Grey Ops

I Know Literally Nothing About Bill C-21

2021-02-18T19:30:00.003-05:00

Sup folks.

Maybe it's a product of thousands of people a year still visiting my Canadian Paintball Laws post, or people thinking I'm still abreast of the ins and outs of what the real deal is in the Canadian magfed/milsim paintball scene, but either way I'm getting a bunch of requests about Bill C-21.

I have no idea.

In fact, I've added another disclaimer to that Canadian Paintball Laws post I just mentioned, as with the very small amount of reading I've just done on Bill C-21 it definitely looks problematic for paintball and airsoft. I have no clue how it will shake out.

Didn't think this would be the first post I'd make in 4 years, but I definitely don't want anyone to get the impression from this page/site that I have any clue or advice to give with the current situation.

If I were to give one general piece of advice, it's to get some better advocates for getting paintballers voices' heard on Bill C-21. The videos and posts I've seen online so far do a disservice to the image of paintballers and how they fit into this new potential law. Put down your BDUs, tables of guns and rambling paper rustling and talk a friend that understands the legal landscape.

Also if it all goes belly up make sure markers get included in the buyback program so I can clear out my basement of horded crap I don't use anymore and invest in meme stocks.

GreyOps.com and Goodbye?

2017-01-12T23:00:00.002-05:00

Hi all, in a possible last piece of news for Grey Ops, I just acquired my long sought-after GreyOps.com domain. I have a few ideas of what I'd like to use for the space, as I have a strong emotional attachment to the Grey Ops branding after all my happy years doing greyops.net stuff, but it with most certainty won't look like the old space.

I never had a proper goodbye, but at this point and progression in my life, I think I can finally put the last nail in the coffin of the Grey Ops + Crypsis + Milsim + Woodsball + ©Blogging that was. It was great and awesome while it lasted, and I hope everyone I used to have a blast with is still slinging paint/pellets and hiding in backwoods hideouts across the Americas (when I put it that way, maybe I'm not missing out on much... just kidding, just kidding).

Through running Grey Ops, interactions with some truly spectacular people, Crypsis, and the myriad other things I did at the time, I learned an incredible amount both personally and professionally, so thanks everyone.

If you ever are looking to wax nostalgic or have something to kvetch about, drop me a line at (myname)@greyops.net

And if you're ever in Toronto/Hamilton (that's in Canada, eh), drop me a line and we can grab the intoxicant of your choice at a non-backwoods hideout.

Take care all,
Connor

One Year Later

2014-03-09T04:14:00.002-04:00

It's been a year to the day since I last posted anything on Grey Ops. While I'd love to continue in some fashion, time and other interests (plus a move to Toronto last fall) currently prevent me from doing as much as I'd like with the space.

If anybody has any creative suggestions for Grey Ops and its continuance, please let me know, best place is through the comment section at the bottom of the post. Hope you're all doing well!

Scarab Arms SRAF

2013-03-09T22:11:00.003-05:00

Scarab Arms is recruiting for a factory team, here are the deets:

Update on the Scarab Arms Tactical Team S.R.A.F.
We will be holding tryout for 3 positions (3 are already filled) for our Factory Tactical Team. The field will be in the local Ottawa/Gatineau area. The dates will be March 30th or 31st depending on applications and weather. Here is a list of things you will need make it to the tryouts.
Passport (there will be travelling with this team)
Main Marker (mag fed preferable but 30rd tac caps will be accepted for the first test if you do great you will be passed a SA marker for a quick MFPB test)
Side arm. You will be drilled on switching from your main to your sidearm.
Gear is up to you. Come with what you are used to using. If you make it to the team the team look is PMC (private military contractor)

We are looking for a good group of people that will represent Scarab Arms on and off the field. This team will be based out of our Canadian HQ in the Ottawa Area. So if your looking to join a great company and do some great games over the season please come out and tryout.
Local field will be announced shortly.
Contact us at
SRAF@scarabarms.com and CC
steven@scarabarms.com
Good luck

Last Day for Free Stuff from The Patch Panel!e

2013-02-14T18:28:00.002-05:00

Head on over to this page to win free stuff from The Patch Panel!

More contenty posts will go up this weekend, stay tuned! Sorry for the delays, but I've got a couple of things that I think will be nice reads. Happy Valentine's Day!

