Tommikka

There is ….. These are intended to avoid facial recognition on CCTV etc, and are therefore also a form of camouflage. When we had our automated sentry gun, it would always prefer to aim at my head during testing, setting up etc. When browsing the the AIs reference pictures we observed two things: 1) The torso presented the largest and most obvious target, but images captured in the tracking sequences were sometimes inconsistent, our conclusion was that though MTP/multicam is lighter in contrast to the UKs woodland, the disruptive pattern broke up the human shape and though movement was clearly visible prediction of where that movement was going became inconsistent. The head was a more consistent shape, and the human body tries to keep the head steady when moving, making tracking and prediction more accurate 2) We realised that the AI still had its initial reference images from the first test runs with a football, heads are close enough to a ball shape and moved in similar trajectories (less the bouncing) With two or three targets the system could predict and switch back and forth between where each of the heads would be by the time the barrel switched back On a camouflage perspective for players, we might see a player but we still need to recognise, assess the threat and predict where it will be. A moving target is easier to see, but we have to guess where to shoot A stationary target may not be so obvious, is easy to point at once identified, but not an immediate threat unless their barrel is pointed at us As well as ghillies waiting for an opportunity, the sneaky players who quietly but blatently stroll behind your lines may be ‘camouflaging’ with non aggressive actions

The origin of the word camouflage comes from the French to disguise. This still envelopes the military use, which is more than just hiding something to be unseen - it’s actually more about disguising what you do see as opposed to not being seen - especially to be seen but not noticed. WW1 dazzle camouflage is a perfect illustration that camouflage isn’t about avoiding being seen but to disguise what you see and delay/prevent your opposition from being able to quickly identify what has been seen and to delay the understanding of its size, distance, direction, speed etc A ghillie might hit the sweet spot of being invisible, but being harder to notice, identify and understand the body shape is a success for the ghillied player. The enemy of the ghillie is movement, and equally the enemy of the player in jeans & hoody is movement We notice movement, then we interpret whether that thing that just moved is a threat or not. That buys time for the quiet player

That’s not the fort, it’s Bennys farmhouse (One of our guys was doing a job, and when he was loading up the waste to scrap they mentioned getting rid of their playhouse - just in time for event planning)

We carefully curated the mission plans and game format at one event to cater for the preferences of multiple player types ……. This then descended into a few groups quietly circulating around the site deliberately and accidentally avoiding each other 1) Objectives: Set mission objectives to capture/hold/defend/destroy buildings, find/retrieve key objectives. Rather than hold up players stuck all day waiting or battling, we would score the holding at set time points, allow access to props to detonate etc - and we wouldn’t have too many scoring time points, giving players time to move and to avoid factions digging in all day Players interested in these would focus on the scoring time point etc, capturing then moving on to the next one 2) Scavengers: Things to find that would score or provide an advantage. (Such as bombs to destroy objectives etc) They were planted deliberately to draw opposing teams scavengers into each other or to cross over an objective - this intending to create skirmishes Players interested in these chose not to get tied down into skirmishes at the risk of being eliminated and the need to find a spawn point / medic. They either dodged and flanked around or fired off random shots then scattered to avoid and regroup 3) Defenders: Home bases could be attacked for bonuses, and many scavenged items needed to be stored at bases to score or combine them, thus were in danger of being captured Neither team chose to place defenders, and relied on the natural flow of respawning, resting and scavenger drop off - there may have been the odd raid, but if I recall correctly neither chose to conduct ‘major’ raids 4) Gun fighters: We had curated to manufacture ‘encounter points’ in the above, but whilst travelling around the site I found two groups - one from each side. These were the players who wanted a good battle, but they both decided to ‘patrol’ in a clockwise direction - and were circulating around the middle of the site not encountering each other. If they heard a noise they then headed towards it, but the noise they had heard were two sets of scavengers who had dispersed by the time the gunfighters had arrived It took some subtle adjusting to push players towards each other and set off some battles

I’ll accept camping status when I’m 60, but now in my 50s with a preference to lighten my load down to T shirt or jersey, jeans / trousers and minimal load …… sod wearing a ghillie when I’m 60

It would entirely depend on the circumstances. Discrimination is covered by the Equality Act, and applies to protected characteristics which include disability. If they were banned for being disabled then that would be discrimination If banned for their actions as an individual then that would not be discrimination But if banned as an individual, for their actions which are a result of their ability then that may or may not be discrimination - and can come down to what is reasonable.

