"i.m. Clone" Airsoft Guns

The latest buzz around the airsoft forums is that the Chinese clone airsoft companies have been shut down by the Chinese government. I do not believe the virtual airsoft sky is falling.

Technically speaking all airsoft guns are "clones" so it surely is not the end of all airsoft gun imports, as many do not come from China. Japan and Taiwan, Germany and France all have IM Clone style airsoft guns for sale at prices that range from $50.00 to $5000.00 dollars per clone.

As for all the rumors of AGM and Cyma closed for good, First, I have heard of various issues with exporting the full metal airsoft guns AGM was producing. Perhaps these full metal clones were just built to good, as every one I have handled, used and customized has been rock solid and uses standard replacement parts.

Finally As for Cyma I think they will be around for awhile as well. These guys have been making airsoft clones since the beginning. They have cloned both pistols and assault weapons with the AK 47 series being widely known. You can also find Cyma parts and gearboxes in Aftermath and other re brands and second market airsoft guns. I think before Cyma stayed closed they would just move to a new Country and set up airsoft clone shop.

Bottom line, airsoft games around the USA are growing in size and demographics. The airsoft game story lines are changing and games with Zombie, Milsim and WWII themes have become popular, feeding the need for all styles of airsoft historic reproductions, replica's and clone's. Along with game growth goes airsoft gun and part sales which have quickly become a billion dollar a year or more market. Many U.S. Military and Police groups have adopted airsoft guns for training further driving the need for duty weapon type clones.

Economies are fueled by demand and right now airsoft clones in the USA are in high demand. We may see a price increase for the short term but I highly doubt the Chinese im clone versions will be gone from the market for long. The names stamped into the airsoft gun bodies may change, but I bet a deeper look at the airsoft gun's internal DNA will reveal the true identity of your airsoft clone's daddy.

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Airsoft Gun Game How To

So what is an airsoft game scenario? Airsoft scenario games are scripted airsoft games with a story line and props. Some people call them LARPS (live action role playing) but only highly scripted events like the Freefall Airsoft Game fit this definition. A standard scenario will typically be presented to players before the game in a format similar to the example below:

This Airsoft G20 Game is an ABZ FATPD Production.
EXAMPLE Airsoft Game Scenario:

Local media are reporting that a secret meeting of the G20 Airsoft World Dominators Group will be taking place at a remote location in the country of Fairchild the weekend of April 25th&26th 2009. Local Officials have remained tight lipped about the details of the arrival of the G20 Airsoft members but reports leaking out of the area claim that private security forces have already begun locking down the meeting location and the routes leading to it. It is widely rumored that the US secretary of State will be attending the meeting to ask these wealthy leaders to loan the US money in the form of investment capitol so the buyout bailout of America can continue on course. An unofficial source is claiming each member of this controversial group has enemies that would like to see them dead or severely welted. The US government claims to have no direct evidence of national atrocities committed or ordered by attendees of this meeting of alleged evil rulers, murderers and dictators and when questioned about possible action against the group the response from the White House was “Change is Good”. A group (labeled as terrorist by the US Government) called SOMWG (Sons Of Mothers With Guns) claims they will stop this meeting at all costs!

All Standard ABZ airsoft field rules will apply Please review here: http://www.airsoftbattlezone.com/airsoftfieldgamerules.html

Entry $20.00 Includes Lunch on Sunday
Free Camping

Briefing: 10:30-11:00

Phase One:11:00AM-2:00PM

Lunch: 2:00-3:00PM

Phase Two: 3:00PM-7:00PM
Continues like phase one until all G20 members have arrived or been eliminated.

Dinner 7:00PM-9:00PM

Night Game 9:00PM-12:00AM
Rumor has it that an all out attack may be imminent at the G20 meeting point.

Sunday April 26th

Game On:10:00AM
Scenario starting point will be determined by Saturday and night game results.

1:00PM-2:00 Lunch

2:00PM to 4:00PM or completion of scenario: Final Phase
Assault on the compound

4:00PM-4:30-Point tally/MVP Award decided by winning team vote
AGM Full Metal CQB M4

4000 free bb’s to the first person to translate all VIP names successfully.


Two Teams Needed:
Special Escort And Leader Security Contractors or SEALS
Sons Of Mothers With Guns or SOMWG

The SEAL force will always outnumber the SOMWG

Ammo Restrictions
Both teams may only carry one magazine per gun and no extra bb’s until unlimited ammo is purchased:
Example: I engage the enemy and empty my magazine, I must return to base to refill or change magazine. Exception: Dead players may give up magazine to you if they choose to help you!.You may carry as many guns as you wish.