Quick Pic: Bunker Busting First Strike

2013-02-11T16:25:00.001-05:00

Helikon-Tex à la PenCott

2013-01-31T22:44:00.000-05:00

From Helikon-Tex's Facebook page comes the announcement that they will be producing uniforms in the PenCott camouflage family:

"[ENG] Combat Patrol Uniform™ (CPU™) is the first to be produced in PenCott™ camo. After that Combat Shirt, Bonnie Hat and BBC Cap will come. In Q3/Q4 2013 we plan to release a new Parka. More information about our cooperation with Hyde Definition available on http://www.hydedefinition.com/latest/?p=460
CPU™ Pencott™ will make its debut on IWA 2013."

No word on what variants will be released initially, but it's a fair bet (supposition) it will (hopefully) be the triad of GreenZone SandStorm and Badlands.

You can also read about the news here on Hyde Definition's website.

3 Years of Powder Balls

2013-01-28T18:57:00.001-05:00

It's now been more than 3 years since powder balls became widely available for paintball players, and I thought it would be interesting to do a brief retrospective. As far as usage, it would appear that powder balls reached their saturation point a while ago and don't seem to have expanded since. Milsim players in Québec use them often, and some fields/organizations still seem to use them exclusively. The combination of them being easier to clean up and MSQ SOP rules stating that all hits count makes them perfect for MSQ events, especially those taking place at less conventional paintball fields.
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Drone with Paintball Marker

2013-01-26T21:28:00.000-05:00

While the guys in the above video are... off, what's been accomplished here is pretty cool. I had thought that a drone capable of effectively firing paintballs using easily commercially available materials would not be around for a while, but this is capable of just that. In fact, in the video you can see the drone mark a target successfully on a flyby. I'm sure this is titillating to anyone interested in paintball and drones (i.e. everyone cool), and won't be the last time we'll see such a set-up. Anyone up for a build collaboration?

Should First Strikes be Fired by Every Marker?

2013-01-25T21:59:00.002-05:00

With the increasing availability of First Strike rounds and the similar rise in platforms capable of utilizing the revolutionary (well I guess we can argue about that) paintballs, the question begs asking, "Just because manufacturers can make all of their markers compatible with First Strike rounds, should they?".

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Carmatech Pricing Announced

2013-01-24T01:00:00.000-05:00

Pricing for the Carmatech SAR12 platform has been announced. The entry model is priced at $830 with the full shebang ringing in at $999. Semiautomatic pricing has yet to be released and additional magazines cost $39 each. What are your thoughts on the pricing?

Tiberius CQB Holster

2013-01-23T23:09:00.000-05:00

Tiberius Arms has announced the launch of their CQB Holster, which would appear to be based upon the holster previously(?) produced by CQB Tactical Paintball. No word on pricing or availability as of yet.

Release: Urban Combat Simulation Group

2013-01-22T09:00:00.000-05:00

From the desk of Scott of 780 Recon (Alberta Milsim Group):

The members of 780 Recon are proud to officially announce the creation of the Urban Combat Simulation Group. The Urban Combat Simulation Group (UCSG) was founded by a group of MilSim enthusiasts seeking the "next level" in realistic combat simulation by applying real world Rules of Engagement (ROE) that reflect how military organizations around the world operate. As such, the UCSG is committed to the safety and well being of it's participants, holding true to the foundations of Honour, Loyalty, and Trust, which are critical components of a team based combat environment.

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Event: Diefenbunker Under Siege

2013-01-21T09:00:00.000-05:00

CDA Paintball in Nova Scotia has acquired the rights to play at the Atlantic Diefenbunker and will be hosting a game there in March! With limited ammo on the table for March 9th, this should be a must-attend event for anyone in the area. Full details here.

2013 Tankless Invasion News

2013-01-20T21:26:00.000-05:00

Tankless Invasion has some updated product offerings for the new year with the 2013 version of their launcher (the TKL-01) now on sale for $239.90. Additionally, they have a new product I hadn't seen before called the TKL-02 (currently out of stock unfortunately):
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Event: Cell Team Six

2013-01-19T20:43:00.003-05:00

On Target Paintball in New Jersey will be hosting a mag-fed event on March 24, 2013 that the American (and border adjacent) milsim/mag-fed cadre should definitely check out. If you're interested be sure to check out the Facebook event page. Rental markers will be the RAP4 468, and the Facebook indicates that there will be a rent to own option the day of. As the retail industry says, "If they try, they'll buy!".

