"i.m. Clone" Airsoft Guns

The latest buzz around the airsoft forums is that the Chinese clone airsoft companies have been shut down by the Chinese government. I do not believe the virtual airsoft sky is falling.

Airsoft Gun Game How To

So what is an airsoft game scenario? Airsoft scenario games are scripted airsoft games with a story line and props. Some people call them LARPS (live action role playing) but only highly scripted events like the Freefall Airsoft Game fit this definition. A standard scenario will typically be presented to players before the game in a format similar to the example below:

This Airsoft G20 Game is an ABZ FATPD Production.
EXAMPLE Airsoft Game Scenario...

Airsoft Guns Approved For Airsoft Games

I get emails daily asking me which airsoft guns are approved for airsoft games and which guns will work best on the field. I typically respond by informing customers that any gun that shoots less than 400 Foot Per Second (FPS) is a great gun for first time airsoft game players. Any airsoft weapon that chronographs at 401 FPS or higher will be designated (Sniper Class) and have extra restrictions and rules attached that must be followed. If your weapon shoots hotter than 550 FPS it will not be allowed to be used.

Can I Bring My Spring Pistol or Shotgun to a Game?

Short answer is YES. Many players have shown up to their first events wielding nothing more than a spring shotgun or pistol. While this is certainly allowed as far as field rules go...It is not recommended for outdoor style airsoft games as others teams and players will have you seriously out gunned with Automatic Electric Guns (AEG) that feature an extremely high Rate Of Fire (ROF). Now for CQB style indoor games a spring shotgun or pistol is the perfect weapon where targets will only present themselves for a brief second. Gas blow back (GBB) airsoft pistols also perform great in close quarter battle and close quarter combat (CQC) style situations.

Which Air soft Gun is Best for Airsoft Games?

I get asked this question often and the answer is always the same: The most crucial element is the gearbox that is inside your airsoft gun. I only recommend Metal Gearbox Guns for field use. You can then upgrade your airsoft weapon to fully suite your needs if necessary. Full metal airsoft guns with full metal gearboxes are now available for under 200 dollars so your best bet is to save up your cash or add it to the Birthday wish list and get a solid gun right from the start. There is also that Santa dude but rumors are he is a phony!
Basically your gun should be determined by the role or character you are playing. Are you a stealthy person who likes to sneak up on opponents positions and take them out slowly without being detected? Then an airsoft sniper load out would suit you best. Do you love extreme physical sports and want to be in every fire fight that breaks out? SAW gunner for you! The main point is the role or character you choose will help you decide the weapon that's right for your style of air soft game play.

Proper maintenance and repair of your airsoft gun will be a required necessity. Learning how to do it yourself is your best option but for full rebuilds and upgrades its always best to find a airsoft gun repair and parts shop. Many airsoft fields now have airsmiths available to service your guns onsite as well.

What type of airsoft gear will I need for games? That question will require another full blog just to begin. Until next time.....

Armsdealer....OUT!

Airsoft Game Props and Objectives

As owners of a popular Wisconsin airsoft store and game field, people ask us all the time..."Don't you get bored just running around and shooting people with plastic projectiles every weekend" I usually answer with a shocking "No.... I love to shoot people" and the props and scenarios we use keep it from becoming just another boring game of cops and robbers.

I know, airsoft guns ARE props, but you also need game objectives to capture, fight over and rescue. Sometimes we use fictional people such as the "Downed Pilot" who is behind enemy lines and must be protected and tactically extracted from some unknown hostile location . Other times it is an object or multiple objects that must be retrieved and brought back to your command center to score points for your airsoft team. The props you use can have a huge effect on the outcome of the game itself. Interactive style props, like a time bomb that must be found and brought back to a specific location within a predetermined allotment of time can have a huge effect on the final outcome of a game. These devices simulate explosions with bells or loud sonic tones. Large objects like ammunition caches or hidden secret weapons that must be recovered, protected and returned to a base reward players with points if they achieve the objective in a timely manner. Items that have to be recovered could include vehicles, Gems, Computer Equipment or even Satellite Dishes. Sometimes we use a single device separated into parts that must each be recovered to assemble a larger device like a big WMD puzzle. Ever try and find a blue Lego block on 40 acres of property?...Now try and search for it while 20 armed airsoft players are "Hunting You" at the same time.

