Tag: milsim
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2024 – A Year in Airsoft
End of year reviews. Because tradition. And I’ve got no beers handy… It’s felt like a quiet year in Airsoft, certainly I think we’re all feeling the squeeze on social media because the world is absolutely terrified of guns and cool things. Thankfully, this isn’t regulated media so I can say whatever the fuck I…
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Event Report – Scotland vs England 2024
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…
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Scotland vs England 2024
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…
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Review – Helikon Pakcell Set
Whether it’s travelling, hiking, camping, bushcraft or Milsim, being and staying organised is absolutely essential. Not only do you need to make sure you have everything you need, you need to be able to find it in your kit when you want it. I do a lot of the above, and recently invested in a…
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Is Airsoft Dying?
I’ve seen a lot of events cancelled this year. More than I can recall in all the years I’ve been slinging plastic. Where are all the players? Has Airsoft just run out of steam? Or is it a case of rising costs putting people off? I was discussing with some players at a skirmish recently…
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Fail to prepare, prepare to fail…
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…
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Shiny Things
Do Airsofters even like Airsoft? Having your hands on a gun is a lot of fun. Even more so, when you’re with your mates. I love that feeling of being out in the field (whatever the weather), fully loaded rig with all your gadgets to hand, set up in a position ready to engage enemy…
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How realistic is Airsoft?
Short answer – as real as you want it to be. Or, for many of the younger players coming through, not at all. It’s just a chance to cosplay and have some fun. This is a topic I can expand on into different aspects of the game and I will do some more in the…
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What is Milsim?
An interesting question popped up on the UKAL podcast a few days ago, which I was watching because Verage Airsoft was on as a guest. “What is Milsim?” is probably a question that can throw up many answers and interpretations. So, I thought I’d put mine out there. I love Sunday skirmishes. Easy, simple games…
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Airsoft – Command and Conquer
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…
