News relating to the sport. This includes important events, legislation changes, and articles from the media relating to Airsoft
G&G Armament have shared a reminder about this year’s Your Greatest Glory contest as the deadline approaches.

News relating to the sport. This includes important events, legislation changes, and articles from the media relating to Airsoft
G&G Armament have shared a reminder about this year’s Your Greatest Glory contest as the deadline approaches.
Tim Ellwood of No Airsoft for Old Men has alerted us to a concerning development for Airsoft in the US. The full regulation document – Marking of Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms – can be found here.
Take action,
Follow the link to comment : https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/CPSC-2023-0021-0001Please make sure to watch the full video from @pewdieryairsoft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHh3pTn9g1Y with more information.
Thank you for everyone’s support.
Template you can use:
I oppose the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s proposed Direct Final Rule in Docket No. CPSC-2023-0021.
Airsoft is a very important, safe sporting activity, enjoyed by myself and thousands of responsible users and hobbyists. As written, the effect of the Commission’s proposed rule would have significant and unnecessary impact on myself and all in the air-soft industry, both from an economic standpoint and an accessibility one. Without comment from the industry, the proposed Direct Final Rule would be inappropriate and unacceptable without changes.
Accordingly, I request the Commission withdraw the proposed direct final rule. I appreciate and understand the Commission’s approach and request the Commission consider excepting air-soft guns from any requirement for GCCs.
Tim Ellwood
Thank you for your consideration.
The American Knife & Tool Institute are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a giveaway sponsored by SOG:
Cody, WY – SOG Knives & Tools, a supporter of the American Knife and Tools Institute (AKTI) for more than 20 years, is hosting a knife giveaway in March, helping to reinforce AKTI’s mission of educating and informing the public about the value of carrying knives.
In 2023, AKTI will celebrate 25 years as the leading, cohesive voice of the knife industry and advocate for the knife community. Industry members like SOG will spearhead knife giveaways throughout the year to help amplify AKTI’s message. The nonprofit provides valuable information for knife owners to carry and use their knives and edged tools with confidence by providing accurate laws and other valuable information. It advocates to remove or clarify knife laws so individuals can use and enjoy the tool they choose for the task at hand.
The SOG giveaway is free to enter and will be held for two weeks – March 6-20. One winner will be chosen for a grand prize package that includes a folding knife, a multi-tool, and a fixed-blade knife. The prize package is valued at more than $500. To enter, click here.
“We’re incredibly fortunate to have the leading brands in the knife industry step up and assist in promoting our mission,” said Mark Schreiber, President of CRKT and President of AKTI. “While we celebrate our 25th anniversary year, these giveaways are one way for us to stay engaged with the knife community that supports our advocacy and education work.”
Other giveaways are planned this year, as is the annual Free to Carry auction that features an outstanding mix of production and custom knives.
AKTI
G&G Armament have launched their 2022 video contest:
Are you a creative soul with a passion for videography? Then we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your talent and win some amazing prizes! Our video contest is officially open, and we’re calling on all aspiring filmmakers to submit their best work.
All you need to do is create a short video (up to 5 minutes) based on G&G products and submit it to us by a date later to be determined. Whether it’s a dramatic short film, a funny skit, a music video, or a documentary-style piece, the choice is yours! The more creative and original your video, the better chance you have to impress our judges and take home the top prize.
Not only will the winners receive cash prizes and AEG’s, but they will also have their videos featured on our website and social media platforms, giving them exposure and recognition within the filmmaking community. And even if you don’t win, you’ll still have the opportunity to showcase your work and receive feedback from our judges.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your camera, start brainstorming, and let your imagination run wild! This is your chance to unleash your creativity and share your unique vision with the world.
To see the 2022 winners and get some inspiration, simply visit our website. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
G&G Armament
The 11th Airsoft Players’ Choice Awards ceremony will be taking place this Saturday, 17th April 2021 online. Virtual presenters will be announcing the winners in 26 categories from 1100H BST (GMT+1). You can find further details here.
