Use airsoft gear as haloween costume?

arleitiss

Hey, was wondering is it ok to use airsoft gear (goggles, helmet, balaclava, gloves, camo clothes) as dress up for haloween? I mean it makes look like some kind of guy from games or soldier. Leaving weapons at home obviously. Just clothes itself. My camo is U.S so I don't think I could get in trouble of having camo that's IE. So what you think?

Osmosis Jones

Sure as long as you leave the RIF's at home you'll be fine, they're just normal clothes after all, they cant cause any damage

Bobby Baccala

And what age are you?

NakedDex

Why on Earth would age come into it?

No harm in using the gear, minus the guns/grenades etc. Most of us have done it at some point.

Bobby Baccala

NakedDex wrote: »

Why on Earth would age come into it?

No harm in using the gear, minus the guns/grenades etc. Most of us have done it at some point.

Theres nothing wrong with wearing it going skirmishing or at an exhibition but it's a little bit strange
walking around on halloween in full military gear when your an adult.
Thats why I ask.

arleitiss

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

Theres nothing wrong with wearing it going skirmishing or at an exhibition but it's a little bit strange
walking around on halloween in full military gear when your an adult.
Thats why I ask.

I am 18. And I am in my first year of college.

Bobby Baccala

I suppose it would be grand then.
Just dont bring the guns with you man you dont want to be the one to get airsoft banned and have us lot after you :D

gerarda

Im in my late 30's and wore my full gear (minus AEG of course) last Halloween in Dublin City centre. Had a great night and will be doing the same this weekend.

arleitiss

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

I suppose it would be grand then.
Just dont bring the guns with you man you dont want to be the one to get airsoft banned and have us lot after you :D

Hah yeah. But I think Airsoft ban is best case scenario, worst case scenario is like what? 5 years in prison I forgot

Bobby Baccala

gerarda wrote: »

Im in my late 30's and wore my full gear (minus AEG of course) last Halloween in Dublin City centre. Had a great night and will be doing the same this weekend.

Oh right i didn't realise lads did that.
Sounds like a laugh i just wouldn't be into it myself.

NakedDex

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

Theres nothing wrong with wearing it going skirmishing or at an exhibition but it's a little bit strange
walking around on halloween in full military gear when your an adult.
Thats why I ask.

Really? People are going to think you're strange for wearing DPM's or Multicam while you're standing in a room of zombies, Smurfs, movie characters and superheroes?

Bobby Baccala

NakedDex wrote: »

Really? People are going to think you're strange for wearing DPM's or Multicam while you're standing in a room of zombies, Smurfs, movie characters and superheroes?

Who said anything about smurfs?
Where is this going?
By exhibition I meant like a military or airsoft exhibition i think you took it in a completely different way.:):)

arleitiss

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

Who said anything about smurfs?
Where is this going?
By exhibition I meant like a military or airsoft exhibition i think you took it in a completely different way.:):)

UUm, actually what a coincidence, my classmates are painting themselves blue and going as smurfs :L

Witcher

Imagine it..having some guy dressed as Superman, full of Tuborg and with his belly hanging out over his tights looking down his nose at you for wearing camouflage:pac:

whydave

whydave wrote: »

Listen to Wilfred! Stay safe, stay responsibly and stay respectfully this Halloween. Please remind everyone to NOT BRANDISH an Airsoft gun in public for any reasons. Halloween doesn't make it legal. Taking your Airsoft gun out in the public thinking "It is okay because it is Halloween " IS NOT COOL''

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT8AxjWxCaw

what he said !

Leftyflip

Blay wrote: »

Imagine it..having some guy dressed as Superman, full of Tuborg and with his belly hanging out over his tights looking down his nose at you for wearing camouflage:pac:

Uurrrrghhhh *shakes*

goblin59

i would not recommend wearing a balaclava in public with the uniform or a beret or your goggles.


(the goggles would plain fog up while the balaclava would just invite unwanted trouble, same possibly with the beret)

The uniform itself so long as it isn't irish camo should be ok, i dressed up last year in my american woodland camo.