Where do I get these airsoft props? Make them up or build them yourself from things laying around your house and garage, or if you are really creative build them from items like sonic personal alarms, or old military surplus ammo cans., everyone loves a secret agent bomb briefcase. The guys over at the MOA (A WW2 re-enactors group) like to use plywood cutouts of animals like pigs and sheep...If your forces cannot score enough critters during the airsoft game, then your troops are weakened from starvation. Bricks spray painted gold and packed in milk crates make a great Fort Knox style treasure. With little stretch of the imagination you can easily create story lines that are action packed and exciting for airsoft gamers of all ages.

Another great airsoft game tip is to try out different themed scenarios games instead of the same old war re-creationist games. Operation Plague (A zombie style game) and Freefall game ( A Sci-Fi airsoft game) are both very popular at the Airsoft Battle Zone game field and feature very unique airsoft props and objectives for players to exercise their brains with...while hunting human players with airsoft guns...My favorite pastime. Happy Hunting....

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Safe Airsoft Games

I get asked many questions on the Airsoft Battle Zone Forums about "Safe Airsoft Games" and how to play and run them. I typically will answer by saying with safety educated players the safe airsoft games just happen. Our Wisconsin airsoft game field has many rules and regulations in place to help keep everyone on the field as safety minded as possible. Airsoft safety netting (as seen in photo) needs to be in place in "Safe Zones" and players must be aware of the rules associated with these areas.

Players on the ABZ field are required to take the magazines out of their airsoft gun and place a barrel condom or barrel blocking device over the airsoft gun muzzle when entering. This coupled with a keep your finger off the trigger rule keeps everyone in the safe zone, SAFE. Inside of these safe zones is the only place you are allowed to remove your goggles during an airsoft game in play.

This concept only works if everyone is aware of the field rules and follows them. Our job as airsoft field owners and event organizers is to communicate to players what we demand of each of them for the safety of all people participating in the game. Making sure all players hear the game briefing, and announcing special scenario game rules that might be in place for the day is top priority...How can new players be expected to follow the rules if we or you do not tell them. Make sure all players are fully aware of field property boundaries, indoor airsoft CQB-CQC rules, eye protection rules and guidelines plus any other special rules that may be enforced for the particular game you are attending.

We use running vehicles in many of our airsoft games and extra attention to detail must be used to prevent accidents or injuries from a fully armed jeep, or our new Bobcat based airsoft tank rolling across the field with 30 to 50 players running around. Only designated drivers and gunners are allowed closer than 10 feet while the vehicles are moving. Referees are on the field during games for all players safety, listen to what they are telling you their word rules! If you do not listen or follow the rules they will eject you from the game and perhaps from the field itself if you continuously violate the rules.

Most airsoft game fields will have protective clothing and eye wear rules as well that must be adhered to. Some fields only allow full sealed face protection while others will allow just safety glasses. At our ABZ field players 18 and over can wear full seal goggles or mesh type goggles that are safety rated or field approved, but under 18 must wear full face protection. This picture of "snake" shows a player safely dressed for an airsoft game. He is wearing a full face mask with eye protection and also has full skin coverage which allows him to enter and play in buildings on the field. We also require the red rag he is carrying which is a signal he has been hit. Displaying the kill rag and yelling "hit", when you have been shot, helps signal other players to stop shooting at you. The helmet is not required, but is nice to stop bb's from bouncing off your melon...which is not dangerous, but does hurt.

