Justin, (Summit Lake Entertainment) has droped in an update about the charity event that they are running. Here's the press release:

Contact: Justin Brown, Media Relations, Summit Lake Entertainment. Tel: 815-773-0023

POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN CHARITY AIRSOFT CQB EVENT “CODENAME: ASYLUM”

September 28th, 2005-Joliet, Illinois- Summit Lake Entertainment announced today it will once again host the popular “CODENAME: Asylum”, charity Airsoft CQB Event on October 15th, 2005. The second charity event will benefit the Forest Park, Illinois Police Department to assist in acquiring Airsoft equipment for training purposes. The second “CODENAME: Asylum” Airsoft event will be held just outside of Chicago, in Forest Park at a two-wing, multi-level, abandonded retirement home that has been used by several law enforcement and fire departments for training in the past.

The Forest Park Police Department and Special Response Team will also again participate in the event, using it as a training opportunity and a unique way to familiarize themselves with Airsoft related equipment. “We are excited to be working again with the Forest Park Police Department on another Airsoft charity event to bring Law Enforcement closer to the Airsoft community”, said Justin Brown Event Organizer for Summit Lake Entertainment, “And we look forward to meeting several new Law Enforcement agencies that are coming to check out Airsoft as a training tool”.

The “CODENAME: Asylum” Airsoft CQB event will give participants the opportunity to play in a very unique environment and assist the Police Department in their training. Participants will be divided into several groups and go through several different scenarios throughout the day, including a hostage situation, a terrorist group with WMDs, a worker gone postal, and regaining the building from terrorists to name a few. The Forest Park SRT will face off against the participants on one of the scenarios, while uniformed patrol officers will train on Felony Car-Stops, with the airsoft participants playing the role of the bad-guys. “Our officers learned a lot from the last charity event and look forward to the realistic training opportunity,” comments Eric Bell, training Officer for the Forest Park Police Department. Summit Lake Entertainment will again be filming this event for a future Airsoft video project to be announced.

Always looking ahead, Summit Lake Entertainment will also be hosting an upcoming 2 day Airsoft event tba, June 10-11th, 2006 and CODENAME: Thunder III on August 12-13th, 2006 near Chicago Illinois. Summit Lake is currently in post-production of the CODENAME: Thunder 2 event DVD, the sequel to it’s popular original Airsoft DVD, CODENAME: Thunder. The new DVD will feature intense airsoft action and continue the storyline of the U.S. incursion into Colombia to take down drug lord Hector Chiro, and is due out before Christmas 2005.

Based in the Chicago suburbs, Summit Lake Entertainment specializes in start-to-finish event production of remote location Airsoft and Paintball related scenario events, as well as setting a higher standard of cutting-edge action sports videos featuring Freestyle BMX, skateboarding, Mountain Biking and Boarding, Paintball and Airsoft. SLE videos have featured William Shatner, Tony Hawk, Dave Mirra and other celebrities and athletes in the past. Summit Lake Entertainment also produces short films and is developing other film projects.

For more information go to www.SummitLakeFilms.com; email justin@summitlakefilms.com or stay tuned to this website. Justin (SummitLakeFilms)

Tokyo Show Airsoft Release from 101Airsoft.com: The 45th Annual Tokyo Hobby Show (Plamodel Radi-con show) is just ended on September 24, 2005. Our 101Airsoft Team has taken some snapshots and video (live demos) from Tokyo Marui.

Click here to view. Enjoy the photos and video! Visit us at http://www.101airsoft.com Silvia, (101Airsoft

28 Days Left! As of this notice, 26.SEP.05, there are only 28 days left to register for Operation: Biohazard! Registration is closing soon and spaces are filling up fast! (retailers/wholesalers see below)

Tired of the same old Ops? Want a good excuse to dust off that old gas pistol that's just rotting in your holster? Maybe you're just a zombie fanatic looking for something that's truly unique and scary to do for Halloween. We've got your "Survival Horror" right here! If you're worried about the MilSim aspect, you'll use it all, from tactics to stealth! The infection is spreading and we've got you covered from coast to coast!

