Event Rules
Over 18s only. However, exceptions can be made for responsible individuals.
No Alcohol or intoxicating substances will be consumed or used on site. If a player is found drinking, using or in possession of alcohol or other intoxicating substances they will be immediately ejected from the event.
First Aid Equipment is available on site – please keep personal medical equipment on your person at all times.
Keep Hydrated
Toilets are located in / near the airsoft safe zone - One of the toilets is set aside for females and DS.
Toilets are to be considered out of play, do not tamper with toilets, do not capture/ harass people going to and from toilets. All Players are advised to bring their own toilet roll, nevertheless stealing toilet roll from the toilets or other players will not be tolerated.A skip is present for your use - NO WASTE / RUBBISH IS TO B LEFT IN THE GAME PLAY AREA
Players are warned that in games they may be subject to occasional loud noise and smoke (hearing protection is recommended)
Players should not climb on structures above waist level. If you do so, it is at your own risk – you have been warned.
Prior to exiting the game area, your weapons must be made safe (Magazines removed and chambers cleared in a safe direction)
Do not wedge/ barricade doors. Additionally do not kick open / forcibly enter doors as this can cause injury to anyone the other side.
Areas of this site are uneven and may be wet. Please be careful when moving about, suitable footwear should be worn.
Do not shoot over boundaries / fences.
There is to be no blind firing. ie.Players should be able to see where their BBs are going at all times.
Any gaps less than the width of a A4 piece of paper should be regarded as sealed and there should be no Shooting through the gap.
Players should take care not to cause damage to the site/ buildings/ structures etc
Do not investigate, touch, move or interfere with another players personal belongings unless you have been given permission to do so by the owner
The order ‘cease fire’ is to be used for emergencies only. If players hear ‘cease fire’ they should pass the shout on, make their weapon safe and place it on the floor/ground. They should not move but wait for a DS to shout, ‘game on’.
There is a chance of members of the public accessing the site from nearby bridleways even though there are signs out. If you see an obvious member of the public please call cease fire and contact a DS to intervene.Defiant Events Ltd will not tolerate abusive behaviour. We will not hesitate to remove players from the game or ban them from the site if they are involved in verbal or physical abuse to other players or staff.
Vehicles and possessions left on-site at a Defiant Event are done so at the owner’s own risk. The areas in use for vehicle parking may be used for access, but gameplay (firing guns) must cease in and around that area.
The site is to be considered wild and or derelict. Sufficient care and attention should be demonstrated by all attending in order to maintain safety
SITE SPECIFIC RULES AND CONSIDERATIONS
There are basements and access tunnels for some of the buildings.
The vertical access shafts are out of play and have been covered with traffic cones.
Players are not to climb up / down the ladders on the shafts. The covers and cones over the vertical access hole (manhole) must not be uncovered/ moved. The manhole must not be shot or have grenades posted into / from.No waste / rubbish is to be discarded in the game play area. there is a skip near the airsoft safezone building.
The Safezone area of the airsoft site is in play and doors must be left open.
Do not shoot at or risk damage to light fixtures or assets owned by HQ Airsoft.
WEAPON RESTRICTIONS AND ENERGY LEVELS
All weapons on site must fall within the energy limits defined below.
Event Energy Limits are as follows:
o AEG = 1.14J
o DMR = 1.64J (30m minimum engagement distance. Outside use only)
o Bolt Action Rifle = 2.32J (30m minimum engagement distance. Outside use only)
Midcap or Lowcap Mags Only
Semi Auto only for Rifles/ SMG/ Shotgun/Pistol,
MG/ LMG or Support weapon (must weigh greater than 4.5kg, no plastic LMGs or M4s fitted with box mags etc). Support guns may only use automatic fire outside of buildings. Max of 1x LMG per Section / Squad. All LMGs have a max Rate of Fire / ROF of 25 RPS. Burst of automatic fire must not exceed 3 seconds.
All Weapons used must be defined as RIFs (Realistic Imitation Firearms), they should be replicas of issued service weapons or weapons which are possible to be found within the specific conflict situation. RIFs must not be two tone, fantasy/ sci-fi inspired or utilise magazines which were not designed for the original weapon, such as M4 adapters on pistols.