Players over the age of 18 are not required to wear the full face protection, but must have ANSI rated, full seal safety goggles. Below B-rik of the Minnesota Airsoft Association, sports some fine safety goggles along with his "Gucci" style kill rag. The gloves are not required but can stop those painful finger shots from hurting so much. The rest of his gear is completely optional and might change from game to game. Other safety tools like a compass or signal whistle, you might consider carrrying on your loadout as well...Just in case you get lost or sprain an ankle in the woods and need them. Water to most people is not considered a safety tool, but at airsoft games it is very important. Most players have a canteen, or bladder bag style backpack so they have water with them at all times. Playing airsoft on a hot July day and running up and down hills and through the woods can dehydrate a player in full load out gear in a hurry. If you are deep in the woods the dehydration can make you become disorientated in a hurry and suddenly you have a serious situation on your hands. I have seen players become dehydrated just as fast during winter games as well, so be sure and drink plenty of water during airsoft games. Some scenario events can run 1 or even 2 full days so snacks like energy bars or granola can be a good thing as well. Most airsoft players are self proclaimed adrenaline junkies and love the heart pounding intense feeling a full assault on an enemy base can create. 30 players in full load out gear charging down a hill with airsoft guns blazing and team commanders yelling orders and assaulting your teams base or position while you try and hold them off is an exciting time for all. Holding them off and pushing them back up the hill with massive airsoft firepower and watching them retreat back into the woods is more fun than any video game I have ever played, and can be completely safe and harmless fun if you just follow the airsoft safety rules.

One last thing I would like to mention is "where you play your airsoft games" this can be a huge safety factor. Secluded private areas are important so you do not have issues with neighbors or hikers. Our Wisconsin airsoft game field is set deep in the woods of Eau Claire County, on private land. Imagine looking out your window one day and on a tree line across the street from your house you see people dressed like the guys in the pictures shown here and sporting very real looking assault rifles and pistols. Your first reaction would probably have you calling 911 in a hurry. If the police are called to an airsoft game, it means they are responding to a call about people with guns and will react accordingly. They do not know they are airsoft guns until they touch them. This is a very dangerous situation and one you must avoid. Only play airsoft games on airsoft fields or private secluded land that is out of site of the general public, To do otherwise could cost you your life, for real! Airsoft is a fun, social and healthy game sport and will continue to grow in popularity if we all do our best to promote Safe Airsoft Games.

Wisconsin Airsoft Game Season

OK... we all played some winter MILSIM games and had some exciting spring skirmishes as well, but nothing kicks off the Wisconsin Airsoft Game Season like the arrival of spring thaw. All the white in the woods seems to have suddenly disappeared and made way for Mother Natures camouflage that is soon to come. Now if things would just dry up...and warm up then we could "Let the War Games Begin". The Midwest Ostfront is hosting a World War Two airsoft game "Springtime in Porkhov" in Neilsville, WI and the overnight camping this early in spring might be a little chilly, but I plan on heading over there Saturday morning. A snowy winter and wet spring have forced us to close the ABZ airsoft Field Saturday and Sunday April 11th and 12th. The driveway is in the process of thawing out and at the recent Hatfield and McCoys Airsoft game we had to implement parking restrictions. It was good to see the players who came out for this game and we sure had a nice day to play. It looks like we may have to close Saturday and Sunday April 19th and 20th for field driveway maintenance as well but we will see how spring progresses. The ABZ fairchild airsoft field has purchased a new Bobcat crawler...skidder just for making airsoft field upgrades and improvements and it should be delivered a week or so before the Airsoft Season Kickoff game "Operation Stormfront" on April 26th and 27th 2008. We also would like to welcome our new airsoft field safety director Scott Becker...He will be handling all our field safety issues for this season and hopefully many more to come. As of may 1st the Fairchild airsoft field will be open for free games on most Saturdays and Sundays and camping is free on Saturday nights with a reservation. If you have questions or comments on the games and events hosted at ABZ's Airsoft Game Field please visit our website for more details.

