Are Airsoft Events Good Training?

[@P1015532oni]

As an MMA guy, I look at it this way: Real gun/ammo + flat range = pad/bag work. Airsoft games = sparring. Need both.

[@ricerboi5919]

As a Muay Thai practitioner, I couldn’t agree more. Heavy bag work can help build skill and precision, but nothing can replace real world sparring. Cheers!

[@randommeat6211]

Bjj guy here airsoft is rolling to me go with the flow

[@caseymoore4759]

Yea our range has a airsoft field as well. Great combo to have at a single place! Do a bit of airsoft then go shoot the hood stuff.

[@trynagetbanned8483]

As a Tai chi guy, I definitely see this... Haha just kidding. Tai chi is gay. But yeah, airsoft is awesome. And BJJ.

[@kevinyin780]

bro say less you are absolutely right

[@Tonybeanfarm]

Imagine being a boxer and not sparring cause it’s “not real.”

[@TheMylittletony]

A lot of traditional martials arts are actually like that.

[@SurvivalKyle]

What a perfect analogy. Thank you for arming me with this argument.

[@RontakuAB]

@@TheMylittletony And I'm sure he knows that. I train jujitsu and obviously we have to roll with out teammates to get better and test strategies. And I always hurt my neck lol

[@doomsquid4970]

@@TheMylittletony most of which are an intentional hoax or spiritually deluded and get blown away by simple fighters when they eventually fight

[@cfnaround1585]

Best comment

[@seanr8706]

The ultimate flex is quad nvgs at a milsim event

[@SargentGunnery]

lmao

[@dyanlololol]

Me thoughts as well🤣🤣

[@knowtheplan472]

Literally that one piece of equipment costs more than his whole team’s load outs combined

[@eagleone5456]

Real NVGs at all is pretty flex.

[@Jonny15227]

More common than you think.

[@sciencewarsveteran6424]

Another interesting thing about airsoft is that it makes you humble. You "die" a lot, in spite of your lfancy loadout or your ego. You can have a grasp of how shit happens so often

[@attiumeyami417]

even at my most efficient I get shot mabey 4 times every time I go play. This is literally camping and setting up ambush positions then go into hiding and hit from another position. literally even doing the best of strategy u still get hit and realize survival is almost a lottery

[@regular7156]

@@attiumeyami417 it really makes you change your perspective from "Oh that soldier was killed in battle? Pffft he must've not been trained well, should've do better." to "The soldier fought valiantly and to the best of his ability to the very end of his life." It does really show how sometimes life fucks you up no matter how well prepared you are and you gotta realize how badass it is for those who do make it out of a battle alive.

[@attiumeyami417]

@@regular7156 exactly

[@tkzsfen]

TRUE!

[@BennettParsons1]

Lucas dropping something that seemed forbidden to say. Then all his comments are filled with military and Leo all saying it’s good training. LARPING IS IN!

[@DamnZodiak]

All these tacticool gun folks are LARPing anyway, why not admit it, go all out and have some fun with it? Especially if it simultaneously improves your skills.

[@jaredplayer7]

To those who may not support this type of content, remember, those who play airsoft are often future members of the gun community. Personally, that is where I come from.

[@R.Tafolla]

I started with CoD and Battlefield. Bought airsoft guns and gear with money I made from my first job at 16. And when I turned 22 I decided I would buy my first handgun a Sig P226 and my addiction to real steel guns started from there.

[@dogboy0912]

I rebought into airsoft due to ammo shortage and it rekindled some things I never got to do in high school so I fucked around and accidentally built a $700 hi capa racegun lol

[@cherrypoppins4152]

@@dogboy0912 same I haven’t played airsoft in over 10 years cause I moved over to real but because of everything going on with ammo etc I just bought a thousand dollar gun. I’m reliving my childhood and the stuff I dreamed of as a kid.

[@dogboy0912]

@@cherrypoppins4152 I'm here for it man hahaha

[@jerseyltd]

Lets all come together and make ammo. Lol together it will be cheap for all.

[@jackjmaheriii]

That time when a bunch Airsoft guys have way better muzzle discipline than actual 10th Mountain doing actual live fire. :-/

[@theurbannomad3263]

Riiiiight

[@chancemckean]

For real

[@andreivaldez2929]

Better muzzle awareness than some of the idiots I see at the local range or shop. I cringe whenever I see someone buying something for the first time and seeing the person behind the counter get flagged.

[@minecraftjedi033more3]

they dont wanna shoot their teamates again obviously 😂😂😂

[@Hamletaco]

Seen it before. Seen it from 101st to 7th Group.

[@juleswinnfield3958]

Gotta love how quickly people change their minds lol. Everyone hates on airsoft and thinks it’s the dumbest thing ever for kids who want to play dress up. But then, as soon as a gun channel with a nice following addresses the positive aspects of airsoft. All of a sudden everyone sees this as the best training option available right now. Gotta love it.

[@TREXARMS]

It’s honestly sad we’re one of the first gun companies and major “real steel” channels to say it.

[@jinksomiabodyart3189]

I'm lovin' it!

[@tylerrussell9217]

To be fair, Hayley has been saying this for years.

[@musunator]

@@TREXARMS hey we will gladly take the players

[@usonlyus7148]

@@TREXARMS Gun companies does not corelate to actual military tactics unless you train them

[@BallisticSollution]

Wish we had this stuff in Australia. Never change America, love it.

[@ethanvuaran8191]

We have super similar, only thing we don't have is the accuracy and distance

[@biggeeizzy]

Oath lad!!!💯

[@nathanbrysonlan1517]

America is changing.

[@SurvivalKyle]

Freeze your gel balls and its the same thing 😆 (Obviously don't do that...)

[@diligentone-six2688]

@@nathanbrysonlan1517 that doesn't mean it can succeed.

[@2migorri]

We know airsoft is cool. Now we need another 20 minute video of just combat footage from the event.

[@MrBananaPeace]

YES WHER FOOTAGE??????

[@porterblack2741]

T. REX Arms is amazing. Not only do you guys push for better standards of everything but you also influence as much people as possible and you do it in a very informative and entertaining manner. I'm fairly young and have had guns my whole life but it wasn't until I found this channel that I really learned how to use the tools in my arsenal or what the true purpose for them was. Thanks for everything you guys do, the founding fathers are smiling in the heavens and should be proud of your work.

