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Airsoft SAFE in Europe! – EAA and Matt Furey-King

Airsoft SAFE in Europe! – EAA and Matt Furey-King | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“…As you should be aware, since November last year the EU has been considering a proposal to amend the firearms directive which would classify replicas, including airsoft devices, as real firearms. They also wanted to ban any firearm of ‘military appearance’.

The result would be that nearly all airsoft devices would fall foul of the law and be banned from use by the public, and the few types that would be allowed would be extremely difficult for people to obtain and had to be registered individually. The authors of the proposal set out to get rid of replicas and thereby wipe out airsoft in the whole of Europe. We were looking at airsoft armageddon.

The European Airsoft Association was founded specifically to react to such a threat. Over the last 5 months we have done everything possible to save airsoft….”

http://www.euroairsoft.org/index.php/425

Thumpy Covey's insight:

BREAKING NEWS from the EU and our buddy, the hardest-working man in Airsoft not-on-this-particular-continent…MATT FUREY-KING!  We jest, but the update posted over on the EAA’s site is amazing!  Airsoft..,SAFE FOR NOW, and in even a better political and support-position that before the ‘scare of ’16 got started!  READ IT ALL AT THIS LINK…after the teaser here…and CLICK THAT PIC to see if you can send Matthew and the gals/guys a note of thanks over on their FB Site, too!

 

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Change at the top for the EAA - Facebook

Change at the top for the EAA - Facebook | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“Hello everyone, Matt here, posting one last time to let you know that I’ve stood down as President (minutes of that meeting will be on our website soon). I’m sad to do so as it’s been great fun, I’ve met so many positive like minded people from across the continent, and it’s a very exciting period for the association. Unfortunately, I’m just not able to commit enough time to the EAA to lead airsoft through the crisis we are facing with the EU proposal, the reclassification of replicas as cat C firearms.

The good news is that Joachim Dekkers has been elected by the committee as my replacement. Joachim is an experienced lobbyist, was one of the founders of the EAA and was head of the NABV. He’s got some big plans going forward and I believe he is the man we need right now.

I wish Joachim the best of luck and I will continue to support him as the UKAPU representative on the committee. Many thanks to the players throughout Europe who have supported the EAA throughout the last 4 years I’ve been President. I feel like the barriers are breaking down very quickly and we are becoming one huge community. Our battles against the worst aspects of the mass media and opportunist illiberal politicians, and our love of replicas and airsoft gaming is universal. Retail seems to be less restricted by national borders too.

I shouldn’t need to remind you that the EU attack on replicas is still hanging in the balance, 2016 could be the year airsoft finishes in Europe. But in the words of Margaret Mead; Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

Hope to catch some of you at IWA or Airsoft Wars Lizard later in the year.

Kind Regards,
Matt Furey-King
Ex-President European Airsoft Association …”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

Crucial timing but a solid transition for the EAA….we know Matt, Joachim and the gang will continue their fight against burdensome regulations that threaten the game ‘over there’  and we are here to help them as they’ve done for all of us, too!

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UK Airsoft - Safe Enough, again? - UKAPU on Facebook

UK Airsoft - Safe Enough, again? - UKAPU on Facebook | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“The law commission has today published its report on firearms which you can read here;

There’s a good chance it will be put into law, as this is the case with law commission reports generally. From our perspective the most interesting parts are that they state that the lethality threshold should be set to 1J, but that an airsoft exemption should be created (based around the VCRA 2006 specific exemption). They recommend setting this exemption at 1.3J/2.5J in line with the 2011 ACPO testing. This is great news. Sensible conclusions, no more ‘airsoft legal limit’ grey areas, and they’ve listened to the airsoft associations. Also note that we were supported by BASC and GTA….Matt Furey-King, Chairman UK Airsoft Players Union…”
Thumpy Covey's insight:

GOOD NEWS FROM THE LATEST LEGAL REVIEW and Recommendations, via MATT FUREY-KING and the UKAPU on their Facebook Page…CLICK THE BANNER ABOVE for the details…and the link below for the full report…

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MATT FUREY-KING gets a workout with a new AK SHORTY from Forcecore - YouTube

MATT FUREY-KING gets a workout with a new AK SHORTY from Forcecore - YouTube | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“Exclusive and first video review of a new gun! Veteran airsoft player and AK fanboy Furey reviews the tactical Kalashnikov carbine from brand new manufacturer ‘Forcecore’.

You can find this particular model at Gunfire on this page http://bit.ly/1jaX95D

You will find the other 2 RIS rail versions that I mentioned on gunfires website too, and all the other Forcecore guns to date.

Check out www.popularairsoft.com for more gun reviews and airsoft news….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

MATT FUREY-KING gets a workout with a new AK SHORTY from Forcecore - YouTube


Yea buddy, feel the burn! HONG KONG FUREY is back home and posting up some great content like this in-depth review COMPLETE WITH GAME TESTING of the top-of-the-heap Gunfire-Forcecoreand E&L/Emei prooduced AKS Tactical Shorty.  How can Thumpy say that?  Because Bill and Zack atAIRSOFT R US TACTICAL hooked us up with the classic shorty version at FULDA GAP (phot below)…and it is one of the best ever guns in airsoft, bar none....