Airsoft Game Excitement

Hey, whats with all the excited hype about airsoft scenario games? Have you ever been to a large airsoft game?

Once you have you will know what all the excitement is. These airsoft games are an adrenaline junkies best friend. OK, so this guy in the airsoft picture to the right does not look too excited....BUuuuuT when you consider he was playing a two day airsoft game and this was the morning of day two, then you begin to see this as a different picture. Airsoft is considered an extreme sport and many of the scenarios are designed to re-create some of the stresses and extreme conditions of real world battle scenarios without the causalities. Twelve, Twenty Four, and even 36 hour game missions are not unheard of. The games typically follow a MILSIM (military simulation) storyline but games that follow world war 2 and sci-fi storylines as well as western, gangster and zombie scenarios are becoming more popular.

Typically these Live Action Role Playing or Airsoft LARP's will have dress code requirements for players. A milsim game may require players to wear one type of camouflage such as BDU, ACU or marpat. Gangster style airsoft larps may require people to come dressed as they wish as many different role players are needed for this style of game. Our Wisconsin airsoft games calender list games that have no dress codes and some that do. Many of the ABZ free airsoft games feature open game dates where players and event organizers can try out their own mini list of individual airsoft game requirements.

teams love to sport their gear and are happy at games to provide airsoft safety and field information as well. Many of these players have had and still have thousands of dollars worth of gear and their hands on opinions and reviews can save a new player allot of time when shopping or searching for a durable The amount of airsoft weapons and gear that is used and displayed at these events is enough to boggle the mind. Airsoft guns of every style and model are used and players love to share information about airsoft manufacturers and Airsoft gun field performance. Wisconsin airsoftairsoft gun. Some brands of airsoft equiptment such as Inokatsu are not widely known, although the M60 shown here is well known among airsoft gamers. So now you know what all the hype is, and why players get so excited about these games. Its a chance to be the hero or the villian and fully play the part you dream of, complete with simulated kills, battlefield sounds, skilled opposition or exotic belly dancers. (yes belly dancers have been included in an airsoft game:) Regardless what style airsoft game you choose to play its an adrenaline rush to have a carload of gangsters pull up to your hideout with airsoft tommy guns blazing while you and your mafia try to sneak out the back to avoid capture or worse. How about an attempt at exploiting the well guarded mines of a distant moon that is protected by the Federation Alliance Forces. The great thing is even if you lose the war or the battle the most you go home with is a bruised ego and some airsoft bb welts. This still beats sitting on the couch doing the same thing virtually, but only exercising your thumbs. If you are interested in finding out more about these airsoft games visit our Wisconsin airsoft forum and meet some of the players today.

Airsoft WW2 Gamers Get New AEG's

Airsoft Battle Zone has announced a new line of specialty airsoft reproductions for ww11 reenactors and collectors manufactured by SGS Custom Airsoft. Their mosin nagant airsoft gun reproduction is a nice addition to the ww11 sniper style weapons but the new PPSH41 AEG is what caught my attention. Gryphon from SGS was kind enough to stop by and let me fondle one of these early Russian LMG's and I must say I was impressed. The solid maple stock with large size AEG battery compartment is a beautiful touch and assures many battle scar memories will be etched in its oiled sweetness forever. The standardized version 7 mechbox installed in this beauty produces a ROF of approx 900 bb's per minute at 310-330 FPS which is right on par with the real steel versions of the ppsh41 still in use today. The 200 round high capacity style magazine, features a top fill port and bottom winder. The Hop up is adjustable from outside of the gun with no tools needed, making for simple field wind and elevation corrections. I was amazed at the nice hefty weight (7 lbs) and balance of the front of this AEG. The fiberglass reinforced cold cast aluminum receiver barrel shroud and magazine housing is material that is much stronger than the zinc alloy monkey metals in use by many airsoft gun manufacturers today. One more thing and its a biggy...SGS custom airsoft is located in the USA so parts and service are very reliable and only a phone call away. All in All I would have to say the Germans had best beware at airsoft games this year, I think the gamers will learn what a Regiment of Russians armed with papashas can do.