Witcher

Leftyflip wrote: »

Uurrrrghhhh *shakes*

Shuddering eh?

Batman is dissapoint...

arleitiss

goblin59 wrote: »

i would not recommend wearing a balaclava in public with the uniform or a beret or your goggles.


(the goggles would plain fog up while the balaclava would just invite unwanted trouble, same possibly with the beret)

The uniform itself so long as it isn't irish camo should be ok, i dressed up last year in my american woodland camo.

I got anti fogging glasses, they dont fog up. But well I have 2 balaclavas, 1 is skull textured and another plain black. So i guess skull textured will cause less attention.

NakedDex

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

Who said anything about smurfs?
Where is this going?
By exhibition I meant like a military or airsoft exhibition i think you took it in a completely different way.:):)

Halloween. You know, the topic? Nobody mentioned exhibition but you.
It's Halloween. The majority of people will be in costume, regardless of age. In fact, given it's a Monday, a sizeable number of adults will be found in the towns and cities of this country all weekend in theatrical garb of some description. Frankly, if you're in a pub in Dublin city on Saturday/Monday night and you're not in costume, you're going to be the strange looking one.

Inari

The only concern to airsoft here is RIF's. Don't worry about anything less. Seriously.

2 years ago I was a Musketeer...and I wasn't whisked away for conspiring against the cardinal. Halloween involves dressing up - so enjoy dressing up as whatever you please, but remember that legalities haven't changed; no offensive weapons, no public brandishing of RIF's, no Irish DPM etc...the usuals.,

Stercus Accidit

By all means wear the gear (lazy costume!) but don't bring a gun IMO (Not directed at OP). The costume is as well without one, it will only draw drunken attention/protests/messers and I knew a lad that lost a GBB in a night club (eejit).

I just remembered I have NO costume, I guess I'll be done to the local MIL-SURP place to find one!

arleitiss

well fellas this is the Camo I got:
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/160628342316?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

It says it's U.S. Is it really? Anyone who knows this stuff can confirm it?

Witcher

Yeah it's US M81 pattern. They used it before the change to UCP.

arleitiss

Blay wrote: »

Yeah it's US M81 pattern. They used it before the change to UCP.

Alright thanks, should be safe then.But does the Garda really know difference? I mean like they 100% know what Irish looks like?

Witcher

arleitiss wrote: »

Alright thanks, should be safe then.But does the Garda really know difference? I mean like they 100% know what Irish looks like?

Probably not but they're not gonna pull up every person they see wearing camouflage to check it. I think they'll have bigger fish to fry on a Halloween night than checking camo.

arleitiss

Blay wrote: »

Probably not but they're not gonna pull up every person they see wearing camouflage to check it. I think they'll have bigger fish to fry on a Halloween night than checking camo.

yeah I suppose

Bobby Baccala

NakedDex wrote: »

Halloween. You know, the topic? Nobody mentioned exhibition but you.
It's Halloween. The majority of people will be in costume, regardless of age. In fact, given it's a Monday, a sizeable number of adults will be found in the towns and cities of this country all weekend in theatrical garb of some description. Frankly, if you're in a pub in Dublin city on Saturday/Monday night and you're not in costume, you're going to be the strange looking one.

I'm not here for an argument just drop it.

Nuke1973

I was told by both an MP and aserving legal officer that it's not the Irish DPM pattern that's a problem, only if it's DF issued is all. If it doesn't have the FF stamped on it then it's fine.

Although they also told me that if they saw you in it they would strip search you to check it.

PS: I do not have Irish DPM nor am I suggesting you wear it.

Witcher

Nuke1973 wrote: »

I was told by both an MP and aserving legal officer that it's not the Irish DPM pattern that's a problem, only if it's DF issued is all. If it doesn't have the FF stamped on it then it's fine.

Although they also told me that if they saw you in it they would strip search you to check it.

PS: I do not have Irish DPM nor am I suggesting you wear it.

There's no other type of Irish DPM other than that issued by the DF, they own the pattern.

Growler!!!

Nuke1973 wrote: »

I was told by both an MP and aserving legal officer that it's not the Irish DPM pattern that's a problem, only if it's DF issued is all. If it doesn't have the FF stamped on it then it's fine.

