As a private field owner, I am very concerned and careful about our field. We take every bit of caution to be out of public view, and notify the police prior to our games. All neighbours are aware, even though they are miles away.
That said this sport/hobby is on a fine line and the latest news of the arrests of 3) 14 years olds playing airsoft in view remind us that we need to be careful.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/crim...ls-in-one-week
And if you think being hauled in to York regional in hand cuffs just "vanishes" from your record, your sadly mistaken. Like to see these kids get nexus cards later in life, when the question comes up "have you ever been arrested---pause". Or possibly apply for a police services or high level security position.
The part that strikes me as odd, is this place is just opening and the site makes it clear not to do what you see in the video. Dont bring weapons in without a case etc etc to our location.
While there are 12 and 14 year olds watching this video looking up to "us".
I understand the video says dont do this ...but...we are, however if the video was to make more of an impact, I think coming in the front door with gun cases, gearing up, then doing this, may have had a more positive outcome. Showing this is serious and if you want to get into this, come out out!
Now the people who want to flame, this , please dont bother. Not ineterested in debating, just wanted to point out there are kids being arrested and the sport is under pressure, and the only difference is "ya we called the cops, all cool"