AMNB have been chosen by WETTI as their official media partner beside AA:
With great pleasure we like to inform you that we at AMNB have been chosen as the official media partner for WETTI from now on. Beside our friends from Airsoft Action, we will join forces to bring you the latest news from WE on both of our sites. We feel very honoured to be chosen and look forward to a great partnership in the future with both parties. Read more here.
(AMNB)
Land Warrior Airsoft have some news for Airsofters in Scotland following talks with the Scottish Government:
Just to confirm that Land Warrior has spent a couple of weeks in talks with the Scottish Government, we can confirm that Airsoft in Scotland is now allowed to go ahead following the current guidelines.
Obviously this presents some issues in terms of gaming types and numbers but it is definitely a positive step forward for the sports and peoples physical and mental wellbeing as well as great news for the industry as a whole. Roughly speaking we are asked to:
- Keep game numbers low to manage the car parking areas
- Cars are not shared
- Players must be from the local area only
- Social distancing must be maintained at all time
Of course the situation will be a challenge for every game site and business but I think we can all agree this is the best news in months!
Kind regards
Scott Allan
UKAPU have announced details of their 10th AGM:
The committee members of the United Kingdom Airsoft Players Union are pleased to announce the exciting news that we will be holding our 10th Annual General Meeting at Grange Live Gaming (Bravo1) in Birmingham this year – on the 29th of February.
Doors will be open from about 9am, and the UKAPU members only game day will start at about 10am.
Attendance of the game day is £20, of which £5 is a deposit that can be paid via https://www.ukapu.org.uk/agm-2020
If you’re coming by car, you’ll need to pay separately for parking as it’s in the centre of Birmingham.
There’ll definitely be cake – and there’ll even be a special 10th birthday raffle, stay tuned for more information.
As is with every general meeting, every position is open for re-election – even that of the chairman – and if you’re interested in joining the committee, please send us a message.
Not already a member? Why not! You can join UKAPU today, for free, by going to https://www.ukapu.org.uk/join
We at UKAPU look forward to seeing you at our very special 10th Annual General Meeting (and birthday!) at the end of February.
(UKAPU)
AMNB have highlighted a law change which if it comes into force will affect German airsofters:
Hi Arnies, You maybe help out sharing this for the Germany based readers of your page too as this law change effects airsoft magazines as well! But we can stop it if they sign the petition!!
(AMNB)
Readers of this site will undoubtedly be passionate about getting outdoors and experiencing the thrills of airsoft. For many it’s not a hobby, but a passion. Yet, as you sit and read this, how many people around the world are playing airsoft at this time? One thousand? Ten thousand? Then, consider how many people are playing first-person shooter or military strategy video games at the moment. We are talking about millions of players, who have formed not only a multi-billion-pound industry, but a vast community as well.
It’s been written many times over the last few decades about how the existence of video games poses an existential threat to outdoor activities. Indeed, it’s been that way since the old Atari consoles of the 1970s. Yet, today we are looking at games that are designed to provide immersion of players through V.R and other immersive technologies. Above all though, it is the fact that players are connected online, in (virtual) proximity to each other in much the same way as you would be when participating in airsoft.
Consider something like CS:GO (Counter Strike: Global Offensive). According to the Steam charts, the average number of players playing the game in May 2019 was 364,417. That number refers to the average at any given moment, not the number of plays or login in the month. At its peak, almost double that number would have been playing online simultaneously. The statistics are mind-boggling, and that’s just one example among dozens of popular games of that nature.
eSports has exploded in popularity
Indeed, there has been a massive rise in interest in the whole area of eSports, with shooting and strategy games among the most important. In the United States, the television networks have jumped on board, providing live coverage of eSports tournaments in order to capitalise on its popularity.
The industry is wildly competitive, with non-players also taking part in eSports betting. A quick glance on 888sport’s eSports page shows hundreds of markets, with betting lines like Evil Geniuses at 5/1 to win EPICENTER, or LEC to win Rift Rivals at 33/100, as well as references to things like “skins” and “maps”. It’s presented like regular sports betting, but with unfamiliar names and terminology.
