Where do people wear their guns? Getting an Airsoft

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:37 pm

I was wondering for those that have real or fake Airsoft guns, where do people wear them that there are no "problems"? I'm thinking of getting an Airsoft from this site; just not sure which one. Thanks!

http://www.speedytoys.com/shop/category.asp?catid=36

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:40 pm

Anywhere you want really... I mean, if you just pull it out and wave it around, people tend to leave you alone.

I've seen people wear theirs to the QM, but it's usually actually kind of hush-hushed. At Comic Con, people have all sorts of guns and stuff!

Shane

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:50 pm

I've never been to a QM. Is it always in CA? Sorry for the newb question.

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:28 pm

No problem! Yes - always in CA. The Queen Mary is a ship that's permamently docked in Long Beach. I think this year will be the 7th one, or about that. They're lots and lots of fun!!

It's in November... so if you can make it...

Shane

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:34 am

I have to chime in here.....I have seen some really stupid things at Dragon con in the past. Some rocket scientist brought a pair of REAL Desert eagle 50cal. pistols one year and was posing with them all day for pics for what ever costume it was he had. In his room later someone asked to see them and he said ok. The guy checking them cocked it and out popped a round. He then proceeded to eject the clips, which were fully loaded, empty the chambers, and slap the owner silly.

Its fine to bring a gun to a con but for God's sakes, don't load it!

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:41 am

Alex wrote:Its fine to bring a gun to a con but for God's sakes, don't load it!

I would say it's fine to bring a FAKE gun to a con, but NEVER, EVER a real one that
can actually chamber and fire LIVE ammunition - that's just asking for trouble. I've
seen costumed Comic-Con attendees with all sorts of realistic-looking firearms that
you'd have to look twice at and even closer before being able to tell it was a fake.
Those replicas were inspected by con officials and tagged or banded before being
allowed in the convention center ( usually a brightly colored zip-tie that was affixed
to the trigger guard )

As to someone getting into a con with real, loaded firearms, that was a MONUMENTALLY
stupid thing to do, as well as a serious lapse on the part of the people running the con.
People get hurt far too often by other people being just plain stupid.

Sorry about ranting about this, I really want all of the fans at these events to have
a great time attending and dressing up as their favorite characters. I just want to stress
that we need to be smart about it as well. All it takes is one hare-brain to ruin it for the
rest of us. :junior:

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:48 am

Where do you wear your gun? On your hip...

Solent MKIII · Post by **Solent MKIII** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 1:54 am

Smart aleck ( that was a good one )

:junior:

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 2:12 am

I have my moments....not many of them, but I do have them.

I couldn't resist it though....

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:53 pm

Solent MKIII wrote:
Alex wrote:Its fine to bring a gun to a con but for God's sakes, don't load it!
I would say it's fine to bring a FAKE gun to a con, but NEVER, EVER a real one that
can actually chamber and fire LIVE ammunition - that's just asking for trouble. I've
seen costumed Comic-Con attendees with all sorts of realistic-looking firearms that
you'd have to look twice at and even closer before being able to tell it was a fake.
Those replicas were inspected by con officials and tagged or banded before being
allowed in the convention center ( usually a brightly colored zip-tie that was affixed
to the trigger guard )

As to someone getting into a con with real, loaded firearms, that was a MONUMENTALLY
stupid thing to do, as well as a serious lapse on the part of the people running the con.
People get hurt far too often by other people being just plain stupid.

Sorry about ranting about this, I really want all of the fans at these events to have
a great time attending and dressing up as their favorite characters. I just want to stress
that we need to be smart about it as well. All it takes is one hare-brain to ruin it for the
rest of us. :junior:

I couldn't agree more. Bringing an operational sidearm to a casual event...well, the potential for disastrous results is just staggering; even an Airsoft pistol can seriously injure someone if the wrong person is handling it. The people I know who own firearms are far more responsible and would never think of doing such a thing.

Back on-topic, it really depends on the event. Most conventions/meets will likely have rules regarding prop weapons and what they will and/or will not allow. It's usually not a problem if it stays in the holster, but some people may get nervous if you start waving it around like a lunatic. Be responsible, simple as that.

And, above all, if you're approached by a peace officer while wearing your prop do not under any circumstances move your hands towards your gun unless instructed to do so. The officer does not know it's not a real weapon (even if it's painted hot pink) and will take whatever steps necessary to protect himself/herself.

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:31 pm

Thanks for all the posts. I will leave my Airsoft in the holster. I can't believe someone would actually bring in a gun with live ammo. Check that, I CAN believe it.

Sheesh!