Winter WW2 Airsoft Game "Nashville, WI Feb 8-10"

This is gonna be good! I attended a game last fall with these guys in Neilsville, WI and I assure you this will be educational and fun for anyone who attends. This airsoft game has some unique rules so be sure and visit the World War 2 airsoft association forums for special rules and player requirements. The game organizers have announced; "There will be some airsoft world premiers unveiled at this event. Never before seen toys that will make a splash when seen for the first time." I can only speculate, hope and pray that one of the new airsoft world premieres will be the long awaited Russian PPSH41 airsoft AEG custom. Actually its not pure speculation as the manufacturer of this custom AEG has asked Airsoft Battle Zone to prepare to distribute these for sale after the prototypes have been tested. Combine that with the release on the WW2AA forums of these ppsh41-prototype pics and I bet this will be one of the World Airsoft Premiere releases. I wonder what the other premiered airsoft will be, perhaps the airsoft Howitzer so the Germans can finally hold some ground.

Airsoft CQB Games... Indoor Games

Airsoft close quarters battles or CQB games are held mostly indoors although I have played many cqb outside games as well. I am going to talk mainly about the safety precautions that must be taken to provide a safe indoor, airsoft gaming environment. First you need to be aware that airsoft bb's will damage most interior wall coverings like drywall and paneling. Airsoft bb's will also damage wood, break windows, light fixtures, light bulbs and other indoor home decorations. With that in mind one of the simplest DIY setups for cqb is in Altoona,Wisconsin and we like to call it becks basement of d00m. This area is setup with a grid work of plastic tarps strung on cables to create interchangeable pathways and cubicles that can be changed by simply sliding the tarps along the cables to make new pathways and dead ends. The lights have all been covered with steel 1/8 inch hardware cloth to prevent the fixtures from taking bb hits. We just played a game there last week as recent Midwest snowstorms have kept us inside. We follow the same cqb rules and guidelines for these smaller games as we would for a large scenario game at our air soft outdoor field. One rule that is mandatory for airsoft close quarters battles is full face mask and full skin coverage. In a cqb game the whole idea is to be stealthy and sneak up on your opponent to get the "jump on them". Please keep in mind that as the name implies "close quarters" is just that, proper air soft safety precautions must be taken to assure a safe and fun game for everyone as many BB hits will be from 5 feet or less. Feel free to look over and use any safety tips and suggestions from our wisconsin airsoft games page. The rules that have been established for our outdoor airsoft game field are proven to promote safe and injury free games. Typically the attack and defend type scenarios work best inside but the story line possibilities are endless. I am a big fan of using my GBB pistol inside, but many of the players choose to use AEG's. Regardless of which airsoft model you wield during the game, well thought out safety precautions will assure you its as fun as it sounds for all players.

FATPD Free Airsoft Games

Our airsoft game field began hosting free airsoft games that we call FATPD. This acronym stands for Free Airsoft Training Practice Days and the games have been quite popular. One of the most recent scenarios was the CDW airsoft game and as the picture below show many Wisconsin airsoft game enthusiasts came out for this mid November airsoft game.

We will continue to host games at our field right through the winter months and have many game dates already listed on the Wisconsin Airsoft Game Calendar. Winter airsoft games in Wisconsin can be brutal in terms of weather but it helps that our Wisconsin airsoft field has over 5000 square feet of heated indoor airsoft game space. Rental guns are available at the games and include both AEG's and Gas Pistols.

