Airsoft in the News

jaa · January 17th, 2008, 14:48

Hey guys. My editor wants a story from me, and I'm thinking of tossing him a story about Canadian Airsoft. I need at least three sources, so anyone in this area who wants to talk about the state of the sport, legality, or economics of airsoft can PM me. I'll try to set up a meeting with you.

If you feel you have important information to give, please give me your name (real name please) and phone number.

no ranting please

The Saint · January 17th, 2008, 14:57

Just out of curiousity, which paper do you represent?

HGI · January 17th, 2008, 15:15

can the title be "Soccer Mom's FTL"

kalnaren · January 17th, 2008, 15:51

How likely is your editor to accept a story showing airsoft in a good light?

Viperfish · January 17th, 2008, 15:57

if you were to do a story on airsoft i think brian should be number 1 on your list of ppl to talk about it.

best of luck to ya with the story, would be nice to see more posative airsoft stuff out there

jaa · January 17th, 2008, 17:38

It's only a student paper, but at least it's something

Centennial College

hattrick · January 17th, 2008, 17:39

Talk to brian of tac3, he would probably be your best source.

Brian McIlmoyle · January 17th, 2008, 17:43

you should not do a piece about "airsoft" the piece should be focused on the activity.. and the community.. not the guns...

I have a little experience with dealing with the press.... the results have been "uneven" at best...

The best pieces don't mention the word "airsoft"

I really don't like the term "airsoft", its Jargon.. and has no meaning outside of our community...

I really hate it when people call themselves "airsofters" or say they are going "airsofting"

I think such terms are a holdover from paintball... an activity that most try to distance themselves from

Tactical simulation... or military simulation is more descriptive.. and takes the focus away from the tools..

that said.. it is very dificult to cast this activity with a positive light... we are simulating shooting people after all.

I'm not shy of the press.. but I'm not going to go around seeking them out..

jaa · January 17th, 2008, 17:46

fine then, the focus of the piece will be on "community wargames"

I never intended this to be a piece specifically on guns, since the very mention of the word would make us all look like criminals

Brian McIlmoyle · January 17th, 2008, 17:47

There are plenty of people on this board with loads more experience in the community than me...

I am reluctant to do anything with the public press for fear of offending members of the community..

No one voted me mouthpiece... and I don't need another crapstorm...

jaa · January 17th, 2008, 17:55

I don't suppose I could at least get a phone number from you Brian?

rockafella · January 17th, 2008, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kohaku

best of luck to ya with the story, would be nice to see more posative airsoft stuff out there

+1

Lawdog · January 17th, 2008, 18:18

Hey Brian, why don't you agree to help the chap out as an UNNAMED SOURCE?

Ld

jaa · January 17th, 2008, 21:22

guys, this is your chance to speak up and put airsoft in a more positive light

GraveTech · January 17th, 2008, 21:31

The thing is, no one wants airsoft to be seen at all. It's a common belief that if we go undetected, nothing bad can happen.

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January 17th, 2008, 14:48	#1
jaa Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto	Airsoft in the News Hey guys. My editor wants a story from me, and I'm thinking of tossing him a story about Canadian Airsoft. I need at least three sources, so anyone in this area who wants to talk about the state of the sport, legality, or economics of airsoft can PM me. I'll try to set up a meeting with you. If you feel you have important information to give, please give me your name (real name please) and phone number. no ranting please __________________ I believe in ordinance overkill We're gonna need more BBS

January 17th, 2008, 14:57	#2
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Just out of curiousity, which paper do you represent? __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

January 17th, 2008, 17:38	#6
jaa Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto	It's only a student paper, but at least it's something Centennial College __________________ I believe in ordinance overkill We're gonna need more BBS

January 17th, 2008, 17:43	#8
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	In my opinion you should not do a piece about "airsoft" the piece should be focused on the activity.. and the community.. not the guns... I have a little experience with dealing with the press.... the results have been "uneven" at best... The best pieces don't mention the word "airsoft" I really don't like the term "airsoft", its Jargon.. and has no meaning outside of our community... I really hate it when people call themselves "airsofters" or say they are going "airsofting" I think such terms are a holdover from paintball... an activity that most try to distance themselves from Tactical simulation... or military simulation is more descriptive.. and takes the focus away from the tools.. that said.. it is very dificult to cast this activity with a positive light... we are simulating shooting people after all. I'm not shy of the press.. but I'm not going to go around seeking them out.. __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

January 17th, 2008, 17:46	#9
jaa Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto	fine then, the focus of the piece will be on "community wargames" I never intended this to be a piece specifically on guns, since the very mention of the word would make us all look like criminals __________________ I believe in ordinance overkill We're gonna need more BBS

January 17th, 2008, 17:47	#10
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	You know... There are plenty of people on this board with loads more experience in the community than me... I am reluctant to do anything with the public press for fear of offending members of the community.. No one voted me mouthpiece... and I don't need another crapstorm... __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

January 17th, 2008, 17:55	#11
jaa Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto	I don't suppose I could at least get a phone number from you Brian? __________________ I believe in ordinance overkill We're gonna need more BBS

January 17th, 2008, 21:22	#14
jaa Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto	guys, this is your chance to speak up and put airsoft in a more positive light __________________ I believe in ordinance overkill We're gonna need more BBS

January 17th, 2008, 21:31	#15
GraveTech Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	The thing is, no one wants airsoft to be seen at all. It's a common belief that if we go undetected, nothing bad can happen.

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