Newbie from Norfolk!

[snailz]

Hi guys, well I'm yet to play my first airsoft game! Which may sound odd but I really fancy giving it ago. I shoot clay pigeons with my shotgun regularly and I used to play paintball a lot, so I'm guessing this will right up my street!
What do I need to get started?? Any help is appreciated.
Thanks


Black Leon Fr, stage 1, DSG stage 1, carbon grill, BTCC spoiler.

[emergencychimp]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

What you need is the right attitude and a disposable income!

Head to a local game site, Gunman Airsoft have a site in Norwich and there is Danger close Airsoft near by as well (I live in Suffolk so can't help much more), they will have rental gear you can use to see if you like it until you can get a defense against the VCRA to purchase your own RIF. A common way (thought not the only way) is to become a member of UKARA (who have a good site for VCRA info).

Welcome to the sport, most players are top blokes, you get the odd plonker but they are rare especially at those 2 sites.

I would also suggest a decent pair of boots (hiking or military, as long as they are comfortable) and some gloves (hand shots can hurt).

[snailz]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

Thanks for that info
What does VCRA, UKARA and RIF stand for????


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[jakeas]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

Hey dude! The one and only norfolk. where are you based? and these are some the most important terms in the airsoft community...

VCRA- Violent Crimes Reduction Act
UKARA- A Magical number that gives you the eternal bliss of softing... basically allows you black guns (info on mentioned website)
RIF- Realistic Imitation Firearm.

Im in sheringham on the coast, so miles from any site. :/ but its worth the travel!

J

[snailz]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

Hey J, thanks for the breakdown of the softing terms I take it I have to register with either or both?
I live in Yarmouth I moved here from Norwich to be with my now wife.


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[jakeas]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

no probs! the law regarding RIFs is very very confusing and will take you months to understand. but basically, providing your over 18 (which i guess you are ) you can play 3 or more games in less then two months and be part of a club (like the AAA Anglia airsoft club or gunman airsoft) and apply for a UKARA registration, which is a defence against the law. but UKARA isnt the only defence. As long as you can prove you play airsoft on a regular basis, youll be fine. but id rent a gun before you go about buying an RIF, plus by getting UKARA your set for the future.
J

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plus Yarmouth is cool. theres a few sites that way i believe!

[snailz]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

I'm deffo over the 18year old stage I'm now 31!
I have been offered two guns by someone through a friend. He has a Desert eagle for £50 with two mags and hasn't give me a price on the other yet. Desert eagles any good??



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[snailz]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

Here it is.


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[Viper Scout]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

You'll be good at moving targets.....keep that rifle moving!

[snailz]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

Hopefully with a little bit of luck


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[jakeas]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

yeah, youll be needing a big, big holster as well. ive got no experience with 'that un'. but a rifle may be a bit more use!
J

[snailz]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

He has a rifle he wants to sell me too, he hasn't given me a price though! I know the pistol has a holster he will chuck in! Is the pistol worth buying do you think???


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[snailz]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

This is the rifle I have no idea what it is!!


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[jakeas]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

it all depends on what make it is! if its TM then YES! KWA make a Green gas and a co2 model. ive heard bad things about the green gas model, but the CO2 are brill aparently!
J

[snailz]

Re: Newbie from Norfolk!

Sounds like I need to ask him more questions!


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