[@theurbannomad3263]

This is why I'm such a big supporter of Trex arms and their products. It's a company that my values align with and I can't say that about most of the industry

[@MyWORDisntGospel]

@GroundedEarth I’m new to guns. Total noob. I’ve only been to indoor ranges and fired off a few different types of guns. I would think something like this may be a “fad” for experienced people but for a noob like me, it could really help without me fucking up with live ammo. I dunno. To each their own I guess.

[@MrWasGehtSieDasAn01]

@GroundedEarth Oh man, you have no idea, airsoft is not a trend, airsoft has been around for a long time, I myself have known people who have been playing it since 2008, and the community is growing more and more. It is nothing else like paintball, only that different ammunition is used, and it is based a little more on honesty, and that the weapons look much more realistic and, in contrast to paintball, for example the gear from a real unit can be imitated. In principle it is nothing more than a video game in reality. At most of the airsoft events where I go, game modes like capture the flag, king of the hill, team deathmatch or conquest are played, and I myself can say it's fun AF.

[@goinhot9133]

@GroundedEarth did you even watch the video? Your way off base..

[@MrWasGehtSieDasAn01]

@GroundedEarth And your statement "This airsoft trend is a fad and will pass in time like all things do" reminds me of the people in the 80s who said video games are just a trend that will pass, but this trend has grown to this day and is now competing with television and cinemas in the entertainment sector.

[@knowtheplan472]

The first person footage in your shots look really good, I wouldn’t mind if you made a few videos like that

[@DrewishAF]

Go back and check out the "Real Life Call of Duty" video. Awesome stuff man.

[@harleyvallance9683]

Lucas done all the mocap work for modern warfare.

[@mikee116]

@@harleyvallance9683 Not all, but some. I believe

[@knowtheplan472]

@@mikee116 From my understanding they keyframed the animation themselves and they used his mocap for some guns as a reference.

[@michaelanderson9914]

Yeah, i would like to see move videos and commentary on strategies.

[@freeman486]

If airsoft wasn’t good training the Canadian government wouldn’t be banning them along with actual firearms.

[@thecappedgamer8125]

That is the reason why I think the Australian government has just band gel blasters a weaker version of Airsoft they don't like average citizens having any kind of combat or teamwork training

[@bmhater1283]

Lets burn the airsoft banning bill to ashes.

[@freeman486]

@@bmhater1283 *buy actual guns and tell the government how you really feel*

[@walkerhnatiw9302]

Ik I’m very late, but I honestly don’t think it’s that insidious. I think it’s actually just an unimaginable level of ignorance on the part of our government. A quick look at any of our gun laws makes it obvious that there is little consideration of reducing lethality, and instead they seem to be more concerned about pleasing their voter base by banning guns that look spooky. Obviously intent is almost impossible to determine with any certainty, but this is just my opinion after trying to imagine the thought process behind our ridiculous laws.

[@freeman486]

@@walkerhnatiw9302 the government that jails Christian preachers, steals people’s children for “misgendering” them? Creates gun laws that steal from its citizens then immediately lowers penalties for organized crime? Forces people into isolation camps after unlawfully arresting them at airports? Those people are “just incompetent” ???

[@viewatyourownrisk]

The thing that I hope a lot of people heard in what Lucas had to say was that these kids need that next person that's going to educate them on real steel. I had the opportunity to teach some first aid to three boys last weekend. They ATE it up, they loved being engaged and challenged. When I say they loved it, they loved it. Ages 8, 9, 12 and each of them grunted through the pain of applying a tourniquet to their leg and they got it done properly. Kids are hungry for opportunity, engagement, and education and if we reach out to their parents(who are probably in the same boat) we can make a real difference.

[@Reventian]

Oh hey guys Rev here 3:42 Great playing with you all at AMS

[@jimmyjohnson7319]

Oh shiet xD

[@mcgamingproyt]

Rocking that UK Arms springer?

[@TheMerchantGuild]

i honestly thought you where saying Rev says desu's phrase then and was so confused

[@csdumpling301]

Didnt you unbox a springer in one of the long buildings here?

[@dustydan381]

I also love your support and opinion of the hobby. A lot of “firearm influencers” think Airsoft is full of children or elitist nerds, which isn’t the case. Several mil sims have rulesets that only allow retired or active military as the squad and platoon leaders, and there is an excellent use of real life scenario and tactics.

[@theurbannomad3263]

Yes

[@ishitrealbad3039]

Too many people are brainwashed about the "rage" compilations of regular skirms that are available on youtube. I never been to a milsim event, but have been to skirms. And I can say from what i've watched from milsim is that it's almost the complete opposite of skirms and most rages and "cheaters" i've seen were on skirms. Having said that I rarely encountered a "rager" in skirms.

[@Nave6W]

“Children or elitist nerds” that play airsoft is literally what trex arms is based on

[@dustydan381]

@@Nave6W care to elaborate on your opinion?

[@RaevenKS]

@@dustydan381 He won't explain. He just toss a random shit at random and went away. He has nothing to elaborate or support his claims.

[@DeltaSays]

For countries that can not access easily to firearms, such as Turkey. I interpret it as Airsoft as the best firearm training option. I myself am a firearms dealer and user but I train myself incredibly with Airsoft and keep my muscle memory in shape.

[@burhanettinhasdemir4964]

Keşke ülkeye doğru düzgün sokabilsek be abi ya :)

[@mghegotagun]

I found it quite surprising that japan has an active airsoft scene.

[@steven.2602]

​@@mghegotagun not surprising at all when you find out they literally invented the AEG. (well, tokyo marui did, but semantics.)

[@photonpilot__]

I live in the US where we have good access to firearms, but I use airsoft often as ammo is quite expensive. It is great for short-range target practice, and just some dryfire and simulated drills.

[@Sowingthebody]

When needed, I would say Americans would be closest to ppl that Airsoft in other countries if it was time to take on the big guys.

[@skirmishcustoms2595]

I really would like to see some more T Rex arms playing airsoft

[@theurbannomad3263]

Me too

[@kerbalairforce8802]

"Is airsoft a useful training tool?" Well, military uses simunition, which is airsoft with extra steps.

[@usonlyus7148]

also with a completely different tactic with completely different rules. Unlike the airsoft kids

[@superbananas7792]

@@usonlyus7148 Not necessarily There's alot of currently serving and veterans iv met within the airsoft community, they use the very same drills and skills the military have trained them on the airsoft field annnnnd obviously they typically win. I seriously don't get people's beef with stuff like airsoft, it's a sport mate, abit of fun.