“Exclusive and first video review of a new gun! Veteran airsoft player and AK fanboy Furey reviews the tactical Kalashnikov carbine from brand new manufacturer ‘Forcecore’.

You can find this particular model at Gunfire on this page http://bit.ly/1jaX95D

You will find the other 2 RIS rail versions that I mentioned on gunfires website too, and all the other Forcecore guns to date.

Check out www.popularairsoft.com for more gun reviews and airsoft news….”


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FUREY DOES GUN STREET! - Hong Kong Furey Pt.4 - Claymore Airsoft TV

FUREY DOES GUN STREET! - Hong Kong Furey Pt.4 - Claymore Airsoft TV | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“In the final installment of Furey takes you on a tour around the famous Kwong Wa, Monk Kok; aka Gun Street….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

In the final part of his tour, Matt Furey-King takes us all along for a whirlwind look at the most-famous street in all of airsoft…Kwong Wah Street, known far and wide as the mother lode of 24-carat airsoft parts, finds and bargains!  Thanks to Matt for the shout out in the credits, but more importantly, for cracking the code for all of us who have this trip on our Airsoft Bucket Lists!


Other Links for info on the HK Airsoft Scene:

CNN Travel article on shopping, mentions one of Matt’s stops: CLICK HERE!

Hong Kong Off The Grid…friends he met and mentions for the “hook up” with visitors wanting to get in on the action..and some of Thumpy’s friends from afar:  CLICK HERE!

 

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The Furey is BACK! - Tour Hong Kong's airsoft scene with MATT FUREY-KING!

The Furey is BACK! - Tour Hong Kong's airsoft scene with MATT FUREY-KING! | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it
"I just released a new video, showing you around some of the airsoft sites in the north of Hong Kong. Next parts to come soon! I’m on a fortnightly release schedule from here in.
Cheers,
Furey…"
Thumpy Covey's insight:

The places you and THUMPY have always wanted to go…and MATT FUREY-KING does!  Best yet, he takes us all along…now THAT would be an adventure!

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Pathfinder Airsoft Neath - 10/05/15 - matplaysairsoft on YouTube!

Pathfinder Airsoft Neath - 10/05/15 - matplaysairsoft on YouTube! | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“Some game day footage from Pathfinder Airsoft Neath on the 10th May 2015. This was a mil-sim event, including rules of engagement for all contact with native people….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

‘I Spy with my little eye…something that is…FUREY!’ Hahaha…had a nice social ‘chan convo going with the one and only Matt F-K about his new ride and soon-to-be tricked out ‘technical” vehicle..and dang if it doesn’t show up in a video!  NICE!  A neat scenario event look-about…leave ’em some LIKES/SHARES and Subscribe over at the YT Channel, too…for one of our games’ biggest GIVERS!…JUST CLICK THE PIC!

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Claymore Airsoft in Japan Pt.1 - on YouTube

"Furey and friends muck about in Japan and experience CQB in the homeland of airsoft. I hope you enjoy watching half as much as we enjoyed filming it!

Includes a mini review of the Tokyo Marui M320 grenade launcher.

This is the first episode of our new series. Please like and subscribe, just for fun we'll be posting more videos of our airsoft adventures from around the world, as well as some reviews and pro tips from veteran players...."

Thumpy Covey's insight:

The ONE and ONLY "Furey" and his buddies..including YAS from HYPERDOURAKU!.. take the English-speaking world on a multi-part tour of the "homeland" of Airsoft...and do so, so much more in Japan!  COOL VID!  Can not wait to see where they go and what they do next!

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Fighting the Good Fight for Airsoft in the UK! – Update from UKARA/UKAPU

Fighting the Good Fight for Airsoft in the UK! – Update from UKARA/UKAPU | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it
From left to right- Matt Furey-King (Chair UKAPU), Tim Wyborn (Chair ATB), Frank Bothamly (Chair UKARA), James Williams (Treasurer UKAPU)…(Photo Courtesy Matt!)
 
 

 

Thumpy Covey's insight:

GREAT Update from the one -and-only (no-longer) Hong Kong Furey and Friends…distinguished gentlement one-and-all…I’d be super-happy having this ‘lot representing me in my country!  How’bout some CLICKS ON THAT PIC to get hooked up with Matt’s Link to stay on-top of the UK legal scene and SUPPORT THE GUYS DOING YOUR HEAVY LIFTING!

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AIRSOFT DEAD IN EUROPE? - Fight the NUCLEAR OPTION - Operation MEP

AIRSOFT DEAD IN EUROPE? - Fight the NUCLEAR OPTION - Operation MEP | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“This is how we fight back and keep airsoft alive in Europe.
http://www.euroairsoft.org/index.php/…

Thumpy Covey's insight:
THIS IS SERIOUS, so LISTEN UP EUROPE…and TAKE ACTION NOW!

