Airsoft Media Party, SHOT Show 2012

If 2012 is really the last year the world is going to be around,

 

we can say this was the best party the airsoft media ever had at SHOT Show!

Most of us started the day early, climbing onto some comfortable buses to trek an hour or so outside

Las Vegas to the SHOT Show media day.

A mile or so of shooting lines were set up with a cornucopia of firearms.

You could find everything from the newest Barrett to the most recent offering from Umarex in .22 cal

(And you got to shoot them, for free!)

 

I am sure you have seen the multitudes of pictures posted all over the web, I won't bore you with mine.

Let's say it was a fun day.

 

I left early to get back and set up for the media party.

We had it set up right off the dance floor inside the Gilley's country bar in the Treasure Island resort.

 

The staff was wonderful and put up with the 30 or so people that came by for dinner.

I heard the food was great, I was so busy making sure everyone had what they needed, I did not even eat, but as you can see by the pictures of me, I didn't need too!

 

Snake and Ghost from Beat Down Boogie stopped by to tame the bull.

I slipped the controller and extra 10.00 to make sure they had a ride they would remember,

your welcome guys.

 

After a few hours of great eats, some booze ( for those who do that kind of thing) and screaming at the top of our lungs to be heard over the country music, most of the group retired to my suite for a quieter chat.

Here are some snaps of the fun.

( Click on pic to enlarge)

Special thanks to Elite Force guns (http://www.eliteforceguns.com/Products/30/Elite-Force-Bio-BBs/),

X-Caliber Tactical (www.xcalibertactical.com) 

Take Aim Magazine (http://ontargetairsoft.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=59)

FoxFury Lighting Solutions ( www.foxfury.com)

For helping me cover the cost of this venture.

Dr Airsoft is the evil genius behind this mess,

 his tireless emails and coordination made this a event to remember.

Stop back by and I will have up the rest of the sponsors and some picture captions soon, I am still getting over the SHOT Show crud, besides, Justified is coming on the TV and I need to go.

Till Tomorrow,

Stay Thirsty my Friends.

What, your room at did not have these?

I guess you didn't stay at the Treasure island!

For SHOT Show,

I think all the suites have this setup.

Shooting Machine Guns at SHOT

Look at the trouble we got into in LV

The guys from Beat Down Boogie had big grins shooting the belt feds.

You might see the big Austrian in a pic or two

(Scaar from AATV)

Sam from Xcaliber tactical set it up for us to shoot

Special thanks to the men and lovely ladies from Machine Guns Vegas

Watch out Las Vegas, your about to get BEAT DOWN

Well, it is 2012

Friday the 13th at that!

NAFOM and the crew from Beat Down Boogie are finishing up their packing.

We are headed out  to do some early recon before SHOT Show starts.

Snake and Ghost from MWGS, Dash and Percy from Myth Hunters, Matt and Micha and Brian and myself will be winging our way across the country this evening.

( if we all make it though security that is)

Watch here and here for some great pic's and videos as we tour first the Army Navy Military Expo, 
and then the ginormous industry only SHOT Show
A lot of media will be at SHOT, and you will have a lot of choices as to what to look at, hopefully, due to the BDB crew we will be one of them.

If your lucky enough (or cursed, depends on how you look at it) to be in Las Vegas this weekend or coming week, look me up. Write a comment or come by booth 26206 (FoxFury lighting)
I promise not to chase you off my lawn with a M1 Grand.

You should be able to find me, few people at shot dress like this

Now you see why I am fretting security

 You can find many types of guns at SHOT, I hope to find a BULL PUNCHER

Friday the 13th, Great day to fly!

All of us, on this plane? Boy, the airlines are really cutting back!

See you tomorrow

And remember

Stay Thirsty My Friends.

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• FoxFury and John Bianchi to Release Limited Edition Flashlight and Custom Holster Set at SHOT Show 2012 (prweb.com)

Vote early and Vote often

The nominations have been counted and the nominees have been narrowed down to five (5) finalists per category for the 2nd Airsoft Players' Choice Awards. We are excited to find out who shall be the winners as selected by you by the end of January 2012. Thus, it's time for the finalists and their supporters to rally once again to gather as many votes as they can to be finally chosen as winners.


 Wow, it's a pleasure just to be in the top 5, and to be the only English language blog that is totally self funded with no sponsors. That right, all out out my pocket. ( wait a minute, everyone else get's paid, Damn, did I miss a memo or something, what a chump)

Vote now for me, Just so I can at least have a vote or two. In reality, the other blogs are better than mine, but come on, they all eat broccoli and vote for "no child left behind" .  Remember I am old, they are young and will have many other chances to win. Also remember, it is 2012 now, if you don't vote for me the world might end.

If I win I will have a huge party and drink a beer for every vote, if I lose I will have a huge party and drink a beer for every vote I didn't get (win,win for me).

