That's it for 2011, in Samoa they are already celibrating 2012. Here in Holland we also start our preparations. 2011 was a great year for airsoft and our website NLAIRSOFT.COM!

2011 has been a great year for NLAIRSOFT.COM, we have gone social with 320 fans on our Facebook page and 320 followers on our twitter account (over 3700 tweets! W00t!). A great start!  The community is still growing strong and the NLAIRSOFT.COM crew is working hard to improve the website even further. In 2011 even more visitors have found their way to the NLAIRSOFT.COM website. For 2012 we have BIG plans, more information on that soon. Perhaps a new website? Maybe a new logo? A mobile website? Or mobile app? Or maybe all of this? :D Stay tuned! In 2013 NLAIRSOFT.COM will exist for 10 years! We really would like to celibrate that big time! :D

Last but certainly not least we would like to thank our visitors, active registered members and sponsors for this year! We count for your support in 2012 for another great year! As every year we try to provide a nice overview of Airsoft in 2011 (suggestions are welcome):

Airsoft in 2011

• Definate launch of the Airsoft GBB rifles
• Cybergun acquires BIOVAL Technologies and Swiss Arms (and many more...)
• More and more usage of LiPo batteries
• New manufacturer BOLT Airsoft with innovative Bolt Recoil Shock System (B.R.S.S.)
• A nice Aprils' fools joke of ECHO1, wooden BBs :D

• RealSword M16/M4 AEG/GBB confirmed! (unfortunately still no release...)

• NLAIRSOFT.COM Shop Review Database Launched

• California Senate Bill 798 did not pass!

• European Airsoft Association (EAA) definately launched

• VFC - Robinson Armament XCR

• The Airsoft Factory - 15/10 grand opening!

• Crosman getting more and more active into the airsoft scene

• Evolution Airsoft - Lone Star Tactical AEG's!

• Mechbox.com 2012 relaunch!

• SYSTEMA 20th Anniversary

• Introduction of the CAA Airsoft Devision (and more brands gooing into airsoft KRISS Systems and off course Magpul already in 2010). Many others provice airsoft licenses.

• The very positive developments around Airsoft in Holland! Who knows, it might become legal next year :D

Suggestions for this overview are welcome! See you next year!

The SHOT Show is the biggest annual shooting and outdoor show in the USA. Also many airsoft companies are at the floor! To start with, the SHOT Show is for the trade only and is not open to the general public. Please review all the details below, off course we will keep you up-to-date with all the latest airsoft news from the SHOT Show 2011!

2011 Show Hours
January 18 - 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
January 19 - 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
January 20 - 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
January 21 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

What is the Shot Show?
The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. It is the world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, camping and related products and services. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The SHOT Show is owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions.

Airsoft on SHOT Show 2011

• ICS BB - Booth #2229 (Airsoft electric guns, Accessoires, Parts, Airgun Parts, Firearm Parts)
• Crosman Corporation - Booth #12740
• RealSword - Booth #3363

About the 2010 SHOT Show
SHOT Show attendance remained strong in 2010, rising 11,000 above last year's show in Orlando.
Total Attendance: 58,444
Exhibitors: 1,633
Attendees: 31,280
Exhibit space: 700,000 net square feet
Media: 1,804

We need EVERY person who cares about airsoft in CA to join us in this fight. 

Our airsoft sport and hobby is once again under attack from those who seek to deprive us of our rights under the false pretense of public safety.

California Senate Bill 798 (SB798) by California State Senator Kevin De Leon (22nd CA Senate District) would require all "BB guns" and imitation firearms to be brightly colored or constructed of clear or translucent materials.Furthermore, coloring airsoft and airguns the same color as you would a NERF or similar TOY gun may cause parents to underestimate the potential dangers of said airsoft and airguns.

This may lead to lax supervision and can result in more injuries due to unsupervised use of airsoft and airguns. The author(s) of this bill have no basic understanding of the differences between airsoft guns, airguns, imitation firearms, and toy guns. This bill was written on unfounded statistics and overall ignorance. Now is the time to take action to save our sport, our hobby, and a very valuable training tool for working professionals. Please take this time to write to the bill author and your local California Senator and Assemblyman. We MUST stop this bill from becoming law. If we ALLOW this bill to pass, much more than the color of our airsoft guns will be at stake. 

Do Not Hesitate! ACT NOW!

For more info visit the Airsoft Safety Association (ASF). The goal of the ASF is to maintain Airsoft as a safe form of recreation, and to prevent any mishaps or negligent use through product standards, public education, and appropriate regulation. The Airsoft Safety Foundation (ASF) is currently composed of 11 California companies. Our collective mission has been to enhance and promote the safe sport of airsoft through training, education and outreach here in California as well as through industry wide initiatives, such as through the development of safe ASTM standards for airsoft products. (ASTM is the American Society for Testing and Materials, a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards).

The Airsoft Factory, a 50000 square feet airsoft arena. Damn which this was possible in The Netherlands :)

The Airsoft Factory Grand Opening is here October 15th 2011.

The finest NJ airsoft arena has landed! This is a real special day.We have been working arounf the clock for the last 4 months to make sure we give you nothing but the best and nothing less.We want to thank Echo 1,Cybergun and TSD for sponsoring this Grand opening they hooked us up with a bunch of really nice Giveaways.

So come down on October 15th and play airsoft in style at the greatest indoor airsoft arenas in NJ. The Airsoft Factory will also have a Pro Shop on site with a cafe and lounge with free wifi.

Thank you for making this happen.See you there!

http://theairsoftfactory.com/