Half the fun of airsoft games is player participation in the scenario's. For this Colombian cartel simulated airsoft game these players from the GOPMAT airsoft team dressed the part. Costumes are not a requirement for airsoft game attendance but it does help add to the overall atmosphere of the game. Some players will put much time and effort into each game they choose to attend. Regardless of how you dress we hope to see you at a Wisconsin winter airsoft game sometime in the near future.

Armsdealer

Airsoft Games with Armored Vehicles

This past Sunday we attended an airsoft game in poynette Wisconsin. Actually we have been planning for this airsoft event since last years "Operation Vigilance Airsoft Game" and we were not dissapointed with part 2. There were about 115 players and of course the russian armored car shown below which is part of the subject of this article. Troy B. owns and operates the armored vehicle shown in the picture. He is becoming a regular at airsoft games in Wisconsin and Illinois. Our airsoft field in Fairchild, WI has hosted games with the BA-64 playing support roles for the game. We now have a light armored airsoft jeep we use regularly on our field. Using these vehicles in the airsoft games requires a special set of rules for both safety and disabling during the game. Safety is the primary concern when these vehicles are intermixed with the players on the field. Having a well trained crew and using the same drivers helps minimize the danger as these veteran operators will be aware of the quirks involved in this type of operation. The jeep spoke of above has a designated driver that is trained in our fields safety procedures. A clear explanation of the rules of engagement must be given to the players at the briefing. We use a ten foot rule informing all players if the vehicle is moving you cannot be closer than 10 feet. Using common sense and strict player rules will help assure the continued use of airsoft armored vehicles in games.

Airsoft Gun Game Terminology

Ever notice each sport or hobby we join is loaded with new acronyms and phrases. Well airsoft gamers are the same way but to extreme levels. At any one of our airsoft games you could over hear a conversation that sounds like this "I was down in sector six reloading my AEG hi-caps when a coupla tango's jumped me on my six, had to pull out my GBB and managed to KO Three mercs before the Op4's lit me up. Couldn't get my kill rag on my head fast enough".

If a new player was standing there with a bewildered look on their face we would just smile and say "noob". At first the lingo sounds funny, then it catches on and one day you find yourself at a group function that is not airsoft related and you tell a story like the one quoted above and people look at you very puzzled and sympathetic for your condition. Yep thats the day you realize you are not a noob anymore...They Are.

So by now you are probably wondering whats up with all the guys with red rags on their heads. D.E.A.D. All of them wearing kill rags for airsoft games. This simple red rag is a signal in a simulated airsoft war game that your opponent has hit you. Rules of events will vary from game to game but generally a bb hit will require you to pull out the rag to signal the hit as well as yell out to audibly signal as well.

And if the acronyms are not hard enough to remember many airsoft teams have call signs and code word airsoft terminology to further confuse their opponents. Its all part of the game plan and the secret nature of milsim and scenario type airsoft games.

Operation: Plague mini game

The operation "Plague" mini airsoft game was a blast. Never thought I would enjoy a game like this but I will have to say Lupine Productions out did there selves with this scenario. Shooting flesh eating zombies with airsoft guns is not as simple as it sounds but sure does make for an exciting day of gaming. We also hosted another Airsoft Education Course and graduated more players just in time for the mandatory requirement that takes effect Sept 1st on the Fairchild, Wisconsin airsoft game field. Congratulations to these safety minded players. We are looking forward to an all night airsoft game that starts Sat Sept1 at 5PM and finishes Sun morning at 8AM or so. Hope to see you out on the field someday.

