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I personally think an item is worth what a person is willing to pay for it, and also comes down to supply and demand. Sure, there may be a particular airsoft weapon that could be bought for £100 from a retailer, but there may be no stock in the county. A person puts the same weapon for sale for £200 and another person buys it because they want this particular weapon now rather than waiting... Recently, on another forum, I bought two mosquito molds shower shells. The price they were on sale for was right for me, especially as you can't really buy these in the UK, and I wanted to increase how many of these I owned. I will echo the posts above as well by saying buyers should really research stuff before they buy it - and that includes from retailers as well as any second-hand / pre-used sales as well. The golden advice must always be, 'Buyer beware!'.

Sadly, can't recommend an area of Sheffield to live in... As for airsoft sites, the only ones I really have any experience of are the ones run by Skirmish Airsoft, namely The Stan (Sheffield City Centre), Wentworth CQB (about 30 mins drive into Rotheham) or Skirmish Woodland (about 30 mins drive into Worksop). The Stan: Very large former Stanley Tools factory set across several levels. Good mix of CQB and a little bit of range, some areas well lit, some almost pitch black. Skirmishing is almost wholly indoors, as weapons can't be fired outside due to access from other people who rent other parts of the site (not too much of an issue to be honest). Some choke points can be fun or really frustrating, depending on your mood, but generally a really good site. Single shot only throughout the venue. Wentworth CQB: Game days are once a month and numbers are strictly limited. Run across 5 small former accommodation blocks this really is CQB, with engagement distances measured in single digits due to the nature of the buildings. The outside areas are also in play, so there is a great mix of both really close-up and ranged skirmishing. Not really for the faint hearted. As The Stan, single shot only throughout the site. Skirmish Woodland: Typical established woodland environment shared between paintball and airsoft, with several different 'themed' areas, such as a village, a compound, barricades and a fort. Huge site, which does involved some walking and everything is covered in paint residue from the paintballers. Nice variation in games which are always well paced. There are several common themes to Skirmish - they employ Marshals that are professional and who actually receive training for their role. They are all friendly and will have a chat with you and are sociable. I have never really seen a marshal go over the top when dealing with a potential issue; problems are dealt with as soon as practicable and without resorting to shouting; I have never seen a marshal attempt to humiliate a player. The players who attend are normally very sociable as well. Woodland have hire players who sometimes take a whilst to 'come out of their shell' but The Stan and Wentworth don't have hires, and the people who play here are really are sociable - whenever I go skirmishing on my own I always end up chatting with somebody and having a laugh. This can be quite dangerous though, as I have often had to rush to get ready for the next game as I have spent too long talking There are other sites around Sheffield or fairly nearby, but as I haven't played at these sites it would be unfair to comment about them, but I am sure there are others on here who could recommend other places.

Buying a first gun all depends on what level of experience you have. For instance, if you have never really skirmished much before then the ideal gun would be a lower priced Sportsline gun; that way, if you are running around a woodland and haven't developed your spacial awareness with the weapon you won't be too upset if you clatter it against a tree end snap it in half. If you have done quite a few skirmishes and have developed your spacial awareness and have the budget you can spend a little bit more, knowing you are less likely to experience the running+gun+tree = two bits of AEG scenario...

The CBA happens. I dropped out of airsoft around 2004 for lots of reasons... massive sh*t storm over the proposed VCRA, retailers ripping people off, lots of backstabbing and general nastiness online (I used to run a large airsoft forum, and got fed up with all the emails threatening to sue me over comments made) and the general lack of decent sportsmanship. I got back into airsoft last year when I found a small CQB site near me. Professionally operated with good players. I don't take airsoft too seriously. I have my Boomstick to make me smile, and if I feel like messing about I will use a pistol (got myself a nice, almost ridiculous WE 7 inch Dragon...). Mix it up a bit... do what you want. Try a new site, meet new people; you'll be surprised how much that helps as well

TM everyday if you can afford it. My regular skirmishing weapon is a Tokyo Marui MC51 which I had imported from Japan about 17 years ago. I thought she died recently, but it was just the hop rubber had perished (can't think why?). A friend of mine has a large collection of airsoft weapons (we are talking over 100) and has several TM weapons that are over 15 years old, and they fire without missing a beat. Granted, they aren't skirmished with, but still...

