ARMS FAIR REPORT
COMPETITION RESULT
Not having played for a while I was a little
reticent at first, but it was really good to
feel the buzz again – and I definitely need to
practice my pistol drills some more!
There were plenty of other activities going
on but two in particular that caught my
attention.
Pro-Tact runs courses on a variety of
subjects, including basic and tactical airsoft
weapon handling. At the Arms Fair it was
offering practical advice on personal defence
(how to disarm an attacker). With the recent
increase in both gun and knife violence, even
the snapshot that participants received here
could well help should they find themselves
faced with a similar situation in real life.
We were really impressed by what Pro-Tact
offers, and its completely not-for-profit with
all proceeds going to Help for Heroes. For
more info check out the website:
www.pro-tact.co.uk.
AIPSC (Airsoft International Practical
Shooting Confederation) is a discipline that
I had heard of before and is hugely popular
internationally, particularly in the Philippines.
A short AIPSC course had been set up for the
weekend, allowing participants to compete
against the clock while moving through the
course, shooting 15 targets and an end bell.
AIPSC requires speed, concentration, a
sharp eye and a steady hand, and what I
really like about it is that anyone can do it. It
is not difficult, does not require a load of kit
yet promotes good discipline and techniques.
I highly recommend it to any airsofter that
carries a sidearm.
Back in the main marquee and the
star attraction was obviously Juan, our
Airsoft Action man! Juan was clad in over
£750-worth of kit that we were giving away
in a free-to enter ‘How many BBs in the
box’ competition. Judging by the number of
entries we had to sift through it seems nearly
every visitor to AAF must have had a crack at
it! Check the box right for the result.
Most retailers had done a good trade (the
boys at Swindon Airsoft Supplies, who were
on the stand next to ours, may have turned
up with every scrap of stock they had but
they certainly didn’t lug it all home!), though
some reported the Sunday was too slow.
Despite that almost all said they’d be back
next time – as will Airsoft Action.
All in all it was an awesome weekend
that most retailers, exhibitors and, very
importantly, visitors seemed to thoroughly
enjoy. Congratulations to Jim, Marie and
everyone at The Grange for working so hard
to make The Airsoft Arms Fair a success –
thanks guys, see you next time! ■
Question: How many BBs in the box?
Answer: 23,927!
Winning answer: 24,000
Congratulations to Taylor Culey – the lucky
sod won more than £750 of kit, including a
G&G CM16 Raider, ASG CZ P-07 Duty and
Blackhawk STRIKE plate carrier harness.
Well done Taylor!
For supplying prizes huge thanks go to:
Landwarrior: 0131 654 2452
www.landwarriorairsoft.com
Edgar Bros: 01625 613177
www.edgarbrothers.com
Patrol Base: 01484 644709
www.patrolbase.co.uk
BadgerTac: 01296 658600
www.badgertac.com
ASG: (+45) 8928 1888
www.actionsportgames.com
PROTACT: DEALING WITH A GUNMAN
www.airsoftactionmagazine.com
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