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Post by Tank on Jan 10, 2013 11:44:16 GMT -5
Hell Survivors has multi day paintball events. They allow on-site camping, I just checked one of their major paintball events info.
I just pulled up a map, I thought it was a little more West than it actually is. I guess it's a little too East, for the West-siders, and of course way South for anyone in the Northern LP.
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Post by M.S.-ARC on Jan 10, 2013 12:26:26 GMT -5
I would think that there would be a good amount of people who wouldn't necessarily be interested in camping so I wouldn't think of that as a definite deal breaker if the site doesn't have it.
I'm sure that if we can find somewhere in central Michigan that will allow for us to have the replicas out and have a place nearby off-site that will allow for the camping, that should be a good alternative.
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Post by Canto on Jan 10, 2013 14:11:48 GMT -5
Hell Survivor's is also extremely expensive to reserve for an outside group. I know they are starting to host recreational games though. Not sure on their take on this idea.
The only field I know of in central Michigan is TC Paintball (formerly Chaos Paintball) in Charlotte, Michigan.
I'm not sure about the new owners though. Under the previous management camping was a no-go. We actually had to discontinue our evening/night recreational games there due to "noise" and proximity to nearby houses (night games sound like a really fun idea with everyone being present anyway).
Texted Wraith (Capital City Airsoft) about this, he may chime in at some point.
I also have a test event thread ready for this, if anyone is curious or on the fence PM me.
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Post by Bubba on Jan 10, 2013 21:09:54 GMT -5
I don't know if this was suggested yet but, maybe have some rec style games running through the day to attract some more people to this?
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Post by Gunslinger on Jan 10, 2013 22:48:16 GMT -5
I know usually I hit a local hotel the night before and then the game early the next day. Play the game and hang out then when I get beat and ready to slack off I usually hang out for a hour then head either on the road to home or back to the Brel to shower and sleep.
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Post by Simon on Jan 11, 2013 1:45:01 GMT -5
I emailed the owner of TC Paintball and haven't gotten a response yet. I will get a chance to speak with him 1/12 before the rec game and let you know what he thinks.
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Post by deputy865 on Jan 11, 2013 19:58:32 GMT -5
Might have a place at my grandparents we could use? I just need some solid details.
25 acres, half of it is flat fields. Easily a place to target shoot and distance testing. In fact, I already have half of the land marked out with distances because I use it as my own personal driving range haha.
There is a driveway that runs through the center of the entire property, dirt. Plenty of space for parking and plenty of space for camping. I could rent a port-a-potty as well. We could also run an extension cord from the main garage and use power strips.
There is also some woods for play.. I even have an area designated for CQB that we have used in the past that includes 2 barns. Pretty fun and sweet area.
Key points though - Free - Unlimited Parking - PLENTY of space for camping - 100+ yards of flat land - Woods for play - Target range area - CQB Play area - Rain or shine. We can set up inside our MASSIVE garage in the event of rain. Could even do some indoor pistol shooting and can still target practice and range test in the rain as we can use one of the barns that butt up to one of the fields. - Located in Roscommon, MI. Which is exactly 2 hours from Fenton @ 70mph. - FREE!! Though I would accept donations in ANY form.
PM with questions or post. I'll try to stay on the ball if there is serious interest.
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Post by Ghast on Jan 11, 2013 20:18:15 GMT -5
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Post by deputy865 on Jan 11, 2013 20:47:52 GMT -5
I put the location in the list at the bottom haha..
But in Roscommon, MI..
I should also mention that if it rains, we can set up in the garage as we have a VERY VERY large garage.. and even if it rains, we can still target practice as we can use one of the barns which can not only be used for CQB, but is open and butts up to one of the fields.
These barns aren't massive, they are one story, all open.. One is long and could house 4 cars.. the other is square and could house 2 easily with some space left over.
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Post by Knief on Jan 11, 2013 21:29:41 GMT -5
If Bangor is prohibitively far, Roscommon will be as well. It's a three hour drive from Metro Detroit and likely similar from Grand Rapids. New need the same property, but in Lansing.
For me, I'd rather do the state park thing. We can't have guns, but I think this would be more fun as a social gathering anyway. Camping and cooking are available, as is some possible lake time, depending on the location. That's my vote.
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Post by deputy865 on Jan 11, 2013 22:55:47 GMT -5
Well, just let me know. I figured it might be tough trying to find an all in one place to do this and I believe I have this. It's quite the drive, but this could be a Friday - Sunday thing. Not to mention, the earlier we plan, the earlier people can get things set in motion. I could easily house 100 people.
Was giving it more thought, this is what I can offer.
- Free - Camping - Unlimited parking - BBQ - Up to 200 yards of range, flat, open land - Indoor pistol match at night - Pistol course - Rec play - CQB play, outdoors, designated area - Swap meet (indoors or out) - ATV's allowed - Outhouse - Electricity - Friday to Sunday, all weekend - Campers, RV's and 5th wheels allowed.
Other things in the area: - Lake - Restaurants - MILES of ATV trails
I would use one of our fields as the camping/parking area. Drive right up to your campsite. This will save space and keep our vehicles and campsites away from the shooting/play.
Shane
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Post by alienbones04 on Jan 11, 2013 23:48:42 GMT -5
I would be able to make it down to Bangor for this. Sounds like a lot of fun.
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Post by drewroud on Jan 11, 2013 23:52:21 GMT -5
I would rather skip the gameplay and just have some good food with a swap meet going on.
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