[@usonlyus7148]

@@superbananas7792 someone being trained by them is not equivelant to the teacher if that was the case every special force member would not require a instructor as their friend could just learn the other friend. Also that Flashbang in the video should have affected them yet it didn't quite unrealistic

[@SparrowReS]

@@usonlyus7148 Real flashbangs can lead to permanent injuries and even death, why would you ever want that on the airsoft field? The airsoft pellets also don't kill you, but I guess you'd want them to fire real bullets as well...

[@usonlyus7148]

@@SparrowReS then you see my fucking point

[@Side-5]

That spooky ass train station. I helped build and run Op: Iron Horse 1,2. Hope you enjoyed it and yes I do believe Airsoft is THE most affordable force on force, team-building, communication training/ sport/ dry run, there is.

[@speck6180]

This man is speaking on the topic that gun influencers have been afraid to talk about for YEARS. I respect tf out of you. Started watching you senior year of high school. Got into Escape From Tarkov my senior year as well and I saw you recently played with Landmark. It really made me happy and what youre doing with the gun community gives me hope for our country and its citizens.

[@outlaw-nazca5759]

Im amazed that you guys are educating teammates as you go, especially how well you are doing it, even in the middle of a firefight. Telling them about the killbox, teaching guys how to properly breach (from a center door too!), this is what we've been needing in both industries.

[@Hamletaco]

You know the ammo shortage is real when T-Rex Arms isn't speed shooting on the range.

[@TREXARMS]

Ohhh... you should be watching our Instagram lol

[@geist41334]

There is an ammo shortage because Lucas has used litterally all the ammo on the range 😂

[@mrdark9916]

There is no ammo shortage. You can literally get all the ammo you can buy it's still out there. The problem is that the price has gone up. There is a difference

[@n.timlin1120]

@@mrdark9916 ehhh. My local empty store shelves tell a different story... Not saying it isn't out there at higher costs. But it is not available in the quantity it once was due to the significant demand

[@AFGMirMir7477]

@@mrdark9916 there is a shortage.. the price has gone up to compete with the shortage of ammo.

[@MrTarheel1999]

As a POG turned into a gun guy who got into MilSim when my 17 year old got into it, I just took my kit and swapped it over. Eventually I got into TM MWS with real capacity mags and it’s pretty much like running sim rounds. So much fun. You test your kit, your comms, your stamina. You test your team once you meet some guys. Haven’t done AMS, but we’ve done a lot of TCA. Guardian Center is the best!

[@BusterBuizel]

Also: another thing about ACTIVE ear pro is the fact that you can A: hear your team better when they call our enemies and suggest tactics, and B: it extends your hearing of small noises made by friendlies and enemies. Tarkov taught me these things and I apply them on the airsoft field

[@putcheeseonit]

and C: you can have your radio on (which is your second most important piece of gear, only behind your gun) without giving away your position

[@DaveOganesyan]

Huge "but" to add: Two negatives are: Extreme amount of additional sensory load on your ears- my head starts hurting pretty fast while using my Sordins. Second thing is if you're playing in humid, hot areas, you're fucked, the amount of additional sweat is killing.

[@BusterBuizel]

@@DaveOganesyan Two problems I don't have even though I live in Texas. I don't suffer from sensory overload with my headsets and I have no issue with sweating so those problems don't effect me at all. (Also it helps to have the Qore Performance Ice Plate. Best 80 bucks I ever spent. Probably the reason why I don't sweat so much in games)

[@DaveOganesyan]

@@BusterBuizel Interesting. I am a heavy sweater, maybe that's one thing. But I don't consider ice plates because I run Ceramic for trainign purposes

[@randomfurrygirl548]

@@DaveOganesyan i believe the Ice plates actually go under the vest btween the body and the plate carrier. But I may be thinking of the wrong brand

[@cz-bundy6896]

I'm down with this. That would be pretty cool. I'm getting bored larping in my basement

[@harwe9917]

True😃

[@MotoRacer171]

Milsims are freakin fun as hell

[@jamariobrown-tolliver8163]

😆😆, larp outside in the yard

[@Jdowling357]

“Anybody know who’s on the other team?” Botkin “Ah shit”

[@GTAGTrollingRekcah]

Train, and u Will be good to

[@TheCountryboy125]

Yeah, I’ll be against him next weekend and I’m scared yet excited

[@Jdowling357]

@@TheCountryboy125 nice

[@Jdowling357]

@@GTAGTrollingRekcah not really into airsoft, though it looks Hella fun

[@Danyaveltan]

As long as they play respectfully id rather have Botkin on the other side than some of the "teams" that hitshrug and play dirty/break the rules. If you beat me fair and square im all good, but if I sink 16 shots into you as you come around a corner and say "Oh sorry bro just didnt feel it" thats when its an issue

[@AdamWeatherall]

Been saying this for years, I'm glad "real steel" is finally giving airsoft it's due. Great video!

[@theurbannomad3263]

Same

[@kndvds1492]

“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” - John Wayne

[@kbo8029]

See that I can respect. Whatever is fun is great. A few people in airsoft seem to think their inherently transferable skills. All about mindset just having fun or recognizing useful skills and what's transferable or not are both great and can 100% appreciate the mindset of this video.

[@joshv06]

I've been in airsoft for 15 years. I gotta say, being able to get away from the NFA crap that we have to deal with in real steel, it's a lot of fun. SBR, full auto, grenade launchers, tracers, mines, grenades. Yeah yeah yeah, they're plactic bb's. But give a full auto airsoft Glock 18 to someone that's never shot anything full auto, and it will bring a smile to their face.

[@koreanguy9]

PREACH! I literally just got into airsoft cause ammo prices are way too damn high! Got a full auto glock the SSP18 and boy did the full auto make me smile haha. I let every one of my buddies try it and now they all want one. Im trying to make everybody to get a AEG of their real set up and a gas pistol so we can practice force on force. Cause it hurts to shoot knowing its almost a dollar a shot...

[@3CODKing]

I don't think I have ever seen a video of someone *Not* smiling after firing an AR or any gun without a smile. even full blown gun grabbers.

[@RandyRandersonthefamous]

the high quality ar15 replicas with operation identical to a real AR make it perfect for training. Firearm operation and simulation is most of it

[@Gerwulf97]

Damn straight. Full auto GBB is hella fun.

