Nobody0212 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Good morning, I live in London and I’m trying to find an ‘airsoft friendly’ place where I can train someone in basic target shooting, weapon safety and basic drills; or in other words, a shooting range (proper or improvised). I have tried the official airsoft places but they want me to do a ‘walk-on’ and things like that, not exactly what I’m looking for (in terms of safety, installations and cost). I was wondering if anyone in the London area (or within an hour driving range) can recommend a place where an instructor can train someone safely and lawfully. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnakey Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Most airgun clubs aren't very Airsoft friendly, there used to be 'the Range' on Edgware road but that looks to have gone. Best thing to do would probably be to hang a sheet in a hallway or large room and use that as a backstop. Or alternatively book a hotel room and go for a day at the Greyhound in Coventry, Airsoft friendly and they have a decent pistol range with pulleys etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody0212 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 07/10/2020 at 08:36, Schnakey said: Most airgun clubs aren't very Airsoft friendly, there used to be 'the Range' on Edgware road but that looks to have gone. Best thing to do would probably be to hang a sheet in a hallway or large room and use that as a backstop. Or alternatively book a hotel room and go for a day at the Greyhound in Coventry, Airsoft friendly and they have a decent pistol range with pulleys etc. Expand Thanks for the reply, I'll look into this info. Honestly, I'm surprised that a country like this, with such a history for Airsoft, doesn't have training facilities. Imagine football in a country without grassroots football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 MPA in Hockley, Essex, about 35miles from central London, has 10m and 20m ranges, and an electronic target range, bookable by the hour https://mpa-airsoft.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impulse Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 07/10/2020 at 08:43, Nobody0212 said: Honestly, I'm surprised that a country like this, with such a history for Airsoft, doesn't have training facilities. Imagine football in a country without grassroots football. Expand Remember, we also have some of the strictest firearms laws in the world. If you're willing to drive, Secure Command and Control is great, but it would be a bit of a drive down to the Brighton and Hove area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted October 7, 2020 Supporters Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 07/10/2020 at 08:43, Nobody0212 said: I'm surprised that a country like this, with such a history for Airsoft, doesn't have training facilities Expand Bear in mind that the "training" for rentals consists of being handed a plastic gun and told which is the pointy end. As long as everyone's wearing eyepro, the worst case scenario isn't so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody0212 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 07/10/2020 at 09:08, Rogerborg said: Bear in mind that the "training" for rentals consists of being handed a plastic gun and told which is the pointy end. As long as everyone's wearing eyepro, the worst case scenario isn't so bad. Expand I understand. For me training is more like this (grip, draw, aim, shoot): I can't do this in a walk-on. All I need is a space of about 10 yards, for pistol (and some extra room to place a camera or two). A place for rifle drills is going to be very hard to find, but I will figure that later in the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 07/10/2020 at 09:22, Nobody0212 said: I understand. For me training is more like this (grip, draw, aim, shoot): I can't do this in a walk-on. All I need is a space of about 10 yards, for pistol (and some extra room to place a camera or two). A place for rifle drills is going to be very hard to find, but I will figure that later in the spring. Expand I told you, ring MPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody0212 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 On 07/10/2020 at 13:36, rocketdogbert said: I told you, ring MPA Expand I'm looking at it, and it seems ok but pretty far. The facilities look amazing though. However, is not about facilities. look for instance Josef Mucha, from Novritsch. He doesn't have interactive targets or anything like it. He's got just a tripod with a piece of paper. However he is comfortable there. I don't see a lot of room in MPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgePlaysAirsoft Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I live in London too, there are many advantages to doing so, but there are many disadvantages too. If you want to live in London, and play with toy guns, sometimes you may have to travel more than the 45 mins or so it takes to get from Liverpool Street to Hockley. Sorry!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody0212 Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Car park it is then 😨 It's going to be cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 On 07/10/2020 at 08:43, Nobody0212 said: . Imagine football in a country without grassroots football. Expand MMM no football, if only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamal Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 On 08/10/2020 at 15:55, Nobody0212 said: Car park it is then 😨 It's going to be cold Expand Do you mean public car park? If you do then I wouldn't recommend it. It wont be cold in a police cell lol. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody0212 Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 On 08/10/2020 at 19:14, Shamal said: Do you mean public car park? Expand Not even answering this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 21:17, Nobody0212 said: Not even answering this... Expand But, but....... 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamal Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 21:17, Nobody0212 said: Not even answering this... Expand Ok fair enough but felt question had to be asked cause there are some knobbers out there that would use car park for practice. 👍 Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixxeo Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Safe handling ect can be done dry. As for target practice. Its an airsoft gun lol a fly farting will put the bb off course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted October 10, 2020 Supporters Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 21:17, Nobody0212 said: Not even answering this... Expand That's not particularly re-assuring. Not many people have access to their own private car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr0-Magnon Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 I feel like this thread is less "I want to get better at airsoft" and more "I've been watching too many American gun videos on YouTube" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamal Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 10/10/2020 at 17:52, Rogerborg said: That's not particularly re-assuring. Not many people have access to their own private car park. Expand I'm a little confused as to what car park.its the depletion of millions of Brain cells which cause my confusion you know. That and being naturally simple! ☹🤭 Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnakey Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 10/10/2020 at 18:06, Cr0-Magnon said: I feel like this thread is less "I want to get better at airsoft" and more "I've been watching too many American gun videos on YouTube" Expand Quite a bit of that around at the minute. I assume he means to pick up his car and go out of London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters Rogerborg Posted October 10, 2020 Supporters Share Posted October 10, 2020 On 10/10/2020 at 18:18, Schnakey said: I assume he means to pick up his car and go out of London. Expand I assume he means he's intending to go to some retail park at midnight and practice his operator transitions and courses of fire until an armed response unit turns up and we get to shake our heads sadly in the News section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnakey Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Well he'll either correct us or appear on the news so we'll know either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 07/10/2020 at 08:36, Schnakey said: go for a day at the Greyhound in Coventry Expand The Greyhound is bookings only ATM. I went in last week, There is a number on the Facebook page that is up to date. Covid means they have to use social distance on the range so places are reduced, I didn't ask about the coffee/tea as I only went in to charge my air rifle bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbirley Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 check out Dogtag Airsoft, Faygate (near Gatwick) drop them a message about popping down and using their range, or have a chat with DriverWood - Crawley they also have a range and allow people to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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