Help Wanted "Law Enforcement Safety Speaker" for Wisconsin AEC's

Airsoft Battle Zone has announced it will begin offering "paid" speaking engagements to law enforcement officers in WI. Recent talks among Wisconsin Airsoft Association members and management has helped bring this idea to light. The WAA has put together a pilot safety program for WI airsoft gun enthusiasts and airsoft fields to implement as a commitment to public airsoft safety awareness. The program known as the Airsoft Education Course or AEC is designed, implemented and reviewed by the WAA Safety Committee. Several Wisconsin airsoft gun game fields have opted to offer this to patrons and players with the ABZ field in Fairchild, WI deciding to make it a mandatory entry requirement as of September 1st 2007. The WAA has provided us with awesome field trainers (volunteer members) and a program that is very thorough with hands on and study guide type information. This program has made a huge impact on the safety practices and awareness being shown among players on our field. To help further this, Airsoft Battle Zone is sponsoring a plan to promote educating the general public about the dangers that exist with airsoft replica guns in public. The need for this is apparent by the rising amount of incidents that are being reported in the national press. We are looking for law enforcement officers in Wisconsin communities willing to help shed some light on the "Grey Areas" that seem to confuse many airsofters as to the legalities of where you can or cannot use your airsoft gun in public. The program called TWST Training Weapons for Safety Talks will donate one airsoft training style handgun to a police department in return for a safety talk by a law enforcement officer at a Sanctioned AEC. If your department training officer is interested you can contact ABZ staff or officers of the WAA.

Now on to the game calender... There will be a Zombie style airsoft game hosted by lupine productions at the ABZ field on October 7th. Cost for this event is $30 dollars per person. Rules can be found at the Operation Plague airsoft game website. If you live in southern WI this game has a second play date of October 14th at the Apoc paintball field near Madison, WI. We did a mini play test zombie game with game producer Ryan Jopp and I have to say it was incredible fun.

On Friday and Saturday October 12th and 13th there will be a free World War 2 style airsoft event just outside of Neilsville, WI. This is a green level event so 75% era specific gear is required but the event organizer is willing to allow non era airsoft weapons for this game. This game will feature airsoft armed vehicles and some airsoft gun rentals will be available on the field. Overnite camping is allowed and free so make a full weekend out of it. For more information check out our wisconsin airsoft forums at the Airsoft Battle Zone website.

Operation: Vigilance

Kerrik 13 from The Wolf Recon Airsoft Team posted a reminder on the ABZ game forum about this two day airsoft extravaganza event.

Operation Vigilance 2 is a charity fundraiser event themed after conflict in the Middle East. In this simulated war, forces of the United States along with the United Nations will go up against an alliance of anti-UN Nations in and around the Middle East. The dedicated event website can be found at www.operationvigilance.com.

Check out the teaser trailer for Operation Vigilance 2 (all footage is from Operation Vigilance in September, 2006) located here on Google video.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6686258139408115073&q=Operation+Vigilance&hl=en

Here are just some of the features of this event…

-Dedicated commanders on each team
-Vehicles including civilian transports and armored tanks
-Props and special effects to enhance gameplay
-Civilians being involved with the storyline and game
-A Unique Resource system that forces commanders to think differently to certain situations
-Proceeds from event donated to the VFW Post 7591’s Veteran Memorial in Madison, WI!
-Limited edition printed kill rags available for purchase (proceeds donated to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America)
-Special Forces on each side with unique missions... are you up to the challenge?
-A free Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday
-A Prize Raffle with guns, equipment, and giveaways
-Venders onsite selling airsoft equipment
-Rental guns available on site for use
-Onsite camping and night games on Saturday
-Entry fee discounts to members of airsoft organizations (MAA, WAA, USAC)
For more detailed information, please visit the event website at www.operationvigilance.com
If you have any questions, please feel free to email operationvigilance@yahoo.com

Visit the website for detailed mission info. Airsoft Battle Zone will be there along with many other airsoft gun and gear sponsors.

