Where is it alright to play airsoft?
 

So I have a couple of my friends and I who intend on playing airsoft. My friend hosting the event lives on a large acreage with a small portion of it being grass and flat land and the rest pretty much being covered in thick trees.

The different acreage homes and spread far apart and I neighbors may not be a problem.

BUT are we allowed to bring our guns out on to his acreage and have a war? My friend already knows to notify all his neighbors weeks before the event and to frequently remind them every couple of days and until and on the day of the actual event. We don't want any confused neighbors...

We all have clear guns orange tipped. So they don't necessarily look like REAL guns.

Any thoughts?

Is it within city limits? If no then maybe. If it is within city limits then no.

Is everyone that's around that could be around OK with it? If so then maybe. If there is even the slightest chance there's someone that's "anti-gun" then seriously reconsider.

I suggest you go to trek or whatever and play there. It's a lot safer and it's actually zoned for such activities so there's no problem for you guys.

NOTE how I said maybe and not a surefire yes. There still is a chance of shit hitting the fan.

Its outside the city limits and he says his family is pretty chill with the neighbors.

you also have to talk to the police and people in the area to get the thumbs up. if he says no then just go to your local field and play there

If the neighbors are all okay with it and it's out of the city limits then i say go for it man:D, although there are still risks to consider unfortunately for you:(.

Yah were taking a lot of precautions since airsoft is a sensitive sport.

Shooting addict its cuz of my age right??

I don't care how old you are probably because I'm 15...lol:p just act responsibly and take proper precations.

Yah like I said we all know to take this sport with respect and responsibilty. Everything will be watched like an eagle during the event...

When did 15 year olds afford Real sword airsoft O_O, where did the age of crossman springers go >_>

Basic rule of thumb: Don't be fucking stupid, use good sense, and always assume ANYONE that can see you WILL see you and take the WORST possible interpretation of what you're doing.

I personally know of 12-year olds that were taken down by SWAT because they were playing with NERF guns and a neighbour called the cops saying kids were running around with guns.

Is your neighbor colour blind? I always though of buying nerf guns for my little cousin but I might have to reconsider after hearing this...

wow ownage....
EVERYTHING will be fine....we have two months of preparation ahead for my friends and I and were going to make sure EVERYTHING is crystal clear... neighbors, clearance, rules and responsibilities.

Well, sounds like you've got it planned out alright. If it's a fairly open area, you would barely be able to know it's airsoft being played anyways, unless you knew what airsoft was. Best of luck to you!

Aw yeee going to be fun!
Thanks you guys for the help!

wow in this entire thread only 2 AVed people spoke, and for the most part they where the only ones to give proper advice

even if the neighbors know, make sure the cops know. seeing as its on privet property, it SHOULD (not is) be ok, but like others have said bad things can happen if your not prepared

In my younger days, it did happen that the police came. And we we're playing PAINTBALL.

Some random dude decided to walk into that specific private field and he thought we were carrying rifles with beer cases.

When I look back, it didn't really matter since we had cheap pumpers.

Now if you have a 400.00$ AEG, you might want to reconsider the option of warning the local police. Having your AEG confiscated is not a fun ending.

Ya you're right bout the Aved ppl which got me troubled. We'll be speaking to a cop so yah

We only have 100 - 120 dollar gunz..

I'm sure you've thought of it but I'll throw it in anyways. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. First day I shot an airgun (Yes I know it's not airsoft...same point though) it ricochet off a plastic garbage can lid and hit me directly on the bone below my eye. I've only got two of these perdy browns and I'm assuming we both find sight very important to daily life.

Ha alright that sucks and we knows..but seriously should I start listing down everything im going to do with my friends so were safe, the public is safe and this is legal? Just so the questions and reminders stop?

Well its not that I don't appreciate your advice but my friends know the down low on airsoft, I'm very sure things will be fine if we follow through precisely with everything. We will be talking to a police officer, we will get neighbor clearance, each player will wear proper equipment and will be explained the rules and responsibility each person has. We will not be stupid...if I knew someone stupid was coming to play, they wouldn't be be allowed to play.

make checklist so you don't forget
-Let your neighbour know (month advance, then one week and one day before game)
-let Police know you have game at your field so They would know what to expect if they get call
-Set Boundaries for field so you or your friends don't accident wander into wrong place
-SAFETY
--use ballistic approved glass, paintball mask, or Mesh mask.
--Keep mag out, and gun safety on until game start.
--Make sure there is no fragile thing like window, and so. (To prevent any risk of cut from broken glass)

make sure you get the name of the police officer so that way if some other cop came and you can tell them that you already spoken to that guy or even have a paper sign by them if you can

not going to comment on if its ok as asc and ak never see eye to eye on that. HOWEVER remeber that who ever owns the property is assuming liabilit for you guys. not dislike you usin a trampoline at a friends house. if someone gets injured things could turn nasty.
when someones kid gets injured they seem to always look for someone to take the blame but them.

btw a waiver wont help. you cant make someone sign there rights away.