RAP4 468 in Free Fall

2013-01-18T12:00:00.000-05:00

A cool promotional video, but it would have been awesome to see it firing after the jumper landed. Got me thinking about how awesome paintball would be in space. Beyond the whole Ender's Game dynamics, would be really fun having a marker that shot straight for once.

More Boat, More Fun

2013-01-18T01:09:00.000-05:00

Anyone who's seen naval boarding/clearing action videos on Youtube or elsewhere has surely thought of paintballing in such a cool environment, these players from Ecuador are lucky enough to have access to said environment. Check it out:

Video only slightly marred by dubstep overkill. I did quite enjoy the sampling from The Warriors though.

A-TACS LE Release

2013-01-16T15:29:00.002-05:00

I'm a day late in my posting, but check out the new pattern variant released by DCS! Its moniker is A-TACS LE and is obviously targeted towards the law enforcement community. Here's the full release:

Columbus, Georgia-based Digital Concealment systems announces the introduction of the newest camouflage pattern in their line-up. As the name indicates, new A-TACS LE Camo was developed for Law Enforcement professionals. The pattern combines various shades of grey, blue and black and utilizes the trademark “organic pixel” look developed by DCS for its original A-TACS AU Camo pattern. A-TACS LE also incorporates variable angles and urban forms derived from photography and effectively utilizes an even blend of light and shadow to create unique pattern with a slight horizontal flow. Additionally, A-TACS LE Camo was developed to work with variable combinations of black or blue nylon gear and other equipment allowing municipalities and departments the option to easily upgrade their kit on an “as needed” basis, gradually phasing in new items while still maintaining a cohesive and uniform appearance.

A-TACS LE Camo joins DCS’s current pattern line-up that includes the original A-TACS AU Camo pattern designed for arid and urban environments and introduced in 2009, and A-TACS FG Camo, designed for foliated green environments, which was introduced in 2011.

A-TACS LE Camo will be available on a wide variety of fabrics and substrates including hydrographic film in the coming months. For additional information on A-TACS LE Camo, contact Digital Concealment Systems by e-mail at: info@a-tacs.com or, visit them online at: www.a-tacs.com.

The Patch Panel

2012-12-08T18:38:00.001-05:00

Evan (of the Tactical Survivor Blog) has launched a new store called the Patch Panel, be sure to take a peak and get your patch fix in time for Christmas! Lots of offerings are available including cool paintball specific patches.

Activision and A-TACS

2012-11-13T14:28:00.003-05:00

Talk about a cool collaboration!

A-TACS Camo signs deal with Activision in support of Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

Columbus, Georgia based Digital Concealment Systems, makers of the A-TACS Camo family of patterns has signed a deal with Activision Publishing, Inc., publisher of the popular Call of Duty® series of video games. As part of the deal, A-TACS Camo patterns will make their first appearance in the blockbuster Call of Duty®: Black Ops II video game developed by award-winning studio Treyarch.

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RANT WEEK 2 is coming!

2012-10-26T06:54:00.000-04:00

Consider yourselves OFFICIALLY warned.

Tiberius T4.1

2012-10-26T00:22:00.001-04:00

Often talked about but never acknowledged by Tiberius Arms till now, the T4.1 is the eagerly anticipated evolution of the Tiberius T4. As with their T9 to T9.1 transition, the most notable addition is an air tank in stock, something that truly rounds out the T4 platform in my opinion. To catch new updates from Tiberius Arms, be sure to monitor their Facebook page here.

Milsig MK-III Coming Soon!

2012-10-20T14:57:00.002-04:00

The eagerly awaited (well on my part anyway) Milsig MK-III is now available for pre-order via Milsig.ca's online store. The best part? The price point is only $250 CAD (special pricing ends the 31st). For full details, check out the product page, and for an upcoming review check out magfedpaintball.com (with Evan Henshaw reviewing the marker).

Dye Dam - Dye's Magazine Fed Marker

2012-10-20T14:36:00.003-04:00

Yeah yeah, I've been AWOL, but I've got some time this weekend, so time to catch up on some milsim news!

Dye (among others) has announced their foray into the magazine fed paintball market as of last week, with the Dye Assault Matrix (or DAM for short, as in DAM that marker's ugly).
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