Are there any starter leagues/games?

Trader rating · December 16th, 2007, 22:01

Having recently bought an Airsoft gun (shotgun, 325 FPS. It sucks, i know) and having yet to use it, i thought i'd atleast try the internet for some advice and tips. I've tried talking to some people i know who have Airsoft guns, but they don't really have any intrest in play a beginner like me with a crappy "clearsoft" gun from Canadian Tire. I live in Burlington, ON. I've also talked to people at the S.O.F.P. stores and they've both said that i should probably wait 'ill i'm 18 (alas, that is 5 years too long i don't want to wait) to try and play on a real field. Anything helpful or useful i should know? Some info on starter groups would also be appreciated.

surebet · December 16th, 2007, 22:02

13 is a non-starter issue. Some places will allow 16 year olds, but 13 is no good.

Sorry.

TokyoSeven · December 16th, 2007, 22:06

Sorry, age is a very important variable when it comes to airsoft. There is no way around it. Like Surebet said, there are some fields that may allow you to play at the age of 16, but aside from that you are out of options.

kalnaren · December 16th, 2007, 23:37

Yup. 13 = no play. Start saving up now so you can buy an awsome kit when you're 18.

Gunk · December 17th, 2007, 00:03

And hey, if you turn 16, and you're not into airsoft anymore, you'll have a budget saved for a car.

It's a win win.

Lakonian · December 17th, 2007, 00:06

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Originally Posted by Gunk

And hey, if you turn 16, and you're not into airsoft anymore, you'll have a budget saved for a car.

It's a win win.

He's right.

Save up. Perhaps look into paintball for the time being? Who knows, you might like that better..

Shirley · December 17th, 2007, 00:09

Gee.. I wonder how he got the shotgun in his hands..

Gunk · December 17th, 2007, 00:28

Crappy tire looks like....

Firas · December 17th, 2007, 02:03

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Originally Posted by Mr.Hitman

Gee.. I wonder how he got the shotgun in his hands..

maybe the same way you got your gun?

Shirley · December 17th, 2007, 02:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firas

maybe the same way you got your gun?

No, don't jump to conclusions when you don't know how he got his or how I got mine.

Zeonprime · December 17th, 2007, 02:05

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Originally Posted by Mr.Hitman

Gee.. I wonder how he got the shotgun in his hands..

A) Don't be a smartass hitman

B) As a host, I would say 16 is still not likely, and a great majority of the other hosts will agree. Read, learn and pay attention. keep your posts to the minimum. Research before posing a question. At 16 offer to help out at games (You'll probably get a NO, but the offer to help will be remembered). Don't get indignate or rude to the adults when they tell you to do other things with your time, it'll piss them off and make it less likely to help you when you are older or even when you are asking intelligent questions..remember more than a few of us have kids your age.
and finally make sure your parents know about you interest.

Firas · December 17th, 2007, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Hitman

No, don't jump to conclusions when you don't know how he got his or how I got mine.

It doesn't matter how you or he got his, you are both under 18, so in the end you both should not have them

Lerch · December 17th, 2007, 02:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeonprime

As a host, I would say 16 is still not likely, and a great majority of the other hosts will agree. Read, learn and pay attention. keep your posts to the minimum. Research before posing a question. At 16 offer to help out at games (You'll probably get a NO, but the offer to help will be remembered). Don't get indignate or rude to the adults when they tell you to do other things with your time, it'll piss them off and make it less likely to help you when you are older or even when you are asking intelligent questions..remember more than a few of us have kids your age.
and finally make sure your parents know about you interest.

+1 Best advice for those under 18 that want to get into airsoft.

Shirley · December 17th, 2007, 02:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firas

It doesn't matter how you or he got his, you are both under 18, so in the end you both should not have them

I still got them with my parents permission didnt I? I am still allowed to own it, use under parental or under a legal guardian.

The only thing I SHOULD NOT have it is when they aren't there, or CANNOT enter in games when I am not 18.

Also, I can still get in a game if my parent is participating in a game WITH me or a legal guardian depending on the host.

As for I just researched before, and learned the rules.
Thank you.

Firas · December 17th, 2007, 02:23

I am not going to get into a flame war or anything so I'm not gonna respond anymore =/

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December 16th, 2007, 22:01	#1
TF2SPY Guest Trader rating	Are there any starter leagues/games? Having recently bought an Airsoft gun (shotgun, 325 FPS. It sucks, i know) and having yet to use it, i thought i'd atleast try the internet for some advice and tips. I've tried talking to some people i know who have Airsoft guns, but they don't really have any intrest in play a beginner like me with a crappy "clearsoft" gun from Canadian Tire. I live in Burlington, ON. I've also talked to people at the S.O.F.P. stores and they've both said that i should probably wait 'ill i'm 18 (alas, that is 5 years too long i don't want to wait) to try and play on a real field. Anything helpful or useful i should know? Some info on starter groups would also be appreciated.
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December 16th, 2007, 22:02	#2
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	13 is a non-starter issue. Some places will allow 16 year olds, but 13 is no good. Sorry. __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

December 16th, 2007, 22:06	#3
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Sorry, age is a very important variable when it comes to airsoft. There is no way around it. Like Surebet said, there are some fields that may allow you to play at the age of 16, but aside from that you are out of options. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

December 17th, 2007, 00:03	#5
Gunk In his Trunk! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mostly Canada	And hey, if you turn 16, and you're not into airsoft anymore, you'll have a budget saved for a car. It's a win win. __________________ "War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Numenor, and I would have her loved for her memory, her ancientry, her beauty, and her present wisdom. Not feared, save as men may fear the dignity of a man, old and wise." - J.R.R. Tolkien

December 17th, 2007, 00:09	#7
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	Gee.. I wonder how he got the shotgun in his hands.. __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

December 17th, 2007, 00:28	#8
Gunk In his Trunk! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mostly Canada	Crappy tire looks like.... __________________ "War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Numenor, and I would have her loved for her memory, her ancientry, her beauty, and her present wisdom. Not feared, save as men may fear the dignity of a man, old and wise." - J.R.R. Tolkien

December 17th, 2007, 02:23	#15
Firas Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kelowna,BC	I am not going to get into a flame war or anything so I'm not gonna respond anymore =/