I'm new to Airsoft

[ColdFire]

Hi everyone! My name is Wyatt and I'm 15. I live in Phoenix and my friend got me into airsoft about a year ago. I have a gun and goggles but that's it. And I haven't been to any events but I'd love to go. So does anyone have any equipment I can buy cause I really need some. Oh and can anyone give me any tips as well.  Thanks!  [smilie=armata_pdt_12.gif]

Oh! Anyone know any good stores to go to around ahwatukee to get camo, and also are there any groups in ahwatukee near south mountain I can join because I may be new but I want to learn and would love to play. Thank you! [smilie=armata_pdt_01.gif]

[Nil8r]

Welcome to the forums, Wyatt! I'll look around to see what I have in the closet/bins/etc. to get you started. I'll message you if I find something useful.

[ColdFire]

Cool! Thanks man!   [smilie=armata_pdt_12.gif]

[Dayton]

Hi everyone! My name is Wyatt and I'm 15. I live in Phoenix and my friend got me into airsoft about a year ago. I have a gun and goggles but that's it. And I haven't been to any events but I'd love to go. So does anyone have any equipment I can buy cause I really need some. Oh and can anyone give me any tips as well.  Thanks!  [smilie=armata_pdt_12.gif]

Oh! Anyone know any good stores to go to around ahwatukee to get camo, and also are there any groups around here I can join because I may be new but I want to learn and would love to play. Thank you! [smilie=armata_pdt_01.gif]

See everybody! I knew one had to exist. It was starting to look like all the kids here under 20 were illiterate, immature, and disrespectful little know-it-alls.

Way to break out of the crowd. Bravo Wyatt =D>

Well, looks like you've been playing airsoft longer than I have, so I'm probably not the best one to be handing out tips. Only thing I'd say is don't feel stupid asking dumb questions. It's better to be un-knowledgeable and respectful with intent to learn, than trying to appear all-knowing and assuming the world owes you one.
Also, read this entire post. It's long, but it helped me out a ton. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10679

I buy most of my stuff online, not sure if there is anywhere in Ahwatukee that sells BDU's, but if I think of any I'll let ya know.

Not sure what your transportation is like (seeing as how your 15), but there is a little military surplus on Main and Gilbert in Mesa. But they can be a bit pricey on some things. (Freedom Surplus I think it's called)

[ColdFire]

Thank you.  [smilie=armata_pdt_26.gif]  I am under no allusion that I am better than everyone else and I have a lot to learn. Thanks for the advice.  [smilie=armata_pdt_01.gif]

[poinierdude]

Hi everyone! My name is Wyatt and I'm 15. I live in Phoenix and my friend got me into airsoft about a year ago. I have a gun and goggles but that's it. And I haven't been to any events but I'd love to go. So does anyone have any equipment I can buy cause I really need some. Oh and can anyone give me any tips as well.  Thanks!  [smilie=armata_pdt_12.gif]

Oh! Anyone know any good stores to go to around ahwatukee to get camo, and also are there any groups around here I can join because I may be new but I want to learn and would love to play. Thank you! [smilie=armata_pdt_01.gif]

See everybody! I knew one had to exist. It was starting to look like all the kids here under 20 were illiterate, immature, and disrespectful little know-it-alls.

Way to break out of the crowd. Bravo Wyatt =D>

Well, looks like you've been playing airsoft longer than I have, so I'm probably not the best one to be handing out tips. Only thing I'd say is don't feel stupid asking dumb questions. It's better to be un-knowledgeable and respectful with intent to learn, than trying to appear all-knowing and assuming the world owes you one.
Also, read this entire post. It's long, but it helped me out a ton. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10679

I buy most of my stuff online, not sure if there is anywhere in Ahwatukee that sells BDU's, but if I think of any I'll let ya know.

Not sure what your transportation is like (seeing as how your 15), but there is a little military surplus on Main and Gilbert in Mesa. But they can be a bit pricey on some things. (Freedom Surplus I think it's called)

Hey, what about me?  Although, from all the ads I have posted, people didn't know that I was 15 until I told them.

And hey Wyatt, do you live near brophy?  If you do, then join the "Brophy Airsoft Club"  http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=29289887116

We do games about every month and a half, and they have about 50 people per game.  The cost of a carpool from Brophy to fightertown is 5 dollars, and admission is 15 bucks.  If you want to, join the club and come to our next game.  As long as you have something better than a spring pistol, even if that means a shotgun, you will be fine.

*EDIT*  You do not have to go to brophy to join the club.

[ColdFire]

That sounds cool.  [smilie=armata_pdt_22.gif]  But a little too far away sorry.  [smilie=armata_pdt_05.gif]   Also can people be in multiple airsoft "clubs", I guess you could call them, at once?

[poinierdude]

That sounds cool.  [smilie=armata_pdt_22.gif]  Sure that's about 30min so I might not be able to make it sometimes. Also can people be in multiple airsoft "clubs", I guess you could call them, at once?

Yes, you can be in multiple "clubs" or "teams" at the same time.  Unless it is rival teams. (I.E. Steelworks and Marauders.)

[ColdFire]

Ok thank you, and in case you didn't see the edited reply I actually can't it's a little too far away.  [smilie=armata_pdt_05.gif]

[poinierdude]

Ok thank you, and in case you didn't see the edited reply I actually can't it's a little too far away.  [smilie=armata_pdt_05.gif]

Oh, no didn't see the edited reply.  Try and look around for a team in your area, or start up a team with a couple of friends, and just play in someone's backyard.

[ColdFire]

I might later on but for now I would like to join a team of people I don't know who can teach me more. Meeting new people is fun as well  [smilie=armata_pdt_12.gif]
So are there any teams near ahwatukee by south mountain that are recruiting?
Also what does "pm" or "pmed" mean?

[Dayton]

I might later on but for now I would like to join a team of people I don't know who can teach me more. Meeting new people is fun as well  [smilie=armata_pdt_12.gif]
So are there any teams near ahwatukee by south mountain that are recruiting?
Also what does "pm" or "pmed" mean?

PM means Private Message, PMed means Private Message'ed.

If you look at the bottom of every post, there is a little link button there that says "PM".  If you click that, it will let you send a private message to that forum user. Like sending them an email, but it stays on these forums.

I PM'ed you so you can see what I mean.

[ColdFire]

Ok thanks Dayton!  [smilie=armata_pdt_01.gif]  Oh and by the way nice job telling off that kid who did drive by's with airsoft.  [smilie=armata_pdt_34.gif]

[Dayton]

Ok thanks Dayton!  [smilie=armata_pdt_01.gif]  Oh and by the way nice job telling off that kid who did drive by's with airsoft.  [smilie=armata_pdt_34.gif]

Meh...  I probably could have handled that a little better, but oh well.

[ColdFire]

Nah. You were right on target. I comented on it as well because the more people against him the more likely he'll back down. Like people always say "There's strength in numbers".