BLANK FIRE WEAPONS
(excluding blank firing grenades)
In order to enhance the immersion at Defiant Events, Blank firing weapons may be used by some authorised event staff and pre-approved participants who are:
21 years or older
In possession of a Blank Fire Weapon which does not have an unobstructed bore and is UK legal (Top Venting)
happy and compliant to submit to Magazine, Ammunition and Weapon inspection at any time by Defiant Events Management
Capable of demonstrating a good knowledge of firearm safety
Capable of demonstrating safe firing of the firearm while displaying awareness of the Defiant Events safety instructions, as listed below
BLANK FIRE WEAPON SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Minimum Engagement Distance of 30 feet / 10 meters, with a 180 degree fan from the muzzle
Blank Fire Weapons will not be used inside buildings or confined spaces
In the rare events of “set pieces” where blank fire weapons may be used within 10m, Defiant Staff and the blank fire weapon operator must ensure that all players present have sufficient hearing protection. The blank fire weapon will also not be pointed / aimed directly at any player within these distances.
Blank Fire Guns must not be handed to or used by anyone other than the approved/ Authorised persons.
To request authorisation to bring your blank fire weapon to a Defiant Event you must seek permission from Defiant Events Management at a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the event.
Do not attend the event with your blank weapon and expect to get on the spot clearance. No matter who you are, you will be denied.
REACTION TO BLANK FIRE
The role of a blank fire weapon at a Defiant Event is purely for atmosphere, calling a hit from a blank fire weapon is NOT mandatory and is merely courtesy.
If caught in the open when receiving blank fire, players should react as if it were real incoming fire and seek cover (reaction to effective enemy fire). Failure to at least react to blank fire by taking cover is a clear violation to enter into the spirit of the event.
PYRO RULES
There are pyro limitations on this site, in terms of times. You are however able to use flash grenades at all times, which have a low audio output.
Nothing louder than Mk5 / 9mm/ 209 primer blank/ to be used (105db as per the manufacturer statement)
Grenades kill within 5m, unless the target is behind hard cover.
Pyro, including tag 40mm projectiles, must not be aimed at live targets (they are for area affect)
Trip wire and remote det style devices maybe used (Nothing louder than mk5, 9mm or 209 primer). The blank or explosive device must not be set greater than 1ft or 30cm off the ground.
When throwing hot burning pyro please be cautious of where you are throwing it. Do not aim hot burning pyro towards people's kit or sleep equipment.
If Pyrotechnics cause fires then please attempt to put the fire out if safe to do so.
Call cease fire if necessary. If the fire becomes uncontrollable the fire assembly point is at the car park.If pyrotechnics cause an unacceptable fire risk, due to the dry environment, their usage may become restricted.
Tag style 40mm projectiles must be fired up at angle in order to drop in on the target area, not direct fired.
Mortar Tubes or devices for firing mortar style pyrotechnic projectiles must be fired at an angle between 45 and 90 degrees with the base plate in firm contact with the ground. Blackgate or shoulder fired style launchers are not allowed.
HIT RULES
FIRST SHOT
If shot, shout HIT - You may opt to die in a theatrical manner and lay on the floor.
Remain in that position, if safe to do so. Only move if you are blocking or taking fire.
Call for Medic…Eg. OpFor Medic / Task Force Medic
If a medic / teammate does not arrive within 5 mins you must bleed out and go to spawn
MEDIC ARRIVES
When the medic / teammate arrives, you must hand them your tourniquet or bandage and they will apply it to your upper arm.
You are then back in.
SECOND SHOT
Shout HIT - You may opt to die in a theatrical manner and lay on the floor.
Remain in that position, if safe to do so. Only move if you are blocking or taking fire.
WAIT IN THAT POSITION FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE RETURNING TO SPAWN.
When returning to spawn, remove your tourniquet or bandage and put it back in your kit.
If shot inside a building or enclosed structure, you must move the shot player to an outside position/ outside Doorway before medic’ing.
If you cannot be medic’d within 5 minutes, you are to bleed out and go directly to your Spawn point.
