Weapons Of The 76th
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Okay, I stopped by the local paintball/airsoft shop Saturday and checked to see if they carry the G36K. Of course they didn't, but the counter guy is going to see if he can order it. They had two versions of the G36C on display, the $20 or so model that most here seem to be getting, and a higher end model that retailed for $65.00. This one was far sturdier and had a better heft in my opinion. I was tempted to buy it right there, but with Xmas shopping left to do I have put it off until after the 1st of the year. I want to wait to see if they can get hold of the K or not & what their price might be. I still have a K inroute that should be here this week.
I went ahead and started piecing together my kit for the parade this weekend and was wondering if there is anything equipment wise we can't carry. I have a D-guard bowie knife I want to carry due to the frontier feel of the blade and as an homage to the War Between the States influence of the series. I also have a couple of different airsoft pistols as well as my Mal replica pistol I may carry. Thanks to the shiny pattern I received from our CO, I will finally have a proper holster for my Mal pistol, so I may wind up carrying it since sources indicate that the Mal pistol was some sort of Independent issue sidearm.
I also have been looking at carrying some OD Green ammo pouches, a small med pouch, and a canteen. Nothing too bulky.
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BrownCoat1, thanks for the update. We are looking forward to hearing the details on the "K" version you get ahold of. The more I think about it, the more likely I am to get one for myself. Besides, that means I'll have more loaner weapons if I carry that one! Right? (Back me up here! 
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As for what you can't carry...well, there is nothing that really springs to mind. Don't go overboard with the sidearms. I think one per person would be enough. I also think swords are out...I never saw one on any of the Independents. But knives, no problem.
Pouches, etc, sound good. Again, it's not necessary to have an ALICE rig or anything, but belt pouches for extra ammo would be great. I also noticed several of the Independents with shoulder bags which I figured were for ammo. This was verified by Mal in The Message when he pulled a magazine from his shoulder bag (even if the weapon was not a G36!). I have plans to design and build a few of that kind of bag out of leather, and will probably have a few extra to sell.
Hope that answers that.
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Consider yourself backed up Tristan. I agree though, getting a K would allow you to have an extra weapon as a loaner if someone needs one.
I planned on only one sidearm as more would be cumbersome and ruin our attempts at a uniform appearance. I had considered a sword, but quickly discounted it as we are going for a field look. There may be a sword for dress uniforms for officers and NCOs, but that is a whole other topic and one that doesn't need to be broached right now.
I was going to skip the ALICE pack or even a buttpack to avoid encumberance and to prevent overheating in that lovely Atlanta summer weather. A shoulder bag is not a bad idea for clips & other items. It would give a frontier feel and be more in keeping with the feel of the show.
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BrownCoat1, thanks for that! 
Now, of course, I'll end up with a G36 arsenal...
I did see several soldiers with the shoulder bags, so I thought they would fit in well. I may actually hit the costume shop tonight to play with leather bags and belt pouches...see what I can come up with. There may be photos tomorrow.
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I have just been perusing our message board off-site, and have come up with a ruling regarding peace-tying knives. (thanks to both Boomer and BrownCoat1 for the info)
When at a Con that requires peace-tying weapons, members of the 76th will use zip-ties (they come in black) to secure their edged weapons into their sheaths. This will prevent the possibility of all sorts of unpleasantness from occuring.
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Can the while color weapon proposed as a sniper rifle take a standard scope? My Crossman can on its top rail. A $20 scope is available for it.
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Can the while color weapon proposed as a sniper rifle take a standard scope? My Crossman can on its top rail. A $20 scope is available for it.
I don't own an airsoftie of the SL8 just now. However: if the model has an accurate copy of the top rail on the SL8, it should accept standard scope mounts easily.
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Doc, just popping in quick-like to post a photo or two of the "cut-down" Double Eagle G36 so y'all can see how compact it can really get. This was the one I thought might work for the medics, demo guys, etc.
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That looks like it could almost fit in a modified thigh holster.
Having studied what's been said so far, my loadout is likely to be the cut-down G36 and a shoulder bag or (if funds and compatability allow) a harness of some sort loaded with demo gear. No knives in my loadout will mean one less thing to worry about.
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