The Site
GASS began operating in September 2006 out of Knotley Farm in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire before moving to a larger site at Penn in Buckinghamshire a couple of years later and occasionally running game days out of Piddington Military Training Area. The new terrains allowed us to move away from the capture the flag type of play and we began running multi objective scenarios throughout our game days.
In the past two years with helpful feedback from regulars we have been able to develop several day long game formats that we run often throughout the year. Our main objective is to provide a good military style experience on the field. Currently we mainly run out of Piddington which has had extensive works to improve the site for training troops, which has also benifited GASS. The site is now double the size providing more varied terrain.
We are continuing to run our normal game days and other popular game formats, but also now we have been teaming up with our associate Gunman Airsoft to provide more specialist / themed events such as WWII, Cold War and eventually Wasteland re-enactment/simulated scenarios. If you've never been to GASS or played airsoft before why don't you come and play at one of our normal game days and see what we're all about. If you want to know more about our other events and games then see our Game Formats page or participate on our Forums.
The Team
The GASS team comprises of Military, Ex-military and experienced Airsofters. Staff use their combined experience to provide a military style experience on the field. All of us are keen Airsofters who play at other venues and events when possible as part of a team. We take our ideas from other sites and share our original ideas with others too. Are ethos is on community and gamesmanship which is backed up by our regulars, and ever growing support staff.
Piddington Training Area
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A military training area located just outside Bicester. The site has many different types of terrain including several small buildings click here for a PDF of the site map. click here for a image of the site map. Facilities:
Car parking, toilet, battery charging and No Fire Zone facilities are available. Kit managment is done from a purpose build troop shelter. Directions: If you have sat nav the nearest post code is OX25 1PZ which is Bullingdon Prison.
Coming from the south (Thame): 1. Go through Long Crendon on the B4011 2. Head towards Bicester. 3. You will see the prison on your left and you need to turn right just before the level crossing into Widnell Lane. 4. The site is on the right of the road, there is a banner on the gate. Coming from the North Via the A41 (Bicester/Aylesbury): 1. Turn right at the junction with the B4011. 2. Just after the level crossing turn left into widnell Lane. 3.The site is on the right of the road, there is a banner on the gate
Penn Bottom
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Forty acre woodland site located near Beaconsfield and High Wycombe. The site is in use from Feburary untill the end of Summer when the game shooting season on the land starts. Directions: From Junction 2 M40: 1. Head northeast on A355 toward Pyebush Roundabout. 0.4 miles. 2. At Pyebush Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A40/London Rd and continue to follow A40. Go through 1 roundabout. 0.5 miles. 3. At Trott Rd, take the 3rd exit onto Aylesbury End/B474 and continue to follow B474. Go through 1 roundabout. 2.2 miles. 4. Continue on Clay St. 0.5 miles. 5. Turn left at Marrod's Bottom. 0.5 miles. You're at Penn Bottom, look for 2 gates on the left, turn in. Park your cars at the bottom and walk up the hill. From HIgh Wycombe Town Centre just off A40: 1. Head northeast on A404/Crendon St toward Totteridge Rd and continue to follow A404. Go through 1 roundabout. 2.2 miles. 2. Turn right at B474/Penn Rd and continue to follow B474. 1.3 miles. 3. Slight left at B474/Elm Rd. 16 ft. 4. Turn left at Penn Bottom. 1.0 miles. 5. Turn right. 0.6 miles. You're at Penn Bottom, look for 2 gates on the right, turn in. Park your cars at the bottom and walk up the hill.
** Please ring staff on site mobile before you arrive for build days/lending a hand etc. DO NOT GO WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION AS THE GAMEKEEPER DOES HAVE A SHOTGUN FOR POACHERS ** You don’t have to call before a Skirmish day as the Game Keeper is informed as to when we are running **
Prices
Walk on fee (green fee): £20.
Rental package ( coveralls, face mask, one automatic rifle, magazine and 3000 rounds): £45.