VIP’s:
The first 20 players to arrive will be given character cards and will be called to play the VIP role in numerical order as the game progresses. Once the mission is over you will return to your main role. If you receive card #1 you will be the first member to be escorted and hopefully arrive at the designated location safely. The game then resets to cardholder #2's listed starting location.

VIP’s in order of arrival:
Name Reward/Payment Arrival

#1 Ogudaktiga Bankir 10 million dollars Private Jet/Vehicle Escort
#2 Dalig Pengar 5 million dollars Helicopter/Vehicle Escort
#3 Sinnessjuk despot 5 million dollars Helicopter/on foot
#4 Doden Lakare 10 million dollars Private Jet/Vehicle Escort
#5 Mord Kung 15 million dollars ?
#6 Skeppare Pozudnost 1 million dollars ?
#7 Giriga Ledare 7 million dollars Private Jet/Parade Village
#8 Rika Linjal 1 million dollars ?
#9 Pirat Hjalte 1 million dollars ?
#10 Djavul Ladare 1 million dollars ?
#11 Mordare Landslaget 1 million dollars ?
#12 Tortyr Gud 25 million dollars Private Jet/Vehicle Escort
#13 Mork LonnMord 10 million dollars Private Jet/Vehicle Escort
#14 Prins Krympling 1 million dollars ?
#15 AllManna Giriga 1 million dollars ?
#16 Slavej Foraren 1 million dollars ?
#17 Skalle Kross 10 million dollars ?
#18 Sjal Skapare 2 million dollars ?
#19 Befalhavaren Kaos 25 million dollars Private Jet/Vehicle Escort
#20 US Secretary Of State 30 million dollars Helicopter/Press Brief#20 AKA Ogudaktiga Janta

The amount of Reward/Payment value of each VIP will determine each sides force size.
EXAMPLE: VIP worth one Million dollars = 2 to1 security force ratio.VIP worth 7 million would be 3:1, 10 million 4:1 with increasing security forces for higher payment.

All money =1 point per million dollars for team. Team with the most money at the end wins. Each team captain must keep one million dollar note in game play at all times. This can be looted from the player who is holding it and team captain must put 1 million dollars back in play immediately. All other money is in safe keeping and can only be used to buy weapons cache’s by team captain.

Both Teams start with 1 million dollar credit.

Available to SOMWG
1 million dollars = mobile respawn point-A ribbon that can be tied to any location to create a respawn point…Can be moved unlimited times.
1 million dollars =Unlimited Ammo Supply
1 million dollars each=SAML-Single Shot-when fired a card will be drawn 1 thru 10 is a miss JQKA is a direct hit with survivors.
5 million dollars each=SAMM-Multiple- when fired a card will be drawn 1 thru 10 is a direct hit with kill/all money awarded JQKA is a miss
5 million dollars=Unlimited Road mines=3 SEAL players eliminated must return to main base wait 1 minute…Closest 3 to mine. Mine kills do not count until convoy is 15 feet or closer to device.

Available to SEALS
1 million dollars = mobile respawn point-A ribbon that can be tied to any location to create a respawn point…Can be moved unlimited times.

1 million dollars =Unlimited Ammo Supply
1 million dollars each= Artillery Attack/ 50% of SOMWG eliminated return to base 1 minute respawn. Ref will choose
5 million dollars each= Helicopter Gunship Airstrike/ entire SOMWG team must report to base and respawn once all members are back and 1 minute has elapsed.
5 million each use=Patriot missile battery when fired a card will be drawn 1thru 10 threat eliminated JKQA miss.

Respawn Rules for both teams

Instant respawn when at base or mobile respawn point with exception to artillery, gunship or mine attacks.

Night game scenario to be announced, but will be worth 10 million dollars to winning team.

Hope to see you there!


This is a good example of how an airsoft gun game is rolled out to the players. It clearly tells how the story will progress and has an itinerary of each phase. You should also be very clear on any special field boundary, FPS, weapon or magazines restrictions your game may have. Notice the half hour briefing time? This is so all the safety rules of the field can be explained to players before the game begins. In todays scenarios games can follow a military, Sci Fi, WWII, or even roaring 30's type story line as the airsoft period weapons are now readily available in the USA.

*Please note if you do not have commercial insurance for your airsoft field you should not charge for games you host.

Till next time
Armsdealer...OUT!

