Airsoft Specialists Blog

This website is in ARCHIVE status

BattlePriest — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:44:08 GMT

In case you didn't notice looking around the rest of this site, Airsoft Specialists is in ARCHIVE status. Meaning I do not currently update it with any new information. The same goes for this blog. I do have a new blog however that can be found here:

http://blog.caelyntek.com

:salute:

TAPSS starting up in Belgium

BattlePriest — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:46:26 GMT

I've gotten a few emails from a man in Belgium who wants to start up a TAPSS league there. It's been diffiult to communicate with him due to his only being able to write in French and use an auto translator... and vice versa on my end... but the gist is, he wants to use the TAPSS system for a league in his country.

I think thats pretty dang cool.

Too bad my range had to close.

Yes that's right. Not enough people in Ohio would stand up and be counted as Practical Shooters... so I had to close. A lot of them talked big...WAYYY to little action.

So yeah... No more Airsoft Specialists Practical Shooting Range.

And I am actually throwing in the towel on airsoft entirely.

If you are interested in purchasing Airsoft Specialists domain, and all the content of the site, including rights to the TAPSS system. Please contact me ASAP. Make me an offer, or I'll tell you what I'm asking for it when you write.

I will also be resigning as the principle forum administrator for AirsoftForum.com. I will remain a member as part of the ASF Librarian group.

I know this may come as a shock to many of you who are regular readers of my blog, reviews and articles, or long time members of ASF, but I felt it was time to move on.

BIG turnout at TAPSS practice tonight

BattlePriest — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:20:06 GMT

Tonight at the weekly ETAPSS practice I had NINE paying customers. It was a blast. We ran through stage one from the June 30th event, then went through the more difficult portion of stage two which includes a mandatory reload station that is best done with speed reloads..

The flow wasn't too bad, people got their turns as they wanted them, and people were quick to clear their targets so others could set up.

It appeared that everyone had a good time, and I hope they all decide to continue coming for practices and League Competitions. Hopefully they will influence others to try it out as well.

If you haven't seen it already, here is a video from the LAST two practices. I only have a few short seconds of video from tonight that i still have to process...

ETAPSS League scores for June 9th, 2007

BattlePriest — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:20:21 GMT

I had planned to close up shop if I didn't get a certain number of participants at this event. It took a lot of thinking to come to this decision, but I have decided to take the current loss and try it for one more month. So all those of you who wanted to come but couldn't have several more chances to try it, and those of you who did come have even more chances to improve on your skills and show what you got.

Thanks to all of you who came out today. I had a great time both in the competition and the practice session that followed. I'm glad to hear you all had a great time too.

Here were the final results of the competition:

AEG Class Stage 1 final scores:
1.) Ray (AKA Evil Head) - 33.95 (15 points)
2.) Carter (AKA Roboscout) - 39.79 (10 points)
3.) Sam (call sign unknown) - 55.69 (5 points)

AEG Class Stage 2 final scores:
1.) Ray (AKA Evil Head) - 27.47 (15 points)
2.) Carter (AKA Roboscout) - 37.96 (10 points)
3.) Sam (call sign unknown) - 59.69 (5 points)

AEG class event final results by championship points:

1st place: Ray (AKA Evil Head) with 30 points
2nd place Carter (AKA Roboscout) with 20 points
3rd place: Sam (call sign unknown) with 10 points.

Stock GBB Class Stage 1 final scores:
1.) Ray (AKA Evil Head) - 50.28 (15 points)
2.) Wes (AKA dub4lyfe) - 65.42 (10 points)
3.) Sam (call sign unknown) - 90.47 (5 points)

Stock GBB Class Stage 2 final scores:
1.) Sam (call sign unknown) - 48.55 (15 points)
2.) Ray (AKA Evil Head) - 64.87 (10 points)
3.) Wes (AKA dub4lyfe) - 86.74 (5 points)

Stock GBB class event final results by championship points:

Sam (call sign unknown) with 25 points
Ray (AKA Evil Head) with 25 points
3rd place : Wes (AKA dub4lyfe) with 15 points

The championship points tally resulted in a tie for first place. The tie was broken by means of a Sudden Death Short Stage between Sam and Ray. The short stage consisted of 1 silhouette target 4 poppers and the stop plate popper. OSC of 18 with no mandatory reload. Results as follows:

1st Place: Sam with a final time of 10.23
2nd Place: Ray with a final time of 12.01

Please help me congratulate all our competitors on stages well shot. Also of course lets give props to our champions:

AEG class event champion: Ray (AKA Evil Head)

Stock GBB class event champion: Sam (call sign unknown)

I would like to request that all those who participated help me out by telling the the brands and models of guns used for the competition, as well as any mods you may have (for the AEG class)

These scores will be published on Airsoft Specialists when I find time to add them to the site.

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The championship points earned at this event will go into a seasonal championship tally. If I manage to keep the range open, at the end of the summer the points from each competition will be added up to find the season champions from each class.

Championship points are determined by multiplying the number of participants in each class by 5 to find out the number of points given to each place. The more people that enter each class the more points you can win.

Example.... if you have 6 people in each class, the number of points you win for each stage would be:

1st: 30
2nd: 25
3rd: 20
4th: 15
5th: 10
6th: 5

ETAPSS Practice Video

BattlePriest — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:26:18 GMT

Enhanced TAPSS Demo Video

BattlePriest — Wed, 30 May 2007 08:35:38 GMT

Here is the new commercial and demo video for the new TAPSS range:

First ASPSR TAPSS event video

BattlePriest — Mon, 28 May 2007 22:51:28 GMT

Well the first ever Airsoft Specialists Practical Shooting Range TAPSS event was a smashing failure. 2 spectators and the sponsor showed up, but no participants showed up.

I did get a fairly good video of me running through Stage 1 though.

Here is the video at youtube

Wish me luck that my next event on June 9th will be less disappointing.

June 9th, 2007 - TAPSS League Competition and Swap Meet.

BattlePriest — Wed, 23 May 2007 21:50:11 GMT

Airsoft Specialists presents a TAPSS League Competition, sponsored in part by Airsoft Arms.

Event Date: June 9th, 2007
This event will consist of:

A Stock GBB Pistol Enhanced TAPPS competition
An Unlimited GBB Pistol Enhanced TAPSS competition
An AEG Enhanced TAPSS Competition.
(If enough Revolver entries show up, there will also be a revolver stage)

Schedule is as follows:
Arrival and Registration - 9AM to 10AM
Course Run Through - 10AM to 10:30AM
First Stock GBB Stage Begins - 10:30AM
Followed by AEG class then Unlimited GBB class.

2nd Stage will be set up during a lunch break following the last shooter of Stage 1.

The time it takes to finish the day will depend on how much everyone pays a attention to instructions and shows up at the line for their stage. Shooters will be assigned their order in the stage at sign in. First come first on the list.

At this time there are no scheduled Prize packages for this event. (It's my first.... I can't afford it), your Prize is your bragging rights.

There will also be an Airsoft Swap meet. Meaning for a fee, space will be made available to lay out your guns and gear for sale or trade.

For Enhanced TAPSS rules and guidelines, and to find out what you will NEED to bring with to be able to compete... follow this link:

Enhanced TAPSS Primer

Entry fees are as follows:
Base Pre-Reg Entry Fee of $15 per person (Includes Swap Meet Entry)
Base Walk-In Entry Fee of $17 per person (Includes Swap Meet Entry)
Includes one class entry and one set of 5 silhouette targets
Addition class entries are an additional 5 dollars per class.
Extra Silhouette Targets are .25 cents each.
Non participant spectating is free.
Depending on availability, Airsoft Arms MAY be on site with BB's Gas, Parts etc.

Airsoft Swap Meet
Non participants in the TAPSS events are charged $5 to display items for sale or trade. Bring your own tables and folding chairs, otherwise you can lay your items out on the floor. Airsoft Specialists is not responsible for any loss damage or theft.

You can pre-register with Paypal at the ETAPSS League Night Registration Page Pre-registration is open until May 24th. After that you will have to pay the At the Door price in CASH. PLEASE, Pre-Register, it will help me develop the schedule and course if I know how many to expect and what classes will be represented.

All Participants (Competitors AND Sellers) and Spectators must sign the following waiver to attend any event.

TAPSS Waiver

Location:
1030 S Erie Blvd (Rt. 4)
Hamilton, Ohio 45011

The property is 4 miles North of Jungle Jim's Market on Rt. 4.

You will be looking for ABOUT SPACE storage, formerly Rt.4 Storage on Erie Blvd. The actual building with Airsoft Specialists is behind AboutSpace, East of Erie Blvd on Bender Ave. Go to the dead end on Bender Ave and turn left, drive around to the back of the building to find the entry to the Airsoft Specialists building.

Nearby Stores and Restaurants:

Kroger
Skyline Chili
Gold Star Chili
Burger King
White Castle
Penn Station East Coast Subs

All within a few blocks on Erie Blvd. (Rt. 4)

PS: When you RSVP, please add what class (or classes) you will be participating in.

Stock GBB Pistol
AEG
Unlimited GBB Pistol
SWAP meet only
Spectator

It is important to note that EVERYONE at the event, regardless of whether or not they are competing, MUST have safety glasses on before they walk in the door.

First Enhanced TAPSS Competition, and grand opening of the AS Range. May 26th

BattlePriest — Wed, 23 May 2007 21:37:52 GMT

Airsoft Specialists presents the first full time Airsoft Practical Shooting Facility in the United States, sponsored in part by Airsoft Arms. This Facility is 2300 square feet, with fluorescent lighting and a private entry.

The grand opening event is going to be held on May 26th, 2007.

This event will consist of:

A Stock GBB Pistol Enhanced TAPPS competition
An Unlimited GBB Pistol Enhanced TAPSS competition
An AEG Enhanced TAPSS Competition.
(If enough Revolver entries show up, there will also be a revolver stage)

Schedule is as follows:
Arrival and Registration - 9AM to 10AM
Course Run Through - 10AM to 10:30AM
First Stock GBB Stage Begins - 10:30AM
Followed by AEG class then Unlimited GBB class.

2nd Stage will be set up during a lunch break following the last shooter of Stage 1.

The time it takes to finish the day will depend on how much everyone pays a attention to instructions and shows up at the line for their stage. Shooters will be assigned their order in the stage at sign in. First come first on the list.

At this time there are no scheduled Prize packages for this event. (It's my first.... I can't afford it), your Prize is your bragging rights.

There will also be an Airsoft Swap meet. Meaning for a fee, space will be made available to lay out your guns and gear for sale or trade.

For Enhanced TAPSS rules and guidelines, and to find out what you will NEED to bring with to be able to compete... follow this link:

Enhanced TAPSS Primer

Entry fees are as follows:
Base Pre-Reg Entry Fee of $15 per person (Includes Swap Meet Entry)
Base Walk-In Entry Fee of $17 per person (Includes Swap Meet Entry)
Includes one class entry and one set of 5 silhouette targets
Addition class entries are an additional 5 dollars per class.
Extra Silhouette Targets are .25 cents each.
Non participant spectating is free.
Depending on availability, Airsoft Arms MAY be on site with BB's Gas, Parts etc.

Airsoft Swap Meet
Non participants in the TAPSS events are charged $5 to display items for sale or trade. Bring your own tables and folding chairs, otherwise you can lay your items out on the floor. Airsoft Specialists is not responsible for any loss damage or theft.

You can pre-register with Paypal at the ETAPSS League Night Registration Page Pre-registration is open until May 24th. After that you will have to pay the At the Door price in CASH. PLEASE, Pre-Register, it will help me develop the schedule and course if I know how many to expect and what classes will be represented.

All Participants (Competitors AND Sellers) and Spectators must sign the following waiver to attend any event.

TAPSS Waiver

Location:
1030 S Erie Blvd (Rt. 4)
Hamilton, Ohio 45011

The property is 4 miles North of Jungle Jim's Market on Rt. 4.

You will be looking for ABOUT SPACE storage, formerly Rt.4 Storage on Erie Blvd. The actual building with Airsoft Specialists is behind AboutSpace, East of Erie Blvd on Bender Ave. Go to the dead end on Bender Ave and turn left, drive around to the back of the building to find the entry to the Airsoft Specialists building.

Nearby Stores and Resturants:

Kroger
Skyline Chili
Gold Star Chili
Burger King
White Castle
Penn Station East Coast Subs

All within a few blocks on Erie Blvd. (Rt. 4)

PS: When you RSVP, please add what class (or classes) you will be participating in.

Stock GBB Pistol
AEG
Unlimited GBB Pistol
SWAP meet only
Spectator

It is important to note that EVERYONE at the event, regardless of whether or not they are competing, MUST have safety glasses on before they walk in the door.