There is no medic for a pyro kill. If a percussive or flash pyro device detonates within 5m of you, and you have no solid cover between you and the detonation you are dead. Call HIT, wait out your 5 MIN bleed period and then go to your spawn point.
RESPAWN POINTS
This will be directed during the brief, prior to the event.
UNIFORM RULES
Please see the corresponding ticket page for each team
GHILLIE / CONCEALMENT SYSTEMS
Snipers may wear ghillie / concealment systems, but legs must not be concealed and must show the relevant team camo.
Opfor (Cartels and Gangs) may not use ghillie concealment systems
WET / WARM WEATHER CLOTHING
If you need to wear additional warm / dry kit, please make sure they follow the uniform rules before you leave the Harbour Area / camp / FOB etc.
METHOD OF ENTRY
There may be points requiring different methods of entry.
Padlocks, door catches/ bolts and walls/doors will be clearly marked in RED.
Padlocks for cutting are wrapped in red electrical tape. IF THE PADLOCK IS NOT MARKED IN RED, PLEASE DO NOT CUT IT
Teams are permitted to carry kinetic Method of Entry (MOE) tools
EXCLUDING CUTTING TOOLS OR EXPLOSIVE / THERMAL TOOLS
PRISONERS AND CAPTURE RULES
To capture an enemy combatant, you must.
Inform the player that they have been searched and that their weapons and grenade are out of action.
You must then medic them back in using their TQ / Bandage
Prisoners can then be transported with a hand on the shoulder.
Players will NOT:
Use force to detain a prisoner
Use hoods / blindfolds
Use restraints of any form
Make any attempt to escape once captured unless the captors hands are remove from your shoulder.
Detain prisoners for a period greater than 30 minutes unless the captive is happy to remain.
The use of restraints and prisoner hoods / blindfolds may be implemented by Defiant staff and select players, who will have been instructed how to use these items in a safe manor. This is to provide immersion to the scenario.
Before use of such items the player being captured will be asked if they are happy to have the restraints / blindfold applied to them. If the captive is not happy to have these items used on them, they will not be.
DRONES AND DRONE USAGE
Photography drones may be used during the event.
Do not shoot at drones.
If you find a drone which may have crash landed, do not touch / move it. Log its location and report it to DS.
VEHICLES
Vehicles may be utilised during our events for transportation of players and props.
As a player your interaction with a vehicle is done so entirely at your own risk. You do not have to board or utilise vehicles if you do not wish to. As a driver or vehicle owner you accept the risk of damage to your vehicle and accept the responsibility for any damage to persons, equipment, assets or environment caused by your vehicle or your driving.
Vehicles can be destroyed using 40mm rounds or Remote Detonation Pyrotechnics or flash grenades (used during the percussive pyro ban or areas where percussive pyro is not permitted).
These devices must go off within 5M in front of the vehicle within the drivers field of vision.You can temporarily halt a vehicle's movement by placing a large output smoke grenade near the vehicle and disrupting the driver's view forward. This does not destroy the vehicle but the vehicle must not move forward until the smoke has cleared enough to make forward movement safe.
Do not shoot at the vehicle with airsoft guns, BB contact with the vehicle will have no effect
No shooting from vehicles unless they have dedicated mounted weapons or top cover
Mounted weapons / top cover can shoot only when the vehicle is stationary
When vehicle Gunners are hit they are to stop using their weapon and duck down for 30 seconds. After a 30 second count the gunner may resume firing.
When the vehicle is destroyed, all occupants of the vehicle must debus immediately. Top cover or mounted weapon must cease firing and also exit the vehicle. Players exiting a vehicle may be engaged when both feet are on the ground.
Do not board/ exit the vehicle unless it is stationary
Do not obstruct the vehicle (put yourself or other players in the way of the vehicle). Look before crossing roads and tracks.
All players must follow the instructions of the vehicle commander / driver to the letter.
DO NOT light up players (Passengers or drivers) riding in vehicles, because at that point you are not achieving anything but causing pain and therefore you are a malicious twat.
Vehicle Speed limit on site is 15 MPH
Vehicles must only drive on suitable routes
If the driver exits the vehicle, all passengers must also debus.
Don’t be the reason to make the next safety brief any longer