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Young Guns Day

2008-08-26T13:34:00.000-07:00

Recruitment

2008-06-25T16:29:00.000-07:00

Ok, the awareness day is on saturday so if any of ye budding new players check here this might be a good idea.
What you need:
An AEG with at least 300rnds of mags. No WW2 please(Bar 1991s), they just look out of place.
Batteries to last a days gaming.
Boots.
Face Protection, We reccomend Sensei Mesh Masks.
At least two games under your belt.
Camo:
The team camo can be seen below, its older US Tigerstripe. We order that in together from china and it costs €36 a set(Jacket,Trousers and Patrol Cap). Size M should fit everybody but I'll check before ordering.
Options:
Comms: For the moment they're optional but will be compulsory once we get our act together. Nothing fancy, just something with a decent signal strenght and 8 channels with 32 sub channels. A headset is a must.
Tac Vests: Not set at the moment but we hope to move to all using BE-X Combat Vest TYRs(OD) some time in the future. They retail at €85.
Name Tapes: When we get the numbers we'll be ordering them.

Applying: To apply please email my gmail account (airsoftnut) with a brief description of yourself, your age, location, make and models of your main guns and any other usefull information. I will on average get back to you within 36 hours.

The Irish Site Post

2008-06-03T05:51:00.000-07:00

Hopefully I'll get all the sites done eventually. Hope this helps.

Fingal Airsoft

http://www.fingalairsoft.com/
Location: Stimullen, Dublin/Meath border.
Type: Dense Woodland

Site Report - 31/5/08
Ok, today was brilliant. One of my best days airsofting in terms of super ambushes and just general enjoyment. The sun was blazing and everyone seemed to love it. The SiteAnyone here played Predator CG. If you have, you'll have an idea what this is like. Its all up close and personal except one patch where there's a clearing in the trees which devulges into insane crossfires. The have built a few fortifications but there's so much natural cover that they need little artificial cover. The SafeZone is nice with 6 marquee tents and a long bench of pallets for all your gear. Ted said that he'd be making seating soon. Might I suggest two ideas: One, just in case, you can never be too carefull, is some safety netting. Just in case. Two, one thing you lack is a firing range. If you were to cut away a section of the vegitation too the left you caould make a small range for test firing.Both just suggestions.

Marshalling and Site Operator
Fingal seems to be a 3 man team, at least for now. Actually, three men and a boy Bren runs FA and I have to say that he, like all the other SOs I've met, is extremely friendly. He's got a real energetic attitude and when he says he'll get something done, it gets done. He's assisteb by his son shane who it must be said is a really sound lad. Then there's Mark and Ted(One pictured above). They're bot very helpfull Ted is a great laugh in the safe zone. Well done and thanks lads.
Update: My mistake, Fingal Airsoft is run by both Bren and Mark with assistance from Ted the Head. Sorry Mark.

Players
I'm very gald to report that the around half of the players(20something in the end) today were first timers! Whatsmore they were all a pleasure to play with. There were a crowd of young guns(around 15) there. The funny thing was they new exactly what everything was, see parents, Call of Duty 4 is educational. Good Job red team!

Hydration
Ok, this is a VERY IMPORTANT point. The weather was excellent today, probably too warm, we were sweating like pigs. If you are playing airoft anywhere in the next couple of months, even if it looks like a cold day, bring Loads of water. I'd suggest a 2L bottle. The amount of water you can loose is amazing. Today I drank a L of orange juice, 750ml of water, 300mls of Ice tea and then another 2 or 3 hundred mls of water from the big bottle! And I coulda drank more. People often dont realise how serious dehydration can be. If you do get dehydrated you could easily faint. Not so bad in itself but you will then likely fall, hard. Hit your head on a rock and you're in a really bad state. When playing watch your teamates. If any seem dizzy or unable to focus, call a marshall and get them back to the SZ.

Gloves
These are a good idea, there are lots of nettles and thorns in FA. I wore gloves today allowing me to push through anywhere I wanted. They may be sweaty but they're worth it.

The Games
Great variety and all worked well(the first hill was a little slow at 45 minutes limit, hint hint). All were played both ways to each team a chance. I wont go into them all but its safe to say they're well organised and and no matter what game you play you'll enjoy yourself.

The Food
Ok, the menu is on the site. Every option is a fiver. I had: A platter of fresh chips(Lovely proper ones, no cheap stringy yokes), Chicken goujons(Really tasty), a pack of crisps and a coke. All for €5 and delivered to the SZ! Brilliant. On that point there is a shop, a take away and a Pub all within 30 seconds of FA.

Transport
Well, FA is actually situated right on the meath/dublin border(the river on site is the border). It not exactly central but the M1 brings you right there. For those of us without a car Bren has suggested the train. It stops at gorminstown down the road and he has offered to pick players up(You'll need a big car).

Memberships
Bren started organising for these today and took some peoples mugshots. They'll cost a fiver and will be made when he gets enough people signed up. Thanks Bren.

Future Plans
Was chatting to Bren and Mark at the end. Wont blag all their surprises but trust me, they've got a great lineup and by this last weeks performance I'd say we'll see it all happening.