You were told lies. There is no FF stamped on the DPM uniform.
They may have been confused with the old PDF issued Greens. The Combat uniform was stamped but the Barracks uniform was not.

jayod30

NakedDex wrote: »

Halloween. You know, the topic? Nobody mentioned exhibition but you.
It's Halloween. The majority of people will be in costume, regardless of age. In fact, given it's a Monday, a sizeable number of adults will be found in the towns and cities of this country all weekend in theatrical garb of some description. Frankly, if you're in a pub in Dublin city on Saturday/Monday night and you're not in costume, you're going to be the strange looking one.

Em, why strange if not dressing up??? And, I think you'll find alot peeps won't be dressing up the sat seeing as most fancy dress in the pubs are aimed for the sunday, being a bank hol and closer to Halloween itself. And mon is trick or treat for kids, seeing as most ADULTS have work next day. So I'm really not seeing how Paddy is gonna look strange at all:/

sharpy2010

to the best of my knowledge (and I am open to correction) whether you think its stamped or not and whether people think if it hasnt the flag on it, thats it fine to wear well Its Not. As a serving member of the reserve defence forces for years its been literally preached to us that unless your on official business of the state (eg. excercises, training nights or exhibitions) you are absolutely forbidden from wearing Irish dpm in public.
So in saying that you can wear whatever the hell you want on the night and the guards cant pull you even if you bring along a CAP GUN as part of the outfit, I have had buddies who did that no problem with their vests all kitted out with mags etc and weapons from smyths!!! and a cheap 2L platypus on thier back full of beer that the bouncers never took any notice of.
Im going as a prison convict myself complete with orange jumpsuit and shaclkes should be a good laugh:D:D:D

TheDoc

Two years ago went with Fayer in Multicam, full kit

Last year went out in full Multicam, and I brought my pistol and rifle.
Some bouncers might take them off you, most wont.


Its up to yourself how you feel about it, its Halloween, they are toy guns ,meh.

I'd be more concerned about the heffers dressing in "sexy" nurse outfits then it someone going to have a coniption about your toy gun

NakedDex

jayod30 wrote: »

Em, why strange if not dressing up??? And, I think you'll find alot peeps won't be dressing up the sat seeing as most fancy dress in the pubs are aimed for the sunday, being a bank hol and closer to Halloween itself. And mon is trick or treat for kids, seeing as most ADULTS have work next day. So I'm really not seeing how Paddy is gonna look strange at all:/

Saturday/Sunday, whichever. I'm driving to Limerick on Saturday morning in ACU's. Strange? No. It's Halloween weekend. Such is the way of things.
Monday is Halloween night, not "trick or treat for kids". I'm fairly certain if you're around a drinking establishment in Dublin on that night, you're unlikely to not see costumed revellers, regardless of the weekday positioning of the holiday. You've honestly never gone out and had work the next day? Ever? "ADULTS" don't do that?
This is Ireland, right? People are taking the concept of dressing up and having fun awfully seriously. Next you'll be telling me you run around fields with plastic guns "killing" things... oh wait...

MerryDespot

Going to do something similar myself on Saturday night. Nomex flight suit will be combined with 'props' and dodgy helmet to do a cheesy Top Gun costume (Goose, naturally). Will I look odd - well no more odd than the other numpties wandering around the place in costume.

The only reason I'm not using the regular skirmish kit (would be so easy to do some Modern Warfare/Battlefield type loadout in multicam with my regular stuff) is ... well ... it's too much bloody stuff to have to wear!

NakedDex

You're going as Goose? As resident Top Gun afficiendao-in-chief (not for this forum, for this planet) I can tell you that's the male equivalent of always being the bridesmaid.

Shidosha

NakedDex wrote: »

You're going as Goose? As resident Top Gun afficiendao-in-chief (not for this forum, for this planet) I can tell you that's the male equivalent of always being the bridesmaid.

Maverick would be the bride then, right?