This would be possible, but I wouldn’t recommend it CO2 is handled in two states, in liquid and in gas form. You would need to be ‘pouring’ liquid CO2 from one cylinder to the other, then when using it you intend to release CO2 in its gaseous state In theory using the same as the Palmer adaptor, hose (braided hose), a UFA adaptor and some valves. But CO2 fill stations are complex to do properly - come with the risk of freeze burning your skin - and the process also includes purging CO2 so you end up with less CO2 at each step The page here covers adaptors and a video to fill a SodaStream cylinder from a professional large master cylinder, but the principle would be the same with the key difference that yo would be emptying a small SodaStream into a larger paintball cylinder: https://palmerspursuit.com/collections/soda An 88gram would be one of these linked below, which get called both 88gram and 4ounce cylinders. You can get them on their own or sometimes in a set with their adaptor https://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/5-x-4oz-prefilled-co2-with-adapter https://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/co2-tank-adapter https://www.amazon.co.uk/GunTuff-88g-Paintball-Co2-Adaptor/dp/B08Y931XPV/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?crid=3KU4MGAKZCA2A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v7QRfairlR84tf3ECzvrw8YpE-oh9s8f0DuIBeCG8wD1Iz17_17d-EDiUPfV3FXe0tjeq7btkBAJJT3V3eP9-DSm3u-0FGnj7JGViJtWFC0yEkxtTVuJvnB2v0DkchAnF2PexVUTXvveWBmT1odUlPRMDdjY0Y53pMwxTKos-_oQRnnil5WqnrhOuGbUGZ2alfBL0Kz1dYU-w_4jrhmtWg.cUaJKo3fsGVKO_dCGn4mn_ykpQoRVRpZthOOJbi91ts&dib_tag=se&keywords=88+gram+co2+cartridges+paintball&qid=1712160039&sprefix=88+gram+co2+cartridges+paintball%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-16 Then for filling your shotgun shells you may need an on/off valve due to this type of cylinder being a disposable, the setup would be in reverse: 1) Pin valve fill adaptor (if it has an integral on/off valve 2) 88gram adaptor 3) 88gram cylinder 4) connect pin valve fill adaptor to shotgun shell If it doesn’t have an on/off valve you would need: 1) Pin valve fill adaptor 2) On / off ASA (air system adaptor) 3) 88 gram adaptor 4) 88 gram cylinder 5) connect pin valve adaptor to shotgun shell 6) turn on the on/off valve

Yes. The series would be: 1) Sodastream cylinder 2) Palmers Pursuit type adaptor 3) Pin valve fill adaptor 4) CAM870 shell Sodastream cylinders have an on/off valve that you would turn on/off between fills Then you can dismantle the adaptors as required with the Sodastream valve turned off

CO2 fills are difficult to find, some rental only paintball sites may still run CO2 systems with on site fills via contract filled large cylinders - not only would you need to find a suitable site, but you would need to convince them to fill yours for off site use. Proper filling involves chilling down the cylinder first then running the actual fill, and then filling by weight. A lazy fill would result in less CO2 per fill Various hobbies and activities use CO2, so garden centres and home brew shops may provide CO2 I last had a CO2 cylinder filled at the Phoenix paintball retail shop back in the early 2000s, and left it with them for a couple of days whilst working in the area - therefore they may or may not have done the actual filling in house. Places that don’t fill in house would as mentioned above tend to exchange cylinders, which means using a standard cylinder type for their industry - which is less likely to be those such as 20oz cylinders found in paintball etc An easy solution is the Sodastream cylinder, and these were used as an easily filled paintball option in the 90s, therefore an adaptor can be obtained to fit paintball / airsoft fill adaptors, such as this: https://palmerspursuit.com/products/soda-stream-bottle-refill-adapter?_pos=1&_sid=8b287eb62&_ss=r The next alternative is a disposable CO2 cylinder adaptor, such as: 4 ounce disposable adaptor: https://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/co2-tank-adapter 12 gram disposable adaptor: Paintball 12g Co2 Quick Change -Paintball Gun 12 Gram Carbon Dioxide Cartridges Cylinder Adapter Bottle Black Valve Cartridge Adapter (Black) Note that disposables cannot be removed once punctured, and the adaptors do not typically have pin valves (even if product photos look like they might do, as they often have a dummy fixed pin to ensure they open up any valve on the receiving end) One option is to leave a disposable fitted to your shells fill adaptor, but I wouldn’t like the idea of leaving my fill adaptors needle at risk of being on a larger unit and be more likely to get bumped. Consider adding an on / off valve along the way, which would enable disconnecting from the fill adaptor and keeping its needle safe

