Please help me get started

dav nagle

Hey Guys I have always been interested in joining club and maybe even shooting targets competitively and I really have no idea where to start? I am 26 and have a clean driving license. Any help to get me started would really help.

Thanks


Dav

(Lost soldier)

Gran Hermano

dav nagle wrote: »

Hey Guys I have always been interested in joining club and maybe even shooting targets competitively and I really have no idea where to start? I am 26 and have a clean driving license. Any help to get me started would really help.

Thanks


Dav

(Lost soldier)

Try this aptly named thread

monksavage

Get started at what exactly?

dav nagle

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Try this aptly named thread

Cheers

dav nagle

monksavage wrote: »

Get started at what exactly?

Competition, target shooting>

Gran Hermano

dav nagle wrote: »

Cheers

De nada, and welcome.

Masada

this place is about airsoft., paintball for posers really., we dont do much target shooting., maybe the shooting forum might be more helpfull to you?

dav nagle

vtec wrote: »

this place is about airsoft., paintball for posers really., we dont do much target shooting., maybe the shooting forum might be more helpfull to you?

Well Airsoft looks like my kind of game so I will stay here thankyou

iceage

dav nagle wrote: »

Well Airsoft looks like my kind of game so I will stay here thankyou

Grab a seat and welcome to the world of Airsoft(as we know it);)

dav nagle

iceage wrote: »

Grab a seat and welcome to the world of Airsoft(as we know it);)

Great vid.
Thank-you very much 'Iceage'. I need a hobby that will get me out in the open. Is there clubs I can join? How do I get an Airsoft firearm license?

Witcher

dav nagle wrote: »

Great vid.
Thank-you very much 'Iceage'. I need a hobby that will get me out in the open. Is there clubs I can join? How do I get an Airsoft firearm license?

you are in the wrong place i think


you dont need a licence for airsoft


do you want to shoot real steel? like .22 bullets?



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iceage

As a guide. The second and forth thread at the top of this forum should give you all the advise you'll need. As Airsoft is a legal hobbie/pastime there is no need for licences as effectively these AEG's that we use are classed as toys.

Check out the threads here, and also if you need anymore info check out the I.A.A Irish Airsoft Associtaion. And failing that, just ask! there's plenty of us here who can help.

silver haze

dav nagle wrote: »

Great vid.
Thank-you very much 'Iceage'. I need a hobby that will get me out in the open. Is there clubs I can join? How do I get an Airsoft firearm license?

I can sell you mine for a one time payment fee of e100.
Im looking to get out of the sport :D:D

dav nagle

blay1 wrote: »

you are in the w place i think


you dont need a licence


do you want to shoot real steel?



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I am in the correct place. I taught I wanted to shoot targets but after watching the Airsoft video well what can one say but it looks like my type of game.

Witcher

dav nagle wrote: »

I am in the correct place. I taught I wanted to shoot targets but after watching the Airsoft video well what can one say but it looks like my type of game.

grand well you dont need a licence anyway, to answer that question

have you read the newbie thread?



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dav nagle

blay1 wrote: »

grand well you dont need a licence anyway, to answer that question

have you read the newbie thread?



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Read the first 2 pages no the entire thread. Is this an expensive sport. I am not talking about the ammo and kit and protective clothing but more about the cost of playing on a fortnightly basis? Thanks.

Masada

dav nagle wrote: »

I am in the correct place. I taught I wanted to shoot targets but after watching the Airsoft video well what can one say but it looks like my type of game.

have a look through the stickys to get the jist of what airsoft is first, we dont need firarms licences or anything, we dont use firearms., if your looking for something along the lines of an air rifle for target shooting then you need to go to the shooting forum, here in airsoft we shoot low powered little plastic BBs., you can target shoot but the fun is in the gaming itself.,

welcome to the sport by the way.,;)

iceage

silver haze wrote: »

I can sell you mine for a one time payment fee of e100.
Im looking to get out of the sport :D:D

OYE! Haze, you can't leave.....this is the hotel california!!!

Witcher

dav nagle wrote: »

Read the first 2 pages no the entire thread. Is this an expensive sport. I am not talking about the ammo and kit and protective clothing but more about the cost of playing on a fortnightly basis? Thanks.

a game in hrta in swords is 25 euro for a full day, wayyy cheaper than

paintball, the equipment? depends what you want, like any sport could be set

up for about 3-400 id say roughly, maybe less

dav nagle

blay1 wrote: »

a game in hrta in swords is 25 euro for a full day, wayyy cheaper than

paintball, the equipment? depends what you want, like any sport could be set

up for about 3-400 id say roughly, maybe less

Ok well I see there is a new Irish store that sell Airsoft . Where is this store based? Have you recommendations such as what guns are the best quality, most durable, longest distance? I am very interested. Swords is a stones throw away. I apologize for the signature I have here but I originally joined boards to discuss music production. I have always wanted to play a gun orientated outdoor game I just didn't know where to start. I heard about the 'Boys for toys' but sadly I missed it. I run a studio and because of that I never get out other than 5 aside twice a week.

