Ottawa’s FPS Airsoft Story -A Phone Conversation With Cory and Antoine

Send us Fan MailA community that wouldn’t let a great venue die—this is how FPS Airsoft Club became Ottawa’s 55-acre home for big games, bigger smiles, and some downright wild vehicle action. We sit with Cory and Antoine to trace back to the start, from backyard Clear Soft and early Red Devils runs to founding TNF, discovering PRZ Nightfall, and turning a legacy property into a player-first experience that’s welcoming on day one and still challenging on year ten.We get into the design choices that make FPS feel huge without getting lost: clear MSRs linking dense zones, a village that breathes under pressure, and forest paths that deliver flanks you actually finish. They break down a smart rental ladder—from entry rifles to an HPA-tapped G&G LMG—plus on-site BBs, green gas, and HPA fills so newcomers can jump straight into the action. Attendance has climbed to reliable Saturdays with 50–60 players, and the vibe stays healthy because veterans mentor, TNF pitches in when needed, and safety stays tight without killing momentum.Then the fun escalates. FPS is built for vehicles, and it shows in stories of troop carriers navigating the village and a helicopter that absolutely put BBs on target. We unpack how they’ll bring a new technical online responsibly and why learning to fight armor changes the meta for everyone. Signature events like DEA vs Cartel mix flags, side missions, and NPC chaos into a day that’s competitive but approachable, while Gota vs The World returns with full-throttle combined arms. Operation Resilience bridges the sport with service, raising funds for veteran service dogs and giving vets a low-friction way to reconnect with team spirit.We close with what’s next: micro-structures along key roads, fresh blinds in the forest, more lighting cues for night games, and expanded Gunfighter Challenge formats that spotlight precision under pressure. If you care about practical field design, community growth, and events that deliver both narrative and firefights, this conversation hits the sweet spot. Subscribe, share with your squad, and drop a review—what mission would you run first at FPS? Northern Mission Ballistic Prints  www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089181244866SlingX www.slingx.caLightfighter Milsim Airsoft Team   www.facebook.com/lightfightersmilsimNsceibelab Laser Designswww,facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089285134479Army Issue Surplus Inc.www.armyissue.com 905-271-1665Thank you for listening to the podcast.check us out on Facebook and Instagram for all your upcoming episode information.www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088900910305Instagram @the_airsoft_experienceWant More Content?check out our awesome friends at THE CANDO EXPERIMENT podcast.these guys are always having a great time listen to there antics on all your podcast streaming platforms.https://linktr.ee/TheCandoExperiment?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=5c7718e1-98db-4eaf-bbba-6cf3f8cc19a6