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That Abbey link is poorly worded. It is illegal to sell an airsoft gun to anyone under 18 But it is not illegal to own - it can be irresponsible to supply one to a person under 18 If the father was confident in their child being responsible enough then the father could legally buy an airsoft gun and gift it (with no exchange of money or other service) Unless the father is an airsofter then they would not be able to purchase a RIF, therefore could only buy and gift a brightly coloured IF There is seperate legislation for the storage of air weapons that if minors have access to the property the owners must secure air weapons. The police recommend a gun cabinet - but that is not the legal requirement, and subsequently seperate firearms legislation exempts (compliant) airsoft guns from firearms/weapon definitions (which can depend on different parts of legislation) Therefore it’s not illegal for the OP to own an airsoft gun, but it’s up to the adult responsible for that child

For what, and to talk to who? One radio for you or a set for a group? Generic PMRs are fully legal, require no licence and transmit/receive on the common frequencies. They are available in various sizes and looks, different models / manufacturers handsets can take remote headset/microphones in either specific or industry standard fittings, and though most will take their own custom battery of various capacities some can have compatible spare batteries available and a number can take ordinary AAs or AAAs if you need some extra life when you can’t recharge

Vox - spawn of the devil Add 11% more pyro (((((Courtesy of my sponsors of course))))) The definition of ‘relief’ was the look on his face when I brought back pyro in the afternoon after I had earlier been handed cases of pyro first thing in the morning whilst he was still hungover half asleep I find it hard to believe that the advertising promotion resultant sales are anywhere near the free products that we’ve gone through at some of our events It does look good though when you have a valley full of multi coloured smoke

I would still disagree. Their messages try to say this, but the Zurich certificate confirms that there is public liability insurance provided to the Just-Cos group / society. The qualifiers on the other document (page 3 of 5 - either an extract from the policy or one of the supporting documents) tells me something about the scope of the policy application and therefore restrictions - it reads to me as a cosplay societies insurance policy, which would apply to an organised group attending an event - exactly as will happen this weekend - I will be at Weymouth for a Comic-Con which a cosplay society is attending, they will be paid ‘featured’ attendees wandering around and interacting with the public. I also have not been sent a code of conduct nor the Just-Cos risk assessment / mitigations

I certainly wouldn’t want to go there, it could easily backfire on our hobbies, and prefer something like this to highlight for those who might make a decision But the ‘advertised’ service is insurance, which does mean that Just-Cos are advertising a financial service rather than group / society membership, and are not a provider. The true insurer, Zurich, have sold insurance that does exist. Sloppy wording on the side of Just-Cos for a nudge nudge wink wink ‘insurance’ and ‘defence’

No. They refused to provide the full policy All that is available are the two documents of the policy summary and the “how you described yourself” Summarised in the text of part 4 of the second post above, and I’ll attach them now, but at a later date may need to downsize them for profile size allowances