Personal Note
Adam, if you're on boards, cheers. Great buddy today. We slaughtered them. When you get your own kit drop me a line and you can try for a place in the team if you so want.[Adam and myself defined the word ambush today. My bashed to pieces M9 served me well in the good weather. Any blue team members will know. We came again and again from their six. M9 and MP5 vs 36s, p90s and Augs. We nailed them.]

One Epic Failz
CA sportsline M4s. Bren bought them thismorning. All three failed within the day. I think all three GBs jammed though I dont know for certain. All were running standard batts and were well handled. -1 for CA. On the other hand the three Sportsline MP5s held up without a single issue. The younger lads liked them as they are super light. Maybe there's hope for the P90 yet...

Think thats it.Thanks to Bren, Mark, Ted, Shane and all the players for one of my most enjoyable days skirmishing. Cheers lads.

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HRTA
(Hit and Run Tactical Airsoft)

http://www.hrta.ie/
Location: Ballynacrassaun, Swords, Dublin.
Type: Open Field, Soon to be FIBUA(Fighting In Built Up Areas)

Site Report - N/A
I'll do one next time I'm out, they have new buildings I have to see.

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Gorse Hill

TBC...

Fingal Airsoft AKA "The Orchard" - Opening Day

2008-05-31T11:36:00.000-07:00

Absolutely great day! Loved it. Only Danny and I could go but it was great day we'll be back in force. Thanks to MIA for 10% dicount vouchers for all attending. I'll post a more detailed report on boards and add it here later. For now, here's the few pics I took with my phone.

Most importantly, here's the gate, its not very obvious:

My New Revolver, A .357..I Think...

2008-05-23T16:05:00.000-07:00

Well, here's my new toy. Its a novelty item but its good value for €40(MIA, Blanchardstown). It only has 6 shots but thats the fun of it. It supposedly .5 but in this slightly warmer weather it may be doing a little better. Anyways, Pics:

Simon

Team Member Profiles

2008-05-14T13:37:00.000-07:00

Simon(Lethal_Bullet)

Rank: Captain
Age: 17
Location: Churchtown
Role: Rifleman/Support (UMP/Aug HBAR)
Description:
Team Leader and founder. Was at the opening of the original HRTA. Played at: Hrta, Drogheda Airsoft, Predator Combat Games, Gorse Hill and Galway Tactical Airsoft Centre. I'm addicted to the sport. I hope to get to more skirmishes now that I can drive. I also run the Bebo group (www.bebo.com/irishairsoft) which is pretty sucessfull in helping new players.

Shane(Shankuss)

Rank: First Lieutenant
Age: 14
Location: Churchtown
Role: Sniper (L96)
Description:
Simons little bother. Free-runner at heart. He's a bit crazy but so are the rest of the team! You'd better watch out when his Ghille suit arrives.

Brian

Rank: First Lieutenant
Age: 16
Location: Rathfarnham
Role: Rifleman (G36C)
Description:
He's a Scout, in both senses of the word. Light, fastmoving and he's always behind you! If you kill him, dont think you've succeeded. Everything he spotted was transmitted back to the others.

Danny

Rank: First Lieutenant
Age: 17
Location: Rathfarnham
Role: Rifleman (P90)
Description:
The teams resident camper. He'll be in a bush somewhere with his P90 just waiting for you to stroll past thinking its clear. Identify him by his extremely low body mass, he's a stick!

Peter

Rank: Cadet
Age: 16
Location: Firhouse
Role: Rifleman(Ak Beta[Spetznaz])
Motto:"I'm absolutely amazing at everything, you stand no chance, bow down now" XD
Description:
Classified!

Sam

Rank: Cadet
Age: 16
Location: Firhouse
Role: Scout
Motto: Bang killed by a 5ft ninja? How embarrasing!
Description:
Peters twin brother, kudos to you if you can tell them apart in the game zone. Loves stealth and is impossible to spot due to his small stature. Thats not a small bush, thats sam. Watch your six.

Simon

Rank: Cadet
Age: 16
Location: Rathfarnham
Role: Rifleman
Description:
Coming Soon, along with his G&G :)

Team Pictures

2008-05-14T13:09:00.001-07:00

Pictures are always good :D

First Post

2008-05-14T12:42:00.001-07:00

Hi All,

I'm Simon, The Leader of The Part Time Pirates. The description is at the top so I wont repeat myself. The blogs looking a little empty right now but hopefully that'll change. I'm gonna post up notices, game reports, open challenges and pictures as often as I can and if the others get up off they're lazy asses they might too :)

IPAL

This isn't getting enough attention. It's the Irish Players Airsoft League and is completely independant. It will be starting Summer 08 hopefully and will be run by the teams for the teams. The idea is for multiple teams from the island or Ireland to sign up. Each team captain will be on the organising comitee. Games will be organised and teams that aren't playing will be marshalling others games. These will be hosted around the country, north and south, and provisions will be made to suit all as much as possible.

The PTP hope to form a co-ilition with another team in order to compete(looking good). You should have 10 members to ensure numbers for every match though 8 would be ok. For more email Irish Players Airsoft League (irish.players.airsoft.league@gmail.com).

Simon