REC: Open Play Airsoft (SW Michigan Recreational Game) ~ 04/29/18 @ HITW

[Canto]

SW Michigan Recreational Game (Open Play Airsoft)

Sunday, April 22nd, 2018

Open Play Airsoft ~ No Uniform Regulations

All Experience Levels Welcome ~ All Replica Types Welcome

All particiants are asked to at least provide some notification of attendance, either by a facebook message to our page or by posting on the Michigan Airsoft forums in the event thread. Without information, it is difficult for us as hosts to operate and host an event properly. Clicking the "Going" button on facebook does not help us.

Hole in the Wall Paintball ~ 24262 66th Street, Bangor, Michigan 49013

Useful Links: {Field Waiver}, {To Bring Checklist}, {Driving Directions}, {Weather Conditions}
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/122190751788037

Ages: 14+
Participant Fee: $10.00 (Walk On, Cash Only! No Credit Card Sales On Site).

- Signature of parent or guardian required for minor participants.
- Walk on payment and registration only.
- Waivers will be available at game registration.

Game Times:

Registration/Chronograph Open: 10:00 AM.
Game Start: 10:00 AM.
Event End: 5:00 PM (Weather and Lighting Applicable).

* Registration and game times adjusted for longer daylight.
** Please be prompt or at least on time with arrivials, late arriving players delay the game and decrease play time.

Uniform Requirements:

No uniform regulations of any kind will be enforced for this game. Teams will be based on day of balancing by the use of base uniform colors, armbands, or player selected options.

Eye Protection Regulations:

- ANSI Z87.1 rated full seal eye protection only, no exceptions.
- ANSI rated, full seal goggles or shooting glasses are permitted.
- 'Full Seal' is defined as a foam band separating the lens of the goggle from the frame portion and the face of the user.
- Mesh goggles, lab safety goggles, safety glasses, etc will not be permitted under any circumstances.
- Lower face protection (Mesh Lowers, Mouth Guards, Etc) do not apply to this.

Ammunition-Weapon Regulations:

Handguns, Shotguns, Submachine Guns, and Assault Rifles: 1,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, or High Capacity) types allowed.

Support Weapons: 2,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, High Capacity, Box, or Drum) types allowed.

Sniper Rifle and Designated Marksman: 500 Rounds.
- Low or Mid Capacity Magazines Only.

Rocket Launchers, Landmines, IED's, Etc: Undetermined (Normally Allowed).
- Prior field approval only.

Sound Grenades: Allowed.
- Kill Radius: 15 feet.

Smoke Grenades (Hot and Cold Burn): Allowed.
- Allowed with common sense use (if it's starting a fire, put it out).
- Don't ruin it for everyone else (lifetime bans will be issued for reckless use).

- Participants may leave the event at any point to retrieve additional quantities of ammunition, etc stored in other locations (staging area, vehicles, etc).

Engagement Limits:

1 - 350.0 FPS (0.01j - 1.07j) - Arms length engagement.
350.1  - 410.0 FPS (1.08j - 1.49j) - 20 foot engagement limit.
410.1 - 500.0 FPS (1.50j - 2.32j) - 50 foot engagement limit (Permanent Semi-Auto or Bolt Action Only).
500.1 - 550.1 FPS (2.33j - 2.69j) - Bolt action replicas only.
550 FPS+ (2.7j+) - Prohibited under all circumstances.

- Velocities will be measured using the weight of BB being used.
- All replicas will be issued 'chronograph' tags after being registered and measured. These must remain on the replica for the entire event.
*Participants are encouraged to remove all chronograph tags from previous events/games.

Bang Kills:

- No bang kills of any kind will be used for this event.

Knife/Bayonet/Touch Kills:

- Participants may opt to use a simple 'Touch Kill' to quietly disable an opponent. Players must say "Knife Kill" to the opposing party and physically touch the other.
- Participants may use a replica knife/bayonet to also conduct a kill using a physical touch.
- Do not jab, physically assault, or use undue amounts of force.
- Real-Steel knives and bayonets are prohibited under all circumstances.

Surrender Rules:

- Participants may opt to 'Surrender' to an engaging opponent at any point during the event. Players that choose to do so must return to their respective respawn location, if applicable to game type.

Barrel Bag/Barrel Plug Regulations:

- All participants must have a barrel bag or a muzzle plug on or in their replica when out of gameplay.
- Barrel bags are available at paintball registration for $7.00 each.

Zero Tolerance Policy:

The following infractions will result in immediate removal from field property and a permanent ban from field property. Law enforcement may be used if required to remove problematic players.

- Theft of field or company property.
- Vandalism or destruction of property.
- Assault of participants, visitors, or field staff.
- Repeated removal of eye protection.
- Unsportsmanlike like conduct.

General Field Information:

- HPA fills are available on site. $5.00 for all day air fills, up to 2,500 PSI.
- CO2 fills are available on site. 9 oz - $1.00, 12 oz - $2.00, 20 oz - $3.00 , 24 oz - $4.00.
- Power outlets are available on location.
- Live firearms (real steel) are not permitted on field property.
- Not responsible for items or belongings that are lost, stolen, or damaged.

What To Bring Checklist:

- Full-Seal Eye Protection [Required].
- Barrel Bag or Muzzle Plug [Required].
- Airsoft Replica, Sidearm, and Magazines. [Required].
- Batteries, Charging Unit, and BB's [Required].
- Red 'Kill' Rag [Required].
- Camouflage or Uniform [Required].

- Potable water. [Highly Recommended].
- Green gas, propane, CO2 powerlets, and Silicone Oil. [Highly Recommended].
- Canteen / Hydration Pack [Highly Recommended].
- Radio and Charging Unit [Highly Recommended].
- Spare Batteries [Highly Recommended].
- Extra Dry Clothing (Shirt, Pants, Socks) [Highly Recommended].
- Extra Dry Footwear [Highly Recommended].

