All posts by Joel Studlien

More and more we are seeing players with a DMR gun set up on the field and we feel that some new players may benefit from a few tips and tricks when it comes to the DMR play style. The first thing to note is that you are a part of a team, just like the riflemen, you are not a sniper. This position does not require you to constantly sit, hide, and wait for the perfect shot. However, at certain occasions you will need to do this to coverRead More

Airsoft has been around for quite a long time. However, places to play airsoft have come and gone, making it hard to know where you might be able to play. We have recently had players getting online and asking if it is okay to play airsoft with friends in their backyard. You’re not going to want to do this unless you either own a large amount of land in a unpopulated area, or you have spoken with your neighbors and local law enforcement first! Playing airsoft with replica firearms inRead More

1. So, what are we doing out here today? 2. I have some .12g BBs if you need them. 3. I forgot to charge my battery… 4. Call your hit! CALL YOUR HIT! 5. Where are we? 6. Man, I am thirsty. 7. Is that guy on our team? 8. Where is my squad? 9. I can’t find my airsoft gun? 10. What is a dead rag?Read More

Staying hydrated in the field is vital for the safety, effectiveness, and overall enjoyment of any airsoft event. Austin, Airrattle team representative, wrote an in-depth article regarding methods of remaining well-hydrated and reducing fatigue. In this article, we’ll be looking at two different pieces of gear that make it easier to keep yourself hydrated without adding much bulk or having to carry five water bottles in your cargo pockets. The most popular and arguably the easiest way to carry water is through reservoirs. Commonly referred to as “Camelbaks” and “bladders,”Read More

When you go to a game, you need to look at the factors that will affect your sight. Is it going to be nighttime? Are there buildings without lights? Are there tunnels? All of these factors will take away your ability to see; therefore you’re going to need some way to improve your sight in dark areas. Some may say night vision is a necessity. However, if you do not have the money to pay for night vision you can go with the easy option of a flashlight. Flashlights canRead More

There are many different types of events and fields when it comes to airsoft. You have large field events, you have MilSim, and you instructional training. However, the event with the fastest pace is CQB. If you want fast paced combat, CQB is the way to go. In my area, there are not that many CQB fields out there. Larger fields have “CQB zones”, but they are not really a close quarters field. When you do find a field close by that was built just for the use of CQB,Read More