Questions in regards to age.

|The Riddler| · May 2nd, 2006, 22:19

Heys.

This is my first post on the ASC forums, and I've been reading up on aloot of the stuff here for a while, but there is one topic I couldn't seem to find any information on.

A few of my friends were telling me that people localy, and on these boards would like you to be over 18 years old to play.

If someone could give me the rundown on age limits regarding participating in local airsofting events, it would be great, as I'm only 15, and would like to participate in this awesome sport.

Thats all folks. (:

BC_K · May 2nd, 2006, 22:21

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/forumdisplay.php?f=117

That should explain it all.

Grim Fandango · May 2nd, 2006, 22:22

There are some fields and clubs that allow people 16 and over to play with parental consent. At 15 you may be able to play at some fields with parental consent, best to contact organizers of games and field owners about that.

However you cannot buy an airsoft gun at 15, that's a law, not something "we would like". If you want to play you can always rent an AEG until you are old enough to buy your own.

|The Riddler| · May 2nd, 2006, 22:22

I don't want to buy guns, I just want to know if I can participate first.

That does help though. I'm not a little pretentious dweeb, so I don't think I have to worry about being used as target practise by the locals.

Or so I hope! ;o

Grim Fandango · May 2nd, 2006, 22:25

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Originally Posted by |The Riddler|

I don't want to buy guns, I just want to know if I can participate first.

Then check the games section and find a game local to you. Then ask the game host/organizer and field owner if they allow minors with parental consent to play.

|The Riddler| · May 2nd, 2006, 22:30

Rent an airsoft gun.. that sounds appealing anyways, because I'm still not sure what type of gun would match my style of play. Would it be lawful if someone purchased a gun for me ? (which is what I was planning on doing once I had checked out a couple of games)

FOX_111 · May 2nd, 2006, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by |The Riddler|

Rent an airsoft gun.. that sounds appealing anyways, because I'm still not sure what type of gun would match my style of play. Would it be lawful if someone purchased a gun for me ? (which is what I was planning on doing once I had checked out a couple of games)

No.
You have to be 18 to buy. If you use your parents to go around this rule, it's not looking good for you. You parents are still responsible for you and it's not good for them either.

|The Riddler| · May 2nd, 2006, 22:36

Well, I've been playing paintball for a couple years, and own alot of gear for that, and me and my family know the risks involved in playing. Also, to be frank, I'm not going to go on drive bys in Toronto with my gear. (: Or do anything similar for that matter.

FOX_111 · May 2nd, 2006, 22:49

Meet the crowd, you'll understand why airsoft is really not like paintball.

That will also answer your question about "my parents can buy it for me because...."

It would be good for you if you read the FAQ, for real.
You will understand how airsoft should remain underground and how you should handle an AEG.

Nothing in common with paintball.

Grim Fandango · May 2nd, 2006, 22:51

Go check out a game first, most games will allow newbies to come spectate at games. You'll be able to meet the players and see some of the stuff first hand plus get most if not all your questions answered in person. Bring your parents so they can see what it's all about. That's what I did when I started oh so many years ago..

thephenom · May 2nd, 2006, 22:53

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Originally Posted by |The Riddler|

Well, I've been playing paintball for a couple years, and own alot of gear for that, and me and my family know the risks involved in playing. Also, to be frank, I'm not going to go on drive bys in Toronto with my gear. (: Or do anything similar for that matter.

Yeah but getting caught by a cop with a paintball gun in public isn't anywhere close of getting caught with an airsoft.

So the risk is different. If you spend the time reading about game rules, they all say 18+, so even if you have a gun, good luck finding a legal place to play.

Bravo One-Six · May 2nd, 2006, 23:10

Question is now Answered in the Canadian Airsoft Newbie Guide

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?p=1688#1688

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FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	Meet the crowd, you'll understand why airsoft is really not like paintball. That will also answer your question about "my parents can buy it for me because...." It would be good for you if you read the FAQ, for real. You will understand how airsoft should remain underground and how you should handle an AEG. Nothing in common with paintball. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

May 2nd, 2006, 23:10	#12
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May 2nd, 2006, 22:19	#1
\|The Riddler\| Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Questions in regards to age. Heys. This is my first post on the ASC forums, and I've been reading up on aloot of the stuff here for a while, but there is one topic I couldn't seem to find any information on. A few of my friends were telling me that people localy, and on these boards would like you to be over 18 years old to play. If someone could give me the rundown on age limits regarding participating in local airsofting events, it would be great, as I'm only 15, and would like to participate in this awesome sport. Thats all folks. (:

May 2nd, 2006, 22:21	#2
BC_K Banned Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004	http://www.airsoftcanada.com/forumdisplay.php?f=117 That should explain it all.

May 2nd, 2006, 22:22	#3
Grim Fandango Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario	There are some fields and clubs that allow people 16 and over to play with parental consent. At 15 you may be able to play at some fields with parental consent, best to contact organizers of games and field owners about that. However you cannot buy an airsoft gun at 15, that's a law, not something "we would like". If you want to play you can always rent an AEG until you are old enough to buy your own.

May 2nd, 2006, 22:30	#6
\|The Riddler\| Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Rent an airsoft gun.. that sounds appealing anyways, because I'm still not sure what type of gun would match my style of play. Would it be lawful if someone purchased a gun for me ? (which is what I was planning on doing once I had checked out a couple of games)

May 2nd, 2006, 22:36	#8
\|The Riddler\| Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Well, I've been playing paintball for a couple years, and own alot of gear for that, and me and my family know the risks involved in playing. Also, to be frank, I'm not going to go on drive bys in Toronto with my gear. (: Or do anything similar for that matter.

May 2nd, 2006, 22:51	#10
Grim Fandango Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Go check out a game first, most games will allow newbies to come spectate at games. You'll be able to meet the players and see some of the stuff first hand plus get most if not all your questions answered in person. Bring your parents so they can see what it's all about. That's what I did when I started oh so many years ago..

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