A vote for my competitors is a vote for the apocalypse, a vote for NAFOM is a vote for a bright and shiny future with flying cars and unicorns and sno-cones for everyone.

 "Tim really thinks he has a chance, HAAAAAAAAAA"

"Vote now, and stay the hell off my lawn!"

  "Freedom, Mom, apple pie and NAFOM, that's why I carry two uzi pistols"

"I voted for NAFOM because he rocks a monocle better than even me"

The last guy who didn't vote for Tim

"I voted for NAFOM because he has cupcakes, strange one's, but hey, they are still cupcakes"

Until Tomorrow

Stay Thirsty My Friends 

HUGE SHOT SHOW NEWS

Press Release **For Immediate Release**

John Bianchi and FoxFury Announce Alliance to Revolutionize the Flashlight Experience    FoxFury, LLC Vista, CA USA, December 29, 2011        The legendary John Bianchi, CEO of Frontier Gunleather and founder of Bianchi International, and FoxFury Lighting Solutions announce an alliance to redefine the look and feel of the flashlight experience for all users. The goal is to create the lighting tools of tomorrow using the latest technology along with old-school quality and craftsmanship. Come meet John Bianchi and Mario Cugini, CEO of FoxFury, at SHOT Show booth #26206 to learn about the new projects they'll be embarking upon. John Bianchi has been a police officer, a military general, competitive shooter, author and THE authority on holsters. In addition, John also helped pioneer the tactical light market in 1975 with his robust Bianchi B-lite, which served as the predecessor to the modern police flashlight. Bianchi's D-cell powered B-lite and Super B-lite have influenced many of the police flashlights from the 1980s to modern day. John's influence to this day can be seen in the design of many holsters and the promotion of competitive shooting though the Bianchi Cup. "I am excited to be working with FoxFury on the introduction of some great new products," said Bianchi.  Mario Cugini founded FoxFury Lighting Solutions in 2003 to revolutionize the lighting experience by offering a hands-free LED surfing light for recreational use. When Cugini learned of the unfilled niche lighting needs of first responders, he redirected the company's focus towards professional markets. FoxFury designs and manufacturers LED lighting solutions (including headlamps, area lights and flashlights) primarily for fire, law enforcement, military and industrial applications worldwide. FoxFury formed partnerships early on with top LED manufacturers including CREE and OSRAM. FoxFury was the first company to exclusively use LEDs in all lights in order to target the niche needs in professional markets. "FoxFury is thrilled to be able to work together with John Bianchi. John and I are eager to give shape to our vision of a new type of flashlight that will feel like a natural extension of a person's hand," said Cugini. John and Mario will be available at FoxFury's booth during SHOT #26206 to mingle with press, buyers and flashlight enthusiasts about their new relationship and the elements of the future product designs. SHOT Show will be held from January 17 to 20 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The Legendary John Bianchi and Mario Cugini Talking Tactical Lights

Press release on airsoft and Customs

press release

Nov. 29, 2011, 5:17 p.m. EST

Occupy Port of L.A. - MF Research Group Reveals Small Businesses Being Crushed by US Customs

IRWINDALE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Though we live in a country where American citizens are entitled to unalienable civil privileges such as the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but we can't have it all. The laws and policies we live by are strictly regulated by the government. Recently, certain agencies have overstepped boundaries and abused power in the facade of protecting the country. MF Research and Publications has researched the matter of recent import seizures by the CBP and DOC and reveals abuse and negligence.

The government has been making it difficult for small businesses in the airsoft sporting goods industry to operate. Airsoft is a recreational sport in which plastic pellets (airsoft BBs) are shot out of realistic, non-lethal shooting replicas of actual firearms. Presently, the Department of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been seizing shipments of airsoft guns from businesses such as AirSplat, Tac City and many others for the reason that they are incompliant with our country's policies.

According to the policy, imported airsoft guns must have a blaze orange tip affixed to the barrel of the gun to clarify it is not a real firearm. Though all shipments have been compliant with the policy, the CBP would find ways to disprove it. They have claimed that the tips of the airsoft guns were painted on, though all orange tips are made with solid orange plastic. They also claimed that the tips were not permanently affixed to the airsoft guns. Their examination was by way of using power tools, which resulted in merchandise being broken into pieces.

An estimated $250 million in pending seizures has been pilfered from small businesses this year. It can take as long as 18 to 36 months to sort out the issue due to delayed responses from the CBP. It costs an estimated $150,000 in fees to retrieve a shipment of merchandise worth only $100,000. $50,000 is lost. No one is held accountable for the lost funds nor have any repercussions been established. As of November 2011, we've gotten word that the CBP is further preparing to seize more airsoft shipments in the near future.

We can see palpable evidence demonstrating ways the government has abused their power to bully unwary targets. While the CBP plays the role of defender, small businesses in the airsoft industry - and all import businesses - are suffering.

Contact: Mario Francisemail: mariofrancispublications@gmail.com

SOURCE MF Research and Publications

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