These prices only apply to our home sites Piddington & Penn, if we are operating special events or game days at other sites then prices may vary please do check events details for pricing information.
Food and Drink
Lunch is not always provided at GASS Events as our events vary in structure it may be necessary for players to provide their own lunch. Please ensure you check our game formats page prior to attending as that will indicate whether lunch is provided or not. On specialist events we may have catering provided which may cost additional fees, please ensure you check what catering is/isn't available when we post up details on specialist events. Tea and Coffee is normally available free throughout the day. Bacon rolls are sometimes made available for players to purchase during arrival and registration, between 09:00 and 10:00.
Discounts
Serving Members of HM Armed Forces receive a 25% discount on walk on fee’s by producing their Military ID on the game day. This discount only applies to walk on fee’s and not rental packages.
Rental Policy
Rental weapon packages are available and cost £45 for an automatic airsoft rifle, a magazine and 3000 rounds. Further rounds made be purchased seperatly. Arrangements for rentals must be made before 48 hours prior to the game day / event you are booking for. Arrangements can be made via our booking form or by phoning Coley (Site Manager) on 07907788970. If you request a rental weapon and yourself or the individual you requested a rental for doesn't attend the pre-booked game day, a £15 fee will be requested. GASS outsources it's rentals and therefore we need to cover our costs of outsourcing. Please cancel a rental 48 hours prior to the intended game day, if you decide not to attend. So as not incurr any charges. If you use a rental and it becomes significantly broken through gross negligence during the game day, you will be required to pay a £50 repair fee. Players using a rental will be briefed by a member of staff on proper use and care of the rental weapon.
Age Restrictions
We cater for people aged 12+, those under 18 are required to wear a full face mask. Also those under 16 must have their Insurance Pro-forma signed by a Parent or Guardian. This can be done when you arrive for registration first thing on a game day, please ensure a parent or guardian is with you if it's your first time playing at GASS.
Specialist/Themed Events normally have age restrictions i.e. some of our WWII events will only be for ages 16+, please ensure you read any age restrictions on our events prior to booking. Also if you lie about your age to attend certain specialist events you will be turned away during registration, our age restrictions are in place to ensure GASS delivers maximum realism to our themed and specialist events.
FPS Ratings
For an AEG we allow 350 FPS and 500 FPS for a Single Action Sniper. However Snipers should carry a sidearm to deal with close quarter situations during play. FPS (Feet Per Second) is the measurement used to rate Airsoft Replica Imitation Firearms. GASS Has a chrono meter on site to test suspicious guns. If you are new to airsoft and are unsure of the status of your weapon then speak to a Marshall on the day.
Pistols and Shotguns
Recommended as occasionally we run specific games with small arms. Gas Blow Back (GBB) pistols / machine pistols are permitted as well as electric ones.
CO2 powered weapons are not permitted at GASS due to the nature of their power.
AEG's & Snipers
We only allow AEG's (Auto Electric Gun) and bolt action snipers, Gas Blow Back (GBB) snipers and rifles are not permitted at all. If you have an electric gun firing above 350fps and it can only fire semi-automatic/single shot then please ask us if you can use it on the day.
Booking
Booking is necessary prior to any player attending a game day or event you can book via the booking tab on the website if you are booking for a party of more than 10 then you need to email us: support@gassairsoft.com in the email you must provide full names of all attendees and a contact email and telephone number, please also state if any rentals will be required. If you decide not to attend after you have made a booking then please inform us at least 48 hours prior to the game day or event as we can allocate your place else where. Booking is vital to us ensuring that the right number of people attend specific game day or event types to ensure that we provide the best airsoft experience possible.. Please do not just turn up at GASS, book in advance. If you have your own equipment and require no rental kit, you can book the night before if necessary.
Arriving and Timings
Someone is onsite from 08:30 and we recommend you arrive at 09:00 to allow time for kitting up and registration. Briefing starts at 10:00 then the day ends normally round to between 16:00 and 17:00, depending on the time of year. If you arrive late it’s not a problem you will be briefed separately then placed into the game when convenient.
