Address: 24262 66th Street, Bangor, Michigan 49013
Official Event Page and Roster: https://holeinthewallpaintballmi.com/op-firestorm
~ Full seal ANSI Z87.1 rated goggles or full face mask required.
~ No 8mm or Full Thrust allowed.
~ Barrel bags required.
* Participants attending this event will receive half-off admission to the Sunday, October 17th, 2021 rec. game.

Event Times:

Pre-Event Camping Open: 3:00 PM, Friday, October 15th, 2021
Registration/Chronograph Open: 9:00 AM, Saturday, October 16th, 2021
Event Briefing: 10:30 AM (Approximately)
Game Start: 11:00 AM
Lunch Period: 1:00 PM (Approximately)
Event End: 5:00-6:00 PM
Night Games Begin: Undetermined

Registration Information:

Advance Admission: $20.00 Per Person (PayPal Prepay).
* Due by: September 10th, 2021.
- To Prepay, please PayPal $20.00 USD to armoryairsoft@gmail.com
- Please print and bring your payment conformation.
* Please include your: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and and if you plan on pre or post event camping.

Walk-On Admission: $30.00 Per Person (Cash Only At Door).
* We ask that all prospective players RSVP for this event, it allows us to create a more balanced event and encourages other players to attend if they see others posting.
- Please print and bring your payment conformation.
* Please include your: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and and if you plan on pre or post event camping.

Rental Package Registrations: $50.00 Per Person (PayPal Prepay or Cash Only Walk-On)
- Includes: Admission, replica, full face mask, and one full magazine of BB's.
- Additional BB's beyond the initial rental package must be purchased.
* All rentals are first come, first serve. Please reserve ahead of time, message for details.

** Due to the immense financial hardships placed upon people by Covid-19, all airsoft vouchers or event passes issued during the 2019-2020 seasons will be honored.

Eye Protection Regulations:

- ANSI Z87.1 rated full seal eye protection only, no exceptions.
- ANSI rated, full seal goggles or shooting glasses are permitted.
- 'Full Seal' is defined as a foam band separating the lens of the goggle from the frame portion and the face of the user.
- Mesh goggles, lab safety goggles, safety glasses, etc will not be permitted under any circumstances.
- Lower face protection (Mesh Lowers, Mouth Guards, etc) do not apply to this.

Uniform Regulations:

Green Team (All Green Uniforms): M81 Woodland, MARPAT, Woodland DPM, Tiger Stripe, OD Green, Alpenflage, and Street Clothing.

Tan Team (All Tan Uniforms): Multicam, Three Color Desert, Six Color Desert, Arid MARPAT, ACU, ABU, Black, Urban, and Contractor.

Misc Uniform Information:

 - Uniforms that follow either a green based pattern or a tan based pattern, but are not listed will be automatically be placed with a faction of similar color. Message for details or information.
- All non-uniformed players (civilian/street clothing) will be placed on the green team.
- 'Contractor' (Private Military Contractor) is defined as khaki colored pants and a black top. No exceptions.
- Ghillie Suits are allowed on either faction.
- Mismatched uniforms are not allowed under any circumstances. (IE: Woodland Pants and a Six-Color Desert Jacket).
- Gear color is irrelevant to uniform/faction requirements for all players.
- Colored armbands will be used to further identify teams if needed.

Velocity Regulations:

~ 0.01j - 1.07j - Arms Length Engagement.
~ 1.08j - 1.49j - 20 Foot Engagement.
~ 1.50j - 2.32j - 50 Foot Engagement (Permanent Semi-Auto or Bolt Action Only)
~ 2.33j - 2.69j - Bolt Action Replicas Only.
~ 2.7j+ - Prohibited Under All Circumstances.

- Velocities will be measured using the weight of BB being used.
- All replicas will be issued 'chronograph' tags after being registered and measured. These must remain on the replica for the entire event.

Ammunition Regulations:

Handguns, Shotguns, Sub-machine Guns, and Assault Rifles: 1,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, or High Capacity) types allowed.

Support Weapons: 1,500 Rounds.
- All magazine (Low, Mid, High Capacity, Box, or Drum) types allowed.