Just-Cos - the follow up. As everyone ought to know, I’m not an airsofter but a paintballer, and my airsoft interest is primarily as a game organiser / for the crossover in hobbies that involve shooting each other. I purchased Just-Cos membership to finally get answers to my questions on what it actually provides, £20 for peace of mind and if it actually provided cosplay personal liability insurance I do have a use for it. Following seeing the two documents, I emailed Just-Cos for clarification / cancellation as the cover is based on group 4 x cinema visits and 4 x event attendance. Reading the documents as written it would not cover me for my Comic-Con trips. No response (though only allowing a couple of days, so I then raised an eBay case of ‘not as described’ sending screen shots of the Just-Cos web page and subsequent documents (I could have given them longer on the email, but I always recommend using the appropriate process - if you wait then your process time is potentially ticking away) The following comms are edited to get the jist of it. My claim: The advertised cover is insurance to the individual The provided policy is group cover for organised cinema group visits and group attendance of 4 events This therefore provides no personal cover for myself at events I attend (with 13 more planned this year) Cosplayer Worlds response: You have misread the policy. It is individual insurance that has been in place for 7 years without any issues at all. The cinema part of it mentioned was an additional section of cover added because we initially held events at cinemas where we block booked the venues. Therefore we held that as additional cover as required by Zurich insurance. The cover is to insure claims against an individual or individual(s) -a group- in a single claim. Therefore, you are covered exactly as advertised. Me, not convinced, and their response focused on the cinema visits rather than the limited events. I’m not fussed as to whether or not there are cinema trips, of which it would be my choice to turn up or not. I’m swaying, so if they would back up that I’m covered (or make a convincing explicit statement of such) then I could retain it The cinema visits would have been incidental, and the event cover being the applicable area. Of the two documents the named cover is for Just-Cos (which is normal as a group etc), but the second document does state that “around 4 events” are attended. My concern is that it is documented that cover is for any event attended by any member. To date this year (prior to signing up) I have already attended 4 events and have another 13 confirmed for the remainder. I would expect to be attending a minimum of 17 events in the 13 month membership period Cosplayer World Ltd: I understand your concern however I can assure you that the limited attendance only applies to the group cinema visits. The policy underwriters considered it a greater risk to have a ‘large number’ of people in ‘fancy dress’ as they didn’t understand Cosplay was the same as re-enactment (which opened another tin of worms as they envisioned soldiers running around) were in fear of one of our group running around a PUBLIC centre with a replica firearm. So they made a pint of the limitation as a sub-clause. We stopped the cinema events after only three held, due to poor attendance, so the policy has only been in place for individuals as a VCRA exemption for the last 5 1/2 years. We will ask for the cinema clause to be removed on the next policy renewal to avoid any future confusion. They have made the wrong response - they were telling me covers unlimited, but have just told me that the insurers have enforced the numbers as limited - which contradicts them But the worse part - they have brought up the VCRA. (Stating what we all know, that JustCos is a dodgy RIF sales defence) There is no cosplay defence in the VCRA. (And if extra defences can be madeI have other memberships which are more appropriate for my activities) Me: Note that I do not require a VCRA exemption as I am not an airsofter. The advertised service is for cosplay, as you have confirmed this to be cover to provide a VCRA exemption then this is definately unsuitable for my purposes - the events that I have referred to are Comicons, Alt conventions and Steam Punk events The VCRA has no provision for cosplay as a defence Cosplayer World Ltd I don’t have any more time to waste with you on this as you obviously seem to be bored and just want an argument. The VCRA section is an addition to the base policy INDIVIDUAL cosplayer cover. The same as the cinema ADDITION for groups that I already clearly explained. The VCRA section is just there, you don’t have to use it. It’s part of the whole package that we provide you for a measly £20 a year. If you have car or home insurance, you don’t have to, nor are you expected to have a fire, flood, theft or accident at once. It’s also part of the whole insurance package, for your own peace of mind. I’m refunding and cancelling your policy as I personally consider your lack of basic understanding to be an additional risk in itself. Goodbye and good luck. I’m too stupid for Just-Cos membership and I can’t read policy documents - or am I just too stupid to think there is a CosPlay membership & insurance scheme as opposed to a dodgy VCRA defence ? I’ve had my £20 refunded and am no longer a member of Just-Cos

I know what they mean to say in the air safety video ……: they could really have done with leaving out oil from “Inspect your fill nipple for oil and wear” ….. only to later put up “Never use oil or grease on your air equipment” I’’m sure I commented on it back at the time I keep imagining someone sat at home, pausing the video to oil their dry fill nipple then starting up again to be told not to ……. Back on topic ……. All safety matters should be raised in the brief In an ideal world, spread the safety message via every route

