Is THIS the video that “drives home” Airsoft to Real-Steel shooters?

Nothing screams INNOVATION like the coolest trigger-man in the real-steel game today…Travis Haley.  Love him, follow him, watch all the innovative training, techniques, products through his associations with Magpul and his own Haley Strategic Partners….the guys just DRIPS Hoppe’s #7 and “Tacti-cool-ness.”

So, that said…when Travis talks…THOUSANDS of shooters listen.  And THIS VIDEO could be the beginning of the INNOVATION boom for Airsoft/Real-Steel cross-over training in the USA and around the world:

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Here it comes, Fulda Gap Players!!! TAKE AIM MAGAZINE is OUT NEXT WEEK!

You followed THUMPY’s Social Media Experiment during Fulda Gap 2011, As NC hosted AMERICA’S BIGEST-EVER AIRSOFT EVENT…and now, here comes the hard work a lot of volunteer photographer/players put into it…along with a TON of other content you will want to read.

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, TOO!

Get your subscription from On Target Airsoft RIGHT HERE…and get THIS EDITION starting November 8th!
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Cyber-G Watch: Yea, there’s an APP for that

You knew it was on the way…and now, iPhone and iPad lovers, you have a chance to remote-control the “Death Star.”   Released MAY 21st, 2011…the date is important, follow along….

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LINK HERE: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cybergun/id437810672?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2

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In out first-blush look at the Apps Store sales page, we gotta say that this is one nicely put-together app.

Graphics follow the CYBER-G/WWLILS branding, with product info for a FAMAS (how apropos!)…and, on the far right screenshot, looks to be some kind of FPS Calculator that swaps the gun’s bb loading into a Meters-per-second energy equivalent.  Although frequent readers will spy that this will likely be incorrect, as Cyber-G’s energy ratings are often vastly overstated for the actual performance of the gun OOTB.

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The description of the App also opens some new windows into Cyber-G marketing “strategery”…

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OH GOODY…. “the news updated every DAYS”…Now Old Thumpy will HAVE to get an iPad or iPhone to keep you posted on their DAILY happenings and announcements.

But, what seems most troubling about their marketing approach is that the App Store age rating for the Cyber-G App is  ”9+.”   According to Apple’s own APPLICATION RATINGS, seen below…

Yea, click DONE, as in...stick a fork in it...CLICK ON "DONE" FOR HOT LINK HERE

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But, wait.  Isn’t this is a SALES TOOL for a product that, by Cybergun’s own package labeling and website information, is only for sale to persons 18 years of age or older?  So, why is this not rated as an app for the “17+” category?

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AND THE TIMING OF THIS APPS RELEASE IS MOST TROUBLING OF ALL!!!   (We told you the date was important!)  With the improper use of an airsoft gun creating a firestorm in California with the Senate Bill 798 debacle…WHY WOULD CYBERGUN DECIDE NOW, of all times, to release an app to someone aged 9-18 ?  This is at best, in our opinion, a FAIL’ed attempt at pushing airsoft to a younger-and-younger market for which it is not intended…and could be ruinous as fodder for anti-gun activists who will latch on to this as an attempt to do just that.   More reason to be wary.  Very.  Wary.

THUMPY…OVER

Cyber-G Watch-A NEW Pipeline into the UK

On top of the news that Cybergun netted major supplier SMK Sportsmarketing in the UK, now comes another alliance that will see CYBER G hooking into their web of Magpul connections….from major supplier Edgar Brothers.

OFFICAL EDGARBROTHERS.COM Announcement : LINK HERE

And, a note to our U.S.readers…does anyone else find it eerie that Edgar Brother’s logo looks a lot like another “EIB” logo?   Does Limbaugh work for Cyber-G?

Thumpy….OVER

Airsoft Under Attack in California and the USA…the latest on CA Senate Bill 798

THERE IS NO MORE IMPORTANT THING TO DO THIS WEEKEND OR EARLY NEXT WEEK IN THE WORLD OF AIRSOFT!!!