CQB injuries... interesting. I have not had to deal with anything too serious at CQB, the majority of stuff being either soft tissue injuries or minor musculoskeletal stuff Here is a run-down of what I have seen / had to deal with (or had) and my suggestions on how to avoid similar happening in the future: BB's lodged in various soft tissue (chins, noses, ears) - wear full face protection and a hat that covers areas likes foreheads, etc. Cracked teeth - gum shields / full face pro Abrasions to knuckles, elbows, knees - wear appropriate gloves, elbow and knee protection Minor burns to hands - don't pick up pyros to throw them back, or wear gloves when striking pyros / hold pyro so when it lights it doesn't burn your hand! Banged heads from running into things - wear suitable head protection (fast attack helmets) Temporary tinnitus from flash-bang - ideally, ear defenders (Peltor Active Ears) but these are expensive. Twisted ankles - good footwear that supports ankles. I think that is about it off the top of my head... Oh, and I won't be admitting to the ones I have suffered from personally

People know me by my nickname... I have a velcro name-tape thingy on my gun bag, but it is a little too big to fit onto my clothing.

I cant' believe nobody has said "All your base are belong to us" ?

I think it is a common problem on the F2000 - I have the Hunter variant and I have the same problem, in as much as doesn't like firing on semi. The trigger for full auto is a two stage trigger - half pull for semi and full pull for auto, which adds further complication. Mine went off for repair when I first got it for the semi-auto problem, and when it came back it was OK for a short while then the problem returned. Might not help you much, but thought it may be relevant.

What I really want for Christmas this year will be a full days sleep... the joy of working nights for Christmas (again...), so I will probably be really sad and keep visiting the site to see what is going on. Have a nice time all you people who have 'normal' lives

And if you did feed said Krak-head burglar to said tiger you would certainly need reporting to the RSPCA...

It could be classed as an offence under Sec 16A of the Firearms Act 1968; So, even though a person has entered you premises illegally you would still be committing an offence if the person thought that the firearm was real and believed unlawful violence would be used against them. There are defences to using lethal force, but I personally think you would be on thin ice if you used an airsoft RIF as a "deterrent" in this sort of scenario.

A retailer can choose whether to sell an item or not, that is their right as a retailer - an item may be advertised for sale and may even have a price on it, but they are well within their legal rights to refuse a sale, and there is no requirement for the retailer to give a reason; a contract for sale is only made one payment has been offered by a customer and the retailer accepts that payment. Even if the retailer gets confused about the law they can still refuse to sell; we see this across a lot of airsoft retailers who refuse to sell a RIF to a person without UKARA registration - there is no where in law that states you must have UKARA registration to buy a RIF, but the majority of retailers insist on this. Once payment has been accepted, then a contract has been made and so the Sale of Goods Act comes into force, but until then there isn't an awful lot that you can do...

WE Hi-Capa Dragon 7.0 in black... considering getting the top parts sprayed red and some dragon scales done by hydro dipping... but will have to see what funds are like

The EU aren't responsible for you putting a custom made vehicle on the road, this comes down to DVSA (who have replaced VOSA) - this is to make sure the vehicle you intend to run on the road is actually safe for both you and other road users... Not sure how we would have a second amendment either given Britain does not have a single constitutional document like the US... but this is staring to wander off topic...

Just for you Ian...