Photos From Previous Events

- Spring Social 2016 Photo Album (03/19/2016)
- Operation: Perestroika Photo Album (01/16/2016)
- Operation: Firestorm V Photo Album (10/17/2015)
- Operation: Corrupt Intent Photo Album (08/22/2015)
- Michigan Airsoft Spring Rec. Event 2013 Photo Album (04/23/2013)
- Operation: Black Eagle V Photo Album (06/09/2012)
- Operation: Firestorm (10/16/2011) Photo Album 

All particiants are asked to at least provide some notification of attendance, either by a facebook message to our page or by posting on the Michigan Airsoft forums in the event thread. Without information, it is difficult for us as hosts to operate and host an event properly. Clicking the "Going" button on facebook does not help us.

[Rapterman]

Come on you airsofties come down to Bangor and have some fun.

Rapterman

[Haseo]

Wasted 2 hours of a drive there and 2 hours back, totaling 4 hours. As well as $20 to just have two NEW players on the field abuse the rules so badly and became hostile that I was forced to leave. I alerted the refs of the situation and the one ref directly hearing the couple talk about abusing the rules towards me continued allowing them to play with this type of behavior. Such a shame this place was my favorite spot with some great people but will not be returning due to my wasted time and because I was being harassed and somehow I still got the shitty end of the stick while the new players who were breaking the rules got to stay. ANY other field would've removed the 2 for what they did, its unsportsmanlike, against rules and dangerous.

Article 18: Intentionally putting players or non-players into a situation where their safety is threatened is completely unacceptable. It is suggested that any player doing such should be immediately removed from the event. Refer to the General Guidelines for dealing with non-players entering the event area.
https://www.miairsoft.org/index.php?topic=40.0

Zero Tolerance Policy:

The following infractions will result in immediate removal from field property and a permanent ban from field property. Law enforcement may be used if required to remove problematic players. 

- Theft of field or company property.
- Vandalism or destruction of property.
- Assault of participants, visitors, or field staff.
- Repeated removal of eye protection.
- Unsportsmanlike like conduct. *****************************

[Rapterman]

What did thes

Wasted 2 hours of a drive there and 2 hours back, totaling 4 hours. As well as $20 to just have two NEW players on the field abuse the rules so badly and became hostile that I was forced to leave. I alerted the refs of the situation and the one ref directly hearing the couple talk about abusing the rules towards me continued allowing them to play with this type of behavior. Such a shame this place was my favorite spot with some great people but will not be returning due to my wasted time and because I was being harassed and somehow I still got the shitty end of the stick while the new players who were breaking the rules got to stay. ANY other field would've removed the 2 for what they did, its unsportsmanlike, against rules and dangerous.

Article 18: Intentionally putting players or non-players into a situation where their safety is threatened is completely unacceptable. It is suggested that any player doing such should be immediately removed from the event. Refer to the General Guidelines for dealing with non-players entering the event area.
https://www.miairsoft.org/index.php?topic=40.0

Zero Tolerance Policy:

The following infractions will result in immediate removal from field property and a permanent ban from field property. Law enforcement may be used if required to remove problematic players.

- Theft of field or company property.
- Vandalism or destruction of property.
- Assault of participants, visitors, or field staff.
- Repeated removal of eye protection.
- Unsportsmanlike like conduct. *****************************

Sorry to heat that, I'm curious what type off behavior were they doing?

[Haseo]

I shot a Male player and he started freaking out on me screaming at me and while this was going on his fat girl friend shot me and when I called hit and raised my hand up she unloaded a clip on me then walked to the staging area. So she was either out and sprayed me or she sprayed me and then walked to the staging area to talk shit. Which she said shit near canto and he even said he heard them talking about it. So it's perfectly acceptable to shoot somebody and once they have called their hit you may continue to spray them in the face. They also kept confronting me on the field to tell at me and one of those times was in front of canto. If hole in the wall can't follow their own rules and let's players harm other players and knows about all this I won't be supporting them. Infact already told the usual 4 people I go with we won't be going back there unless some changes get made. The refs allowed them to stay while returning players like myself had to leave because $100 says if I would have retaliated in any way which I deserve to do I would've got in trouble. Don't believe me? Then ask the refs why those 2 worthless fucks were allowed to stay? I already posted article 18 and their own zero tolerance policy but fuck me right?

[Canto]

Unfortunately there will more than likely not be an airsoft game that won't have sportsmanship issues in any form, from over shooting someone, not knowing someone was hit, friendly fire, to not knowing that you've been hit. I would be surprised if there wasn't a game in which someone was not saying something about a given player.

The couple in question were talked to about said issue. As I did with you separately. They also attempted to apologize to you for the incident (I was standing right there by all of you), in which you said  "You didn't want to hear it and to stop talking to me" in an extremely rude fashion. Your personal attacks on other players and field staff is more unsportsmanlike than over shooting someone...

Have you not accidently overshot someone because you couldn't hear them or see them with there hands up and reacted on game instinct alone? I bet you have.

I did not witness the incident in question as I was on the backside of that particular course. And encountered all of you by the entrance.

If the incident in question was so bad for you, why did you stick around for another hour by the building? No one "forced you to leave" anything, in fact I asked if there was anything I could do to encourage you to stay.

This is also posted in the wrong section, this is an event post not an after action report. I can see this is to discourage players from attending and not review the Saturday game. Considering I've given you a ride home from the field to almost Grand Rapids when you're car wouldn't start in the parking lot, your behavior is quite surprising.