After Action Report: The Costa Contract 2014
Moondog
Shouts of "Medic!" and gunfire echoed in the dark, punctuated by the random explosion of a grenade. A 100m in the distance, the limp body of a young man was being dragged to safety into an office building by two of his cohorts braving sniper fire from an unknown quarter.
Colt Defense Strikes Deal To Avoid Going Into Default
Logan
One of the most familiar names in the gun industry, as well as in the airsoft industry, Colt Defense LLC, has gotten a deal to make it avoid going into default.
All I Want For Christmas? All These Training Devices From Cyalume
Logan
I always have a thing for stuff that go loud, really loud. Unfortunately, I can't work with explosives since I am not in the military. Pyros are good alternatives but I cannot use them at most places. There are safe alternatives for use in airsoft games, and they are really good.
Need An Airsoft Metal Part? 3D Metal Printing May Make That Happen
Gungho Cowboy
Since we've started talking about Open Source projects that can be used for the airsoft market, here is another one --- a 3D Metal Printer. It's not yet commercially viable since it's still a university project. But this makes me excited, for airsoft and for any emergency fixes where metal parts are needed quickly.
Build Your Own Target Simulator To Use At Home
Gungho Cowboy
Aaaahhhh! The wonders of Open Source. What we love about Open Source is the community of sharing in which airsoft itself has benefitted from. Many forums and websites related to airsoft use open source web applications such as content management systems.
Congestion At West Coast Ports Causing Delays In Airsoft Shipments
Logan
This is something that each airsoft player and shopper along the U.S.
International Level 3 Action Air Competition Coming To Finland
OptimusPrime
Early this week, we got information that another Action Air/Airsoft Practical Shooting International Event has been sent for the 1st quarter of 2015 in Europe. On the 1st of March 2015, the International Level 3 IPSC Action Air Finland Competition will be held in Nokia, Finland.
Awesome Looking DJI Inspire 1 Camera Drone Does 4K Video
OptimusPrime
We’re back to drones again. Those shiny flying or moving creatures that take all those nice action videos of whatever personal or public events, airsoft events included. They are now taking a greater role in documenting our lives, especially the flying drones that come with four or more rotors.
"Johnny 5" Is Brought To The 21st Century And His Name Is "Chappie"
Gungho Cowboy
We all have a fascination with robots, perhaps dread and fear too. But in our popular culture, robots are now part of life, but we still haven't have a consensus on how robots will evolve as improvements in technology and artificial intelligence continue a constant speed.
No Need For Water To Heat Up The Next Generation MREs
Logan
Yesterday, you have read about the SWET or the Soldier's Water Estimation Tool (SWET), which is an app designed to help calculate just the right amount of water to carry for any mission or activity.