Airsoft Guns Approved For Airsoft Games

I get emails daily asking me which airsoft guns are approved for airsoft games and which guns will work best on the field. I typically respond by informing customers that any gun that shoots less than 400 Foot Per Second (FPS) is a great gun for first time airsoft game players. Any airsoft weapon that chronographs at 401 FPS or higher will be designated (Sniper Class) and have extra restrictions and rules attached that must be followed. If your weapon shoots hotter than 550 FPS it will not be allowed to be used.

Can I Bring My Spring Pistol or Shotgun to a Game?

Short answer is YES. Many players have shown up to their first events wielding nothing more than a spring shotgun or pistol. While this is certainly allowed as far as field rules go...It is not recommended for outdoor style airsoft games as others teams and players will have you seriously out gunned with Automatic Electric Guns (AEG) that feature an extremely high Rate Of Fire (ROF). Now for CQB style indoor games a spring shotgun or pistol is the perfect weapon where targets will only present themselves for a brief second. Gas blow back (GBB) airsoft pistols also perform great in close quarter battle and close quarter combat (CQC) style situations.

Which Air soft Gun is Best for Airsoft Games?

I get asked this question often and the answer is always the same: The most crucial element is the gearbox that is inside your airsoft gun. I only recommend Metal Gearbox Guns for field use. You can then upgrade your airsoft weapon to fully suite your needs if necessary. Full metal airsoft guns with full metal gearboxes are now available for under 200 dollars so your best bet is to save up your cash or add it to the Birthday wish list and get a solid gun right from the start. There is also that Santa dude but rumors are he is a phony!
Basically your gun should be determined by the role or character you are playing. Are you a stealthy person who likes to sneak up on opponents positions and take them out slowly without being detected? Then an airsoft sniper load out would suit you best. Do you love extreme physical sports and want to be in every fire fight that breaks out? SAW gunner for you! The main point is the role or character you choose will help you decide the weapon that's right for your style of air soft game play.

Proper maintenance and repair of your airsoft gun will be a required necessity. Learning how to do it yourself is your best option but for full rebuilds and upgrades its always best to find a airsoft gun repair and parts shop. Many airsoft fields now have airsmiths available to service your guns onsite as well.

What type of airsoft gear will I need for games? That question will require another full blog just to begin. Until next time.....

Armsdealer....OUT!

Airsoft Game Props and Objectives

As owners of a popular Wisconsin airsoft store and game field, people ask us all the time..."Don't you get bored just running around and shooting people with plastic projectiles every weekend" I usually answer with a shocking "No.... I love to shoot people" and the props and scenarios we use keep it from becoming just another boring game of cops and robbers.

I know, airsoft guns ARE props, but you also need game objectives to capture, fight over and rescue. Sometimes we use fictional people such as the "Downed Pilot" who is behind enemy lines and must be protected and tactically extracted from some unknown hostile location . Other times it is an object or multiple objects that must be retrieved and brought back to your command center to score points for your airsoft team. The props you use can have a huge effect on the outcome of the game itself. Interactive style props, like a time bomb that must be found and brought back to a specific location within a predetermined allotment of time can have a huge effect on the final outcome of a game. These devices simulate explosions with bells or loud sonic tones. Large objects like ammunition caches or hidden secret weapons that must be recovered, protected and returned to a base reward players with points if they achieve the objective in a timely manner. Items that have to be recovered could include vehicles, Gems, Computer Equipment or even Satellite Dishes. Sometimes we use a single device separated into parts that must each be recovered to assemble a larger device like a big WMD puzzle. Ever try and find a blue Lego block on 40 acres of property?...Now try and search for it while 20 armed airsoft players are "Hunting You" at the same time.

Where do I get these airsoft props? Make them up or build them yourself from things laying around your house and garage, or if you are really creative build them from items like sonic personal alarms, or old military surplus ammo cans., everyone loves a secret agent bomb briefcase. The guys over at the MOA (A WW2 re-enactors group) like to use plywood cutouts of animals like pigs and sheep...If your forces cannot score enough critters during the airsoft game, then your troops are weakened from starvation. Bricks spray painted gold and packed in milk crates make a great Fort Knox style treasure. With little stretch of the imagination you can easily create story lines that are action packed and exciting for airsoft gamers of all ages.

Another great airsoft game tip is to try out different themed scenarios games instead of the same old war re-creationist games. Operation Plague (A zombie style game) and Freefall game ( A Sci-Fi airsoft game) are both very popular at the Airsoft Battle Zone game field and feature very unique airsoft props and objectives for players to exercise their brains with...while hunting human players with airsoft guns...My favorite pastime. Happy Hunting....

