For those living out on the East Coast; be sure to visit Tactical Response Unleashed. They own an awesome airsoft CQB (Close Quarter Battle) field located in Richmond Virginia. While they mostly specialize in firearms training, they are now offering airsoft skirmishes on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s nighttime CQB skirmishes are live from 1700 to 2200 and are available to players age 14 and older. Saturday CQB skirmishes are live from 1200 to 1700 and are available to players age 10-17, but ages 10-11 must be playing with a parent. Tactical Response Unleashed does offer rentals, so whether you are a novice or veteran player, be sure to check out our friends at TRU.
If you’ve never been to our California store be sure to check this video out!
There have been some slight changes to the retail store since our last video. Follow Tim on a walk through and stop by to visit at 21077 Commerce Pointe Dr in Walnut, CA 91789
The M79 grenade launcher is a single-shot, shoulder-fired, break-action grenade launcher that fires a 40x46mm grenade which uses what the US Army calls the High-Low Propulsion System to keep recoil forces low, and first appeared during the Vietnam War. This version made by Craft Apple Works fires BB Shower 40mm grenade shells and does serious damage to airsoft vehicle when paired with a Nerf Rocket and PB4 Shell.
The JG BAR10 is one of the most popular airsoft sniper rifles on the market. It’s affordable, performs well, and it’s compatible with upgrades. Take an in depth look at this gun with Tim in this video review.
Airsoft distinguishes itself from other similar sports, such as paintball, laser tag, etc. by having guns that look realistic. It stands to reason that most players want their accompanying gear and equipment to look realistic. Also, being a sport built around honor and not relying on paint to mark hits enables players to have nice uniforms and gear that will not get irrevocably damaged during regular game play.
Mil-Sim Airsoft Players commonly mistaken for Navy SEALs
As a result, mil-sim (military simulation) has become a large part of the airsoft community. Not only is game play designed to simulate military operations but the player’s appearance also replicates the military. Items that are not strictly necessary to play a game of airsoft, such as GPS devices, flex cuffs, chem lights, medical equipment, mil-spec optics, etc, provide an added level of realism. This also gives rise to replicas of items that the general public could not readily afford or legally acquire, such as Night Vision Goggles.
Lancer Tactical GPNVG-18 Dummy Night Vision Goggle
For example, we recently received a replica of the GPNVG-18 by Lancer Tactical. The real GPNVG-18 increased the FOV (Field Of View) from the 40 degrees of legacy night vision binocular systems to 95 degrees. For anyone familiar with night vision you can understand what a revelation this is. Given their level of sophistication and performance specifications their sale is regulated by the government and their price could easily be the equivalent of a new car.
Photo by Mark Owen, No Easy Day
Although information regarding the GPNVG-18 was available to the public as early as 2011 it was not until the next year that it gained wide spread attention, when its use was connected to U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DevGru), widely known as SEAL Team Six. No Easy Day, a military memoir by Mark Owen, a personal account of the raid that lead to the killing of Osama Bin Laden, featured pictures of the GPNVG-18 among their equipment. Later that same year, the GPNVG-18 was depicted in use by Navy SEAL Team Six in the movie Zero Dark Thirty.
Screen Shot from Zero Dark Thirty
The Lancer Tactical GPNVG-18 is a replica and does not function but it will bring your Navy SEAL kit to a new level. Be sure to check it out on our website, AirsoftGI.com.
