Show Notes for Episode 120

Original Broadcast Date: October 8th, 2009

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Length: 1h:32m:58s    Size: 42.6MB

• Echo1 USA: Always insist on authentic Echo1 products!
• Ares: Tavor in FDE
• KWA: Counterfit product alert
• USA: Airsofting in the vicinity of POTUS
• Vanaras: PAQ pillow
• Berget 2010: Page is up
• Mad Bull Airsoft: PS-02 hand grenade released today!
• ICS: Galil & L86A2 debut!
• Effective Counter-Sniping Tactics
• F.U. Line Cals
• OPSEC Station News
• Shameless Plugs

Echo1 USA: Always insist on authentic Echo1 products!
Source: airsoft-news.eu

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Echo1 would like to inform our readers that there is only one authentic Echo1. Beware the fakes etc. etc.:

To ensure the quality and service that Echo1USA is known for, always insist on real Echo1USA products. Beware of manufacturers and retailers that claim their products are "the same as Echo1." Any authentic Echo1USA product will always bear the Echo1USA trademarks and logos.

Every Echo1USA gun comes with a 30 day warranty card. Just fill out the information and send in the card to ensure buyer protection (see card for details).

An Echo1USA gun will always have markings verifying its authenticity. These markings include the Echo1USA website url and logos.

When purchasing an Echo1USA gun check for the bar-code and JP-# on the box (some older Echo1USA boxes do not have bar-codes but they will have a clearly printed JP-#).

All Echo1USA models are assigned a unique JP-# for identification. Any box without a JP-# is not a real Echo1USA product.

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Ares: Tavor in FDE

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Update from Ares.: We are pleased to inform you that the new *Dark Earth* Tavor TAR 21 is available now.

Details:
*Compact size
*Uses m4/16 magazines
*High-strength polymer body
*TAR-21 Top / side rail set installed
*Flip-up front / rear sight
*One-push bolt/ spring-release system
*Adjustable ambidextrous charging handle
* Fast & easy battery replacement

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KWA: Counterfit product alert
Source: airsoft-news.eu

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COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT ALERT

City of Industry, CA September 21, 2009 Lately we have discovered counterfeit products bearing the KWA registered mark and also that of our OEM partner. These counterfeits are being sold to customers as genuine articles at full retail prices. Products counterfeited range from current productions to models no longer deemed legal to import by KWA USA.
The counterfeit airsoft products being sold do not compare in build quality or performance capability to any authentic KWA model. Please note that KWA USA is not responsible, will not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from the use of counterfeit products and will not provide warranty service or any technical support of counterfeit products.
Genuine KWA products should be purchased from KWA USA authorized dealers and distributors. For a complete list of authorized resellers, please visit our web site at www.kwausa.com and click on the Where to Buy section.
We would also like to ask for your help in identifying any retailers or distributors selling counterfeit products. If you have any information regarding counterfeit products, or suspect you may have one, please call us at 1(626)581-1777 or email us at support@kwausa.com.

Thank you for your continuous support of KWA products.

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USA: Airsofting in the vicinity of POTUS
Source: airsoft-news.eu

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What happens if you go airsofting in the vicinity of the POTUS (President Of The US)? Cool story to tell I guess (this one with happy ending). News courtesy of Will:

I guess I should share a little news for once. Yesterday (8/23) the US President Barack Obama was landing at Otis Airforce Base in Mashpee MA to start a 1 week vacation on Marthards Vineyard, however about half a mile away in conservation land, a group of airsofters, myself included, had completely forgotten he was coming in that day. Notably, as any responsible airsoft group does, we had notified the local police, and because of our proximity to the AFB, the military as well, but the Presidents protection had not been notified. During a break a blue and white helicopter began circling us, and for about 15 minutes buzzed around, while we on the ground became increasingly perplexed as to its purpose, it then came closer and closer, until it hovered directly over us. After doing this for about 3 minutes, it began circling again. Notably this was a day in which we were heavily utilizing props, including, 1 SAM site, and 3 hollowed out 300lb bombs, great day for it right? Luckily they must have contacted local authorities and decided (despite a few of us dressed in Arabic garb) we weren't a threat. About an hour later, we had the honor of having the President fly directly over us in Marine 1. So let this be a lesson to all airsoft groups, always make sure to notify the proper authorities about your games, you never know who might fly over. (Granted we'd have had some great pics of the military paracording off blackhawks to pacify us if we hadn't)

Will

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Vanaras: PAQ pillow
Source: airsoft-news.eu

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Yet another addition for the airsoft short-bus.
Yes, you are reading it right. Vanaras produced a PAQ shaped inflatable pillow:

A cute and lovely inflatable toy now available at www.rsov.com !
Can be an air cushion at home, water pillow at beach or sleeping pillow for camping. A perfect gift for your kids they will sure love it ;-D

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Berget 2010: Page is up
Source: Airsoft-News.eu

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http://www.berget-events.com/?page=events⊂=berget8&s=6

