Airsoft Armory

Jon and Aricka Becker didn't start out planning to run an airsoft business. Aricka was skeptical about guns—"I never really liked them at all"—until she rented a gun at a local field for her 11-year-old daughter. That one day changed everything. "We were playing, and we had the time of our lives. It was like I was back being a little kid playing GI Joe."

By the next day, they were hooked. They went on an airsoft date without the kids and discovered a welcoming, honor-based community. When Aricka's father—an active airsoft player—passed away, she decided to honor his memory by opening the store they'd always talked about building together.

"One of the things that the airsoft community does is they really live off of honor and integrity. It's a great community to be part of." — Aricka Becker

Stock & Selection - 195+ airsoft rifles (AEGs, HPA, bolt-action snipers) - Pistols: Hi-Capa, AAP-01, Glock replicas, licensed models - Shotguns (gas and HPA) - Grenade launchers and SMGs - 30+ vendor partnerships for items not stocked in-house - Extensive online inventory shipping nationwide

• •Price Range: Entry-level rifles start around $200; premium HPA builds and custom pistols run $500–$1,000+

Airsoft Armory staffs two certified Wolverine HPA technicians and an experienced AEG technician. Services include:

• •HPA Custom Builds – High-performance compressed air setups
• •Cerakote Finishing – Durability and custom colors on rifles and pistols
• •AEG Upgrades – Gear sets, motors, triggers, performance tuning
• •Hi-Capa & AAP-01 Customization – Personalized pistol builds
• •Repair Services – $40/hour (billed in 30-minute increments)
• •HPA Tank Fills – For both airsoft and paintball

Local drop-off repair work is handled in Hastings with 24–48-hour technician response time.

Airsoft Armory operates a fully stocked mobile shop at major airsoft events across the region:

Smaller mobile store for local skirmishes when the big trailer is booked. :::

Vendor Services at Events: - Full product inventory (guns, BBs, HPA, tactical gear) - On-site HPA tank fills - Expert tech repairs by certified technicians - Event pickup options for pre-orders

Official Dealer of: - Taggin - Enola Gaye - HPA BBs

• •2025 Event Schedule: Vendors at Big Lake Tactical, Twin Cities Airsoft, Champion Valley, and Crossfire. Bookings finalize by end of March annually.

Aricka and Jon are pushing hard to bring more women into airsoft. Unlike many airsoft stores, Airsoft Armory stocks female-focused gear:

• •Pink custom builds and ready-to-ship pistols
• •Women's airsoft apparel
• •Plate carriers and tactical gear in varied colors
• •Entry-level packages for beginners of all demographics

Upgrade Components: - HPA adapters, engines, regulators, air hoses - AEG gear sets, motors, triggers - Inner barrels, buckings, nozzles - Magazines (9mm, AK, M4, SMG, sniper) - Rails, stocks, mock suppressors

Eye Protection: - Dye I5 - Oakley - Pit Viper - Anti-fog solutions

Power & Charging: - Lithium batteries - Smart chargers - 48ci/3000psi aluminum air tanks

Tactical Wear: - Plate carriers & accessories - Headgear (balaclavas, shemags) - Combat shirts - Airsoft patches

Ammunition & Consumables: - Premium airsoft BBs - Green gas - Grenades/smoke grenades

Airsoft Armory's brick-and-mortar location in Hastings closed after transitioning to a mobile/online model. You can:

• •Order online at airsoftarmory.com
• •Pick up in Hastings (call 651-529-2735 to arrange)
• •Pick up at events where they're vendors
• •Schedule private shopping days by appointment

The airsoft community runs on honor, integrity, and the Boy Scout motto. Aricka and Jon embody that in every interaction. They welcome beginners and veterans alike, focus on customer service that feels like family, and actively work to make airsoft inclusive for women and underrepresented groups.

Contact: - Phone: 651-529-2735 - Email: [email protected] (or [email protected] for vendor inquiries) - Website: airsoftarmory.com - Location: Hastings, Minnesota