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- Joined: 2013-05-21 / 00:11 UTC GMT +00:00
- Location: Maple Ridge, Greater Vancouver, BC
2016-12-09 / 04:42 UTC GMT +00:00
The following are my own opinions and strictly how I see this situation. I strongly feel however that stopping this application and any further involvment Chris has in the community is the right thing to do.
So many of you are already polarized buy this guy and the issues he's caused in the local community, as well as for ASC, etc. Anyways, he's at it again. He has opened a store in Kelowna called Black Dragon Airsoft and has already begun to upset the the community there, I have heard several first-hand accounts of his products and business ethics being thrown into question in great detail. The Kelowna players are run by standup group of guys who have access to a free-to-play field that was given to them by Forestry, they carefully maintain and have insurance through the CFP. I have visited the field many times and dealt with the community there and was impressed by their attitudes and dedication. I'm sure many of you know how difficult it is to maintain an airsoft community, especially in a smaller community. Chris recently created and application to acquire crown land to open a pay-to-play airsoft field and suddenly Forestries received anonymous complaints about the free-to-play field trying to shut it down. Also Chris has resorted to slagging them and lying about them online claiming that they have no insurance, and that they have no safety regulations and has resorted to calling them "outlaw" airsofters.
At any rate, they community has reached out for help and is gaining support from some ASC members, Kamloops and surrounding communities, the people who live near the application area (Joe Rich Area), some of Chris's ex-employees and others. I know many LMAG and other people have had issues with him and may be willing to help block his application, I only ask that it's done ethically. Here's the link to the application where comments can be left on it: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPo ... stID=52328
Many members have moved on since all the BS and I have no way to get in touch with them. Feel free to pass this link on. If anyone wishes further information please contact me via PM on ASC under the same name (Ricochet).
Thanks.
So many of you are already polarized buy this guy and the issues he's caused in the local community, as well as for ASC, etc. Anyways, he's at it again. He has opened a store in Kelowna called Black Dragon Airsoft and has already begun to upset the the community there, I have heard several first-hand accounts of his products and business ethics being thrown into question in great detail. The Kelowna players are run by standup group of guys who have access to a free-to-play field that was given to them by Forestry, they carefully maintain and have insurance through the CFP. I have visited the field many times and dealt with the community there and was impressed by their attitudes and dedication. I'm sure many of you know how difficult it is to maintain an airsoft community, especially in a smaller community. Chris recently created and application to acquire crown land to open a pay-to-play airsoft field and suddenly Forestries received anonymous complaints about the free-to-play field trying to shut it down. Also Chris has resorted to slagging them and lying about them online claiming that they have no insurance, and that they have no safety regulations and has resorted to calling them "outlaw" airsofters.
At any rate, they community has reached out for help and is gaining support from some ASC members, Kamloops and surrounding communities, the people who live near the application area (Joe Rich Area), some of Chris's ex-employees and others. I know many LMAG and other people have had issues with him and may be willing to help block his application, I only ask that it's done ethically. Here's the link to the application where comments can be left on it: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPo ... stID=52328
Many members have moved on since all the BS and I have no way to get in touch with them. Feel free to pass this link on. If anyone wishes further information please contact me via PM on ASC under the same name (Ricochet).
Thanks.
I never wear an emblem, garment or title I have not earned. I never pretend to be, claim to be nor impersonate someone or something I am not. I never diminish, disrespect nor depreciate the sacrifices of true heroes. I utilize military style gear, equipment and tactics as they are the best and most appropriate tools for the job. I am a combat sports athlete.
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