[@darylobey8867]

Some kids at my local field let me try there guns were the old vets were fuckin assholes with egos for fuck all those kids let me empty a few mags and right there i was hooked and asked were the hell do i get these 3 months later got my first m4 almost 11 years later still doin it and covid delayed field times for the weekends so i got into tech videos :)

[@theurbannomad3263]

I've been pushing the airsoft can be a good training tool for years. I'm glad you're making it cool/ more mainstream.

[@geist41334]

I've been pushing the opposite narrative in Germany because i know governments would want to ban it, if it would be considered as an effective combat training...

[@aaron4820]

Travis Haley did a video 10 years ago on this topic while demonstrating some drills with his Airsoft guns, I think many gatekeepers have mostly become irrelevant now.

[@aaron4820]

@@geist41334 that sucks, I met a shooter from Germany in an Eastern European IPSC match who uses Airsoft to practice IPSC in his garage, built the same 2011 as his real one to compliment it.

[@Press_F_For_Respect]

Ive actually decided to come back to it, i guess i quit when i was 15 because i felt it was like larping and some people take it too serious (not that ive had any incident on a field) but now 21 been looking to invest in a ar-15 to train on a range with and to develop the skill i need to properly operate with it

[@geist41334]

@@aaron4820 Yeah, that's how nuts our politicians are. IPSC is considered as "combat shooting", which is forbidden on gun ranges. Airsoft as such has been pretty much under the radar of mainstream antigun politicians in germany so far, but we allready had several attempts to ban paintball because "people could use it to train for combat" in the eyes of the nanny state. The paintball ban was barely prevented, only by the fact that paintball players here have allways been kinda psychotic in trying to not look "militaristic" in any way.

[@talltale9760]

Definitely one of the biggest downsides to airsoft training is how almost everything is cover.

[@TREXARMS]

You’re not wrong

[@Shrike200]

The lower muzzle velocities and crippingly bad effective range was also what soured it a bit for me. I loved using and testing actual gear, loved the fitness test, and the movement skills around crappy terrain (man, my helmet saved me from serious stuff over and over again, none of it bullet related!) was a great educator, but it sucked getting contacts at 80m+ and just being able to do nothing but stare at each other. CQB was the saving grace, but not everything is CQB...

[@souleat65]

I mean, we use wood for walls because it's cheap and modular, you have to imagine these are regular walls The only real big difference would be hiding inside / behind cars and furniture

[@talltale9760]

@@souleat65 what? Most rifle calibers have a decent chance of completely penetrating the average American home

[@souleat65]

@@talltale9760 so i did look it up to not look like an idiot and every article i found says 5.56 won't penetrate concrete walls soooo

[@oliveoildwk2856]

I'm a teenager and I've learned alot from airsoft events, even small local fields are phenomenal training opportunities, it doesnt really matter how unprofessional the guys around you are, as far as I can tell, it just makes it more unpredictable and id venture to say better for training

[@TheOneWayDown]

Lets face it, if you're talking grid down/civil unrest situations, you're not going to be fighting many trained units, it's gonna be desperate and untrained looters with whatever they could scrape together and grandpa's hunting rifle. Not too far from the truth tbf

[@regular7156]

@@TheOneWayDown yeah but if we're also talking about a foreign or domestic invasion, you would definitely need the top/best training available.

[@TheOneWayDown]

@regular7156 Foreign is a fair bit less likely though, at least in the US, and despite everything I still think long term civil unrest is more likely to happen

[@RandomTrashy]

This was an amazing and balanced insight into the Milsim side of airsoft.. Especially for people outside the USA where guns are heavily prohibited. Yes airsoft has its quirks much like any hobby. But the passion for military and firearms is there. Good luck with the future endeavors in this space and if you visit the UK be sure to drop us a message.

[@shadowblade_522]

Imagine playing Airsoft and you get jumped by RONIN and Garand Thumb.

[@rashidveitia6591]

It would be awesome

[@floriangramsch9036]

True but not every shooter will be a good airsofter when they start, because the reality is that Airsoft is sth very different then the real stuff and real situations

[@takinie9024]

But Ronin would shoot himself in the foot first and then lie that it did not happen getting his team mates kicked out of the field

[@SpikeJonesTheCr0oked]

@@takinie9024 What's the joke? Did Ronin shoot his foot once or is this a common occurrence at milsim events?

[@takinie9024]

@@SpikeJonesTheCr0oked he did shoot himself in the foot then lied about this, made his unit fireds also lie about it and then when the shit hit the fan his friends were discharged and not him

[@SpartanC907]

1:49 lmao lucas flexing his 40k quad nods at a bb war lmao i love it

[@canaanhilderbrandzapata4801]

Honestly Lucas I’ve been training with a Glock 17 “training” gun. Since I’m under the age. I’ve literally been running all the drills, and developing my skills. Thanks for all the free information do training people who are going to make a positive impact on the world.

[@digivagrant]

Better get more reps in since the Biden White House is trying to ban airsoft :^)

[@theurbannomad3263]

Been there keep up the training it pays off when you're 21

[@mousepotato581]

@@digivagrant That's Canada. Biden = USA 😃

[@digivagrant]

@@mousepotato581 Ah right. US is banning GTA V. My mistake.

[@ryanmackenzie4981]

I've been thinking about getting a airsoft glock but there's so options and I have no idea what to buy

[@TheJ0K3R1998]

I have been hosting/playing Airsoft for over 20 years now and I can’t express just how happy videos like this from TREX Arms (and a couple others) makes me. This isn’t something new. So it’s about time Airsoft gets its due respect. Thanks for doing this.

[@Nitrus5]

Avid airsofter for years here, pretty great video and I'm glad you guys take a real honest and open minded approach to airsoft. Started airsofting with my cousins in their back woods as a young teen, have grown in the sport into milsims and started paying real attention to the major benefits over the older 'gun guys' I see around. You don't train fitness at a flat range, you don't train radio effectiveness, you don't train squad teamwork, there's absolutely no force-on-force training around here, you don't train dealing with unexpected obstacles, terrain hazards, ambushes, etc. Heck, my airsoft guns are kinda haphazardly built so some days I'm even field stripping it while being covered by my friendly units to fix malfunctions. I had the chance to shoot some real handguns while shopping around for a carry piece, and the guy teaching me paused halfway through to point out how great it was that I LISTENED, took corrections quickly and already understood the basics of handling the tool safely. I feel like airsoft is a drastically underappreciated learning platform, that's cheap to get into and can be effective. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@cullenmcbride1144]

Him walking in the beginning is the embodiment of mom said it’s my turn on the Xbox

[@jeevestherobot]

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH

[@George-hn1he]

I've been playing Airsoft for 8 years and have been to many Milsims and various pickup CQB fields also. It's what's what got me into the shooting real steel, and I've only been shooting for 2 years now.

