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Every year between 1914 and 2015, the UK’s military was involved in some form of conflict or warfare. Processing that the UK has had a turbulent century of unrest with the the world can be overwhelming. Amongst the disturbing horror and hopelessness of war, we can uncover inspirational stories of humans who have shown true courage and bravery when maintaining...

Many of us see Tokyo Marui as a brand leader and innovator in the world of airsoft. Not only did they help to build the airsoft market from the ground up, but they also continue to push the boundaries with the products they release. It’s hard to imagine what the modern airsoft landscape would look like if they hadn’t decided to begin producing guns for us to shoot each other with. Continue reading →

Since first airing all the way back in 2013, Peaky Blinders has gone from strength to strength. The BBC show, now awaiting its sixth season, has captured the collective imaginations of both fans in the UK and abroad. However, although the story may seem entirely fictitious, the show is very much rooted in fact. Here, we’ll be taking a look at the myths and legends that came to inspire one of the most successful UK TV shows of the past decade. Continue reading →

You’ve no doubt been at an airsoft event, thinking things are going pretty well when all of a sudden you hear an almighty “whoosh” followed by a shower of BBs – and before you know it, you’re making the long walk to the safe zone. We are, of course, talking about the airsoft grenadier, which is a role we will be taking a look at in some more detail here. Continue reading →

As many experienced shooters know, air rifle scopes can be almost as costly as the gun themselves, with some of the higher-end scopes reaching into the mid-hundreds of pounds. Granted, this is not without reason, as the level of precision achievable with the genuinely top tier of optical devices is astounding. Continue reading →

Airsoft is becoming a popular sport or hobby for people of all ages, and because of this, there are loads of incredible airsoft sites popping up all around the country. If you are just starting out in the world of airsoft, it can often be hard to find somewhere that you can get to grips with your gun and other kit while honing your skills on the field. The majority of airsoft sites are really welcoming to beginners, as the people who run the site will be experts and are always on hand to offer advice. Continue reading →

In this instalment of our military heroes series, we look at the life of Paul Tibbets. A name not known by many, but a man who changed the very course of history with his actions. Seen by many as a hero, but also as evil by others, Tibbets appears in the history books for a singular achievement; being the pilot of the 'Enola Gay'; the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb, on the city of Hiroshima. Continue reading →

What’s the most critical part of an airsoft loadout? The primary weapon, of course. But the accessories you use certainly go a long way towards improving your game. In this list, learn about seven essential accessories that you need when playing airsoft. Continue reading →

Taking good care of your weapon is vital to ensuring the longevity of the strings and inner workings, along with a consistently high-quality shooting experience. Crossbows may seem like simple beasts to those that are newer to handling them, but in fact, there are lots of different things that need attention and care. Continue reading →

With the community of airsoft players in the UK continuing to grow, this naturally means that the number of people willing to pick up a second-hand gun is also increasing. Whether it is through a dedicated selling website such as secondhandairsoft.co.uk or prefired.com or from someone at their local site, there is definitely a market for used rifles and pistols. Continue reading →