Operation: Firestorm XI
Hole in the Wall Paintball Autumn Scenario, 2006 to Present
Saturday, October 16th, 2021
Address: 24262 66th Street, Bangor, Michigan 49013
Official Event Page and Roster: https://holeinthewallpaintballmi.com/op-firestorm~ Full seal ANSI Z87.1 rated goggles or full face mask required.
~ No 8mm or Full Thrust allowed.
~ Barrel bags required.
* Participants attending this event will receive half-off admission to the Sunday, October 17th, 2021 rec. game.
Event Times:Pre-Event Camping Open: 3:00 PM, Friday, October 15th, 2021
Registration/Chronograph Open: 9:00 AM, Saturday, October 16th, 2021
Event Briefing: 10:30 AM (Approximately)
Game Start: 11:00 AM
Lunch Period: 1:00 PM (Approximately)
Event End: 5:00-6:00 PM
Night Games Begin: Undetermined
Registration Information:Advance Admission: $20.00 Per Person (PayPal Prepay).* Due by: September 10th, 2021.
- To Prepay, please PayPal $20.00 USD to armoryairsoft@gmail.com
- Please print and bring your payment conformation.
* Please include your: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and and if you plan on pre or post event camping.
Walk-On Admission: $30.00 Per Person (Cash Only At Door).* We ask that all prospective players RSVP for this event, it allows us to create a more balanced event and encourages other players to attend if they see others posting.
- Please print and bring your payment conformation.
* Please include your: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and and if you plan on pre or post event camping.
Rental Package Registrations: $50.00 Per Person (PayPal Prepay or Cash Only Walk-On)- Includes: Admission, replica, full face mask, and one full magazine of BB's.
- Additional BB's beyond the initial rental package must be purchased.
* All rentals are first come, first serve. Please reserve ahead of time, message for details.
** Due to the immense financial hardships placed upon people by Covid-19, all airsoft vouchers or event passes issued during the 2019-2020 seasons will be honored.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.
Uniform Regulations: Green Team (All Green Uniforms): M81 Woodland, MARPAT, Woodland DPM, Tiger Stripe, OD Green, Alpenflage, and Street Clothing.
Tan Team (All Tan Uniforms): Multicam, Three Color Desert, Six Color Desert, Arid MARPAT, ACU, ABU, Black, Urban, and Contractor.
Misc Uniform Information: - Uniforms that follow either a green based pattern or a tan based pattern, but are not listed will be automatically be placed with a faction of similar color. Message for details or information.
- All non-uniformed players (civilian/street clothing) will be placed on the green team.
- 'Contractor' (Private Military Contractor) is defined as khaki colored pants and a black top. No exceptions.
- Ghillie Suits are allowed on either faction.
- Mismatched uniforms are not allowed under any circumstances. (IE: Woodland Pants and a Six-Color Desert Jacket).
- Gear color is irrelevant to uniform/faction requirements for all players.
- Colored armbands will be used to further identify teams if needed.
Velocity Regulations:~ 0.01j - 1.07j - Arms Length Engagement.
~ 1.08j - 1.49j - 20 Foot Engagement.
~ 1.50j - 2.32j - 50 Foot Engagement (Permanent Semi-Auto or Bolt Action Only)
~ 2.33j - 2.69j - Bolt Action Replicas Only.
~ 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.
Ammunition Regulations:Handguns, Shotguns, Sub-machine Guns, and Assault Rifles: 1,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, or High Capacity) types allowed.
Support Weapons: 1,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, High Capacity, Box, or Drum) types allowed.
Sniper Rifle and Designated Marksman: 200 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).
- Additional amounts of ammunition or personal items may be left at prospective team re-spawn location (at your own risk).
- Participants may leave the event at any point to retrieve additional quantities of ammunition, etc stored in other locations (staging area, vehicles, campsites, etc) and may resume game-play immediately by walking to the prospective teams re-spawn location.
Bang Kills:- Bang kills will not be allowed for this event. Players will replicas firing over established velocity limits must use a sidearm to engage closer targets or in small environments.
Knife/Bayonet 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: - Players may opt to surrender if they so choose.
Barrel Bag/Plug Regulations:- All participants must have a barrel bag or a muzzle plug on or in their replica when out of game-play.
- Barrel bags are available at paintball registration for $7.00 each.
Lost or Stolen Property Policy:- Hole in the Wall Paintball, Inc and/or affiliates will not be held responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property of any kind on field grounds.
- Participants are strongly advised to not take unnecessary items onto field grounds or playing areas.
On-Site Services:- HPA fills are available on site. $5.00 for all day air fills, up to 2,500 PSI.
- Green Gas - $15.00 Per Can.
- Insect Repellent - $6.00 Per Can.
- Barrel Bags - $7.00 Each.
- Rental Masks - $5.00 Each.
Pre and Post Event Camping:- Free, on-site camping is available to all participants 18 years of age or older.
- Minors 16 and up with a parent or guardian are also welcome.
- Must bring own camping equipment.
- Must bring own food and supplies.
- Power outlets are available on location.
- Live firearms (real steel) are not permitted on field property.
We ask that all prospective players RSVP for this event, it allows us to create a more balanced event and encourages other players to attend if they see others posting.
Event Series Timeline: ~ Complete Timeline and Summary (2006-present) ~~ Operation: Flash Fire (10/15/2006): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Flash Fire II (10/13/2007): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Flash Fire III (10/13/2008): Battlefield Stalemate.
~ Operation: Flash Fire; Codename: Deep Snow (12/06/2008): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Backdraft (05/09/2009): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Flash Fire IV (10/13/2009): Battlefield Stalemate.
~ Operation: Flash Fire V (10/16/2010): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm (10/15/2011): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm II (10/13/2012): Battlefield Stalemate (Weather)
~ Operation: Firestorm III (10/12/2013): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm IV (10/18/2014): Battlefield Stalemate (Weather)
~ Operation: Firestorm V (10/17/2015): Allied Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VI (11/12/2016): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VII (10/21/2017): Allied Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VIII (10/13/2018): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm IX (10/12/2019): Battlefield Stalemate (Pyrrhic Victory)
~ Operation: Firestorm X (10/17/2020): Allied Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm XI (10/16/2021): Undecided.
* This game, along with all business hours and related information is subject to change in accordance with local, state, or federal regulations. Please watch for updates.