[@christianleitedelima4523]

You are definitely the Steve Jobs of the firearms industry... WHAT A GREAT VIDEO. I’m an airsofter, and really makes me happy to know that someone in the firearms industry is giving some credit and attention for us. Keep doing this awesome job bro. All my respect from Brazil 🇧🇷.

[@castillomike1229]

This is why Lucas and T.Rex Arms are my go to. Nothing but knowledge. Love what you guys are doing!!!

Some people would be surprised of how much I've learned about non-gun things playing airsoft for the last eleven years. From the boots to the headgear, to what I can physically take and what my friends can take. It's been a blast and I hope it keeps being a blast for some more years.

[@av1204]

My kit is the exact same as my airsoft set up. Ammo is expensive. I can airsoft every week without going bankrupt and then once a month hit the flat range.

[@HurricaneLantern]

Now a days i cant even find(much less afford) enough ammo for monthly rsnge days

[@mrskippingguyonmush]

People will try to check you and just say use UTM but then UTM generally costs more than live ammo.

[@Trve_Kvlt]

@@mrskippingguyonmush And the thing about UTM, not only is it expensive, and you have to buy special ammo, barrels, bolts, etc in order to use UTM effectively. But when was the last time you've seen a paintball/airsoft field that'll allow you to use UTM? They don't exist.

[@mrskippingguyonmush]

@@Trve_Kvlt Agreed. I have done UTM training but hesitate to invest in blue guns/blue actions to run it because I can't find bulk UTM ammo for under 50 cents a round for 556 and even a little more for 9mm. This was also affected by the ammo shortage increasing prices almost 20-30 percent on UTM cartridges. It would be the most effective training tool if it were not for the cost. An alternative would be miles systems with blanks but that has many limitations as well.

[@Spider-Too-Too]

You can do so much more even in your house , now imagine they make some airsoft gun that has very realistic trigger mechanism

[@TonySymbol]

If you ever played in an airsoft game and you've accidentally friendly fired on your teammates, go ahead and hit the like and subscribe button.

[@RealFuzzyPickLE530]

Wrong channel lol

[@cannonballer]

I've been hit by teammates before

[@MagklJellyBeanPastelLucidDream]

@@RealFuzzyPickLE530 lol, flannel daddy has the power to hypnotize.

[@colp9492]

😂 so true though 👍

[@eagleone5456]

ID your targets!

[@FeliciaAirsoft]

Hey look I made the cut at 12:00(I look like a thumb) Was super cool seeing ya there. Hope to see ya again at future OP’s!

[@brain_dont8617]

The end portion of this video was one of the most epic things I've seen in a while.

[@Thee_worst]

I started playing Airsoft at 10 years old, I was always into the guns and gear, I spent a lot of time studying and building up that knowledge base. Now here I am, 25 years old, working in one of the best gun stores in my state, training with real guns, and working on getting my instructor certs. It all started with Airsoft, and now firearms have become my career

[@Nismolover]

Been in the Army almost 6 years and been playing airsoft for a decade. I'd take a seasoned airsofter that's been playing for years over someone in the Army with close to no tactical training. Seasoned airsofters at least know what will get them "killed".

[@Gerwulf97]

Preach.

[@TheInfantry98]

So basically no fucking POGS only Warriors and honestly dude fuck having civilians with you since most can’t run one mile or knock out 30 sit -ups in 2 minutes. Naw I’d rather have US Military/Combat Veterans alongside me in violent combat situations

[@fusi0nn]

@@TheInfantry98 Aka why he said someone in the army with close to no tactical training. Basically the same thing as a civ who's in shape. And don't tell me that just because someone in the army and can pass a PT test means theyre in shape.

[@brettotterlee2677]

I remember playing airsoft in middle school and some of high school and some older guy said "yeah sure it's with toy guns but its the best training you can get for the price" and now I realize he was right. the gun community needs to stop looking down on airsoft because its much more useful skills than your three-gun skills shtf

[@mousepotato581]

Yup. I've seen guys with 20+ years of paper-target experience, get completely lunched by 12 year olds in airsoft. If shtf, I'd rather have airsoft experience than paper-target experience any day of the week.

[@Muji-Exempt]

@@mousepotato581 yep. the reason is airsoft engagements are not one dimensional like shooting targets with a pistol. You move and react in a real 3d environment where your enemies are can shoot back at you. This level of simulation obviously can't be achieved with real firearms due to the inherent risks involved.

[@dogboy0912]

My kit got streamlined real quick in high school after running around the desert in 115+ degree heat.

[@HaloDude557]

@@Muji-Exempt but the lack or risk makes people play differently than they do in real life and is only a proxy to shooting tactics.

[@HaloDude557]

@that scaucy man 2.0 no, the closest is with blanks and military instructors. Regardless, my point is that the less than lethal environment combined with the recreational atmosphere and lack of age limit/maturity results in a tactics that encourage high speed and high risk, the complete opposite of slow and thoughtful reality where a single bullet could kill you instead of put you in time out for 10 minutes.

[@willissearle6993]

I’ve been waiting for this video!

[@AJTurbo]

Same

[@theurbannomad3263]

Me too 🥲

[@mrs.vasquezz]

I thought never

[@johnn.7806]

It is so awesome to see you embrace this hobby and acknowledge the real world benefits to it. It is important to remember that this stuff can translate but only when it is coupled with the proper training, which TREX arms has in abundance.

[@floatingmosque3813]

To prove the point that you guys influence people to join the gun community, you've made me want to move to the US from the UK when I'm old enough. I found your channel because of airsoft.

[@FreedomEagle75]

Would be glad to have you here brother! We need more patriots willing to stand up for our second amendments rights in America more than ever. And honestly, in my experience, some of the most patriotic Americans I know are (legal) immigrants that came here from other countries that were far less free and more restrictive of their God given rights, which makes them appreciate what we have here in America far more than the average natural born citizen’s that take our freedoms for granted nowadays…

[@Azurexstar]

I've been playing Airsoft in Canada for about 8 years now and it's definitely helped me gain confidence around firearms and how to handle them safely. It's just a shame that right now (as of this comment), the Government is trying to ban the sale and distribution of airsoft, pellet, and BB guns due to a plethora of BS reasons.