Sniper Rifle and Designated Marksman: 200 Rounds.
- Low or Mid Capacity Magazines Only.

Rocket Launchers, Landmines, IED's, Etc: Undetermined (Normally Allowed).
- Prior field approval only.

Sound Grenades: Allowed.
- Kill Radius: 15 feet.

Smoke Grenades (Hot and Cold Burn): Allowed.
- Allowed with common sense use (if it's starting a fire, put it out).
- Don't ruin it for everyone else (lifetime bans will be issued for reckless use).

- Additional amounts of ammunition or personal items may be left at prospective team re-spawn location (at your own risk).
- Participants may leave the event at any point to retrieve additional quantities of ammunition, etc stored in other locations (staging area, vehicles, campsites, etc) and may resume game-play immediately by walking to the prospective teams re-spawn location.

Bang Kills:

- Bang kills will not be allowed for this event. Players will replicas firing over established velocity limits must use a sidearm to engage closer targets or in small environments.

Knife/Bayonet Kills:

- Participants may opt to use a simple 'Touch Kill' to quietly disable an opponent. Players must say "Knife Kill" to the opposing party and physically touch the other.
- Participants may use a replica knife/bayonet to also conduct a kill using a physical touch.
- Do not jab, physically assault, or use undue amounts of force.
- Real-Steel knives and bayonets are prohibited under all circumstances.

Surrender Rules:

- Players may opt to surrender if they so choose.

Barrel Bag/Plug Regulations:

- All participants must have a barrel bag or a muzzle plug on or in their replica when out of game-play.
- Barrel bags are available at paintball registration for $7.00 each.

Lost or Stolen Property Policy:

- Hole in the Wall Paintball, Inc and/or affiliates will not be held responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property of any kind on field grounds.
- Participants are strongly advised to not take unnecessary items onto field grounds or playing areas.

On-Site Services:

- HPA fills are available on site. $5.00 for all day air fills, up to 2,500 PSI.
- Green Gas - $15.00 Per Can.
- Insect Repellent - $6.00 Per Can.
- Barrel Bags - $7.00 Each.
- Rental Masks - $5.00 Each.

Pre and Post Event Camping:

- Free, on-site camping is available to all participants 18 years of age or older.
- Minors 16 and up with a parent or guardian are also welcome.
- Must bring own camping equipment.
- Must bring own food and supplies.

- Power outlets are available on location.
- Live firearms (real steel) are not permitted on field property.

We ask that all prospective players RSVP for this event, it allows us to create a more balanced event and encourages other players to attend if they see others posting.

Event Series Timeline:

~ Complete Timeline and Summary (2006-present) ~

~ Operation: Flash Fire (10/15/2006): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Flash Fire II (10/13/2007): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Flash Fire III (10/13/2008): Battlefield Stalemate.
~ Operation: Flash Fire; Codename: Deep Snow (12/06/2008): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Backdraft (05/09/2009): Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Flash Fire IV (10/13/2009): Battlefield Stalemate.
~ Operation: Flash Fire V (10/16/2010): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm (10/15/2011): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm II (10/13/2012): Battlefield Stalemate (Weather)
~ Operation: Firestorm III (10/12/2013): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm IV (10/18/2014): Battlefield Stalemate (Weather)
~ Operation: Firestorm V (10/17/2015): Allied Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VI (11/12/2016): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VII (10/21/2017): Allied Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VIII (10/13/2018): Communist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm IX (10/12/2019): Battlefield Stalemate (Pyrrhic Victory)
~ Operation: Firestorm X (10/17/2020): Allied Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm XI (10/16/2021): Undecided.

* This game, along with all business hours and related information is subject to change in accordance with local, state, or federal regulations. Please watch for updates.

Looking for CO's, XO's, and medic's for both factions!

- Officer's and must have the correct uniforms and functioning radios.
- Officers are responsible for communicating objectives between event staff, their prospective factions, and the overall strategy of their team.
- Medic's are responsible for "healing" fellow team members during gameplay.
- Medic's are not required to have radios, but radios are highly recommended.

- Participants interested in taking the officer or medic positions, please message me or send a message to the Hole in the Wall Paintball Facebook page or webpage.