Airsoft soc

Fyr.Fytr

Some people have mentionedan airsoft soc in dcu, but havnt been able to find any info on the site, can anyone confirm or deny wether it exists please

NiSmO

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Fyr.Fytr

Disregard found proper info here

Yes it is happening, whhhooooaaaaaaHHHh


http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055354323

g5fd6ow0hseima

ah now, i can see it having 1222222220000000000000000000000000000 members if you know what i mean

irish_boy90

yeah I am defiantly checking this soc out

nessymon

this sounds like so much fun

Ste.phen

If only they had that when I was there...

glenn3ie

anyone care to explain what it is?

NiSmO

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Ste.phen

Pretty much, yeah

NiSmO

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Fyr.Fytr

Its more organised then paintball, theres actual teams and tactics, not stag parties going for a free for all. Guns are exat replicas of the real things. People kit out in military uniforms or SWAT uniforms depending on the scenario etc etc

More info here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=830

eagleye7

hey fyr fytr you only startin in first year? what course ya doin.
Ive seen ya around the airsoft board two of my friends are on the commitee for this soc it should be amazin!!! cant wait for clubs and socs day

irlande

This is getting weird.

I seem to be the only DCU Airsoft Society committee member on boards and everytime I close my eyes more interest pops up!




But yea, theres a new society! We've got some fantastic plans for the upcoming year. Already have discounted prices from certain retailers and venues negotiated, in talks for frequent trips and competitions with other third level airsoft societies.

All in all, it should be an amazing year! Please come and check us out on clubs and socs day, we're planning a nice display of AEGs and video clips! (Meeting with security soon enough to iron out the finer points of airsoft guns on campus).

As well as that we're planning a huge opening event, D-Day (demonstration day.) which will include displays of weapons from retailers, talks on safety and regulation, break down of society events, food and drink (better drink as night falls, of course) and naturally, a bit of craic!

Hope to see you all there!

Jasirl

irlande wrote: »

This is getting weird.

I seem to be the only DCU Airsoft Society committee member on boards and everytime I close my eyes more interest pops up!




But yea, theres a new society! We've got some fantastic plans for the upcoming year. Already have discounted prices from certain retailers and venues negotiated, in talks for frequent trips and competitions with other third level airsoft societies.

All in all, it should be an amazing year! Please come and check us out on clubs and socs day, we're planning a nice display of AEGs and video clips! (Meeting with security soon enough to iron out the finer points of airsoft guns on campus).

As well as that we're planning a huge opening event, D-Day (demonstration day.) which will include displays of weapons from retailers, talks on safety and regulation, break down of society events, food and drink (better drink as night falls, of course) and naturally, a bit of craic!

Hope to see you all there!

yeah and we're getting an m60, need anymore reason to join?

-John, Chairman of the Dcu Airsoft Fo' Shizzle Soc

Jasirl

News! Our website is online. It's in it's beta stages so it's not completely finished, still needs alot of work but we DO have a forum set up at www.airsoc.com/forums/

So drop by and give us a shout if you'll be rolling with us this year ;D

-John

Jasirl

We're discussing price plans and discounts with the new CQB place so yes we hope to sort out regular trips there.

Fyr.Fytr

Jasirl wrote: »

We're discussing price plans and discounts with the new CQB place so yes we hope to sort out regular trips there.

Sweet, just reading that makes me moist

(4am im allowed be disgusting!)

robby^5

Not a big fan of the whole skirmish side of things, not my cup of tea, but I'll definately be joining if there's any meets being held on campus for target practice or anything.

Jasirl

Well during planning most of our activities were to be skirmishing and CQB, however we've just learned of some loopholes that may allow us to do target practice in DCU itself, so it's a possibility. If we can get permission to use a DCU facility (such as a sport hall for example) it's my guess that we'll take full advantage of it.

Evangelion

whats the story with former students joining?

Jasirl

We've stated in the constitution that Associate members are fully eligible to join, whether they be DCU-Alumni or students from other Universities.

Evangelion

Is there a college league, or is it a national one (basically, will non-students be able to take part in ranked events?)

Jasirl

We plan on having both domestic and national competitions/leagues, and yeah it's our hope to have eligibility for everyone to compete, unless DCU states certain rules about associate members (hope not :P)

Evangelion

As far as I know, the rule in general is associate cant play in specific college leagues, but can in non college ones the club happens to be taking part in (thats how the American football works). So unless there are any dedicated college leagues ???

