Noobie question on airsofter in Toronto

Prometheus · January 23rd, 2009, 21:40

Hi all. I've been really wishing to get into airsoft for a number of years now. My major problems (aside from not having a gun or gear....but this can be rectified) has been not knowing anyone personally who's an active airsofter here in Toronto. I'm sure most of you have friends you game with, but in my case there are no friends I know who are into it.

Living near Defcon paintball, I feel like there's a whole world of fun going on that I'm simply not able to be a part of.

So my question(s) is; how did you local Toronto airsofters find teamates and other gamers? Can you just show up to a scheduled airsoft night and play? I'm assuming most players would all know one another, and no one would probably want some noob unknown on their team. How 'closed' or 'open' can they be?

Thanks!

surebet · January 23rd, 2009, 21:47

Look in the games section, Ontario.

There should be public events there, and after a little meet and greet you'll get invite to the more complex events.

dirtdiver · January 23rd, 2009, 21:49

assuming that you are 18 or older you can show up to a game and meet some people. Defcon has a great group of players many of whom would be happy to help you out. Also you can try to arranga a rental to see if you really like it. Games posted on the boards are basically open to anyone who wants to participate. Whiile Airsoft is a close community new ( responsible) members are always welcome. Check the threads I beleive there's a game on Sunday and Monday at defcon pm the host and express your interest and I'm sure he'll do his best to hook you up.
Cheers
Dave

pusangani · January 23rd, 2009, 22:49

I host at Defcon, just show up and hang out, you'll get to know ppl and check out their gear etc. as long as you're cool nobody is going to shun you

Prometheus · January 24th, 2009, 00:06

You know what, hopefully one of the guys I've PMd about getting age verified is there to, so after work I'm gonna swing by considering its about all of 30 seconds from my house.

And yes I'm over 18 (28) and not an idiot.

pusangani · January 24th, 2009, 00:24

sounds good man, the guys at Defcon are a nice bunch

cbcsteve · January 24th, 2009, 02:48

I'm one of the guys from Defcon.

We got a nice group of people playing and best of all its local. When you get your feet wet into Airsoft at Defcon. You should then proceed to TTAC3 which is at downtown Toronto where more of the veteran players play for some extreme CQB. And there are rentals available too.

Brian McIlymoyle is the host of TTAC3 games as well as a co-owner of FAC
www.fightingartscollective.com

Go to TAC3 to learn all about Airsoft. Brian is a great instructor when it comes to learning more about combat techniques and general ways of the road in Airsoft. He also holds teaching sessions for new joiners.

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January 23rd, 2009, 21:40	#1
Prometheus Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto	Noobie question on airsofter in Toronto Hi all. I've been really wishing to get into airsoft for a number of years now. My major problems (aside from not having a gun or gear....but this can be rectified) has been not knowing anyone personally who's an active airsofter here in Toronto. I'm sure most of you have friends you game with, but in my case there are no friends I know who are into it. Living near Defcon paintball, I feel like there's a whole world of fun going on that I'm simply not able to be a part of. So my question(s) is; how did you local Toronto airsofters find teamates and other gamers? Can you just show up to a scheduled airsoft night and play? I'm assuming most players would all know one another, and no one would probably want some noob unknown on their team. How 'closed' or 'open' can they be? Thanks! __________________ "The Spartans use to ask of the enemy, not how many there were, but where they were...."

January 23rd, 2009, 21:47	#2
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	Look in the games section, Ontario. There should be public events there, and after a little meet and greet you'll get invite to the more complex events. __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

January 23rd, 2009, 21:49	#3
dirtdiver Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario	assuming that you are 18 or older you can show up to a game and meet some people. Defcon has a great group of players many of whom would be happy to help you out. Also you can try to arranga a rental to see if you really like it. Games posted on the boards are basically open to anyone who wants to participate. Whiile Airsoft is a close community new ( responsible) members are always welcome. Check the threads I beleive there's a game on Sunday and Monday at defcon pm the host and express your interest and I'm sure he'll do his best to hook you up. Cheers Dave __________________

January 23rd, 2009, 22:49	#4
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	I host at Defcon, just show up and hang out, you'll get to know ppl and check out their gear etc. as long as you're cool nobody is going to shun you

January 24th, 2009, 00:06	#5
Prometheus Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Toronto	You know what, hopefully one of the guys I've PMd about getting age verified is there to, so after work I'm gonna swing by considering its about all of 30 seconds from my house. And yes I'm over 18 (28) and not an idiot. __________________ "The Spartans use to ask of the enemy, not how many there were, but where they were...."

January 24th, 2009, 00:24	#6
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	sounds good man, the guys at Defcon are a nice bunch

January 24th, 2009, 02:48	#7
cbcsteve Nice Guy Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto	I'm one of the guys from Defcon. We got a nice group of people playing and best of all its local. When you get your feet wet into Airsoft at Defcon. You should then proceed to TTAC3 which is at downtown Toronto where more of the veteran players play for some extreme CQB. And there are rentals available too. Brian McIlymoyle is the host of TTAC3 games as well as a co-owner of FAC www.fightingartscollective.com Go to TAC3 to learn all about Airsoft. Brian is a great instructor when it comes to learning more about combat techniques and general ways of the road in Airsoft. He also holds teaching sessions for new joiners. __________________ 蕭- Pistolero Steve - 蕭

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