Our Buddy MATT FUREY-KING’s face tells the story in this short video. NO ACTION to get your viewpoint out to your MEP – that’s your Member of European Parliament – or, seriously, a reclassification could NO LIE KILL AIRSOFT IN THE EU and BEYOND!  Listen to MFK’s short video below and CLICK THAT BANNER or his link to do your part to save Airsoft from the “Nuclear Option” that’s being proposed to kill your game!


“This is how we fight back and keep airsoft alive in Europe.
http://www.euroairsoft.org/index.php/…

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More on the EU Airsoft AIR STUPID plan- Video from the EAA & Matt Furey-King

More on the EU Airsoft AIR STUPID plan- Video from the EAA & Matt Furey-King | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“Link to full article https://www.facebook.com/europeanairs…


The EU is voting on whether to implement a proposal which will really hurt airsoft and other parts of the firearms community….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

Our buddy Matt Furey-King puts some more perspective on the proposed AIR STUPID European Union ‘trial balloon’ being floated to have all airsofters register their replicas as if they were actual firearms or face criminal penalties…all in the name of fighting terrorism. 


AIRSOFTERS ARE NOT CRIMINALS and AIRSOFT IS NOT THE PROBLEM!…CLICK THE PIC or Matt’s link to the EAA Facebook Page for the full details and a STEP BY STEP list of things you need to do now to fight this!

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CLAYMORE CZECH-BOX! - Matt Furey King goes to Protector 12 - YouTube!

CLAYMORE CZECH-BOX! - Matt Furey King goes to Protector 12 - YouTube! | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“Here’s our much anticipated Protector XII double bill! The first part gives you a feel for the role play and incredible in game immersion (and will give you your RDA of airsoft vehicle ops action), the second part shows us getting some rounds down via some sweet headcam footage…”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

Solid stuff from old “Hong Kong Furey”, this time heading 1300 miles to “the Continent” by ferry…’cause, gotta have a vehicle for this big game extravaganza in the Czech Republic that Matt says is one of the top games in the world for immersion and story-line…plus plenty of roleplay and combat action!  See his 2-part vids below, and leave your COMMENTS and QUESTIONS over on the Claymore Airsoft Chan!  WELL DONE!

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HONG KONG FUREY TOUR Part #2 and #3 - Matt Furey-King on YouTube!

HONG KONG FUREY TOUR Part #2 and #3 - Matt Furey-King on YouTube! | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“Furey takes you around Hong Kong CQB and some of the more oddball airsoft sites….”

And, in Part 3…“A look around the airsoft stores of Cheung Sha Wan, including gun mall, a behind the scenes look at a wholesaler and an in depth, probing interview with airsoft superstar Tim, from Redwolf Airsoft….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

These videos are amazing, as MF-K runs us through some of the zaniest, crazies and DANGEROUS sites in all of Hong Kong.  Funny how some things are the same, and very, VERY different in the home of Airsoft…Check ’em both out and leave some questions and comments for the one and only Hong Kong Furey…over at his ‘chan!


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Matt does Akihabara! - Claymore Airsoft in Japan Pt.2 - on YouTube

Matt does Akihabara! - Claymore Airsoft in Japan Pt.2 - on YouTube | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“In the final part of our Japan review, Furey takes you for a tour of the famous Akihabara airsoft shops…”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

Matt Furey-King IS big in Japan!  And the UK…and EU…and pretty much any place folks in-the-know know airsoft!  LOVE THIS ‘guided tour’ of places like ECHIGOYA, GUNSMITH and MORE!


The Guns Gear and Goodies are AMAZING! Check it out, ask some questions and LIKE/SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to see lots more from the KING of airsoft!

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AIR STUPID UK: Shoot an ARMED COP IN THE FACE, get 3 months for the assault, 5 YEARS for the gun? - FACEBOOK

AIR STUPID UK: Shoot an ARMED COP IN THE FACE, get 3 months for the assault, 5 YEARS for the gun? - FACEBOOK | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it
AIR STUPID UK: Shoot an ARMED COP IN THE FACE, get 3 months for the assault, 5 YEARS for the gun? - FACEBOOK
Thumpy Covey's insight:

THANKS to our buddy, the always awesome MATT FUREY-KING for passing this one along.  There is DEFO something wrong when the officer and her command think this is an appropriate sentence…should have been much, MUCH more time in the ‘jolly old gaol’ for this AIR STUPID! – READ IT ALL>..CLICK THE PIC!


“….Saul Whitaker, of The Crescent, Andover, was sentenced to five years in prison for possession of an imitation firearm, 18 months for dangerous driving and three months for assault at Winchester Crown Court on March 20.

Mr Apter added: “I want to thank the judge for recognising that police officers deserved to be protected from those who wished them harm and I hope that every day Whittaker spends in jail he contemplates his actions….”

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