FILL OUT THE ONLINE PETITION IN THE LINK BELOW

THIS ISSUE AFFECTS THE FUTURE OF AIRSOFT ACROSS THE USA, NOT JUST IN CALIFORNIA…AND IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT IS AT STAKE, THEN YOU NEED TO EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE FACT, SPREAD THE WORD TO EVERY AIRSOFTER YOU KNOW, AND EVERYONE NEEDS TO TAKE ACTION TODAY !!

LINK HERE: http://www.change.org/petitions/say-no-to-california-state-sb-798-the-anti-airsoft-bill

There is a comments box, and here’s what THUMPY had to say…

“There is NO REASON to enact new laws to deal with this non-issue.  Simply enforce the laws already on the books, participate in the well-designed information campaign already underway by reputable airsoft dealers in California…one of THE LEADING states in this multi-million dollar industry…and stop trying to nanny-state behaviors of law-abiding citizens by preëmptively punishing them for the irresponsible behaviors of law-breakers.  Vote NO on California SB 798.”

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EXCELLENT WEBSITE LINK HERE from Airsoft Extreme, with updated information, form letters and other SB798 schwaggage

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Here is a link to a Direct Copy of the Bill:  LINK HERE

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OUR BUDS FROM Airsoft Pacific HAVE A Forum Thread:  LINK HERE

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CAP Insider, a California political weblog has a strong information/discussion link open on this issue: LINK HERE

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Our buddy Brian Holt from ECHO 1 USA Shows you just how easy it is to register your opinion with a few calls:

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Our Tarheel Compadre…the one-and-only CrazyNCMan also weighs in…with over 10-thousand views already…FRANK IS ON THE BALL!!!

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The Guys at EVIKE.COM are ALSO urging you to do your part….

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Airsoft Megastore goes MEGA-COMEDY in the beginning….to get the point across.   This is NOT a good thing for Cops, Players, the Game or the PUBLIC!

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Airsoft GI’s Tim Sergeant is ON TARGET with one of the best explanations of what is at risk, what the sides are, and why YOU need to get involved!

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CYBER-G WATCH UPDATE…High Priced MASADA???

Follow along with the discussion that stirred up the Interwebs of Love this weekend…

When is a $250 Masada worth $638 plus shipping?  When “they” say it is.

HIT THE LINK FOR MORE   http://wp.me/PEt9Y-1iQ

THUMPY…OVER

Cyber-G takes on the Masada…Players Miffed

   

WHAT DOES THIS EQUAL?   Good partners, a reset for airsoft, or just a another “missed approach” into the “Death Star?”

Arnie’s Airsoft Masada Topic thread, that got this all started: RIGHT HERE 

Redwolf’s Product Page: HERE IT IS

E-Hobby Asia’a A&K Product Page…for comparison and contrasts…make up your own mind, but the price is sure different!: HERE IT IS 

Magpul’s Corporate Website: RIGHT HERE…With “brand family” listings that show PTS as part of their brand…nothing like the official word from the top!

There must be some HUGE amount of irony within this topic when Magpul’s slogan is “UNFAIR ADVANTAGE”

We’ll be doing some more research and reporting in!

THUMPY….OVER

EPIC Loadout Contest Video from the NAA EXPO

OK, better late than never….what a crazy, looney, fun bunch of airsofters at the BEST Airsoft Expo in the WORLD

PLENTY OF OTHER AIRSOFT VIDEOS AT THE 3-D YouTube CHANNEL HERE…..And MORE VIDEOS COMING SOON from the North Atlantic Airsoft Expo 2011 in High Point, NC…sponsored this year, along with the Thumpy’s SHOT SHOW 2011 Videos, by our buddies at BIG BOY TOYS AIRSOFT and their NEW STORE in Greensboro…and ROIGHT HEARE on Ye Ole Airsoft Webs-of-Love!

