Introduction and question about AV

gosuchong · July 7th, 2012, 06:33

Hey, I've just recently become inspired by this sport and I hope to become a great member of this community. I am currently 17 years old and I accept that I should not purchase nor speak of purchasing any airsoft products until I am of age. However I have a question regarding my age and the verification. I turn 18 by September of this year and I am born in 1994, should I wait until I turn 18 to become age verified or can I become verified now that I am turning 18 in about two months. Your help will be appreciated!

gettingshot · July 7th, 2012, 07:12

You need to wait until after you turn 18 before a verifier will submit your info. Until then read, read and read again to learn as much as you can before you start purchasing gear

Juic3 · July 7th, 2012, 09:34

I can also add to Getting by maybe try to attend to a game has a photographer or helper to talk to people and see their gun and giggle. Just dont forget to ask the host about your age

L473ncy · July 7th, 2012, 12:14

It's 18 PERIOD no exceptions (it's not like there's a magic switch that makes you immediately more responsible and mature but there is in the eyes of the law). However you can contact AV reps right now and setup a meeting for your birthday or meet a few days before and have them have your info on hand to submit the day you turn 18.

gosuchong · July 7th, 2012, 17:06

Alright, thanks everyone for putting in your effort in response to my question! I'll see what I can do to get everything set up.
EDIT: Another question crossed my mind, I am wondering how is my personal information dealt with when it comes to getting AV'd. Will my submitted information at all be leaked to the general public, or will it be discarded.

ap27 · July 7th, 2012, 18:02

No personal information is recorded really, other than your name and 'Screenname'. You meet an AV rep and show some ID to prove you are over 18. Then the rep forwards your name/screenname to the site staff.

In the mean time, read read read. Also, feel free to ask questions about different brands of guns or things to look out for in certain brands/models. We cannot tell you where to buy them, but we can give you recommendations on which brands/models would be best for you.
You can also start gathering up the basic gear you need to get out to a game (eye protection, boots, gloves, vest).

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July 7th, 2012, 06:33	#1
gosuchong Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012	Introduction and question about AV Hey, I've just recently become inspired by this sport and I hope to become a great member of this community. I am currently 17 years old and I accept that I should not purchase nor speak of purchasing any airsoft products until I am of age. However I have a question regarding my age and the verification. I turn 18 by September of this year and I am born in 1994, should I wait until I turn 18 to become age verified or can I become verified now that I am turning 18 in about two months. Your help will be appreciated!

July 7th, 2012, 09:34	#3
Juic3 freakonleash Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montreal, QC	I can also add to Getting by maybe try to attend to a game has a photographer or helper to talk to people and see their gun and giggle. Just dont forget to ask the host about your age __________________ ''I will support my team, with superior accurate suppressive fire, and make a lot of noise doing it! SAW operator moto ''

July 7th, 2012, 12:14	#4
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	It's 18 PERIOD no exceptions (it's not like there's a magic switch that makes you immediately more responsible and mature but there is in the eyes of the law). However you can contact AV reps right now and setup a meeting for your birthday or meet a few days before and have them have your info on hand to submit the day you turn 18. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

July 7th, 2012, 07:12	#2
gettingshot Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hamilton Ontario	You need to wait until after you turn 18 before a verifier will submit your info. Until then read, read and read again to learn as much as you can before you start purchasing gear

July 7th, 2012, 17:06	#5
gosuchong Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012	Alright, thanks everyone for putting in your effort in response to my question! I'll see what I can do to get everything set up. EDIT: Another question crossed my mind, I am wondering how is my personal information dealt with when it comes to getting AV'd. Will my submitted information at all be leaked to the general public, or will it be discarded. Last edited by gosuchong; July 7th, 2012 at 17:14.. Reason: Another AV question

July 7th, 2012, 18:02	#6
ap27 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Milton, ON	No personal information is recorded really, other than your name and 'Screenname'. You meet an AV rep and show some ID to prove you are over 18. Then the rep forwards your name/screenname to the site staff. In the mean time, read read read. Also, feel free to ask questions about different brands of guns or things to look out for in certain brands/models. We cannot tell you where to buy them, but we can give you recommendations on which brands/models would be best for you. You can also start gathering up the basic gear you need to get out to a game (eye protection, boots, gloves, vest). __________________ H&K G36c (KWA) / Glock 18c (TM) / Kimber LAPD SWAT Custom (TM) / Mossberg M500 (ACM)

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