[@DavidYoum]

ive heard, and im sad for you

[@senevel1]

totally BS reasons. Japan is the number 1 airsoft country and I see no violence there... People making rules are total idiots

[@andreivaldez2929]

But, bro, don't you know that violent games make kide violent? /sarcasm

[@balisongsanonymous705]

You guys need to get loud over there. Let Trudeau know that they can’t pass bullshit like that

[@GeorgeThoughts]

What are the reasons given? Even here in the UK, probably the proudest anti-gun country in the world, airsoft guns and events are totally legal rn as long as people don't do dumb things like carrying their AEG pistol in public etc.

[@darkhorse6milsim195]

Great meeting you at American Milsim IH3. Keep up the great work and never lose your path. Keep the fight brother 🤜👍

[@SkorpzOfficial]

You can tell how natural these movements come to Lucas, even with an airsoft gun, he’s making sure not to trace his muzzle past other players. Respect 🔥

[@CutlassOutdoors]

As a former airsofter, turned shooter, about to start airsofting again... you were totally spot on. I’m kind of intimidated by the world of airsoft, because it’s gotten a lot more intense since I left. But the stuff I learned playing airsoft was incredibly useful, and that force on force training is why I’m going back.

[@jujuuthebeastONYT]

Great video! Love that T.REX ARMS is spreading awareness about other possible tools for training and just generally trying to bring the gun community together and expand it.

[@samuelromine2275]

Alright Lucas, you got me willing to give it a try. In Afghanistan at the moment, but when I'm back stateside I wanna try one of these milsim games.

[@warlantactical]

@sam Sparrow hit up lionclaw events and airsoftextreme

[@fusi0nn]

Go into it with an open mind and try to have fun. Also, stay away from dudes who aren't actual military but have given themselves their own ranking. Other then that, use it like Lucas said. These milsim events are some of the cheapest and best ways to train. Also, try to link up with other actual military guys at these events. They typically are the dudes I stick around with because they have actual real training and I've learned a ton from picking their brain and basically asking for advice. Living in a state like NY it's hard to do training without being law enforcement or military. Thanks for your service and be safe. See you in the states at one of these events hopefully. Same call sign as my name

[@samuelromine2275]

@@fusi0nn I'll keep your name in mind if I get the chance to attend one of the events. I'll be east coast as well, so hopefully there's events not too far away on return.

[@flick_shot_5625]

@@samuelromine2275 you definetly should man, even if its just for fun. Because for alot of people its also just alot of fun.

[@boon240]

Milsim is way better than speedsoft

[@user-ij9sh1tf9d]

"hey lucas, you're pretty good at carrying bodies right?" lmao

[@Tyota3825]

Is that supposed 2 about Lucas @ the shooting comp in the past?

[@xredlex2465]

*FBI joins chats*

[@wokekoala3888]

the deep sigh at the end got me lmao

[@akguerrilla7034]

I don’t see how anyone can say air soft isn’t efficient for training.

[@mrskippingguyonmush]

It is called an ego 😂

[@mrskippingguyonmush]

@L7M Agreed. With the freedoms people have in the US we have one of the strongest and largest militia in the world. The only thing that bounds them is societal elitism from military and law enforcement. Mostly former military and law enforcement.

[@HaloDude557]

Airsoft is good for training in the right setting. Often it's just 14 year olds run n gunning like it's IRL CoD.

[@ButiiiiiILiekMUDKIPZ]

@@HaloDude557 people running and gunning isn't unrealistic. some ppl don't care for their lives and sometimes it's those little shits that break into your store and have you at gunpoint, being able to deal with those kinds is a good experience too. You think criminals be walking tactically as they break into your house armed?

[@ButiiiiiILiekMUDKIPZ]

This dude didn't give a shit about his life and tried to rush the cops, thank goodness there were multiple cops on site to deal with the threat before he got the chance to harm good people www.adn.com/alaska-news/crime-courts/2017/11/03/this-is-what-evil-looks-like-fairbanks-police-show-body-armor-ammo-of-man-killed-in-june-shooting/

[@sheneedsyrruup]

This is the longest I have seen Lucas without an energy drink.

[@mattf2545]

He's probably got it in a camel bak on his plate carrier lol

[@NocturneOP55N1]

9:14

[@samuelaguilar5349]

6:00

[@mondaybluesgarfiestyle]

And this is why I just got into Airsoft, not only for the game but for the training and communication, can’t wait to start playing

[@jonathanbuck2564]

0:00 POV: you just asked Lucas a question that should be directed at customer service, not him.

[@freedomfalcon]

OH LAWD HE COMIN'!!!

[@snillzsru3323]

Underrated comment

[@mackallwishfoundation]

Personally as a civilian I dont think you would ever 100% know your kit works without doing something like this.

[@sbcguitarist]

You are absolutely correct.

[@AlcoholicJesus69]

Exactly, just because it works in theory doesn't mean it will work in practicality

[@joshuasmidt8595]

There is shit you never think of until playing a milsim game or being in combat not all the youtube and live range fire or even tactical shooting classes can teach some of the things you learn at events like this.

[@bodybyruan]

Thanks for this awesome video. We engage on this level of training as a squad every Sunday for hours on end in dens African environment, where hydration, and communication are key, as well as target id, as there are non combatants involved as well. Eventually you create a flow state with the guys in your squad a unspoken synergy.

[@lanee6137]

Thank you for putting out this message. I started off playing airsoft and got really into it at a fairly young age. I was also brought up around and the two began to converge as I got older(and started watching KZbin videos 👀😂). In the recent past I realized my calling to Law Enforcement and all my existing experience is so helpful!! Again thank you for all you do!

[@vikingoutlaw9]

So very smart of you to see the potential from both a training and from a business perspective. Super stoked to have you involved in the airsoft community. At 52 years old and I must say this, is also a great sport to keep you in good cardiovascular shape and to also connect with the younger generation and teach them about firearms and team work. I shoot real steel and play airsoft and airsoft like you explained in the video is without a doubt an effective training tool. To say otherwise shows your ignorance. Looking forward to seeing you at more of these events in person.

[@Oberkommando]

Please guys dont screw over companies like Aimpoint by sending them broken sights every month. Just get a protector glass for your optic on amazon or aliexpress for $1. They literally cost almost nothing.