THUMPY…OVER

More video from NAA Expo 2011

Thumpy has MORE VIDEO from the 2011 NAA Expo, as players get HANDS ON with KWA USA’s Electric and Gas Blowback AK’s and M4′s

Cool to look at, as we did at the SHOT Show 2011 in Las Vegas back in January, but WAY BETTER to “Pull a trigger” on these, even if it was just dry-firing!

You get to SEE them in action at the 2011 North Atlantic Airsoft Expo, in High Point, NC. Players handles and dry-fired the Electric and Gas Blowback AK and M4 prototypes on the way from KWA USA!  Crisp blowback, hefty and rugged construction and lots of feedback from more than 7-hundred players will help KWA get these sorted out before they ship’em out later this year.

See ALL of Thumpy’s videos from this year’s NAA Expo and SHOT Show 2011 in Las Vegas, sponsored by Big Boy Toys Airsoft in Greensboro, NC…OVER HERE at Thumpy’s YouTube Channel!

AND, More video from the NAA Expo and our Buddies, JEFF & NICK!

The Pyramyd Air Blog, and our new buddies Jeff Lower and Nick Miller turned “the un-blinking glass eye” on Pyramyd Air‘s Top Tech, Bak, our buddy Allen “Allizard” Lau from KWA USA, and MORE…Including NAA Expo Co-Founder Tony “Too Long” Letourneau, Andy Schill from Pantac USA, took a trip inside the INDOOR Shooting Course sponsored by Pantac and Z-Shot/Ares USA and Systema….and this is just PART ONE of their coverage from the 2011 Expo!

And, MORE VIDEO COMING SOON !!

Thumpy—OVER

ARES M3A1 Grease Gun..another look

Redwolf Airsoft’s “Arclight” has done an impressive…as always!….VIDEO look inside and all-’round the upcoming ARES M3A1 GREASE GUN that we showed you over at the Z-Shot Booth at SHOT Show 2011 in Vegas.

And, if you missed it, here’s our buddy Wallace Lau, showing it off to the SHOT Show Crowd!:

ANOTHER BONUS!  For all those attending the North Atlantic Airsoft Expo in  High Point, NC Next weekend….Wallace and the Grease Gun will be available for handling…well, the Grease Gun, anyway, Wallace’s discretion if HE wants to be “Handled”…  At the Z-SHOT / Systema / ARES booth!

SEE YOU THERE!

THUMPY……OVER!

YOU CAN “PULL A TRIGGER” at the NAA Airsoft Expo!

North Atlantic Airsoft Expo UPDATE:  CALLING ALL SHOOTERS!

Z-Shot and PANTAC host Competitive Shooting Course!

Shooting Challenge – Come test your skill! Pantac USA & ZShot.com is bringing their fun and competitive tactical shooting challenge to NAA Expo, where winner takes all! Participants with the best posted scores will take home valuable prizes including Ares Tavor TAR-21, Tactical Gear, and other goodies. Your first try is included with your admission – Don’t miss out!

Get all the latest updates on PROGRAMS, EXHIBITORS, EVENTS and MUCH MORE….AT THE NAA EXPO WEBSITE RIGHT HERE….

And, if you missed the INAUGURAL NAA Expo, here’s Thumpy’s look at LAST YEAR’s EVENTS!

And, Thumpy is stepping it up, with more updates and a countdown to the big weekend.  Do NOT MISS the Airsoft Expo Event of the year!   THUMPY….OVER

NAA AIRSOFT EXPO UPDATE…Countdown is ON!

THE NORTH ATLANTIC AIRSOFT EXPO is ON THE WAY….and if you missed Last Year’s Inaugural NAA Expo in High Point, North Carolina, here’s a look at THUMPY’S Coverage, to get you Locked and Loaded for THIS YEAR’S Big Time…Coming March 4-5-6, 2011

THUMPY….OVER