Witcher

dav nagle wrote: »

Ok well I see there is a new Irish store that sell Airsoft . Where is this store based? Have you recommendations such as what guns are the best quality, most durable, longest distance? I am very interested. Swords is a stones throw away. I apologize for the signature I have here but I originally joined boards to discuss music production. I have always wanted to play a gun orientated outdoor game I just didn't know where to start. I heard about the 'Boys for toys' but sadly I missed it. I run a studio and because of that I never get out other than 5 aside twice a week.

there are a lot of stores eirsoft mainirishairsoft airsofteire

irishairsoftsupplies


check through the threads you'll find them


g36c's come highly recommended or ca sportslines whih i have one of are good, whatever gun you like you can get basically


dont worry about the sig its fine




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TheFlatulator

hey dav, welcome... I am 28 like yourself... put some money together then eg if you have 400, look an AEG and a sidearm if you can afford it... I have a clone that works well or me starting out... But I am going to get a CA or a TM soon.. first of all get yourself some good goggles more than anything...

Get yourself Airsoft International mag as well it will give you an idea of whats out there as well...

dav nagle

Thank-you both for replying, it is a pleasure. Money really is not an issue. I am getting paid in a few weeks and I have been meaning to invest some cash in a new hobby that would get me out and about. I will look at the AEG to start. This sport sounds amazing.

iceage

dav nagle wrote: »

Thank-you both for replying, it is a pleasure. Money really is not an issue. I am getting paid in a few weeks and I have been meaning to invest some cash in a new hobby that would get me out and about. I will look at the AEG to start. This sport sounds amazing.

Easy Tiger! check it out first, give HRTA a shout maybe, all the guys in Dublin go there for a skirmish and you can hire an AEG for the day. see if you like it, and then if your into it, well then....Bob's your M4, and Fannys your G17!!!(Iceages favorites):D

dav nagle

iceage wrote: »

Easy Tiger! check it out first, give HRTA a shout maybe, all the guys in Dublin go there for a skirmish and you can hire an AEG for the day. see if you like it, and then if your into it, well then....Bob's your M4, and Fannys your G17!!!(Iceages favorites):D

Dark puma not tiger.
My entire life I wanted to be a real soldier, but the goodness in my soul has made me a 'nice' guy. I am a fan of Rainbow tactical shooters and anything that requires patience skill and accuracy. I will check HRTA out. Thanks



'Iceage'

Thanks for the link, it certainly looks like a great place to start. I will give it a try, sure it wont do my any harm! Thanks

Mark_Sc

iceage wrote: »

OYE! Haze, you can't leave.....this is the hotel california!!!

"You can check out any time you like but you may never leave! Welcome to the Hotel California"

dav nagle

Big thank-you,


I am just writing a message to everyone who has so nicely helped me find a solid starting point with this sport. I had no clue, but thanks to everyone for taking the time to write to me. I have enough information here to start out with HRTA and if that day is a good one well I will be investing in my own setup and squad/clan. Thank-you all so much and if there is anything else that might be helpful I am all ears.

Your sincerely

Dav

Witcher

dav nagle wrote: »

Big thank-you,


I am just writing a message to everyone who has so nicely helped me find a solid starting point with this sport. I had no clue, but thanks to everyone for taking the time to write to me. I have enough information here to start out with HRTA and if that day is a good one well I will be investing in my own setup and squad/clan. Thank-you all so much and if there is anything else that might be helpful I am all ears.

Your sincerely

Dav

hope to see ya there mate!




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Spetzcong

vtec wrote: »

paintball for posers

Classic

kevteljeur

iceage wrote: »

Easy Tiger! check it out first, give HRTA a shout maybe, all the guys in Dublin go there for a skirmish and you can hire an AEG for the day. see if you like it, and then if your into it, well then....Bob's your M4, and Fannys your G17!!!(Iceages favorites):D

I'd like to pointlessly and redundantly second that, even half a day will get you to meet the guys; it's a sport where getting on with the other geezers who play is kind of important, and thankfully everyone is sound and incredibly helpful. In fact, sometimes getting them to lay off the comedy routines and play the game takes some doing, far as I can tell...

I'm still a n00b, myself. Look forward to tagging you at HRTA one of these days.

dav nagle

kevteljeur wrote: »

I'm still a n00b, myself. Look forward to tagging you at HRTA one of these days.

Look forward to tagging you too, thanks for the reply.

CrazyRabbit

dav nagle wrote: »

Dark puma not tiger.
My entire life I wanted to be a real soldier, but the goodness in my soul has made me a 'nice' guy. I am a fan of Rainbow tactical shooters and anything that requires patience skill and accuracy. I will check HRTA out. Thanks

I think that you are about to fall in love with Airsoft.

dav nagle

CrazyRabbit wrote: »

I think that you are about to fall in love with Airsoft.

Hey thanks for the link and very interesting intel. Cant wait to get started!

TheFlatulator

play COD4, watch Full Metal jacket and Apocalypse now and then gear up and head out...

If you feel the need to shout "Get some, Get some" please do....

dav nagle

TheFlatulator wrote: »

play COD4, watch Full Metal jacket and Apocalypse now and then gear up and head out...

If you feel the need to shout "Get some, Get some" please do....

Great advice I will do. I would recommend Frontlines fuels of war if you want large skirmish and large maps!

TheFlatulator

I will certainly take a look at that

Tommyboy71

dav nagle wrote: »

Big thank-you,


Thank-you all so much and if there is anything else that might be helpful I am all ears.

Your sincerely

Dav

That will be painfull unless you get a full body helmet. LOL