[@joemama9453]

That's true assuming you even get hit in a piece of glass that is less than 1% of your body mass

[@Oberkommando]

@@joemama9453 oh I've seen a youtube video were a guy was talking about how he had already sent-in his holo sight several times. Those trashy people are the ones who always ruin something good for everyone.

[@thefamilybrit]

@@joemama9453 it can take a while, and to some people it'll never happen, but I've had my optics shot out before, and seen it happen all the time. Usually only happens at close range though

[@DonPatrono]

or just buy a chinesium 20€ replica that looks like the real deal, after all it doesn't have to withstand costant recoil in order to hold zero, and if you get extremely unlucky and get hit there (been playing for 15 years in like five different teams including when I worked in Abruzzo and in Germany and played airsoft there, never happened to me and saw it happen only twice in really freak situations), you just strip it for spare parts and get another one

[@joemama9453]

@@DonPatrono there is a lot more to a red dot or a scope than just holding zero. I get what you're saying, but if we want to have the weapons handling stuff as realistic as possible, a real optic is the risky yet better option

[@GhettoFabulous670]

BIG FACTS!!! Damn I've been airsofting and going to events exactly like these for years, and I didn't realize the type of benefits, and privilege we get while playing / training with airsoft, that we DONT Have affordable and easy access for training for real steal. Keep in mind. These exact events or not the same events as normal airaoft fields. These airaoft fields could be stupid strict, such as specific ammo count, magazine count, camo color, etc. You can't get as real as these guys compare to normal airsoft fields which is what a lot of people are mistaken off.. So people who say these are immature or so. Lucas even prove a point. We start airsoft as young, we learn our guns. Gear, etc until we are legal and could afford for real steal. It's just makes you sound like anti gun towards airsoft. Anyways, walk the talk, or talk the talk. Experience it before you say something.

[@theurbannomad3263]

Absolutely I've been saying that for years

[@ericmcdaniel4029]

It’s the people you train with. Most of time the events are full of cry baby teens and lunatics who have absolutely no training.

[@ekomikpatt4917]

facts

[@GhettoFabulous670]

@@ericmcdaniel4029 you're not wrong.

[@dogboy0912]

@@ericmcdaniel4029 the lunatic never served but powertrip over teens who listen because this man has got full crye and looks operator as fuck types bother me the most. It would benefit everyone for more real dudes to be at these events so that we can laugh at them and their egos and when questioned we can simply say, "bro I drive a tank/am company radio/fly grey aircraft/lead infantry" etc.

[@DPham1]

I saw a video of a European SWAT officer in an airsoft game and he took down 30 guys solo before the other team basically had to swarm him to take him down. The power of good training and tactics.

[@darek4488]

There is no such thing as a European SWAT. Each country has its own forces. There is no joint European force, fortunately.

[@DPham1]

@@darek4488 I'm using a general term. He was from a SWAT team from one of the European nations; I don't remember which.

[@Shadowgunner785]

It's happy for me to watch this video honestly cause I'm a part of the airsoft community and we meet multiple guys from different areas, creeds, backgrounds etc and we just play this to have fun . And a lot of the stuff this guy says is very true. Most of it is definitely prevalent in Milsim, but it is fun to be able to join a group of guys to either do a specific mission in a Milsim, and especially bring your friend whom you know how they operate and use that to your advantage in a stick situation. Love this video!!!

[@RemRDS]

I've had friends who'd tell me that their siblings who have gone through basic army training have more skill than a regular milsim player. I mainly play CQ maps with a regular squad and know that my technical skills are better. I even played with a friend who was in the US army (no actual combat at the time but has training) who didn't know how to pie a fucking corner properly. Now I can show this vid to people who say milsim or airsoft in general is just run and gun. I'm very happy you are helping give the airsoft community more exposure

[@jasonwest258]

So when I first came across your channel I didn't really like you but you had knowledge and I liked it and then seeing what you guys did with the ammo text in Tennessee and I was like wow these guys are like the real deal and now when I watch your videos I'll listen and pay attention so thanks for all your time

[@jasonwest258]

I really do appreciate like everything that you guys do for the for the gun community thank you for all your time making your content your products everything you guys do is amazing

[@AsianWithHat]

As a major advocate in Airsoft, I appreciate the perspective that T.Rex Arms is offering. Thank you Lucas for your interest in Airsoft.

[@kitgat]

Here before some troll misses the point and says that airsoft is useless because plastic pellets don't induce combat stress. It's quite refreshing to see T.REX attacking the elitism head-on and standing up for a rather misunderstood demographic of modern gun culture. As Haley said, we can learn a lot from each other and at the end of the day are all part of the same team. Keep it up!

[@meme__salad]

Haley plays airsoft too with his kid

[@kitgat]

@@meme__salad It's pretty rad

[@midoriiyahebi3535]

That’s right, Kit. Did not expect to see you here commenting on KZbin!

[@hunterchvarak9983]

As an underage airsofter I appreciate you acknowledging the people like me who only can use this to better our firearm knowledge and field training. Also the content at the end of your video is honestly better combat footage than most regular airsoft youtubers are putting out, would love to see more from you in this.

[@briancastanza7483]

Hats off to you Lucas for including that last rescue randy clip, gave me a chuckle

[@sweatninja7234]

What Lucas said at 11:20 was spot on, as a 17 year old who’s been playing airsoft for 2 years now. My kit is stacked, just waiting til I turn of legal age

[@theurbannomad3263]

Glad to hear it

[@dogboy0912]

I remember buying so much shit for my kit as a kid, seeing all the cool pics on forums and airsoft shops, then immediately shedding and streamlining it after actually running around the 115 degree California desert. Then you go to real steel and see people doing the same shit, except instead of finding out what doesn't work, their gear goes on extended deployment to the closet with a couple breaks at the flat range, never knowing all the chaffing and shit, or that drop leg is terrible. Many a fake jpc have been dragged through shit by 12 year olds, remember that.

[@Gerwulf97]

This was me, got my gun, and literally got compliments at a range at how well I was handling my firearms, like controlling recoil etc, for these gun guys to find out that it was one of my first times shooting, but I'd played airsoft off and on for over 8 years b4 that.

