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Kung Hei Fat Choi! (Happy Chinese New Year!)

For all of you who enjoy Chiese New year, have a good one! This yeart, it's the Year of The Rooster!

Retailer news...!

Current USMC catalogue...

OK, somewhat delayed, but only because USMC failed to send me their latest catalogue (I had to blag this off a freind!). USMC released their current catalogue a month or two ago (Autumn-Winter 2004-5).

Full of their normal comprehensive range of all manner of European and American combat clothing, webbing, etcetera, it's quite interesting to note that they've also extensively reduced the prices of their range of Blackhawk gear, making this kit much more affordable of late, to the private purchaser (It's still not exactly cheap, but it's getting cheaper, anyhow ). Oh, and before I forget, they also now stock the Royal Robbins 5.11 range of casual wear - rather handy if you need loads of pockets on your trousers and polo shirts

New F&T catalogue published

The latest catalogue from Field &Trek has been published, and in fact arrived on my doorstep this morning; with 160 pages (an increased page count of 25%, the say) of camping equipment, accessories, outdoor cloting, tentage, boots, and so on, it's the usual good quality content from a respected retailer in this specialised market; The kit is in the main reasonably priced, and there are a few lines (certain fleece jackets, for example) that are good for both Airsoft (or military) use, as well as normal (i.e. civilina) usage. F&T can be reached on 0870 777 1017, or at www.fieldandtrek.com.

Retailer news...!

Delayed news: Current Silvermans catalogue and web site

OK, this has been heavily delayed here (new PC, new software, new scanner, yadda yadda), so apologies for the lateness of this. Silvermans recently released their current catalogue (2004, Issue 101).

Full of their normal and highly comprehensive range of all manner of British and foreigncombat clothing, webbing, etcetera, they've moved from the previous pocket (A5) format to a more 'conventional' A4 magazine format.

While we're on the subject of Silvermans, they've also completely re-done their website. More of a facelift than a complete redisign, it's still arguably one of the easiest to navigate, and well worth a look. A note, before I close this bit: Remember that you will pay a little more for gear bought through Silvermans, but given that most of their stock is in stock all the time, if you need it in a hurry, and no-where close to you has it, Silvermans are a damn good bet to have it in stock.

New Home Office consultations on firearms

OK, the Home Office have just releassed a report from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), regarding guns and the Community. It's worth reading, as it gives you a good idea on where the Police want to go on restrictions with guns of any kind.

Note that it's a bloody big file (2.02mb), and is in PDF format. You can find it here (right click and 'Save As'):

• Guns, Community and Policing: HMIC Thematic Inspection into The Criminal Use of Firearms

Further to this, the Home Office have released a White paper (Consultation document) on guns. A public consultation, it's worth reading. However, before you get your knickers in a knot, the UKASGB (UK Airsoft Sites Governing Body) are looking into this as well, and will be making a formal respnse for their members (Airsoft playing sites). Even so, the document is well worth reading.

Note that it's also a bloody big file (1.195mb), and is likewise in PDF format. You can find it here (right click and 'Save As'):

• Controls on Firearms Consultation

Firearms Consultative Committee dissolved

Just found out about this. Makes grim reading for the future of all shooting sports and hobbies (Including Airsoft), in my opinion:

Source: BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation)

In my humble opinion, this gives the Home Office free rein in deciding on whatever action they care to take on guns in general, without the benefit of impartial advice, or even of seeking such advice. It also removes in one fell swoop, the one expert impartial forum we hitherto had in raising concerns regarding our hobby of Airsoft.

So what form will this new pair of committees be? We don't yet know, but replacing one committee with two brings yet more bureaucracy to a department that has shown itself to be run, from the top, with a callous disregard for the opinions of the shooting community, and this can only be bad news for Airsoft.

Once again, the Home Office, under New labour, shows it's true colours: "We're always right, you're always wrong".

God help us all.

Airsoft Skirmish Gaming has started out small in the UK, but is, like paintball skirmish gaming, growing, year on year. With this in mind, the aim (sic) of this web site is to provide informed articles, ranging (again, sic) from the legal standpoint regarding the equipment we use, to basic advice on improving your Airsoft Skirmish Gaming, to more advanced notes, such as what equipment (both for gaming, and general overnight outdoor use) to purchase.

It is the hope of the webmaster (that's me, by the way!), that this site will aid you in your quest to become a responsible, respected player. To that end, if there's anything you WANT to see, and it's not here, please drop me a line!

Comments on this website are always welcome. You can mail me at roger@practicalairsoft.co.uk. Read on, and remember: "It's Only A Game!"

All the best, and play safe!

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