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Safe Airsoft Games

I get asked many questions on the Airsoft Battle Zone Forums about "Safe Airsoft Games" and how to play and run them. I typically will answer by saying with safety educated players the safe airsoft games just happen. Our Wisconsin airsoft game field has many rules and regulations in place to help keep everyone on the field as safety minded as possible. Airsoft safety netting (as seen in photo) needs to be in place in "Safe Zones" and players must be aware of the rules associated with these areas.

Players on the ABZ field are required to take the magazines out of their airsoft gun and place a barrel condom or barrel blocking device over the airsoft gun muzzle when entering. This coupled with a keep your finger off the trigger rule keeps everyone in the safe zone, SAFE. Inside of these safe zones is the only place you are allowed to remove your goggles during an airsoft game in play.

This concept only works if everyone is aware of the field rules and follows them. Our job as airsoft field owners and event organizers is to communicate to players what we demand of each of them for the safety of all people participating in the game. Making sure all players hear the game briefing, and announcing special scenario game rules that might be in place for the day is top priority...How can new players be expected to follow the rules if we or you do not tell them. Make sure all players are fully aware of field property boundaries, indoor airsoft CQB-CQC rules, eye protection rules and guidelines plus any other special rules that may be enforced for the particular game you are attending.

We use running vehicles in many of our airsoft games and extra attention to detail must be used to prevent accidents or injuries from a fully armed jeep, or our new Bobcat based airsoft tank rolling across the field with 30 to 50 players running around. Only designated drivers and gunners are allowed closer than 10 feet while the vehicles are moving. Referees are on the field during games for all players safety, listen to what they are telling you their word rules! If you do not listen or follow the rules they will eject you from the game and perhaps from the field itself if you continuously violate the rules.

Most airsoft game fields will have protective clothing and eye wear rules as well that must be adhered to. Some fields only allow full sealed face protection while others will allow just safety glasses. At our ABZ field players 18 and over can wear full seal goggles or mesh type goggles that are safety rated or field approved, but under 18 must wear full face protection. This picture of "snake" shows a player safely dressed for an airsoft game. He is wearing a full face mask with eye protection and also has full skin coverage which allows him to enter and play in buildings on the field. We also require the red rag he is carrying which is a signal he has been hit. Displaying the kill rag and yelling "hit", when you have been shot, helps signal other players to stop shooting at you. The helmet is not required, but is nice to stop bb's from bouncing off your melon...which is not dangerous, but does hurt.

Players over the age of 18 are not required to wear the full face protection, but must have ANSI rated, full seal safety goggles. Below B-rik of the Minnesota Airsoft Association, sports some fine safety goggles along with his "Gucci" style kill rag. The gloves are not required but can stop those painful finger shots from hurting so much. The rest of his gear is completely optional and might change from game to game. Other safety tools like a compass or signal whistle, you might consider carrrying on your loadout as well...Just in case you get lost or sprain an ankle in the woods and need them. Water to most people is not considered a safety tool, but at airsoft games it is very important. Most players have a canteen, or bladder bag style backpack so they have water with them at all times. Playing airsoft on a hot July day and running up and down hills and through the woods can dehydrate a player in full load out gear in a hurry. If you are deep in the woods the dehydration can make you become disorientated in a hurry and suddenly you have a serious situation on your hands. I have seen players become dehydrated just as fast during winter games as well, so be sure and drink plenty of water during airsoft games. Some scenario events can run 1 or even 2 full days so snacks like energy bars or granola can be a good thing as well. Most airsoft players are self proclaimed adrenaline junkies and love the heart pounding intense feeling a full assault on an enemy base can create. 30 players in full load out gear charging down a hill with airsoft guns blazing and team commanders yelling orders and assaulting your teams base or position while you try and hold them off is an exciting time for all. Holding them off and pushing them back up the hill with massive airsoft firepower and watching them retreat back into the woods is more fun than any video game I have ever played, and can be completely safe and harmless fun if you just follow the airsoft safety rules.

One last thing I would like to mention is "where you play your airsoft games" this can be a huge safety factor. Secluded private areas are important so you do not have issues with neighbors or hikers. Our Wisconsin airsoft game field is set deep in the woods of Eau Claire County, on private land. Imagine looking out your window one day and on a tree line across the street from your house you see people dressed like the guys in the pictures shown here and sporting very real looking assault rifles and pistols. Your first reaction would probably have you calling 911 in a hurry. If the police are called to an airsoft game, it means they are responding to a call about people with guns and will react accordingly. They do not know they are airsoft guns until they touch them. This is a very dangerous situation and one you must avoid. Only play airsoft games on airsoft fields or private secluded land that is out of site of the general public, To do otherwise could cost you your life, for real! Airsoft is a fun, social and healthy game sport and will continue to grow in popularity if we all do our best to promote Safe Airsoft Games.

