I have been reading thru the forums and see how everyone has been talking about how Airsoft can be used for training. First off as John knows, I run a company that uses airsoft for training in the LEO community. We basically play the bad guys for them. (Sorry John, I have not had time to write out scenarios for the forum, like you had asked.) Lots of work has been going on for awhile now.
But back to the point of this thread. We have recently started running IDPA style events. We have only had two events so far. But the people are really excited. We have been contacted by pistol competitors and local LEO's who want to join in. Basically, people are seeing how airsoft is a cheap way to improve their skills. Also they are seeing how, when the weather is too bad in Colorado, they can still get in some practice time.
What we have done is followed the guide lines that the Hong Kong shooter clubs use for the events. We have swinging targets, popup and fall down targets. Along with large variety of static shoot and no shoots. We use a "Limited Vickers count" which has worked out just fine. Granted most of our targets are a little closer than what you would see at a regular IDPA event. But with airsoft we are not that far off. We are offering even a three gun event. And people are really excited about that.
So basically the reason I am writing this is to help people understand that when it comes to airsoft. Even it can find a niche in the world other than just people shooting at each other in the woods. There are a lot of people either who can not afford to buy a real steel pistol or they just can’t for what ever reason. Like their spouse frowns on it or they are afraid the kids will get a hold of them. Either way airsoft is becoming more of a way for people to experience shooting in safe and cheaper way.
Well that is enough of my soap box. I just wanted to share this cause this is the first forum for shooters that has ever had an airsoft section. And was willing to talk about it and not bash it.
Thanks again John for such a great place for shooters to get together and share ideas and experience.
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