Over $1000 in prizes have already been donated by: Airsoft Advantage, Airsoft Extreme, Kastway Airsoft, Redwolf Airsoft, USG Airsoft, and WGC Shop, with several more already in the works! See here for more info: SPONSORS

Don't miss your chance to be a part of one of the most talked about events of the year! Again, spaces are limited for each engagement, so don't wait. Use the link below and register now! (Registration link)

Retailers: It's not too late! If you have an interest in sponsoring this event, please contact us as soon as possible as registration will close soon and there is less than a month before the Operations start taking place.

For your generous prize donations, you will be featured on the official Operation: Biohazard website under the "Sponsors" link (all year long), "Photos" link, your logo featured in the program for the event, honorable mention in the feature/cover story in Issue #8 of The NAM: National Airsoft Magazine (due out in time for Christmas - 15.Dec.05) as well as featured on the official DVD being produced for the event (also available on 15.Dec.05)! All this for your generous donations!

Don't miss your chance to be a part of one of the most talked about events of the year! Please simply reply to this email or email us at: TheNAMmagazine@aol.com

Intel forums: Please see banner attached and thank you in advance for posting the information! Staff, (Operation: Biohazard)

So far the Pro-Arms lineup includes a series of red dot scopes, the obligatory M14 RAS mount, and a scope mount. You can find the full list of products on the front page of AirsoftShop.

The pictures are self explanatory, MP7 for Christmas he said….. :)

Airsoft Collector also mailed over some listings that he received via email from Marushin and Tokyo Marui. The new evolution of the Marui M4A1 AEG is mentioned in the release news (it's about time given that CyberGun, STTi, Classic Army and a multitude of others make better versions with some being much cheaper), as is the 4.3inch HiCapa GBB, a mini AEG SIG SP2340, a mount base and hicap mag for the M93r electric pistol and a series of M14 accessories. Marushin have a load of new gas toys on the way in 8mm fomat, with new versions of the M1/M2 carbine, automag, 1911 and Sig P210 in the works.

Distributors will receive direct co-operation with the ICS factory itself, and anyone interested should contact:

I Chih Shivan Enterprise Co. Ltd (ICS), No.34-1, Chyan Liau Rd, Shenkang Hsiang, Taichung County. 429. Taiwan.
Tel: +886-4-2525-6461 Fax: +886-4-2525-6484, Web: http://www.icsbb.com

Pomona, Calif. (Sept. 2005) ­ Expo Airsoft West - a consumer show for the airsoft industry - will be held on Feb. 25 & 26, 2006, at Pomona, California's Fairplex, home of the Los Angeles County Fair. This show will provide a comprehensive look at airsoft products, services, and safety issues. All aspects of airsoft will be included for distinctive players, ranging from the beginner to recreation and scenario players to professional operators. Participating exhibitors will be showcasing and selling their products and services to airsoft devotees. For attendees, it is an event where they can Learn, Shop, and Network with the industry.

Expo Airsoft West (aka Airsoft West) will be co-locating with the 5th Annual Paintball Expo. "We are pleased to achieve a broad base of consumers at the Paintball Expo and to see the crossover opportunity to Airsoft West", said Revy Samia, producer of Paintball Expo. Last year, 6,300 enthusiasts attended Paintball Expo in just two days. "The common denominator of airsoft and paintball is that they are both action pursuit type sports", added Denise Hoy, Paintball Expo, LLC®. She continued, "It's nothing like having the perfect venue for the two all under one roof."

Airsoft West is produced by Paintball Expo, LLC®, a company that provides encircling integrated marketing programs, such as enhancing brand identity, generating sales, and building product awareness for valued customers and clients in the airsoft and paintball industry through a trade show environment.