Note that volunteers are working, and on a legal basis many volunteers and the organisations they volunteer for have unwittingly entered into an employment contract Though it may be common for airsoft marshals to be unpaid volunteers this is a poor model for the airsoft industry, it’s more of the norm in paintball for Marshall’s and other staff to be employees (In a number of activities I do and have volunteered, I am handled as staff, though unpaid, and I am insured for their liability to me and for their business liability of anything I do ‘in my duties’ None of this changes GDPR nor SIA status Driver Wood require a policy for data collected already (data collected for ticket sales, waivers etc) and cameras add to the data handled

Depends on what you mean by “displayed here” This is an airsoft forum. Blank firing guns are not relevant. No matter what form of venting If you however are referring to physically ‘displaying’ blank firers in a location in the UK (eg mounting them on a wall display) then UK LEGALLY COMPLIANT blank firers are legal to possess, without legal controls other than common sense (they do not need to be stored in gun cabinets etc) But should not be accessible to minors or in sight from inappropriate locations - hung up on the wall near a window could result in police at the door to investigate Most importantly, forward venting blank firers are not UK legal, and would be treated as a Section 5 firearm. You would need a firearms licence, which is unlikely to be authorised for a blank firer, and would need to be stored in an approved gun cabinet

You’ve smashed that hammer right onto its head We hear what is nearest to us and that which is further away is relatively quieter than it would be up close We don’t fire with explosive elements, so we don’t get the bang, which means our noise is down to the moving parts plus the escaping air/gas - no matter whether the air/gas came out of a pressure vessel or compressed in a tiny chamber as we fire Some body’s may muffle or amplify the mechanical noise - but that can also dissipate in our own proximity The escaping air frequency is nowhere near as powerful as in real steel and doesn’t have enough power to disapear into a real steel suppressors baffles. Over engineering of supressor baffling in our toys might have no effect, but then right one with the right barrel can have an effect I’ve made my own with sponges, scouters etc with varying effect and also had some made for me But the most effective one I have is a carbon fibre tube, just the right size to slip onto a ported barrel and it somehow absorbs the pop of the barrel - it probably only takes away vibration in the barrel, but it might also be absorbing vibration from the minuscule amount of air trying to escape through the small are of each port It could also of course just be a well made barrel It does have a high level of psychological effect

GDPR requires information held to be used for the purposes for which that information was collected Using the GDPR as an excuse to not confirm details could be a breach of the GDPR in itself - particularly if the subject provided their reference details to a third party on the basis that the third party may request verification An address is personal data, the GDPR does not prevent the release of personal data - but to do so must be valid Technically a UKARA members address could be released, but the most practical outcome would be a query of whether or not ABC1234 matches with Joe Bloggs of 1 The Avenue. A nice simple match would be a yes or no. Less simple would be that Joe Bloggs has moved, but that goes beyond an easy yes or no and becomes dependent on the policy under which the data was collected eg should it be a simple no that there isn’t a 100% match or something inbetween ? - which probably shouldn’t be in the remit of a friendly site / retailer I’m sure there have been cases highlighted on this forum of issues occurring on import etc due to to customs blockage because of an import to a work address that doesn’t match the players UKARA registered address

No, it doesn’t The 4 + 13 events that I referenced for this year are comicons, steam punk shows (cosplay with a higher average age) and alt cons (alternative people) I don’t go as a paying customer/public, I’m not a member of a cosplay society, but I go as a trader. Existing PLI that I’m under could exclude anything odd A personal liability insurance for dressing up, carrying equipment / props might have actually been appropriate But it doesn’t insure me, and there is no such thing as a cosplay defence for RIFs In the other recent thread a different member of the forum signed up to Just-Cos to buy a RIF - the shop required him to send a photo playing airsoft which is what they will have used as a defence ( Note that I don’t even need a defence to buy airsoft RIFs - I don’t play airsoft, but I do run paintball & airsoft events)

Regarding the number of events per year, I’ve already attended 4 and have 13 confirmed for the rest of the season