Yes this project is geared towards profit. I did read a thread some time ago on this site about airsofters hating that their gear gets slimed at paintball fields. My intial thought was to have airsoft and paintball, But now im thinking airsoft exclusively.
The great thing about operating on the rez is that my fixed costs are less and lower than someone operating within city limits. My original field was to be built on my fathers lot, all I would have to pay was an operating fee to the district (100 annual) and insurance costs. But this new area is in a different district. I am not sure of this districts operating fee or if I ll even be able to acquire insurance immediately. On top of the district's fee I will need to cut in the Community as well.
The area is too small and too close to populated areas for paintball. It has been my unfortunate experience that paintballers arent so concerned with their public image as airsofters are. Just my luck I only get punk kids who shoot paintballs at every car that passes by.
In that abandoned area their is one building that is still being used. Its a small multi-purpose building mostly used by senior citizens and community projects. I would hate for that place to get shot up with paintballs.
For paintball the start up costs would be huge. I would need hundreds of yards of netting, multiple bulk co2 tanks, Id say a modest 20 sets of equipment to rent and on top of that knowledgable staff/refs.
Airsoft on the other hand ( and please correct me if Im wrong)....
Well the small community building does have power which could be used to recharge your batteries.
I know you would not intentionaly shoot at passing cars, besides I dont think there is netting made for airsoft.
As for rental airsoft equipment, well there is so much i need to learn from you all. For paintball, I know you can never go wrong with a Tippmann for a rental, but for airsoft, Well i just dont know.
I feel airsofters are pretty self sufficient. In the begining the most I can offer you is a place to charge your batteries, running water, and a place to skirmish without worrying about the locals or the authorities. I volunteer with the local DPS Explorer program and have built up a relationship with one of the local police seargents. Before the field begins I will have a meeting with the police to layout my intentions.
I do agree their should be more hard cover on the field. I know a guy who can get me new oil drums for 10 dollars each (email me if you know where to get some for cheap) I know a place where I can get quality pallets for free. I also wanted to build (out of plyboard) a Bradley and a Black hawk. Maybe a BMP for Opfors sake. As for abandoned vehicles, well their everywhere here just got to find someone who will give them up or sell em for cheap.
NOTE: I wont be back online until probably Wednesday the 12th