For more information on how Paintball Expo, LLC® can help one achieve advertising and marketing objectives, please call us at 800.590.4989 or visit us at http://www.expoairsoft.com or http://www.paintballexpo.com . Revy Samia, (http://www.expoairsoft.com)

SRC SR4 Factory Backed Warranty: All SRC SR4 AEGs now come with a 30-day warranty! Additionally, any SRC SR4 purchased from JungleToy, SRC will throw in an extended warranty that covers an additional 60-days! This warranty policy is first of its kind in the Airsoft industry. Complete backup from the factory, Star Rainbow Toys Co. (SRC), with the help of the international distributor, Spring Time Taiwan (STTi), and a US based Airsoft retailer, JungleToy, LLC; three reputable international companies, working together to provide quality service to customers in the USA.

Within the first 30-days of purchase, if anything goes wrong with the SRC SR4, JungleToy will provide service and warranty to the customer. (Given that the SR4 is purchased from JungleToy). For the next 60-days, JungleToy will cover all parts necessary to fix the SRC SR4. The user will be responsible for only a $20 service charge. (This service charge includes a return ground shipping.) That is a total warranty coverage for 90-days! A total value worth over $100! Details can be found at: http://www.jungletoy.com/news.aspx?postid=155

SRC and JungleToy wants to sponsor teams in the USA: We are looking for well organized teams to be enlisted in our sponsorship program. Benefits include:

• Special team discounts on bulk purchaseEarly notification on upcoming products and releasesA link to your team's website on JungleToy.comSpecial individual discounts on personal equipment and tactical gearSpecial coupon codes just for your teamFree stuff
• Unbeatable deals on AEGs

Contact sponsor@jungletoy.com for more info. Details: http://www.jungletoy.com/news.aspx?postid=157

Special Offers: Get 5% off when you purchase over $100. Use the coupon code "septshowdown". Valid till end of Sept. '05. Details can be found at http://www.jungletoy.com/promo.aspx Alvin Hu, (JungleToy)

Felix at GunsWorkShop.net has sent in an email to day that they have made a custom HK416 style AEG that's for sale in their shop at the moment.

Hello Arnie, We have release many new products!

GP442A M14 RAS Kit
GP442B M14 RAS Kit with Military Type 30mm Red Dot Sight
GP456 AK GP25 Grenade Launcher
GP457 6mm BB Grenade (18rds)

The following products are our new products and will release on around next month!!

GP443 M14 Barrel Top Cover (Carbon Black)
GP444 M14 Barrel Top Cover (Brown)
GP445 M14 Scouting Type Scope Mount Base
GP446 M14 Tactical Scope Mount Base
GP469 G36 Folding Buttstock

Best Regards, Cathine, (G&P)

Also in the same vein is an update from Steve over at Cybershooters. The reinactors and military vehicle collectors have realised that the bill as written may well apply to items such as vehicle mounted equipment on their classic (and newer) military vehicles.

Just a reminder that letters and visits to MPs are still needed to try and stop or more likely get some decent amendments to the Violent Crime Reduction Bill. One thing that was pointed out to me recently by a collector of military vehicles was that technically, he will be prohibited from selling his tank, which has a deactivated gun incorporated into the turret. Because no doubt it will be classed as a "realistic imitation firearm". There are various rumours floating around about proposed amendments to the Bill and various exemptions the Home Secretary may or may not make for certain purposes such as re-enactment, however, it's certainly not going to hurt to tell your MP that you oppose this prohibition. Steve, (Cybershooters)

Okay, "quintessential" might be going a little far, but it's enough to frighten me. The idea of this project was to create a fully-automated sentry gun, capable of picking out a human target and accurately tracking and shooting him or her in the heart. Really, the idea was to find a cool robotics project for the summer while I was working at an advertising agency, and I'd only ever seen sentry guns in movies (like Congo) and video games (Half-Life 1, Half-Life 2, Team Fortress Classic). I couldn't find any record of anyone building one, even the military, although it seems likely I just didn't look hard enough. It's a pretty simple technology. One of my friends did mention the Phalanx anti-missile gun, which is of similar design, but uses radar for tracking instead of an optical method. The Phalanx has been around since the early 80's. He was also quick to add that there are some pretty good reasons for not building an optical sentry gun, a big one being that it's generally a good idea to shoot down any missile headed in your direction, but that same philosophy may not be the best when applied to humans. If you're here just to see my little brother get shot with it, scroll to the bottom. :) Aaron Rasmussen, (How We Built the Quintessential Sentry Gun)

