Airsoft Action 02 - Nov 2011 | Page 8

ASG SIX-SHOOTERS Action Sport Games (ASG) has released two new variants of its Dan Wesson revolvers for airsoft use. Already a popular airgun range, ASG’s licensed Dan Wesson revolvers feature an almost full-metal construction and a realistic weight. The new versions are a 6in barrelled chrome version and a compact 2.5in barrelled black version, perfect for concealment and backup. The revolvers, in true six-shooter style, come complete with six individual shells which can be loaded with single plastic BBs and then loaded into the gun just like the real thing. It also comes with a speedloader. Powered by 12g CO2 bulbs the 6in version can deliver a stonking 420fps+ from a new bulb. While this power does mean the revolver is unlikely to see much use on skirmish sites it is incredibly good fun, and looks and feels excellent too. ASG has stated that the two new models will be available from October, though prices are unconfirmed. Action Sport Games: (+45) 8928 1888, www.actionsportgames.com RAYS OF SUNSHINE Airsoft Action recently came into contact with a sterling charity, Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity. Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity grants wishes for seriously ill children in the UK aged 3-18. The charity gives brave and deserving children and young people the chance to escape the reality of their illness and experience the magic 008 November 2011 of having their wish come true. Wishes are as unique as children themselves: whether a child wants to drive a tank or swim with dolphins, Rays of Sunshine works hard to make that wish come true. Recent wishes have included cooking with a celebrity chef, owning a spa pool, meeting JLS, having a celebration of life party and visiting Disney World in Florida. The charity granted its first wish in 2004 and will celebrate its 2,000th in September. As the whole family lives through the pain of a child’s illness, the charity always includes the whole family in the wish. The charity receives no government support, but relies on the generous support of fundraisers and supporters. Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity: 0208 782 1171, www.raysofsunshine. org.uk NEWS Would you like to have a say in running the UK’s Airsoft Player Union? That is exactly what is on the agenda at the UKAPU 2nd Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held on 19 November in Worcester and will include the vote to decide the 2011/12 committee members. If you are interested in a committee position then please visit the forums at www.ukapu. org.uk to register your interest or email [email protected]. The venue for the meeting is still to be confirmed so please keep an eye on our website for further information. All members are welcome to attend on the evening. Last month UKAPU attended the Ground Zero weekender organised by Zero One Airsoft and had an excellent time. UKAPU provides a social area where players can relax in the evening and join in with our movie night with a nice cold beer in hand! Some 60 players signed up as a result and we would like to thank you all for your support during the weekend. A special mention goes to Team Recon Six (www. reconsix.co.uk) who signed up the entire team during the event. Teams signing up together can benefit from a reduced price, as it does remove a lot of the admin work required to verify new members and send out membership packs. If your team would like to sign up then you can do so by mailing membership@ ukapu.org.uk and asking for more details. A big thank you to all those who have joined UKAPU already. Annual membership is available for only £5 from www.ukapu.org.uk. Existing members can renew their memberships online – it only takes seconds to renew so be sure not to miss out. Chris Neill – United Kingdom Airsoft Players Union