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Mad Bull Airsoft: PS-02 hand grenade released today!
Source: airsoft-news.eu

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Update from MadBull - their gas powered replica hand grenades are finally here:

Patented 3 pressure balance timing device to make timing precisely and stable.
MSRP: Less than $40 usd
Check with your local retailers now!

http://www.madbullairsoft.com/English/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=238

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ICS: Galil & L86A2 debut!
Source: Airsoft-News.eu

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News from ICS. Both new products will arrive in value packs, so hurry:

The best fire support for ICS Galil & L86A2. Free value packs for ICS Galil & L86A2, these value packs go fast, get one when these are still available!

http://www.icsbb.com/Edm/L86&galil/EN/

ICS debut brand new ICS Galil AR, ARM and L86A2, and give you two surprised fire support!!

When you hold a classic Israel Fire Arms like Galil ARM in hand, do you want any other accessories in the war game? We hear your voice! ICS prepare limited value pack for Galil which including：Battery, third magazine and vintage sling which are totally free for you! Don’t hesitate, just play!

How about the glory of Royal Marines rifle L86A2? We prepare another free value pack is the M1913 stander scope rail mount. This free accessory can switch your brunch of scope without any problem! You can focus your target immediately!

ICS dedicate these free value packs to our respectful customer, and they are only available on the first production of Galil & L86A2. Do not think twice, go for ICS dealer and make your pre-order!!

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Effective Counter-Sniping Tactics
Make the hunter the hunted

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Topic by:

Radar

Sniping in airsoft has never been about the number of bodies the sniper can put down. From over watch to recon and even the elimination of high value targets, the sniper is an important role in airsoft... which is why you need to know how to fuck up his day! Counter-sniping is not a popular role for many reasons, but from what we can gather, the main reason is that not enough players know what they are doing. Hopefully tonight, we can get you on the right track.

Points of Interest
- What is counter-sniping?
- What makes up a counter-sniper group?
- Sniping experience a MUST!
- Locating the sniper

Sniper vs Sniper Tactics
- Patience
- Remain in cover
- Scan the terrain constantly
- ID and investigate likely hides
- Call in an artillery strike

Squad/DMR/Rifleman Tactics
- All of the Sniper vs Sniper tactics apply
- The more the merrier.
- Aggressive movements & tactics.
- Suppression fire.
- Run flanks

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F.U. Line Cals
Angry listener voicemails

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Wanna get something off your chest? We here at OPSEC Airsoft know how crucial it is to vent, so to serve the global airsoft community better... we have put up, the F.U. Line. The F.U. Line is a 24/7 voicemail box you can call to voice your anger and or frustrations. We might just play your F.U. on the air! You can reach the F.U. Line:

via Phone: +1 562-239-3245
via Skype: fuopsec

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OPSEC Station News
News from us

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- Zombie Show
- Relaunch of SoCal
- Echo1 Stag update

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Shameless Plugs
Have an event or website that needs a little exposure? Fancy the OPSEC staff to read it on the air during our weekly broadcast? Well, then post it. As long as its not retarded and related to airsoft in some way, there is a good chance that it will make it on the air.

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UK Zombie themed event
Submitted by Stu on Mon, 09/07/09 03:44AM
Link: http://www.shadow-wars.net/

"Hi

I am an avid listener here in the UK (love the show) and am well aware of your shared love for all things Zombie, especially Zombie themed Airsoft events.

Having played a few I find that Zombies armed with AEG's just don't give you the same feeling as capping a few shabbily dressed, shambling Zeds with arms outstretched as they groan towards you, always counting the shots so you can save the last for yourself.

Time for the shameless plug:

This is where we come in. A friend of mine (Andy) and I run Shadow Wars (a near future film-sim airsoft campaign) and our next event, our 6th, is our second Zombie themed event.
(The others run with various themes inspired from film, books, comics and anything else that can have a cool setting e.g. Stalker/Mad Max/Syndicate Wars/Blade Runner/Fallout etc. Basically it is a great place to let the geek in you out to play for a weekend).

It will be held on at the Gunman Midlands airsoft site in the UK on the 21st-22nd of November.

Bear in mind it is very involved and very character based, (you can play anything from a Mercenary Soldier or Secret Service agent to Hacker, Doctor or Scientist. The longer you survive the more training/equipment you can afford, don't expect to respawn often)

Take a look at http://www.shadow-wars.net/ for booking forms and rule book, if you guys are interested and can get to the UK, let us know would love to have you along (Avoid the gas though as November will be cold). Spaces are limited so get bookings in ASAP.

Keep up the good work, you make my commute so much less stressful.

Yours

Stuart Goss
Shadow Wars
False Utopia Events"

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Airsoft Field in Central Maine
Submitted by Mike / Ghost on Wed, 09/30/09 15:43PM
Link: http://www.spartanassault.com

"Any Given Sunday, our year round game! no field fee, 23+ arces.
woodland enviroment. games start at 10am."

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