Jasirl

If we have our way and everything goes to plan there will be BOTH a college league and a national league (between other colleges/possibly clans). So if anyone misses out on the first one either because they're not eligble or they simply cant make it on the day, there'll be something else to take part in.

We're working on leagues, but they're not our number one priority at this minute.

blacon

That fingernail idea sounds pretty damn sore alright. Me no like.
Associate members are WELCOME in our Society, so everyone join! :P

www.airsoc.com/forums

g5fd6ow0hseima

Id love if that happened where people found their talent through the committee,

but em, you seem to know a bit about societies, what would the odds be of DCU having a rifle club, I know UCD and Trinity have them, but then again they're twice the size.

would their be any interest in our college?

eagleye7

tbh i really dont im only startin soon just happen to know some lads goin into 2nd year. I think your gettin ito different ground with rifle clubs your talkin about marksmanship. airsoft is about the tactics and intensity of actual firefight but in a safe controlled manner i think theres a different set of interests involved with shooting real firearms. as for myself i wouldnt be against havin a go at clay pigeon for the experience but its not just the airsoft guns that interest me its the game, the teamwork and to be perfectly honest the bloody good craic you have with the people, even if they are strangers.

also i just found out that NCI are also apparently thinkin of a society think its in early stages but ill add it to the list

g5fd6ow0hseima

I was inclined to think they would have been somewhat intertwined, you know, airsoft heads would have had gun club members, perhaps thats where I went off.......

yeah, clay pidgeon would be cool, something id like to try a hand at too, but like, i get the feeling EVERYBODY would join the society, then it could fall apart as quick as it came together......

eagleye7

i hear ya and it is a distinct possibility but the guys know that and to be honest a high drop out has to be expected. as im sure happens with the martial arts too, just an example you catch my drift if it seems cool everyone will want a go. But lemme tell ya airsoft is adictive ive only properly skirmished once but ive spent manys an hour trawlin the internet lookin at videos deciding on purchases etc. its like playing call of duty or rainbow six x10 adrenaline factor.
i think that with a high application rate, a dedicated and enthusiastic commitee and a strong if small set of people already knowing of airsoft(take fyr fytr for example theres at least 10 or so peopl aside the committee) the society can draw in a lot of people who will become fully involved. esp is theres a chance to play inter college. it could become huge. tbh if everyone joins and noone shows up its their waste of 4 euro and a great time. from what i know it doesnt matter how many members a club has so long as it plays a active role in college life afaik the model un had very few members last year but they kept going as they were enthusiastic and didnt just shut themselves off from everyone.

g5fd6ow0hseima

Well, i know a few lads in the model UN well, im regretting not to have been more into it but you can only really pick ONE club or soc in DCU sadly, as the meetin days are monday and wednesday, so it was rugby for me, but yeah, MUN went for the whole with little over a dozen and had some great craic, pity i missed some of the days they had!

TBH, I would join a hunting club but ehm wouldn't see myself joining airsoft...But nevertheless, good luck with it and please don't become over sponsored like certain other socs, that I think destroys socs...well the moral fibre of the soc...Anyways, good luck!

Evangelion

Elyse Tall Grub wrote: »

So now theres no connection in using replica guns loaded with a gas charge, expending rounds in a combat scenario and actual warfare proper. I feel its something of a mimick to be honest, do you not? Obviously its harmless fun compared to life and death, but I see a connection between tag rugby and rugby proper. If you liked tag, surely curiousity would get the better of ya and youd try the full version, like airsoft, id expect the average airsoft member to have an incling about joining a gun club.

Ok, I like this, valid point and well put.

Not Rugby, but I play American Football, Tag and Full Contact. I enjoy both, but I find them different sports, Tags more fun, Contact more satisfying.
However, I do know guys who play Flag and tried Contact and had no taste for it. I suppose you could look at Airsoft like that, enjoy shooting people with BB's, but doesn't mean you want to be in the position where you may have to shoot and kill some one (I realise the chances of that in the RDF is unlikely, but the possiblility is there).
As for a Rifle clubs, I'd probably join for the experience, but would probably get bored. I'd compare it to Archery and Fencing. i got bored of Archery as it was the same shooting at targets over and over, but Fencing pits you against an opponent, and is different every time

Evangelion

From doing archery...it really isnt, the craic is good, but the sport, your still just shooting at a target, nothing changes

ding_dong

I would be extremely interested in joining. What sort of costs will be involved?

Cheers

blacon

Costs are very low. Its one of our main selling points over paintballing.