[@reap3r793]

After serving for 4 years in a US Army combat unit, til now being a part of the gun community; I honestly used to tease airsoft guys. But as time goes on; and after watching videos like this, I must admit mil-sim events do look like a great time, and I can see from a tactical standpoint how they can be useful to keep the skills fresh by doing these force on force training events. Definitely gained my respect 🤘🏾😝🤘🏾

[@gustavomotta5971]

Airsoft MilSim X Airsoft Cosplay

[@curtissjones9341]

18:13 holy shit, this is Air Soft and that was crazy intense. Couldn’t imagine entering that doorway. Crazy respect to the ones who do this for real

[@jacksherman5166]

another way to use airsoft for training is to get a rifle that takes gas. the magazines are more realistic as they don’t hold 120 rounds, you actually have to chamber a round, and there is a decent-enough amount of recoil as far as airsoft goes. this video was super cool and i would love to see more content like this!!!

[@765ssorrell]

I didn't grow up in a "gun family", apart from my grandfather who served in WW2 and was an avid outdoorsman and shooter. I spent time with him doing those things when I was young until he passed. I enjoyed it then, but cherish those times now that I'm older and can reflect on it. I started playing paintball and then airsoft (in college). I spent hours researching gear and streamlining my kit. Hours watching tech videos on airsoft rifles to get the best performance, range, and accuracy. Lucas is right, airsoft has a sort of natural progression to real steal. It's what brought me back to firearms. Now I split my time between the two and they synergize well together when done properly. There are really good people on both sides of the aisle, and we have much more in common than not. Props to T Rex Arms for bridging the divide and putting a light on it.

[@reaganabbey312]

Adding the dummy carry to the end of this video was the 1,000 IQ play on Lucas’ part. Lol. 😎

[@KidPerfectMidwest]

Great video guys! Love the educational aspects. You guys made another video of just your game play, that would be incredibly helpful. Just watching your squad communication, posture, and general cohesiveness was well demonstrated in your game play. 👏

[@GunfatherMilsim]

Awesome video with a fair real steel perspective on airsoft/milsim. I am a LEO/SWAT officer and CQB instructor. I am also a fairly avid airsoft/milsim player. My channel is dedicated to breaching the gap between between two.. There IS training value there if kept in the right context and train appropriately. Good to see other professionals entering this space!

[@BaioWithMayo]

I got into guns from gaming and airsoft/paintball. Sure they are all games, but it turns out real skills make you better at those games a lot of the time, while getting us interested in the first place. Love the push and hope we can see more fun come to the firearms community

[@hugovanderwaal5839]

Way to keep an open mind and see the world without blinders. Being able to see the possibilities and potential in milsim is awesome

[@arranberns4073]

It really does suck that even Airsoft is banned in Australia, they're trying to ban gel blasters as well

[@XDWX]

The government cant tell the people what to do when the people fight back and tell the government what to do.

[@IamONaLIST]

Its bad when then ban your guns, then airsoft .... totally stupid when they get to gel blasters

[@gammafox5431]

There's some talk of airsoft being lobbied for in QLD, I'm hoping that it makes it through so that the rest of the country can see its harmless fun, as well as the practical training side and exercise it can provide to civilians and off-duty persons alike

[@darek4488]

Here in Poland a 6 year old can buy any type airsoft he wants, no permit, not even a parent concent. The same with bow and arrows. However airguns and black powder guns are 18+, but also no permit or registration required. Regular guns are different, because it is a lot of work, time and money to get a permit. The most common being a sports permit, because it allows you to conceal carry, but you cannot own calibers beyond 12mm. Hunting permit is the second most popular, but you have to actually hunt and be in a hunting club. There is however a collector's permit which allows you to buy anything that is not full auto, but it requires you to always transport guns unloaded and only load them at the range.

[@m.d.sharpe8892]

I thought it was about decreasing gun violence. Obviously it isn't that, they don't want a trained citizen who can defend him/herself

[@warriorsofftime2782]

I've been paying airsoft for 2 years and been army infantry for 3, airsoft helps so much with the fundamentals, also it's a good way to get out and play with other guys from my unit and vets, it really ends up helping with PTSD, I play on a team with my Sgt and a gulf war vet, also on this team is 3 kids that are still teens that are just fun to be around and we can give them good life advice and stupid shit like that 😂

[@lincolnhoffman2574]

I know it’s a typo but I still feel that “paying” for airsoft

[@warriorsofftime2782]

@@lincolnhoffman2574 hit the nail on the damn head 😂

[@regular7156]

@@warriorsofftime2782 if its one thing that's painful about Airsoft is the damn prices hot damn. But airsoft BBs are fortunately cheaper and more abundant than ammunition 🤣

[@warriorsofftime2782]

@@regular7156 preaching to the choir

[@Jammineyeonline]

So freaking cool. Can't wait till next event.

[@playedspades]

I'm really happy to see you reaching out and working to expand the community. This is really good stuff.

[@badkarma1289]

Excellent video, thank you. This is a MASSIVE, mostly untapped market, not just in the U.S., but Japan, Europe, etc. My 15 minutes of fame in the airsoft/milsim world is over (being featured in magazines, DVDs, books, etc.), but I do still enjoy seeing this type of footage - gets the juices flowing and brings back many epic memories.

[@SaintActual]

I admit, I was in the camp that looked down on airsoft in the ways you described but you bring up great points. Maybe I actually will look into it.

[@meme__salad]

Literally the worst that can happen is you have a good time. The best that can happen is you enjoy it so much you go to another event. It really is a lot of fun and good training at the same time

[@SaintActual]

@@meme__salad I think the more difficult part would be finding a fire team of like minded individuals. Because my guys are very much so still in that “airsoft is a joke” camp. Hopefully I can change their minds with this video.

[@RomeoAirsoft]

20:00 lmao Lucas is the type of dude to run quad tubes at a milsim 😂. Straight flexing on everyone

[@redstriker09]

Check out the Broken Home milsim event in Oklahoma. It's on a big property like this that uses military vehicles and occasionally helicopters.

[@theurbannomad3263]

I'd love to go

[@operatordutch7015]

Ah yeah ive heard about it. They use the same place for the D-Day Oklahoma Paintball event if i remember right?

[@natestinson69]

I work at an airsoft/paintball field in Canada. I can’t own a real AR-15 but I have a full setup and used your videos to figure out how to set it up to my preference, I train with guys who are military and ex military and we practice everything as if it was a real firearm. I’ve been to the states and done courses and shot real ARs and I excelled my first time out even though I only had an airsoft gun until that. I love that your getting involved in airsoft!

[@regamuffin2000]

One of the best information videos you done bud, I’m from the UK so real firearms is not allowed, but airsofting gets me closest to this as possible