THE VILLAGE:

Owned and maintained by Apocalypse Paintball.
We have been given the privilege to run Airsoft Events on their Land on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each Month!
A very nice Mixture of natural Woodland with man made structures and defenses.
Old vehicles, sandbags, trenches, Tyre stacks and oil drums act as perfect cover for some seriously FUN Airsoft Scenarios!
One of the most popular Sites in Hertfordshire 

New Players (Hire Kit Available) & Experienced Players with their own Kit Welcome.
NO restrictions on ammo quantities.
All "Loadouts" Welcome.
AEG's, GAS, Co2 & HPA systems welcome;
(All subject to FPS rules listed below)
This event is focused on fast paced tactical action! 
No hunting for your prey... this Battlefield is busy! 
*All Players are required to read & understand English

Site Facilities
Parking Area - YES
Battery Charging & HPA Refill - YES!
Toilets For Gents - YES
Toilet For Ladies - YES
Undercover Set Up Area - YES
On Site Tech & Mini-Shop - YES
Hot & Cold Food & Drink all Day - YES
Friendly Happy Staff! - YES INDEED!

NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL THE DAY - CASH OR CARD ACCEPTED

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO BOOK IN AND PLAY!

(You receive £5 off your Game Fee if you ARE a Member!)


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General Site Info

For RIFT to offer the best experience we ask all customers to arrive within the arrival period, gates are locked and access may not be permitted after gate closure.

Arrival Time: 07:55 NO EARLIER PLEASE!
Gates Open: 08:00
Gates Close: 09:00 (SHARP!!)

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Location Info

Location: Hertfordshire (near Royston), SG8 5JS

Site Address
The VILLAGE
(Apocalypse Paintball)
Old N Rd
Royston
SG8 5JS

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Shop and Repairs

At all RIFT events we have a well stocked and skilled shop & repair team! Provided by OnlyAirsoft and Airsoft Monkey.



OnlyAirsoft
Website: https://www.onlyairsoft.com
Phone: 01438 362922


Airsoft Monkey
Website: https://airsoftmonkey.co.uk
Email: phil@airsoftmonkey.co.uk
Phone: 07412615650

General Site Rules

Age Limit
We are insured for ages 12 and Over

Eye Protection
Rift Airsoft Highly recommends FULL FACE Protection for all Players.
UNDER 18's MUST WEAR FULL FACE PROTECTION TO COMPLY WITH OUR INSURANCE
Full Face Protection will be available to borrow if required.
All players who bring their own Eye Protection on Site MUST ensure it can withstand a point-blank impact from a .20g bb @ 500fps.

FPS Limits (JOULE Limits will be tested on the day)

Pistols:
Spring, Co2 or Gas - not to exceed 350fps
(Co2 Weapons: Please insert a NEW Gas Bulb so we can Chrono it at its highest point - thank you)

Shotguns:
Spring, Co2 or Gas, single or Multishot - not to exceed 350fps

Electric or Gas Assault Weapon:
350 FPS - Full Auto allowed at range - Single Shot when close.
2 Second Burst at all times.

Support Weapons:
MAX 370 FPS - 20 Meter Minimum Engagement Distance (MED).
Support Weapons Firing between 350-370 FPS must adhere to 20 Meter engagement rule & may use a 4 second burst, with the bi-pod deployed, firing from a static fixed position. A Support Gunner may use a 2 second burst when they are moving from one position to another.
Side arm/smg required for CQB.
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Support Weapons Firing 350 fps and below may engage at close range, however, we will ask that you do NOT fire Full Auto point blank at another player.
4 Second Burst allowed as long as the Bi-Pod is deployed and the weapon is being fired from a static fixed position.

DMR - Semi Auto Only
Maximum 500fps 30 Meter Minimum Engagement Distance.
2/3 Second delay between shots / wait until the first shot has landed before firing again.
(typical battery operated Semi Auto Weapon) - side arm/smg required for CQB.

Sniper / Bolt Action:
Maximum 500fps - 30 Meter Minimum Engagement Distance.
(typical long range Sniper - side arm/smg required for CQB)

Joule limits:
Generic RIF; Full auto allowed = 1.13 joules (NO minimum engagement)
Support Weapon, Full Auto allowed = 1.27 joules (20 minimum engagement)
Single shot only = 2.32 joules (30 minimum engagement)

Moscart Launchers:
NO Point Blank Shots.
NO Aiming for the HEAD.

We allow all Airsoft weapons on Site as long as they are strictly in line with UK LAW.

NO DRY FIRING OR TESTING YOUR WEAPONS
AT ANY TIME IN THE CAR PARK OR SAFE ZONE
Please use the shooting range provided.
KEEP ALL WEAPONS COVERED & SECURED
WHEN TRANSPORTING THEM TO & FROM THE SITE

Airsoft Guns ONLY - *No "BB" Airguns*
6mm Plastic BB's ONLY - *No Metal or Glass BB's*
NO TAG ROUNDS - NO "40 MIKE" or Master MIKES 

We allow the use of Hobby Lasers up to Class III/3r (Red or Green)
It is strictly forbidden to directly aim the Laser towards players eyes.
Lasers are to be used to intimidate and mark targets.

If you have a very high rate of fire, please keep to a ONE second burst when fired Fully Automatic to AVOID OVERKILL
HPA Weapons are welcome but must remain locked to the correct FPS limit for that particular Weapon type.

Pyrotechnic & Blank Fire Grenades
NO BANGS ALLOWED.
ONLY SMOKES are Permitted.

A Full Safety Brief will be held before the Games begin!

When you create a Booking; Full names are manually transferred to a game list on the main Rift Airsoft Website that is open to public view.
This List exists so you can confirm your Booking and any equipment (if required) you have reserved.
If you DO NOT wish for your name to appear on the Game List, please let us know BEFORE you make your booking.

There are no games, currently open for bookings.

There are no scheduled future games, we add new games monthly! check back soon.

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Military Owned Ex-Munitions Storage Facility with 10 independent buildings, one Command Building, roadways & mixed terrain.

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Next Game Day: Sun 05 May

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Old Clay Quarry: 40 Acres of Huge slopes, rolling hills, steep terrain with Woodland and dense scrub. Ideal for Snipers, Assault Rifles, Shotguns and Side Arms!

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Next Game Day: Sat 20 Apr

REDCON-2

MOD Land: Large Site, Mixed terrain, Buildings, Cabins, Tank Graveyard, Indoor Facilities, Concrete Parking + more!

Location: Abingdon Oxfordshire, OX13 6BX
Next Game Day: Sun 05 May

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Awesome indoor "all weather" Airsoft Site with outdoor/flank areas too!

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Next Game Day: Wed 24 Apr