The newever real action markers (RAM/RAP17) have now, according to their mail, made their way into a S.W.A.T. "Best in the West" competition in California, which is certainly good for PR in the less-lethal and non-lethal world:

Real Action Paintball LLC is proud to announce the latest version of the RAP17 and RAP4 LE are to be used in the up coming Annual Best in the West SWAT Competition. The RAP17 has been taken off the shelf for six months for redesign and improvement and now the first beta version is unveiled for the first time in this prestigious event. The latest version offers a stronger body, highly reliable and ease of use; it will also have a new exterior design. According to Real Action Paintball LLC "The RAP17 is not available for purchase until November of 2005".

From Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office: Best in the West is the largest invitational S.W.A.T. competition in the Western United States. This event is now in its 15th year. Each year, members of the departments Sheriff's Emergency Response Team design, physically construct, and run an intensive two-day, 7-course competition, pitting S.W.A.T. teams from all over the West against each other, in a multi-jurisdictional learning experience unequalled in this part of the country. With numerous yearly variations and twists, designed to keep any returning teams from becoming complacent, and to keep all teams challenged to the utmost.

RAP17 and RAP4 LE will be used in the "six-person team". Four officers carrying pistol (RAP17) and two carrying rifle (RAP4 LE). The team must go through an obstacle course of vehicles, at the end of which the officers must engage live “bad-guy” targets. The participants then progress through obstacle testing the team reaction time and target-identification abilities under stress.  The targets presenting "hostage" situations, it requires the team to physically force entry into a fortified stronghold identify and neutralize numerous threats and rescue a real-weight "hostage" dummy.

The RAP17 is designed to replicate the look, feel, and functionality of a real modern handgun.  The RAP17 functions like a real handgun with a strong blowback action. It's powered by a 12g disposable CO2 cylinder located inside the pistol grip that capable of firing more than 50 rounds. A 10 rounds of paintball can be loaded into each magazine and the magazine is inserted into the pistol grip just like a real handgun

The RAP4 LE is designed to replicate the look, feel, and action of the real M4. With features that mimic the M4, such as shell ejection after every shot, magazine fed paintballs, and a collapsible or solid stock which houses a Co2 cylinder.

More about Best in the West: Members of Sheriff’s S.E.R.T. unit begin planning and working on this annual event in February of each year, the vast majority of this effort occurring on their own time. Only the two days of the actual event are considered "work-time", and even those days usually stretch far beyond the normal 8 or 10-hour day these deputies normally work. Sheriff Smith views this team with great pride, not only for their own standard of excellence on S.W.A.T. operations they have performed, but for their dedication and professionalism in managing Best in the West.
 
Surviving solely on corporate and private donations, and the modest fees charged to vendors of law enforcement oriented products, Best in the West charges NO fees of any kind to the participating teams. In these days of restricted training budgets, but increasing tactical situations, Sheriff Smith believes firmly that any venue which can serve as a training ground, and as a forum for exchange of ideas and tactics, deserves her utmost support. This event not only gives tactical teams a chance to challenge and learn from each other, but also brings together administrative officers from the 30-plus participating teams, which come from as far away as Texas.
 
Occurring entirely on the grounds of the Sheriff's Range in south San Jose, this year the event will be held on September 22 and 23, 2005.

Spectators are welcome: Directions

The facility is located in south San Jose. To get there:

From the North:

- Take Highway 101 or 85 south and get off at the Bernal Road exit.
- Turn right (West) onto Bernal road.
- Follow signs to Monterey Highway, right turn off Bernal
- Turn left (South) onto Monterey Highway
- Go South on Monterey 1.3 miles and turn left (East) on Metcalf Road.
- Go over highway 101 and turn right (South) onto the frontage road, Malech Road
- Go South on Malech 1 mile, the entrance to the range is on the left.

