Hello,

I am completely new to Airsoft. I have a lot of experience with real steel. I am a huge firearms enthusiast. I have taken many classes (tactical, defensive, rifle, pistol, etc.). I have many, many health issues and had a HUGE setback several months ago. It is hard for me to do much now that requires any sort of exertion(sp?). I am having an extremely hard time getting back into shooting real steel weapons. After doing a lot of research, I found Airsoft. I am hoping that I can use airsoft not to just have fun, but to also help me build my strength/fitness back up to get back to being able to do more real steel shooting.

So far, I have spoken with a few people irl and have gotten a very, very friendly vibe. Everyone I have talked to has been super helpful and extremely nice. One of the employees at VIP Airsoft (at the new location in Phoenix) recommended I come here to join the community. Ideally, I would like to find a team that routinely gets together for events and is willing to accept a complete airsoft newbie and take him under their wing. If not, I am hoping that I may at least find a friendly community to ask all sorts of n00b questions and maybe find out about events that I might be able to attend.

I have already bought the closest pistol to a Glock 19 (my EDC) that I could find so that I can at least do some training at home without much exertion. I have also bought an Elite Force M4 CQB also in hopes of doing some training while at home. Please feel free to message me with any advice or invitations. It would be nice to meet some airsofters and just sit and chat.

My handle on MMORPGs has been Waneran. But, you can call me Conrad... Or, even better, come up with a new airsoft handle for me.

I know that was a long intro. So, thanks for reading if you got this far. Stay safe and have fun!