Playing it real can be a good way to spice up your airsoft games. What it means is not calling hits, but falling or acting dead. Usually a dead rag is a good accompaniment to make sure you don’t get shot again.

The advantages are that it makes a game more realistic and can add some extra difficulty. If you’re playing a game and the person you are shooting at goes down but doesn’t yell “Hit!”, you don’t know for certain if they are dead or alive. This means you either have to go check their body or assume they are still alive.

This can also help on a covert mission. If you take out an enemy silently(sniper or quiet springer), the rest of their team might not even know they are dead. Radio communication is needed on a larger scale if you are playing “keep it real”.

This style of play can also add some fun. If I shoot somebody and they yell out and die horribly, its more fun than them just yelling “Hit” and walking off.

Generally when you die in this type, you stay dead where you died. You wouldn’t get up and leave the combat area until the battle has passed you.

Try it next time you go airsofting, it adds fun to the game, and can add fun to getting hit!

Every wonder why certain people in D7 are the rank they are? Now you can find out what the requirements for each rank are at our updated Ranks page.

Start prepping your gear and coming to events/scrim days and rank yourself up! Or join the team by getting to know us at local games.

Congratulations to our members who were promoted last night.

Ken Patton to E6
Collin West III to E5
Carl Rohde to E3
Nicholas Thompson to E2
Tim Rypl to E2
Joe Watson to E2

Thanks for your hard work, keep it up!

Just got the patches in. $6 a patch, contact Jack if you want to buy one… or five.

Okay, so we had alot of fun last weekend and we’re going to do it again. We had a good turnout, but would always like more players. We will start gameplay some time around 1100; I will be out there about 1030 to get the fire going. End time will be up to the players, probably around 1400 or 1500 (I have somewhere to be at 1600) If people want to keep playing that is fine.

For those of you who have not been out to the Whiskey Creek site it is located at the end of Gossett Rd, west of Joyce about 5 min. Drive to the end of Gossett Rd, and turn right just past a lumber mill on the hill (also to your right). You will be on a fairly rough road, and some cars have a hard time from here, so if you want to park at the pull off that is fine. Walk or drive down the straight gravel road just to the left past the mill to my white Jeep and you’ll see a road leading up in to the woods on your left. If your driving park off the road to the left, some people drive farther in. Follow the road up, staying to the left at any intersection. Most likely you will see the smoke from my fire and that is where we will be playing. We have one larger bunker built, one in the making, and some fox holes in place. The site is 20 acres of forested land, with another 20 acres adjacent to it we can use as well. I suggest BDU’s or other forest type camo. ACU, DCU, and other tan camos will stick out like sore thumbs

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come, but we do ask you pick up your garbage (including cigarett butts) when you leave. Most things can just go in the fire. Remember this is private property the owner is letting us use free of charge. If you want to bring hot dogs or something to cook or heat over the fire feel free.

If you have questions email me at: lbrown_prez1619cd@yahoo.com, or call me at 452 – 5931. This week it would be better if you called. Of course you can leave a comment here, and any D7 member attending can answer your question.

Playing airsoft in bad weather can be a very rewarding experience. Rain can add realism to a South American themed operation. Snow can bring a lot to a game portrayed in Russia or Alaska. Sometimes you don’t have much choice about the weather you are playing in. The OP must go on! Having the correct gear and knowledge can help you have a good time in bad weather.

Weapons
The first thing to know about cold weather and using an airsoft gun is that gas blowbacks will not work as well as they do in warm weather. If the temperature is below 55 degrees F, green gas/propane will lose its effectiveness and drop the FPS of your gun. This applies to 203 grenades as well. CO2 holds up better to cold weather, so if you have a CO2 pistol, you will be better off. An effective solution to cold weather and green gas, is to keep your mag in your pocket to keep it warm. You can also put a hand warmer in with your gun in your holster.

Cold weather can effect AEGs as well. The cold will lower your battery life. A battery that normally gets you through a full day of play might only make it half-way through. Keep extra batteries around or keep your batteries warm if possible. Another problem with cold weather and AEGs(all airsoft guns), is that the hopup rubber can get cold. This will cause your first few shots to not hop at all. After a few shots the rubber will warm and up hop the bbs. Just remember that if you haven’t shot in a while, your rubber will get cold again.

Rain is not much of a problem for gas blow backs, just dry them out after use and apply some lube where needed. AEGs on the other hand can suffer from play in rain. If you let too much moisture get into your body or need the wiring you could have a short. This is rare, so just be aware of it. Clean and dry your gun after use in rain and you should be fine.

Environment
Along with the realism that bad weather can add to airsoft, it can have other advantages. Rain can add ambient noise, which can help you to sneak in woods games easier. Snow can let you track people, or hide you in a snowstorm.

Gear
When playing in cold weather, you will want to have the proper gear. The universal item you need is a good pair of boots. Boots will help you in all weather and keep your feet warm/dry. A good set of BDUs can help you in all cold weather conditions too. They work fairly well to repel rain and keep you warm. Add a set of long underwear to your kit and you’ll be sitting pretty. A boonie hat can be a lifesaver in the rain too. They work well to keep the rain off your face and neck.

Snow can add a bit of a problem on choosing what gear to wear. Is the area you are playing in heavily forested or open? If it is forested you can get away with wearing regular woodland camo and be fine 90% of the time. If it is a more open field, you will stick out in woodland camo. A white poncho can help a bunch and keep you dry. Or you can go all out and get snow camo.

Playing airsoft in bad weather can be a lot of fun, and add a little something to a game that might otherwise be “just another scrim”.

We now have a shirt design and have a few printed up. If you would like one made, get a shirt to Top.

Operation Distant Thunder was a blast. The weather was great, and everyone enjoyed some airsoft in the pit. D7′s recon unit successfully evacuated the downed pilots, while the main D7 force destroyed 3 of the 4 objectives. The OpFor put up a great fight and gave D7 heavy casualties at supply depot and while evacuating to the helicopter.

I hope everyone had a good time. Check out the photos from the OP here.

Non-D7 members(OPFor) and people playing the pilots should be at the gravel pit at 10am. If you need directions, here’s the location on google maps.
Gravel Pit

The OPFor team will be departing at 10.30 sharp, so be ready to go before then.

D7 team members will arrive at exactly 10.45 and be ready to play as soon as exciting your vehicle. This is a strict time of departure. Do not be late or we will leave without you.

Remember, bring BBs, food, water, an airsoft gun, eye protection, and if you are under 18, you will need signed parents permission or have a guardian at the game. There will be a short lunch break, so bring your food to the game.

This is a free event, so bring a good attitude or don’t come at all. Nobody is making any money off this, and we’re all there to have fun.

Delta Seven will be playing the part of U.S. Special Forces, and will dress as such. The OPFor will be playing the part of the part of Taliban insurgents, play the part and dress it if you can. Make this fun! I want to see turbans and Ak47s if possible.

See you on the field of battle!

We will be playing this Sunday, September 20th at 11.30 am at the river. Hope to see you there! This is an open game, no set plans, so bring some ideas for game types you want to try. There should be 10-20 people there.