Stealthirl

gerarda wrote: »

Im in my late 30's and wore my full gear (minus AEG of course) last Halloween in Dublin City centre. Had a great night and will be doing the same this weekend.

same as myself so,last year at a friends party

Alan b.

I've done the full kit costume before. M4 and assault vest included, had no issues whatsoever. Even got a prize.
Also done the half kit before with just a pistol but I've never brought BBS out. That would be foolish.

It may not be advisable but the fact remains, you'd more then likely have zero issues, ebb if ya did wear paddycam you'd probably get no hassle. So wearing ebay bought us Camo and not bringing guns, you'll be fine. Barret or balaklava, wear it if ya want, don't if ya don't want to.
It's no differant then wearing a rubber zombie mask.
Though I will say its a pain if ya plan drinking and..... Other stuff as you'll havebti keep taking it off.
Camo face cream would be better.

Puding

Just be aware that a RIF in public is classed and treated as a real firearm in the eyes of the law ( yes even at halloween :rolleyes: )

Yes more than likely at Halloween your not going to have a problem, and at a private party there is no reason why not.

But walking around your local town center might not be the best plan.

Steve

Puding wrote: »

Just be aware that a RIF in public is classed and treated as a real firearm in the eyes of the law ( yes even at halloween :rolleyes: )

Yes more than likely at Halloween your not going to have a problem, and at a private party there is no reason why not.

But walking around your local town center might not be the best plan.

Yeah, and you're not likely to get many sweets in yore bag either, major fail.

swiftblade

RIF's + Drink = Accident waiting to happen.

Steve

swiftblade wrote: »

RIF's + Drink = Accident Arrest waiting to happen.

FYP

amurph0

Blay wrote: »

There's no other type of Irish DPM other than that issued by the DF, they own the pattern.

Yes there is. Google "Protac". It is a copy of Irish DPM and is the exact same pattern, with the only difference being in the slight change in the shades of colors. It is marketed under the names "Irish DPM" and "Irish camo".

It doesn't matter whether it has "FF" or "Alan Shatters jacket" written on it. If it's issued it's off limits. End of Story

Protac gear on the other hand is perfectly legal.

Puding

amurph0 wrote: »

Yes there is. Google "Protac". It is a copy of Irish DPM and is the exact same pattern, with the only difference being in the slight change in the shades of colors. It is marketed under the names "Irish DPM" and "Irish camo".

It doesn't matter whether it has "FF" or "Alan Shatters jacket" written on it. If it's issued it's off limits. End of Story

Protac gear on the other hand is perfectly legal.

Protac can not make bdus, i believe they can produce most stuff apart from uniforms/clothing in irish dpm, i think dex might be able to clarify that

SniperSight

Went out last year in my Airborne gear, with a holstered pistol(No mag or BBs) and had no problems at all.

amurph0

Puding wrote: »

Protac can not make bdus, i believe they can produce most stuff apart from uniforms/clothing in irish dpm, i think dex might be able to clarify that

I never said they did. I'm talking about Irish DPM in general.

SNAKEDOC

my missus borrowed my camo gear to dress as a soldier for haloween this year whats the big deal. movie stars and camo lets see where to begin swatchnegger, stallone, actionman, black hawk down, predator, jarhead any action movie. dress up isn't just confined to super heros or movie stars. just obey the law and don't walk around town with an imitation firearm

Ross_Mahon

Went as SWAT, i would never bring my AEG, not worth it.

TheDoc

Anyone got any pics of halloween outfits on the town?


Also, just to point out, for all the hissy fits we have about irish DPM, and I guess rightly so granting the fact you can't wear it off duty etc etc.

There was a **** tonne of it being worn on Halloween, by people in service, not in service, older brothers, dads etc. etc.

And saw a **** tonne on Facebook aswell...you have to wonder how serious it really is in terms of an actual offence.

If I light up a smoke in a club I'm getting turfed....but yet I can strut in my Irish DPM's ( I dont actually own any)

Typical bias I guess

O and I gave some "Rifs" to two mates going out to town dressed as soldiers, both came back unharmed and no hassle.

Its just down to the fact, are you going to be a spa when you bring that stuff out?