Wisconsin Airsoft Game Season

OK... we all played some winter MILSIM games and had some exciting spring skirmishes as well, but nothing kicks off the Wisconsin Airsoft Game Season like the arrival of spring thaw. All the white in the woods seems to have suddenly disappeared and made way for Mother Natures camouflage that is soon to come. Now if things would just dry up...and warm up then we could "Let the War Games Begin". The Midwest Ostfront is hosting a World War Two airsoft game "Springtime in Porkhov" in Neilsville, WI and the overnight camping this early in spring might be a little chilly, but I plan on heading over there Saturday morning. A snowy winter and wet spring have forced us to close the ABZ airsoft Field Saturday and Sunday April 11th and 12th. The driveway is in the process of thawing out and at the recent Hatfield and McCoys Airsoft game we had to implement parking restrictions. It was good to see the players who came out for this game and we sure had a nice day to play. It looks like we may have to close Saturday and Sunday April 19th and 20th for field driveway maintenance as well but we will see how spring progresses. The ABZ fairchild airsoft field has purchased a new Bobcat crawler...skidder just for making airsoft field upgrades and improvements and it should be delivered a week or so before the Airsoft Season Kickoff game "Operation Stormfront" on April 26th and 27th 2008. We also would like to welcome our new airsoft field safety director Scott Becker...He will be handling all our field safety issues for this season and hopefully many more to come. As of may 1st the Fairchild airsoft field will be open for free games on most Saturdays and Sundays and camping is free on Saturday nights with a reservation. If you have questions or comments on the games and events hosted at ABZ's Airsoft Game Field please visit our website for more details.

Airsoft Game Excitement

Hey, whats with all the excited hype about airsoft scenario games? Have you ever been to a large airsoft game?

Once you have you will know what all the excitement is. These airsoft games are an adrenaline junkies best friend. OK, so this guy in the airsoft picture to the right does not look too excited....BUuuuuT when you consider he was playing a two day airsoft game and this was the morning of day two, then you begin to see this as a different picture. Airsoft is considered an extreme sport and many of the scenarios are designed to re-create some of the stresses and extreme conditions of real world battle scenarios without the causalities. Twelve, Twenty Four, and even 36 hour game missions are not unheard of. The games typically follow a MILSIM (military simulation) storyline but games that follow world war 2 and sci-fi storylines as well as western, gangster and zombie scenarios are becoming more popular.

Typically these Live Action Role Playing or Airsoft LARP's will have dress code requirements for players. A milsim game may require players to wear one type of camouflage such as BDU, ACU or marpat. Gangster style airsoft larps may require people to come dressed as they wish as many different role players are needed for this style of game. Our Wisconsin airsoft games calender list games that have no dress codes and some that do. Many of the ABZ free airsoft games feature open game dates where players and event organizers can try out their own mini list of individual airsoft game requirements.

teams love to sport their gear and are happy at games to provide airsoft safety and field information as well. Many of these players have had and still have thousands of dollars worth of gear and their hands on opinions and reviews can save a new player allot of time when shopping or searching for a durable The amount of airsoft weapons and gear that is used and displayed at these events is enough to boggle the mind. Airsoft guns of every style and model are used and players love to share information about airsoft manufacturers and Airsoft gun field performance. Wisconsin airsoftairsoft gun. Some brands of airsoft equiptment such as Inokatsu are not widely known, although the M60 shown here is well known among airsoft gamers. So now you know what all the hype is, and why players get so excited about these games. Its a chance to be the hero or the villian and fully play the part you dream of, complete with simulated kills, battlefield sounds, skilled opposition or exotic belly dancers. (yes belly dancers have been included in an airsoft game:) Regardless what style airsoft game you choose to play its an adrenaline rush to have a carload of gangsters pull up to your hideout with airsoft tommy guns blazing while you and your mafia try to sneak out the back to avoid capture or worse. How about an attempt at exploiting the well guarded mines of a distant moon that is protected by the Federation Alliance Forces. The great thing is even if you lose the war or the battle the most you go home with is a bruised ego and some airsoft bb welts. This still beats sitting on the couch doing the same thing virtually, but only exercising your thumbs. If you are interested in finding out more about these airsoft games visit our Wisconsin airsoft forum and meet some of the players today.