Marshall's and Discipline
Site Staff and Marshall's are present on all game days to ensure a safe and smooth running of the day. All site Marshall's are experienced airsofter's and will only shout orders at players when dealing with an incident or ensuring player safety. All players are briefed on the Marshall's role and methods prior to the day commencing. GASS Staff will request that players put away a weapon that is exceeding our FPS limits, it is advisable that players have a spare weapon if they believe that one of their weapon's may be exceeding GASS's FPS limits. Site staff will remove from site any player who ignores site safety regulations or places other players or staff at risk. Due to the risky nature of the sport GASS will not tolerate unsafe players.
Contacts
If the information made available doesn’t answer all the questions you may have, then please contact us via the ‘Contact Us’ page
From the 1st October 2007 the Violent Crime Reduction Act came into force in UK Law, included in this bill was new rules to Govern Airsoft in the UK. The bills effective strategy in relation to airsoft, was to prevent anyone purchasing Replica Imitation Firearms or RIF without intention to use them to play airsoft. Because of the changes in Law to help protect the sport, each player must be registered as an airsofter to be able to purchase a RIF.
UKARA (United Kingdom Airsoft Retailers Association) have the responsibility of holding the National Database and governing the system. Their rules are quite clear and they will not tolerate abuse of the system.
GASS will be issuing membership/affiliation to those players seen at GASS several times and present themselves as fair and safe players. This system now makes us responsible for confirming registration of safe players, so GASS will not just hand it's rubber stamp out to anyone. At GASS we prefer to get to know players as individuals first.
How it Works
If you wish to be registered under the GASS umbrella then come and see us on a game day. We will tell you if you have been to GASS enough for us to recognise you and what your playing style is like. Coming down once a month for 5 months isn’t good enough we need to see you more frequently, if your aiming for registration. After that it’s up to you how often you visit GASS.
UKARA requests that players must visit no less than 3 times over a period of no less than two months, to qualify as a regular for registration. We will provide you with a UKARA form which you must complete, unless you wish to print one off their website prior to your visit and fill it in. We will then confirm your player status then you must take your form to an Airsoft retailer who will process it, and add you to the national database. Once your in the database your registered, without this registration you cannot purchase airsoft weapons at stores, online or from over seas as it will be impounded until prof of registration is confirmed.
We will also take your photo and provide you with a plastic GASS Membership ID Card so that you can present it to Airsoft stores, to verify your identity when they check your details against the database. On your card will be your UK registered Airsoft Number. GASS Membership will cost £10 as a one off payment, no thrills no perks the usual GASS way of things. We will require proof of ID and Address as UKARA's form dictates e.g. Utility Bill and Photocard Driving License.
To qualify to purchase a RIF you must be 18 years of age or over, therefore GASS Membership follows these same rules. It is pointless to join GASS’ Membership scheme if you are not old enough to purchase a RIF. It is as simple as that. For more information or to download the form to fill out prior to your next visit to GASS go to UKARA's website here. http://www.ukara.org.uk If you wish you may register at other sites too, some airsoft venues provide affiliation schemes as well as registration. There is nothing to stop you building up a nice little card collection. Remember we will only approve Skirmishers that we feel are safe players of the sport.
You can contact us by email or phone.
For all enquiries please email us: support@gassairsoft.com
Phone
You can phone the Site Manager Coley (Mark Cole) general enquires or make a booking if it’s necessary for you to do so by phone.
The site phone is not manned 24 hours a day. Site Phone: 07955396062
Alternatively use our Forums to speak to any member of staff or to provide feedback.
Registered Members
Registered Members can also send PM (Private Messages) to relevant members of staff to answer queries:
Technical / Website related issues - PM Compo (Owen Compton, Webmaster)
Game & Booking related issues - PM Deaths Head (Justin Eyre, Site Admin)