A day paintballing would could cost a hundred euro (ticket price, buses to arena and **** loads of paintballs, which are expensive).

Airsoft on the other hand, well we are trying to get enough subsidisation from DCU to be able to offer somewhere in the region of 20-25 euro per trip, which would involve buses, tickets and gun rentals. Now this is our aim and is not promised, but even so, it wont be expensive.

Tickets to the HRTA arena are 25 euro including gun rentals, but we are currently working out a discount. Then we gotta find out how much DCU will pay for our travel.

But trust us guys, it will be cheap for what youre getting!

Btw, anyone who has their own gun, its only 15 euro ticket price and thats before discount

Diarmaid07

can't wait for clubs & socs day now =D


I've got to whittle down on what I want to sign up to, all these awesome societies are taking their toll on the 'ole money bag...

irish_boy90

Diarmaid07 wrote: »

can't wait for clubs & socs day now =D


I've got to whittle down on what I want to sign up to, all these awesome societies are taking their toll on the 'ole money bag...

is there a list?
I can only think of maybe 3 I know of that I am interesting in.

gizmo

Reported posts noted and the user has been infracted after two warnings.

Now, can we please get back to the topic at hand...

On that note it's great to see a new society being set up with what seems to have the potential to become quite successful. Regarding your worries on transportation, the SPC will fund a percentage of transport as long as it takes place outside of Dublin. They will not fun transport within the city unfortunately. They will also subsidise entry to events so your trips could end up in the price range you hoped for quite easily. I'm sure there's someone from the SPC floating around here that can give you some official figures on what you may be entitled to.

spockety

Right, if there are any more reports about the content of this thread, it is getting locked in it's current state or possibly deleted altogether.

Discuss the ins and outs of the airsoft soc, not the morals of war/guns/fighting etc.

There are plenty of other forums on boards.ie for you to discuss those things, so go over there and make the mods on those ones work!

plastic_axe

blacon wrote: »

anyone who has their own gun, its only 15 euro ticket price and thats before discount

:D:D:D:D

this pleases me.

blacon

Apologies to the moderators. However i request you dont lock this societies thread just because one forum member was flaming =/

Yeah im hoping we can get proper figures from the SPC soon enough. The HRTA airsoft arena is in Dublin but pretty far out from the city. Its past Swords. Any idea how far it must be for them to fund the buses?

gizmo

The thread won't be locked as long as it stays on topic. As I said before, it's great to see a new society being setup and the more feedback you get from potential members the better you'll be this year.

irlande

Really how you guys all keep an eye out for us on clubs and socs day (although you wont need to look very far....), it promises to be quiet the show! With competitions, prizes, discounts, sweets, equipment and weaponry on show.

And an m60.

irish_boy90

irlande wrote: »

Really how you guys all keep an eye out for us on clubs and socs day (although you wont need to look very far....), it promises to be quiet the show! With competitions, prizes, discounts, sweets, equipment and weaponry on show.

And an m60.

What other soc will have guns? lol

irlande

Sinn Fein Youth?


....that was below the belt. :P

Evangelion

irlande wrote: »

Sinn Fein Youth?


....that was below the belt. :P

But funny, so it's ok .

Transport is easy, just get members with cars

Somnus

Hey All

Was just in for my first day at DCU today. Had heard about the society on the Airsoft forum. I noticed its not mentioned in the booklets we were given out though. I'm guessing it wasnt certain whenever they were being printed.

Never played Airsoft but with I'm definitely going to take it up now that I know therre would be trips organised etc in the society.

I look forward to seeing you on Clubs and Socs day!

ding_dong

blacon wrote: »

Costs are very low. Its one of our main selling points over paintballing.

A day paintballing would could cost a hundred euro (ticket price, buses to arena and **** loads of paintballs, which are expensive).

Airsoft on the other hand, well we are trying to get enough subsidisation from DCU to be able to offer somewhere in the region of 20-25 euro per trip, which would involve buses, tickets and gun rentals. Now this is our aim and is not promised, but even so, it wont be expensive.

Tickets to the HRTA arena are 25 euro including gun rentals, but we are currently working out a discount. Then we gotta find out how much DCU will pay for our travel.

But trust us guys, it will be cheap for what youre getting!

Btw, anyone who has their own gun, its only 15 euro ticket price and thats before discount

Thats more than acceptable in my book

thomasjad

played airsoft for the first time on sunday out in fingal airsoft and it was...AMAZING...much better than paintball,much cheaper too.will defo join this society