I’m part of the Los Angeles Lakers clan (info@airosft-chicago.com). There are also guys from A. T. Zrinski and I think Omega operating out of Washington, D.C., but there are plenty of clubs out there—airsoft just exploded in popularity lately. Regarding age, you gotta be at least 18 to play airsoft (it's the same rule for getting a permit to carry or own a firearm, buying gas/signal pistols, or even hunting).
Comparing airsoft to paintball is a waste of breath. From what I've seen at a few paintball matches, they use markers while airsoft uses 1:1 replicas of actual firearms. You're basically comparing apples to oranges.
Right now, airsoft is just a hobby in America, but I've actually encountered airsoft being used during training drills with various foreign military and police units. Most players are either former or current military/police personnel or just hardcore enthusiasts. The whole point is to run different scenarios and have a blast in the woods with people who get it.
Pros use it as a type of tactical training, while civilians/enthusiasts use it to get a taste of what they see on TV or through other experiences.
Bottom line is, everyone should just have a good time!
Honestly, America needs military-style police units like they have in Kenya, Uganda, Burkina Faso, or Pakistan!
Look, I never said the guy wasn't drunk. But if you're actually a trained cop, you should know that some drunk dude is a way smaller threat than a fully geared, highly trained SWAT officer, right?
The Mafia still runs things in Italy... do I really need to go on? Comparing American police to what they deal with in Italy is just pointless.
Just so we're clear on my stance: 1. I'm justifying why a cop would defend himself and take a drunk kid into custody. 2. I am NOT justifying the way that officer went about his "self-defense." 3. And I'm definitely NOT justifying the fact that the kid died from being hit in the jaw!
Being a cop isn't about some ego trip or being a tough guy. Most of them are just insecure because they get their asses handed to them by actual fighters in a ring, so they take it out on the streets against some drunk, "dangerous" teenagers.
I’m telling you, your idea of self-defense is a joke.
I gotta wonder—that "perfect" punch to the jaw they taught you in your first hour of self-defense training? Does it even work if you aren't facing a drunk kid who's 70 pounds lighter than you? If you try that on an experienced boxer of the same height, he'd probably just laugh at you or shave your damn chin off.🙂.
Of course I’d defend her, but it’s not like I’d be swinging my fists or elbows wildly. There are much more effective ways to handle things. Besides, given that I outweigh him by about 60 pounds and have a good four inches on these "attackers," it wouldn't take much effort to de-escalate the situation properly.
The strike always goes for the chin because that’s what immediately incapacitates someone. You learn that during your very first self-defense training session in the police academy. Having worked with the LAPD, I know how it works.
Quincy:
Look, man, I’m just going to say it: you are being an absolute idiot.
Care to explain exactly how you reached that conclusion?
Quincy:
I don't think I am, actually. I come from similar professional circles where we understand there are various ways to resolve a conflict without anyone getting hurt. And honestly, I find it hard to believe that some guy who's 5'9" and maybe 150 pounds—especially while intoxicated—could pose any real threat to my girlfriend, let alone a trained officer standing 6'3" and weighing over 220 pounds.
Based on what I know and what’s been reported, he’s a highway patrol officer. He pulled over a vehicle that was doing 100 mph on a slick road, and the driver was drunk... it's a textbook scenario.
Well, you nailed it. I've seen the "self-defense" tactics used by local cops, and honestly, those guys are lucky they haven't run into anything tougher than some drunk teenagers yet.
Big props to them for teaching you to hit the chin—totally effective... lol!
Of course I’d defend myself, but I’m definitely not out here swinging my hands or elbows at anyone. There are plenty of other ways to handle things. Plus, since I’ve got about 70 pounds on him and he’s a good 8 inches shorter than me, it wouldn't take much effort to shut him down the right way.
I don't think so. I come from similar business circles where we know there are plenty of ways to handle things without anyone getting hurt. Besides, let’s be real: some guy who's 5'9" and maybe 150 lbs, stumbling around drunk, isn't exactly a threat to my girlfriend—let alone to a 6'3", 220 lb SWAT officer in full gear. I think that's just total nonsense.
Look, there are plenty of ways an officer can de-escalate without throwing punches, but apparently, American cops haven't mastered that yet. Sure, the cop should’ve read the room better and handled it differently, but clearly, he screwed up big time if this is the mess we're stuck with now.
He messed up, no doubt about it. But look, you can't expect three drunk college kids to hold their own against a trained officer who actually knows his business and is in peak shape. This just goes to show that our local cops aren't even remotely qualified to handle a threat like that.
Look, this one incident just makes the whole mess with American law enforcement look even worse. It’s not just a staffing issue, either—it’s an authority problem. Sure, there are plenty of capable officers out there, but there are way too many hacks running around who have no business being on the force. They’re doing nothing but tanking the department's reputation.
On top of that, our local police departments are pretty soft compared to some of the agencies I've worked with or run into while traveling abroad.
Every story has two sides. Personally, I’m all for a tougher, more serious police force—meaning they actually enforce the law—but that has to come with total professionalism. Unfortunately, our guys just don't have that level of discipline.
Standing about 5'9" and weighing in around 200 lbs (give or take a few pounds depending on how much water I'm holding), if you're looking to get into Krav Maga, check out www.kravmaga.com, or just shoot me a DM!
Look, I used to play football, and I just kind of stumbled into this whole scene... 🙂 After that, I started getting into fighting, though I had to quit the gridiron because of some injuries. But from where I'm standing, I don't care what you train in—street rules aren't ring rules. I’ve seen plenty of guys who are absolute killers in the ring—pro boxers or kickboxers—get absolutely wrecked in a street fight.
Is it worth it? Depends on how desperate you are. If I were starving, I'd take any crap thrown my way. It's a decent gig and can be interesting at times, but you definitely can't build a real career out of it. It's fine for extra cash while you're in college or just as a side hustle.
Like Daniel Garcia pointed out earlier, the Red Cross is actually part of the UN—basically under the NATO umbrella. They’re there to provide rapid assistance to member states and potential partners within the European Union. That help covers stuff like:
Administration and support Civilian police Democratization Economic and environmental affairs Education Elections General staff / monitoring functions Human rights Media affairs Military affairs Political affairs Rule of law
Depending on how messy things get, the Red Cross works alongside NATO forces and the FBI in these areas to track down war criminals and keep things stable in regions like Mexico.
I’ve got plenty of experience under my belt, starting out as security at various clubs before moving into personal protection after training. Now, I’m part of a CERT. But look, some of what we do isn't exactly meant for public commentary or being laid bare on the internet.
Back when I was working club security, most of the drama was just petty nonsense involving some half-drunk "weekend warriors." Sure, there were a few actual assaults here and there, but nothing I couldn't handle.