The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006: Section 40 of the VCRA amends Section 24 of the Firearms Act 1968 ( http://www.legislati...tation-firearms ); 40 Supplying imitation firearms to minors (1)After section 24 of the 1968 Act insert— “24A Supplying imitation firearms to minors (1)It is an offence for a person under the age of eighteen to purchase an imitation firearm. (2)It is an offence to sell an imitation firearm to a person under the age of eighteen. (3)In proceedings for an offence under subsection (2) it is a defence to show that the person charged with the offence— (a)believed the other person to be aged eighteen or over; and (b)had reasonable ground for that belief." This makes it an offence for a person under 18 years of age to purchase an imitation firearm, so an under 18 cannot buy a two-tone IF. However, it does not stop a person gifting an IF to a person under the age of 18. The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (Commencement No 3) Order 2007: ( https://www.gov.uk/g...rearms-measures ) makes reference to airsoft as a specific defence, but does not state that a person needs UKARA registration as a defence. In fact, the Commencement Order actually makes reference to the Association of British Airsofters, which I believe is now defunct. So, to recap: Under 18's cannot buy an imitation firearm, but can have one gifted (gifting means you cannot do or give something in return). You do not need UKARA to prove a defence in law, but it is the easiest and most common method of providing a defence.

Is this for a Cyma 030 (Glock 18c) at all? If so, there are a few retailers on eBay that do the motor and gearbox combo, like this for instance: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cyma-Glock-Gearbox-CM09-AEP-/280925064519?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Paintballing&hash=item4168704d47

The problem with a defence is it is down to individual legal interpretation. So, if you believe you have a valid defence for manufacturing a RIF (which repainting it or removing the two-tone paint actually is) then you can go ahead and do it. If it was deemed that you did not have a valid defence the CPS would then have to consider if a prosecution was in the public's best interests. The Home Office have issued guidance regarding airsoft - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-violent-crime-reduction-act-2006-commencement-no-3-order-2007-firearms-measures In realistic terms nobody is really going to know that you have done it, and if you are at a skirmish (a permitted event) then you have your defence there.

I used to be massively into anime, but in recent years (thanks to work) not really kept up with the new stuff. Still enjoy the older stuff though - can't beat Patlabor and I even managed to pick up a copy of RoujinZ one BluRay last week. Need to get myself some Armored Trouper Votoms though...

There are huge differences between the presentation on screen of somebody being shot and the acts in films such as Saw and Hostel. Generally, when a character in a film is shot it is normally to progress the story and the scene is generally brief. In films where a lot of people get shot the action is often frantic and the portrayal is often unrealistic. Films like Saw or Hostel, the character is normally killed in a brutal manner and rather than to advance the plot the death of the character is normally central to the plot, so the film makers often spend more time portraying the scene. Because of the nature of the films the injuries are often as realistic as possible to add weight to what is being shown. This is why there is a different reaction to shootings and the sort of scene in the horror / splatter films. As to the comment about films being shown on TV - these films often have edits in them and are restricted to being shown after the watershed, an agreed time where broadcasters can show more mature content when parents should have more control over the viewing habits of their children. Ratings are given to films and sometimes TV shows to allow parents to make an informed decision as to whether to let their children watch them... just because a parent allows a child to watch something they shouldn't does not automatically mean ratings are useless.

There are some guidance notes regarding amendments to the Violent Crime Reduction Act, which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-violent-crime-reduction-act-2006-commencement-no-3-order-2007-firearms-measures Not being an expert in law I wouldn't like to give a definitive answer, but would suggest that if you did respray your IF in whatever bright colours you wanted, i.e. 'Blobby-style' then as long as the weapon can pass the general test mentioned above then you should be OK.

As long as they don't contain prohibited frequencies and are programmed with the PMR frequencies then there should be no problems. If you want to be a real nerd you can have a look at all the frequency bands available in the UK here: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/spectrum/fat.html

Many years ago I had some professional Motorola radios and I bought a licence for the team I generally skirmished with; own channels so nobody could snoop in, and as jcheeseright said PMRs get swamped at big games... or some players like to find a channel and 'jam' it to block other players communications.

The Violent Crime Reduction Act makes no statements regarding ownership, only the selling of RIFs (and the purchase if under 18). So as far as the law is concerned you can own, lend or gift a RIF quite legally.