Can’t beat the real thing
eSports is often given the tagline, “the most popular sport you have never heard off” thanks to the millions watching online, and the fact in places like South Korea tournaments sell out huge stadiums. But does the fact that there are millions around the world playing these games pose a threat to activities like airsoft or paintball? It’s a difficult question to answer without falling into the clichés that have always surrounded video games.
However, we should say that while online gaming has created virtual worlds laden with wonderful graphics and provides experiences that trick the senses into believing they are real, there is still something lacking from these games that – as of yet – are not able to replace the feeling of something like airsoft.
It may be that it’s the physical sensation of getting hit, the way your heart pounds when someone points an airsoft gun at you or the fact that you might have to deal with ‘real’ problems like the weather or getting your feet wet. The suspension of belief is different in the virtual world. It could be the case that one day that we’ll all be playing airsoft online, but that day still looks a fair distance off yet.
The UKAPU’s AGM will be taking place at The Grange in Birmingham on Saturday 12th January:
2018 is fast coming to a close and the new year is soon to be upon us again and so we’d love to invite all of our members to the 2019 Game Day & Annual General Meeting – hosted on Saturday 12th of January, to be held at the Grange Live Gaming in Birmingham. Doors will open for 8.30am, and we will hopefully start playing at 10.00am.
Cost for attending this UKAPU exclusive game day is £25 (£5 deposit and £20 on the door). The venue itself has no parking but, there is very reasonably priced parking around the venue.
Link to pay deposit/secure attendance to game day: https://www.ukapu.org.uk/agm-2019
Three important notes to make:
1) Not a member? You can join UKAPU today for free – please visit https://www.ukapu.org.uk/join for further details.
2) The nomination period is open for all positions (as it is every year), so if you wish to join the committee in either a vacant position, or challenge someone who already holds a position and is up for re-election, please contact us.
3) We are still accepting points to discuss at the AGM/management meeting, please forward these to us if you have any.
We at the UKAPU committee look forward to your attendance!
…Release ends…
Have a great Christmas and New Year!
Regards,
Jon Hill
UKAPU Press Officer
(UKAPU)
Earlier this week Frank Bothamley from Firesupport told us about his charity cycling challenge, you can now follow his progress on Facebook:
I now have a facebook group set up so that people can follow my journey across the UK
https://www.facebook.com/groups/266809840618886/
I am raising money for a local Homeless charity called Hope into Action.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Frank-Bothamley
Frank Bothamley from Firesupport is taking part in a mega bike ride from Lands End to John O Groats in aid of charity, good luck Frank!:
In September I undertake a mammoth challenge of riding 980 miles over 9 days with 52000 feet of climbs for Charity.
I have been in training for 10 months and ridden 4000 plus miles as part of my training
Am hoping to raise money for a local Homeless charity called Hope into Action.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Frank-BothamleyRegards
Frank Bothamley
UKAPU and Polarstar have a poll for HPA users:
Ever since the introduction of the amended Policing and Crime Bill last year there has been a cloud hanging over HPA RIF users in the UK. Specifically that most full auto capable HPA airsoft replicas could be ‘readily converted’ to exceed the 1.3J airsoft threshold, or could be regarded as ‘capable of’ more than 1.3J in their stock form.
UKAPU have been actively pursuing a resolution for HPA users and as part of this ongoing effort, Vice Chairman Tim Haines, has been involved in discussions with Polarstar to address the aforementioned issue and as a result we are conducting a poll on behalf of Polarstar.
How does this help HPA users? Polarstar are producing a modular regulator, which will allow UK HPA owners to build compliant HPA powered RIFs. Polarstar will be producing piston regulator assemblies for multiple PSI settings, which we hope, will give us the means to ensure that selective fire HPA RIFS can be safely operated under the 1.3J legal limit.
We urge all of our members to share this poll; the greater the number of responses, the better the data.
(UKAPU)
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