- To RSVP please send a message with the following information: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and if you plan on pre or post event camping.

- Advance Admission: $20.00 Per Person (PayPal Prepay).
* Due by: September 10th, 2020.
- 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.

** Due to the immense financial hardships placed upon people by Covid-19, all airsoft vouchers or event passes issued during the 2017-2019 seasons will be honored.

Official Event Page and Roster: https://holeinthewallpaintballmi.com/op-firestorm
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/805631733522091/permalink/805634710188460
Useful Links: {Field Waiver}, {Printable What To Bring Checklist}, {Driving Directions}, {Local Weather Conditions}
{Hole In The Wall Facebook Page}

Event Times:

Pre-Event Camping Open: 3:00 PM, Friday, October 16th.
Registration/Chronograph Open: 9:00 AM, Saturday, October 17th.
Event Briefing: 10:30 AM (Approximately)
Game Start: 11:00 AM
Lunch Period: 1:00 PM (Approximately)
Event End: 5:00-6:00 PM

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 (East Pacific Alliance): M81 Woodland, MARPAT, Woodland DPM, Tiger Stripe, OD Green, Alpenflage, and Street Clothing.

Tan Team (Allied Coalition): 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.
- '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

Velocity Regulations:

- 1 - 350.0 FPS (0.01j - 1.07j) - Arms Length Engagement.
- 350.1  - 410.0 FPS (1.08j - 1.49j) - 20 Foot Engagement.
- 410.1 - 500.0 FPS (1.50j - 2.32j) - 50 Foot Engagement (Permanent Semi-Auto or Bolt Action Only).
- 500.1 - 549.9 FPS (2.33j - 2.69j) - Bolt Action Replicas Only.
- 550 FPS+ (2.7j) - Prohibited Under All Circumstances.

- Velocities will be measured using the weight of BB being used.
- FPS and Joules will be used for this event.
- 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 LLC 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.
- CO2 fills are available on site. 9 oz - $1.00, 12 oz - $2.00, 20 oz - $3.00 , 24 oz - $4.00.
- 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 parent or guardian are 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): Socialist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm (10/15/2011): Socialist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm II (10/13/2012): Battlefield Stalemate (Weather).
~ Operation: Firestorm III (10/12/2013): Socialist 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): Socialist Forces Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VII (10/21/2017): Allied Coalition Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm VIII (10/13/2018): East Pacific Alliance (Green Team) Victory.
~ Operation: Firestorm IX (10/12/2019): Battlefield Stalemate (Pyrrhic Victory).
~ Operation: Firestorm X (10/17/2020): Undecided.

2020 Storyline:

“South Korea is a whorehouse, where the imperialism of the United States and its allies procreate in the loins of outsourced industry and globalization. Our mores and venerated traditions are corrupted and sold in the back alleys of Seoul by vendors of capitalism. The glorious legacy of Korea, built on the backs of freedom fighters is burdened by the scourge of American colonialism upon our world.”



Encircled American and South Korean troops have successfully conducted a breakout along a heavily fortified section of the DMZ near Yanggu and managed to rejoin friendly positions along the remnants of the Demilitarized Zone. The three platoons of soldiers became separated from the rest of their unit for more than two days, when an unexpected attack by Chinese infantry caused widespread havoc during a routine patrol. The three platoons however suffered over a 40% casualty rate during their escape, with more than 30 killed in action, and two reported as missing in action.

United States Secretary of State Mike Pomepo is quoted as saying that “the event is a tragic loss of life and only reinforces the need for American action on the Korean peninsula.” A sentiment echoed by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson; “The British people stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with our South Korean and American allies.”



Vietnamese and North Korean infantry have destroyed a hydroelectric dam on the Han River in Gangwon Province, flooding large areas of farmland and urban areas downstream. The area quickly came under occupation by North Korea during the early stages of the war and has been fought over and contested ever since. With most of the civilian population either evacuated or listed as a casualty, the region has been devastated by years of warfare and now flood waters, the area has now been rendered nearly uninhabitable.

Communist forces, in particular North Korea and China have begun to take a more scorched earth tone in regards to civilian and military actions. The flooding has caused the nearby Peace Dam on the Bukhan River to overflow, sending water as far South as Seoul; washing out bridges, roadways, and electrical systems. The damage to already weakened infrastructure has only caused further problems for coalition soldiers fighting in the area, hampering the movement of troops and vital supplies to front line positions.



Large numbers of Chinese mechanized infantry are engaging coalition troops near the South Korean city of Incheon. An important port city and an international trade hub, the region has been the site of heavy fighting and house-to-house, urban warfare. The city itself has changed hands between forces, with American and South Korean forces liberating the city from North Korean occupation the previous year. The Chinese Navy has also blockaded the port of Incheon, preventing any possible support from the sea from entering the area.

China however, has not managed to seize control of the major highways and railways between Incheon and other vital parts of South Korea. Despite having control of the seas and what some would consider a siege on the Northern edge of Incheon, American and South Korean forces, supported by Australia are pouring reinforcements into the region, attempting to turn back the People’s Liberation Army and force them North.

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.

To RSVP please send a message with the following information: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and if you plan on pre or post event camping.

- Advance (Prepay) Admission: $20.00 Per Person. (PayPal Prepay).
* Due by: September 10th, 2020
- 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 if you plan on pre or post event camping.

- Walk-On Admission: $30.00 Per Person (Cash Only At Door).
- To RSVP please send a message with the following information: Full name, desired faction, number of players attending, and if you plan on pre or post event camping.

Uniform Regulations:

Green Team (East Pacific Alliance): M81 Woodland, MARPAT, Woodland DPM, Tiger Stripe, OD Green, Alpenflage, and Street Clothing.

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

* Detailed uniform information can be found on the official event page.

- Looking for officers and medics on both factions!

Roster: https://holeinthewallpaintballmi.com/op-firestorm

Looking for officers on the green team and medics on both factions!

Reminders for everyone:

~ This event requires full seal goggles and participants without full seal goggles will NOT be allowed to play.

- Lab goggles, safety glasses, shop goggles, etc. Essentially workshop style equipment, albeit very durable lenses are not allowed under any circumstances.

- Full Seal Goggles are goggles that have a foam or rubber band that separates the frame of the goggles or mask from the users face. All eye protection must be ANSI-Z87.1 rated as well.

- We have full face masks available to rent for $5.00 each.

~ Barrel bags are REQUIRED in the staging area. For players that do not have one, we have barrel bags available for sale for $7.00 each.

~ Due to Covid-19 we will NOT be offering hot lunch at Operation: Firestorm as we have at most events in years past.

- We apologize for any inconvenience these changes may cause. Please take this time and plan accordingly.