Wisconsin Airsoft Field Mandates Saftey Course

The Airsoft Battle Zone airsoft game field in Fairchild, WI will begin making the Wisconsin Airsoft Association saftey course or (AEC) mandatory for field users as of September 1st 2007. We have held several of these events and you can see a noticeable difference in the level of "airsoft safety awareness" and "gun safety practices" being applied on the game field by the AEC graduates. The field referee's agree noticing more people remembering to pull out mags before entering the safety zone, keeping fingers off triggers in the safe zone and in general just better "safety thinking" out on the field. Now that we have a good percentage of AEC graduates playing in each game, we are starting to see the full impact of the course as other players begin reminding each other of potential safety issues on the field. As of Sept 1, we will make this course a mandatory requirement for anyone who plays on our field. The requirement will be grandfathered in so you can attend games until the next scheduled class. The WAA deserves some huge credit for putting this together and training up the trainers for the class. Our next scheduled course is August 26th at 9:00 A.M. at the Fairchild, WI airsoft field located at S.13508 County Road H. For details and a list of items needed to take the course please visit the ABZ website

World War 2 Russian Era Airsoft Game

Talked with the event organizer of our Operation FreeFall Airsoft Game today and he said he was going to write a World War 2 Style airsoft game. If it stays on schedule it should roll out near Neilsville, WI early spring of 2008. We will make sure and give plenty of notice of the details and rules of this upcoming major airsofting event.

Also soon to hit the airsoft gaming calender for spring of 2008 is "An Airsoft Scenario" A modern day thriller airsoft game. This game is about a group of State Farmers who are ripping off their good neighbors and must be stopped. This airsoft event is scheduled for the April 17th 2008 Airsoft opening day at the ABZ field located in Fairchild, Wisconsin.

Looking for a wisconsin airsoft game a little sooner than 2008? We have several on the calender for the upcoming months. Check out the Wisconsin Airsoft Game Calender to find the next airsoft event at Airsoft Battle Zone.

Wisconsin Airsofters are busy in the summer

Holy hell.... last post was in March and its August already. What a crazy summer this has been and seems to be continuing. We have had airsoft games twice a month or more out at the ABZ field in Fairchild,Wi. Operations: battleship down, anger management, raining fire, are just a few of the milsim and world war two style airsoft games we had this summer.

More recently we hosted a large airsoft scenario style event called"freefall game" this has been my first immersion into character role playing and "I think I kinda like it". The game setting was very sci-fi ish and really well laid out with non combatants added into the game which really added a cool effect overall. The scenario combined some actors from the Eau Claire Renfaire and local community airsofters as well as some hardcore milsim players. This game lasted two days and included a pig roast and belly dancers during the "peace talks". The feedback has been awesome and everyone I saw left dirty and tired but, smiling and that... is the sure sign of a successful airsoft game.


We still have an airsoft saftey class coming up August 26th. We will have a game after 1pm when the AEC is over. Visit the WAA website for a listing of things to bring along for the class.

You can view our airsoft game calender here
You can view our airsoft game pics here

Hope to see you at a airsoft game soon.

Armsdealer
Wisconsin's airsoft gun headquarters

Wisconsin Airsoft Expo. 2007 Airsofters Educating Airsofters

Hello Everyone,
Are you ready for the 1st Wisconsin Airsoft Expo coming to you on March 31st, 2007! The Airsoft Expo is based on Airsofters Educating Airsofters, promoting safety, public awareness and education on the sport of airsofting. Airsoft Battle Zone would like to invite you to join us on March 31st 2007 at the VFW Post 7591 located at 301 Cottage Grove Road Madison, Wisconsin for the 1st Wisconsin Airsoft Expo. The doors will be open to the public at 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Entry fee is $10.00 per person or $25.00 per family. The $10.00 fee includes 1 raffle ticket. The family charge includes 2 raffle tickets. There will be many great door prizes, the drawings will be hourly. You will meet many Wisconsin Airsoft Teams to answer any questions you may have, as well as the Wisconsin Airsoft Association to promote safety and education to airsofters and there families. There will be vendors selling airsoft guns, gear, and accessories. Hope to see you all there. If you would like more information please visit www.wisconsinairsoft.com.

Mr & Mrs Armsdealer