a lot, gimme a shout if you are going to be there and I’ll bob down and you can team up with me and a few others if you like.

Theoretically, an AK47 mag can fit in an AK74, but of course would not chamber the round, whereas an AK74 mag won't fit into an AK47 because the 74 magazine has a little bit up on the top of it specifically to prevent it seating in an AK47, because an AK74 round would chamber into an AK47, so they added that feature to prevent it from being done by accident. But that's in the world of the real weapons. In Stalker, it's probably just a visual error by a 3D modelling artist who thinks all AKs are cross compatible in the same way that a lot of people think that Krinkov is some kind of official designation as opposed to the truth of it being a nickname of dubious origins supposedly deriving from the Afghan war if you believe the story about it.
 
Of course with airsoft guns it makes no difference because the calibre is always 6mm (except on those weird and rare 8mm calibre airsoft guns). So I'm guessing it probably would fit, but having said that, of all the airsoft AKs I've got, I know that some of them have magazines which, whilst they do fit into other AKs, don't feed the BBs too well. I should imagine most airsoft AKs of the same brand would play ball, but I wouldn't put money on it working across different manufacturers, and of course it's worth noting that some airsoft guns are branded under one name, but actually made by other companies, so the brand itself is no guarantee of commonality. I'd try it with someone else's gun at a skirmish rather than spending money on it and finding out that it doesn't the hard way. That said, mags are fairly easy to modify and with AKs, they all tend to lock in via the same mechanism, so providing the feed hole lines up correctly, I bet you could get most of them to work, and even if it didn't, you could indulge in a little surgery and make it so.