Category: Sites and Events

  • Site review: Shoot House Airsoft

    Site review: Shoot House Airsoft

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    I travelled to Székesfehérvár in Hungary to check out Airsoft in their country… It’s not normally a country that crops up a lot on my social media, but I know they do some good Milsim events and I do get a lot of blog visits from Hungary each month, so I decided to go and…

  • Event Report – Scotland vs England 2024

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    Stirling’s annual England vs Scotland match is quite unlike anything else on the calendar. As far as I’m aware, it’s the only Airsoft International matchup anywhere in the world. The highest level of the game, it’s competitive, serious and extremely challenging, with 75 players selected for each team going at it relentlessly over two days…

  • Scotland vs England 2024

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    Since 2013, I’ve been part of Stirling Airsoft’s end-of-year international event, helping England go from being perennial losers to an unstoppable winning machine. After the 2021 edition, I decided it was time to move on to other projects and events. Then, last week, a call came in… Deep down, I love it. It’s competitive without…

  • Fail to prepare, prepare to fail…

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    Why are so many people struggling to keep up with Airsoft? Are we seeing a big change in the way it’s being organised and played? Summer is here in the UK which brings that special breed out of the closet – the Fairsofter, or Fair Weather Airsofter. And as is typical of summer in this…

  • Airsoft – Command and Conquer

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    Everyone remembers the gun. Very few remember to bring the radio. Airsoft teams are everywhere, and yet very rarely do any get organised enough to take advantage of having a team structure. “Yeah, but we play together so I know what they’re going to do and they know my game” is usually as good an…

  • Event Review – Op Irene

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    “Irene. I say again, Irene” Most airsoft players will have seen the film Black Hawk Down. I love it, it’s a superb film and the actual event behind it is awe-inspiring. The loadouts of the US Rangers and Delta Force are iconic. And when an opportunity comes up to play a Gothic Serpent inspired event,…

  • Team Setup and Role Management

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    It is possible to run a team where each player has a range of capabilities, but sometimes it is beneficial to hand specialised roles to people to allow for more specific capabilities depending on the event. Of course, any team will need a leader. An overall team leader may be someone who is particularly good…

  • A Team Building Exercise

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    I’ve been without a team for a while now. Sniper events and other sniper-related projects keep me very busy. But I do miss the experience of running with a team, doing some of the short range stuff and the social aspect of not being alone in the field for two days. So, I’ve decided to…

  • Site Review – Dirty Dog Airsoft

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    Dirty Dog Airsoft, Shildon, North East UK. My home site since it first opened its doors, and I played there for many years beforehand as well so I’ve seen the evolution. I thought it was about time I showcased it, why I love it, and why it’s worth a visit. The site has seen a…

  • Event Review – the Midlands Airsoft Fair

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    Partly an event review, partly the result of some prodding from @airsoft_katastrophe on insta, a blog about an away trip with a difference this weekend, to an airsoft fair. And as far as I’m aware, the only one of its type in the UK. And it’s well worth a visit. Here’s how my day went.…