Airsoft and the RAF/Forces
Airsoft and the RAF/Forces
Then think again!!!
DT_Xtremez_32:
Going to put my neck on the block here and come out in the open on the topic of Airsoft in the military and yes I am fully aware of it's reputation.
I've been airsofting for just over 5 years and can quite easily say that I'm not a walt, cabbage, troll, sadass (well that is up for consideration!). Same goes for all the others that currently participate.
I agree that those on arrse and elsewhere that have an issue with some civvies walting around parading insignia and badges. The argument of if you want to run around and fire a gun then join up, does not wash with a lot of them seeing as they have high paying jobs and yes would rather pretend. Don't a lot of other people do the same thing in front of the games consoles?
Yes there are assholes across the forum sites who pretend that they are in the mob and walt it up to the max, the majority of airsofters would agree with us that they are ****** .
However, at the end of the day it is just a bit of fun. The fact that I'm in the military gives me an advantage that I already have most of the kit required to take part. No, I do not have any secret SAS fantasies (my kit consists of a old pair of combats and a pair of boots).
At the most cabbage level it gives you a chance to utilise some of those skills that the rocks tried to give you at their most basic level. I've had a regt officer who we took out who said that from his point of view it was a cracking aid to how to look at basic guerilla warfare. Alternatively it gives you a reasonably cheap day out, there are a load of decent people out there who take part, plus you get the chance to twaat your mate with some plastic pellets!
I for one, used to poo poo people who took part until one day I gave it a shot (literally). Have not looked back since. If you look across the RAF and UK Forces there are some wierd and wonderful hobbies out there, Wargaming, Model Planes, Powerkiting etc.
So in response to JonnyB who I notice really needs to start posting some more, yes I am involved in the Airsoft world to the extent that an RAF Association is in the pipeline. If you want any further details PM me. To everyone else please don't knock it till you try it, and I'll be right alongside you laughing at and slagging off the fat civvie pretend para wannabes.
DT_Xtremez_29: