My friends and I have started up so teams and are still in the process of getting a field to play at. But we have some problems.

1) Most of us are 14 year olds who don't have jobs or much income, so when it comes to guns we have cheap shotguns and duct tape holsters and gear. Can anyone help us get cheaper good quality AEGs? Is that even posssible? If not what is the minimum?

2) Is it ok to find an owner of a piece of land and get permission to fight there?

3) Need some help with how to start our teams and getting them to work together and fight well. About 5-7 are on each team.

Also any advice for our newly budding teams would be apperciated.

Fellow airsofter,
Delta47

Originally Posted by Delta47

1) Most of us are 14 year olds who don't have jobs or much income, so when it comes to guns we have cheap shotguns and duct tape holsters and gear. Can anyone help us get cheaper good quality AEGs? Is that even posssible? If not what is the minimum?

Save some money. Trust me. I started airsofting young as well, I have been there and I can 100% guarantee you will be much, much happier if you work a little and save up and buy a nice chinese AEG. Don't waste your money on LPegs and so on.

2) Is it ok to find an owner of a piece of land and get permission to fight there?

If you can find a secluded piece of land and get WRITTEN permission from the land owner themselves then yes it is fine to use. I would also recommend you inform your local law enforcement/P.D/whatever that you will be airsofting there and that you are using replica firearms. They are generally very understanding and supportive especially when you go the extra mile to help them do their jobs effectively.

3) Need some help with how to start our teams and getting them to work together and fight well. About 5-7 are on each team.

All I can really say is that I think non-airsoft team building activities are really under-rated. Also I can guarantee there will be roadblocks and growing pains that you will simply have to press through, also to have an effective team you need motivated members. 14 is quite young to try running an organised team so don't feel put down if it doesn't go according to plan, especially on your first attempt.

Also any advice for our newly budding teams would be apperciated.

Fellow airsofter,
Delta47

Answers in blue

Robin just hit most all of it. But, here's my shot at it:

1) Don't bother with LPEG's. My first electric gun was a Crosman Pulse R72. It now is outranked by half the guns at my field; I'm looking to upgrade once I get my first job. My brother's first electric was even worse. He picked up a Crosman Pulse R71 for $45 bucks at Wal-Mart. He used it once in a skirmish, and hasn't used it since. Trust me, you want to go for something quality for your first gun.

2) That'll be your best bet. I have two groups that I play with, and both play in different area's. Of course, member's of the owning family play with us. In fact, one of them coordinate's the events! Finding someone with land to play on is the most difficult part of airsofting. (Aside from facing someone with an electric when you only have a shotgun; make sure you have the team upgrade at the same time.)

3) Unless you're going to go to a major airsoft event, just playing together should be enough. Of course, you can run drills and whatnot, but I don't know how much it'll help.

it also helps for at least one guy to know a lot about the sport from the tactical to the mechanical point of view. that way if a gun breaks, you want to upgrade, or you need in game leadership, there will be those guys that can easily help. as for drills, check out the 2-2-2 drill and the 1-5 drill. theyre easy to set up, and fun to do with cardboard cutouts.

OK I did the land owner thing one make sure people from the road can't see you becuase any yahoo can drive by and think they were witnessing a gun fight and call the cops. Also make sure the neighbors know that as well and I agree get it in writting I didn't but then again you never know what could happen.

All good advice. My team and I go to movies, BBQs, hikes, and plenty of other non airsoft events for fun. Works well in strengthening ties.

finding a field is really hard to do. Im 16 and only way i airsoft is at a friends house but he has like 20 ancers and all his nighbors are cool with it. You should do the same if you have big enough land and its away from people. Private property that you or a friends parents own is usally the best way to go

Originally Posted by Delta47
1) Most of us are 14 year olds who don't have jobs or much income, so when it comes to guns we have cheap shotguns and duct tape holsters and gear. Can anyone help us get cheaper good quality AEGs? Is that even posssible? If not what is the minimum?

Save some money. Trust me. I started airsofting young as well, I have been there and I can 100% guarantee you will be much, much happier if you work a little and save up and buy a nice chinese AEG. Don't waste your money on LPegs and so on.


OK first off it would take years for some of us not all but some to save enough. So, what is the lowest amount you can spend on a good gun?

2) Is it ok to find an owner of a piece of land and get permission to fight there?

If you can find a secluded piece of land and get WRITTEN permission from the land owner themselves then yes it is fine to use. I would also recommend you inform your local law enforcement/P.D/whatever that you will be airsofting there and that you are using replica firearms. They are generally very understanding and supportive especially when you go the extra mile to help them do their jobs effectively.


Thanks, I thought it would be ok but you never know. Oh and good idea to brief the PD so we don't have any....

3) Need some help with how to start our teams and getting them to work together and fight well. About 5-7 are on each team.

All I can really say is that I think non-airsoft team building activities are really under-rated. Also I can guarantee there will be roadblocks and growing pains that you will simply have to press through, also to have an effective team you need motivated members. 14 is quite young to try running an organised team so don't feel put down if it doesn't go according to plan, especially on your first attempt.


I already expected problems but as far as motivation some of them are more motivated than I. Also we only allow people we know are mature on our team.

Also any advice for our newly budding teams would be apperciated.

Fellow airsofter,
Delta47

Thanks to everyone elses advice and the quick replies. Anymore tidbits of information that might come in handy? Or other answers to my questions would give me a couple more opinions to work with.

1. I would recommend you all save about $150-160. That way you can all buy a lower-end AEG (NOT a LPEG, I'm basically giving you two choices. A Galaxy MP5k or a CYMA CMO28.), a new battery as the stock ones will all perform badly, and some good quality eye protection. I'll link all of these things below:

Galaxy MP5k- by: Galaxy - Airsoft GI - Welcome to the ultimate airsoft retailer.

CMO28- CM028 AK47 Airsoft Gun by: CYMA - Airsoft GI - Welcome to the ultimate

Better Battery- Intellect 8.4v 1400mAh NiMH Mini Battery by: Intellect - Airsoft GI -

Eye Protection- Arena FlakJak Goggles (TAN) by: Arena Industry - Airsoft GI - Welcome

2. If you get written permission, a waiver, the place is secluded from public eyes, and the police are informed every time you play, then it is fine.

3. The best way to train your squad is through trigger time. Just get out there and play, and you will learn to work well together.

You can get JGs for like £120-150 over here. Not sure if it's more in the states but yeah, you will need $150-200 for a decent primary in my opinion. Might seem like a lot but if you put your head to it you will get there in no time.