War Zone Airsoft

War Zone Airsoft operates a sprawling outdoor field 20 minutes from Buffalo and just minutes from Niagara Falls. The 18-acre property has an urban/industrial/post-apocalyptic aesthetic—it originated as an old junkyard, giving it authentic decay and varied terrain for tactical gameplay. Established in October 2010, the field is fully insured and maintains a well-organized structure for players of all experience levels.

Honorable players aged 10 and up can participate during open play dates. Minors aged 10-17 may be dropped off by a parent or guardian; adults 18+ have no restrictions beyond following field conduct rules.

Private events and corporate team-building rates available on request via email.

• •Law Enforcement & Military Training: War Zone Airsoft can be rented any weekday for tactical training scenarios. The facility provides trained staff, opposing force (OpFor), and non-player characters (NPCs) to enhance training programs. Both airsoft and Simunitions can be used depending on training requirements.

• •Private Games & Corporate Events: The field accepts reservations for private matches, birthday parties, and team-building exercises. Rental equipment is available for groups without their own gear.

Eye protection must be ANSI Z87.1 and/or ASTM F-1776-99a rated with full foam seals and elastic bands. Mesh goggles are prohibited. Players under 18 require full-face protection—options include paintball masks, full-seal goggles with face shields, or secured shemaghs. Radios are mandatory for safety and tactical communication.

• •Velocity Classes: Replicas are chronographed with 0.25g bb's (0.32g for gas-propellant guns) each time they arrive on-site. Weapons are tagged and locked accordingly.

• •Rifleman: Up to 400 fps, semi-auto only, 10-foot minimum engagement distance
• •Support: Up to 400 fps, full-auto allowed, 50-foot minimum engagement distance
• •DMR: 401-450 fps, semi-auto only, 50-foot minimum engagement distance
• •Sniper: 451-500 fps, semi-auto only, 100-foot minimum engagement distance
• •Pistols: 350 fps or less with 0.25g bb's, zero-foot minimum engagement distance

• •Hit & Engagement Rules: All hits count—richochets, friendly fire, and even bb's falling from the sky. When hit, immediately call "Out!" loudly, display your red dead rag on top of your head, and proceed to respawn per scenario rules. Weapon hits destroy your primary gun; if you have a secondary, call "Weapon!" and continue play.

• •"Bang! Bang!" Safety System: If you have a functioning replica pointed at an opponent inside minimum engagement distance with a clear line of sight and they're "dead to rights" (unaware, weapon not readied), you can call "Bang! Bang!" instead of firing. The target honors the call and pulls out their dead rag. This applies only to weapons with 10-foot or less minimum engagement distance—not to DMR, Support, or Sniper class replicas.

• •"Parley" Mechanic: If two players encounter each other within 10 feet in their forward arcs with neither at a disadvantage, either can call "Parley!" Both put on dead rags and fall back at least 75 feet in opposite directions without line of sight, then re-enter play. Parley also resolves disputed engagements.

Enola Gaye cold-burning smoke grenades are permitted at staff discretion (seasonal fire hazard restrictions apply). Grenade launchers firing burst bb's must be arced above 25 degrees or used as direct-fire with a 25-foot minimum engagement distance. All grenade hits are permanent kills—no medic revival.

Reusable hand grenades with metal components must be thrown underhand only. Hand grenades have a 20-foot kill radius; the only cover that saves you is the full length or width of a vehicle. Pyrotechnic grenades are prohibited.

Airsoft is a game of honor—call your hits. Cheating results in immediate ejection. Verbal abuse, excessive profanity, slurs, and unsportsmanlike conduct are grounds for dismissal. Aircraft fly over and trains run nearby; never point weapons at planes or trains. No illegal drugs or alcohol. Stealing, vandalism, or threatening behavior will be reported to police.

Staff decisions are final. If you have a problem, get the suspect player's backtag number and give it to a referee—do not confront players yourself. Game control and staff monitor channel 22 (462.725 mHz) for emergencies and concerns.

Radios are mandatory safety equipment. All radios must use FRS/GMRS 22-channel frequencies tuned to 00 subchannel. Channels 1 and 22 are reserved for staff and emergency communications. Teams are assigned specific channels before scenario start (typically green=channel 17, tan=channel 21). Electronic warfare—scanning opposing frequencies, jamming, sending false signals—is prohibited and considered cheating. Radios cannot be turned off during play; if your batteries die, you must retire from the field.

Shirt color defines team designation. Green team wears dark clothing (navy, black, dark browns, Woodland camo). Tan team wears light colors (khaki, tan, white, Multicam, arid camos). Red is reserved for dead rags only—no red gear, patches, or clothing. Civilian outfits are acceptable if they align with team colors. Players are encouraged to bring both green and tan loadouts in case rebalancing is necessary.

Only two players allowed on the second level at any time. All grenade rules apply; any detonation within 20 feet of the building perimeter kills all players on ground and second floors. You must walk up and down stairs with both hands free on the railing—weapons must be slung or left behind. No weapon usage on stairs.

War Zone Airsoft 6525 Walmore Rd Niagara Falls, NY 14304 [email protected]

20 minutes from Buffalo. Scheduled games and private events available year-round.