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- What is airsoft?
- How long will it take for my products to arrive after ordering?
- What Payments do you accept?
- I would like to call you but carnt find your phone number?
- Can i pick up my items to save postage.?
- How much is postage?
- Can I cancel an order
- An item I purchased from you is faulty, what do I do?
- Who do you give any stored information to?
- Why is VAT not shown on the products.
- I have a question thats not answerd?
- The postage seems high for a small package?
- How long do i have on my warranty?
- I am a wholesale/Producer and want you to sell our products what do we do?
- What is airsoft?
What is airsoft?
Airsoft is a product of the far East and is now available in the Western world. It has spawned a sport, a growing following, and an industry that spans several continents.
Airsoft replicas
Airsoft guns are full size 1:1 scale replicas of real world firearms. They shoot small plastic balls, 6mm in diameter with approximately 1 Joule of energy. This energy level is very low when compared to most other shooting genres and is a safe energy for use with both paper and human targets (i.e. you can be hit by a BB fired from one of these guns and barely notice it, but it can usually still put a small hole in a paper target).
These replicas are commonly made entirely from plastic with only a few metal parts inside to increase the reliability and durability of moving parts. Construction quality varies wildly from model to model, as does the use of materials. For example, a Marui made MP5 replica has a well made, but creaky plastic body, where as the ICS MP5 has more detailed full-metal body parts installed and is a far more rigid overall structure. This makes the ICS a better and stronger replica, although it does cost slightly more.
Airsoft guns can be powered by electricity (from a battery pack inside the gun), by spring (the user manually compresses the spring before each shot) or using an expanding gas (refrigerant gas is commonly used from a reservoir either inside or outside the gun).
It is important to note that Airsoft replicas CANNOT in any way be converted to fire live ammunition! The only thing airsoft replicas have in common with real firearms is their external size and shape. Inside, these models have totally different workings to the internal mechanism of a firearm, and the materials used for construction could not possibly withstand the explosive forces of a bullet that real weapons are designed to take.
Collectors enjoy airsoft because of the excellent level of realism in the replica models. Airsoft also represents the only available legal way that the general public can enjoy owning and using these small objects of desire.
Military fans enjoy airsoft because the replicas look identical to the guns used by Armed Forces.
Law Enforcement groups around the world now use airsoft replicas to improve their training scenarios. Airsoft provides them with a reliable weapon that is safe to use for training, while providing a level of realism not found using any other training device. The comparatively low cost of using Airsoft for training purposes also helps to ensure that the officers have as much training time as they need, without financial restraints kicking in.
Airsoft - the game
A new sport is rising throughout the UK, the US and Europe. Commonly known as "Airsoft Skirmishing" or "Airsoft Wargaming" and similar in essence to paintball, two or more teams are pitched against each other in a game of skill, speed, accuracy and tactics. Originally designed to simulate a war zone with far more realism than can be achieved with paintball, these games are played on privately owned and insured sites dotted around the country. Normal Airsoft replicas are used and strict safety limits are imposed in order to make sure that everyone has fun and no one gets injured.
A days play will usually cost you about ?15 to ?20 (about $25 to $40). This normally includes all games during the day and hire of eye & face protection. Some sites will even provide lunch. Airsoft Skirmishing is generally far cheaper than paintball. For example, 100 paintball shots will usually cost around ?6 (approx US$10). 100 Airsoft shots costs about 15 pence (about 25c in the US). Put simply paintball ammunition is about 40 times more expensive than airsoft ammunition.
Airsoft games can have many scenarios that are unworkable in paintball, but there are some old favourites that bridge the gap. "Capture the flag", "hostage rescue" and "last man standing" are popular paintball games that have been adapted for airsoft, but as airsoft has more flexibility, games such as "Pistol duel", "Close Quarters Combat" and true "Re-Gen" simulations (games where getting hit means that you are only considered "out" for a few seconds before rejoining the action) become possible.
To play airsoft, you must be wearing the correct protective clothing. As with many other sports (fencing, motor-sport, horse racing, cricket, etc...) you are only safe if you are properly dressed. After all, you would nOt expect to see Michael Schumacher getting in to his formula 1 racing car wearing his favourite t-shirt and no helmet! An Airsoft BB hit on bare skin will leave a small mark on the surface of the skin that will look and feel like a bee-sting. The more powerful the airsoft gun, the more it will hurt if you get hit, but with site energy limits in the UK being largely 1 Joule, there is no possibility of a BB causing a penetrative injury. With this in mind, airsofters wear eye & face protection, sturdy boots and tough clothing. For extra protection gloves and a scarf can be worn to give cover for your hands, neck and ears.
Info with thanks to Arnies Airsoft
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- How long will it take for my products to arrive after ordering?
Normally products Arrive with in 2 Working days of ordering. But if your your item hasnt arrived with in 7 working days please contact us. Please allow 7-21 days for over seas orders.
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- What Payments do you accept?
We accept Credit and debit cards excluding American express. We also accept nochex and cheques. If you wish to pay via paypal please email us. Please note due to the increased high rates of paypal we now charge 3% surcharge on all paypal orders.
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- I would like to call you but carnt find your phone number?
Due to the increased phone calls from spam callers we have removed the phone number from out site. if you would like it or would like us to ring you please contact us.
via http://socomtactical.net/contact_us.php
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- Can i pick up my items to save postage.?
Yes Please contact us to arrange this. m
you can also pick up your items from ambush wargames on game days or from Farnham / Aldershot by appointment
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- How much is postage?
Postage for heavy items or large orders are £8.50 ( up to 27kg)
For smaller orders please click the small order box on the shopping cart. We will work out the correct shipping below £8.50 and debit your card.
Over seas postage is worked out on ordering. Please allow a few days for a postage quote.
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- Can I cancel an order
Yes. As long as the order has not been shipped. if you wish to return your item please contact us with in 7 days (5 working days) of receiving your order for a returns number. Please note postage cannot be refunded. a max of 15% (for shipped items) maybe charged for restocking fee if there is no fault with the item.
Please note: In some cases postage costs more than the ?6.50 set fee in case of a refund an actual fee will be deducted from the refund.
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- An item I purchased from you is faulty, what do I do?
Please contact us ASAP. we will replace or refund any problem items that are covered by our warranty.
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- Who do you give any stored information to?
No personal information will be shared with any other company an email maybe sent out time to time from us with information we think might interest you but your details are never shown, sold or rented to any other person or company.
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- Why is VAT not shown on the products.
Socom Tactical airsoft is currently not registered for VAT so all VAT and tax's are all ready pre paid.
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- I have a question thats not answerd?
Please use the contact form on the left hand side and we aim to reply with in 24 hours.
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- The postage seems high for a small package?
If you think postage is too high for your order please choose the small order shipping box and we will work out a shipping cost before sending.
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- How long do i have on my warranty?
All our items have 12 months warranty with the exemptions of
China Airsoft Guns 30 days internals and 3 months external
Batteries all rechargeable batteries have 3 months
Please read our Conditions of Use for more info.
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- I am a wholesale/Producer and want you to sell our products what do we do?
Simply contact us with Picture and information
Please note: We require samples to test the quality of the items which must be provided of no cost to us.
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