Several major retailers and other key people in the Airsoft industry have joined forces to help with the start of saveairsoft.org. The aim of the site is simple and whilst the individual efforts of hobbyists can never be discounted or replaced, an organised front is at the same time also needed to help pool resources and efforts. From a hobbyist point of view they look to distribute as much educational material as possible, through retailers and sites alike. There’s also a worthwhile online petition hosted there where everyone in the UK is encouraged to have their say (I understand that this material will then be presented to the appropriate politicians).
Retailers and sites that in all honesty would not normally deal with each other have set aside differences in the worthwhile effort to help protect the industry they work in and the pastime they enjoy. All retailers and gaming sites are invited and encouraged to pledge their support, help and initiative towards the common goal.
It’s great to see a start to a more unified front being put forward by the companies and organisations involved with Airsoft, and with luck some good in relation to the proposed VCR Bill will come from the efforts. As far as I know, Wolf, AD, Airsoft Armoury, Dragon Valley and Ambush are all involved so far, within a week it’d be nice to see every Airsoft related UK company on there.
If you’re a UK retailer or site organiser please get involved in the effort now, as there is a very real threat to your businesses ceasing to exist by the end of the year. Use it or loose it.