From the South:

- Take Highway 101 North and get off at the Bernal Road exit.
- Turn Left (West) onto Bernal road and go under both Highway 101 and 85.
- Follow signs to Monterey Highway, right turn off Bernal
- Turn left (South) onto Monterey Highway
- Go South on Monterey 1.3 miles and turn left (East) on Metcalf Road.
- Go over highway 101 and turn right (South) onto the frontage road, Malech Road
- Go South on Malech 1 mile, the entrance to the range is on the left.

Staff, (Real Action Paintball)

Dear Sir/Madam, Pleased to inform you that we are going to display our New Airsoft Guns, AEG Guns and Accessories on the Hong Kong International Toys & Gifts Show from 27-29 Oct. 2005.

Our booth no. is as follows: Show : Hong Kong International Toys & Gifts Show (Mega Show Part 2) Date : Oct. 27-29, 2005 Booth No. : HALL 5 D-09

We will display our new and popular items on that occasion. Looking forward to meeting you at our booth!

Best Regards, SPRING TIME (TAIWAN) INC. TEL: 886-2-28577478, FAX: 886-2-28574550 Website: http://www.stti.com.tw Erin Tsai, (STTi)

The scans include a pre-review of the KSC Colt M1911, an update concerning the KSC Sig P226 and their USP. There's also a strange advert form WesternArms and an article documenting the evolution of the Tanio Koba USP.

New in to Wolf Armouries!!!! Now not only are we offering our camo paint jobs done in house we are selling the military spec spray paints by Krylon that we use. Real steel operators ‘Krylon up’ everything… from their guns to their tactical gear. This offers them the ultimate advantage in camouflage.

We stock all colour to do up to a full woodland camo, desert camo and even an urban camo. Call us at 08707549653 or email at info@wolfarmouries.co.uk with your project specifications and we will recommend the colours to go for.

Also at Wolf… We have manage to acquire some cheap surplus kit. We have quite a lot of them but they are limited.

Ballistic vest covers in British desert camo, DPM and navy blue. These are only covers and are going for £4.99 each. If you insert foam padding into them they could be as usable for airsoft as any other replica ballistic vest that would normally go for around £40 - £100. Specially cut foam padding can be arranged for an extra charge.

Genuine US grade 4 standalone ballistic plates. These are rated up to 7.62 and weigh about 3.6kg each. Size is very similar to a SAPI plate and will fit into most plate carriers and body armour vests.

Similar plates go for well over £100. We are selling them at £79.99 each. Stock is very limited. Great for collectors, re-enactors and super fit hardcore airsofters.

Please call us at 08707549653 or email us at sales@wolfarmouries.co.uk to order yours today. The Wolf Pack, (Wolf Armouries)

Monster's in Motion

12 Inch Figure 1/6 Scale sets PRE-ORDER NOW GUARANTEED TO SELL OUT FAST! Here is the most amazing Aliens collectible we have seen in a very long time. These are the MOVIE MASTERPIECE DX Series of 12 inch super detailed collectible figures from Japan.

Sets available are:

• Aliens Corporal Hicks Movie Masterpiece 12 Inch Figure 1/6 Scale
• Aliens Private Vasquez Movie Masterpiece 12 Inch Figure 1/6 Scale
• Aliens Sergent Apone Movie Masterpiece 12 Inch Figure 1/6 Scale
• Aliens Set Of 3 Movie Masterpiece 12 Inch Figures 1/6 Scale

Prices are 499.99USD for the set, or 179.99USD each. (Monster's in Motion)

Due to the recently discovered smaller 'bug' in the tappet plate of the UMG released last month August 2005, we have decided to help our customers further. Not just by deliverering FREE 'upgraded' tappet plates to our distributors but also by including the new tappet plate together with the High cap magazines.

To a customer this means that when you buy a High Cap magazine you will also receive the NEW and upgraded tappet plate for FREE The new tappet plate is blue so you will know it is the new one. The old one is black. We will do this with the first 1000 magazines You can, of course, like always, contact one of our distributors and get a new tappet plate through them, without having to buy a High Cap magazine.

If you are unable to change the tappet plate by yourself we advice you to go back where you bought the UMG and ask them to change it for you. G&G Service Department, (Guay Guay)