Oh there's plenty more in it that makes no sense at all outside the re-enactment world.
Sorry, that is Guy (I'll amend original piece). Applications for AFRA will be in private, not on open forum - so either by post, face to face, emails or PM.
Oh dear, I bet Guys "inbox" is going to get very full, very quickly!
Well, Kermit's doing H&S and risk assessment, CW is doing all the marketing and PR, Guy is taking care of membership and I'm treasurer so we'll all be busy!
Didn't mean to sound as if I thought the rest of the Cia crew were doing nothing, I know it's been a joint effort and you all have my undying love and admiration for your efforts!
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
To put things in context - CiA are affiliated to AFRA on our terms with due regards to the principles of AFRA.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the All Fronts Re-enactment Association is to foster relations between ALL 20th Century Living Historians and re-enactors and to bring about a wider understanding of the genre to all who may come into contact with us.
The All Fronts Re-enactment Association wishes to break down traditional barriers and outdated values and replace them with new, workable ones that drive the hobby forwards, allowing more people to engage and share in the experiences to be had.
The All Fronts Re-enactment Association promotes understanding, education and respect amongst all races, religions, social groups and cultures by advocacy, conflict resolution, education and entertainment.
Purpose
To promote 20th Century Living History and to bring together the disparate elements already engaged within.
Heh! No offence taken! 
As for the AFRA stuff, there's a lot of stuff contained in that document that isn't immediately relevant to airsoft but most of it is common sense stuff. The airsoft area is new ground for AFRA and it's great that we're gaining representation in this direction.
We'll make more sense of that from an airsofter's perspective soon.
S
PS: Chommers beat me to it there!
You are missing one very important word, 'PUBLIC'. You would never point your airsoft weapon at a memeber of the public would you?
Another word is 'Firearm', these rules are for the use of firearms in public and private battles. They are not airsoft specific.
Dont worry I'm sure they will change to be more practical for airsofting.
Try refering your reservations to the AFRA executive. They have changed the rules to suit other new members. AFRA is flexible and wants to help.
Please remember this association was designed for re-enactors and living history. As more airsoft players come on board it will evolve. AFRA covers the whole of the 20th century so dont be shocked if you see some modern players joining.
aka Stigroadie
AFRA
better by design
"Truth is a shining goddess, always veiled, always distant, never wholly approachable, but worthy of all the devotion of which the human spirit is capable. "
Try refering your reservations to the AFRA executive.
Probably the best way to do this would be through the CiA team and we'll discuss them directly.
This is all good news folks, we aren't trying to change CiA or take anything a new direction, just make the whole thing more official.
Just look at the benefits. The insurance itself is worth it.
Just look at the benefits. The insurance itself is worth it.
Not if it means we can't thrown pyro during an airsoft game...
Those rules need to be sorted out...
In fact, I reckon they're so prescriptive that I'd think twice about some of them for use by re-enactors, never mind airsofters. IMHO!
Please don't take rules out of context - existing rules are under revision to reflect the interests of new members (that's one of the joys of AFRA - members first!).
I've clarified the original statement.
Don't forget, reenactors such as Yith and Helga have no need to be involved in the CiA AFRA scheme currently as they have alternative arrangements, there is no need to duplicate unless there is a specific benefit. Until renewal day!
"£20 per annum"
Wait so is it £20 to get a CIA members card or £20 to join this AFRO thing or does it come with the card ? also what is this Re-enactor defence for RIFS thing specificaly ? and so you get this insurance right so if one of my RIF's is stolen its covered ? 
im a bit confused here
No,- CiA membership is free to players of CiA games. AFRA is a paid for option to those CiA members who want it and qualify...
2.2. Applicants and members must be physically fit and mentally sound.
well thats me buggerd 
theres nowt so Permanent as temporary
Yup, that's all of us out. Bugger, it seemed such a good idea at the time.
Playing devils advocate.
How does it apply t females playing male roles, male gamers with long hair etc.
Do they count as impressions similar to a 'keen re-enactor'
Think this is all great i just want to see how many of our gamers its open to.
"I think we are in rats' alley - Where the dead men lost their bones."
It's within the context of what we do Gadge.
We don't discriminate with gender, or whether he wears an earing or he's a 'large' bugger who wouldn't be allowed anywhere near a front line. Or too old for that matter 
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Are you trying to stop Helga and Steiner joining, or is it Anne and Evo you're worried about?!
I can't think of any of our current game-attending 'membership' who this wouldn't be suitable for.
This affiliation is on our terms and we say who can join.
So to answer your question, it would apply equally to the female sorority and long haired fraternity amongst us as much as it would to you or me.
EDIT: Once again, Chommers typed faster!
what is this Re-enactor defence for RIFS thing specificaly ?
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2006/uk ... -pb5-l1g37
Part 2, Section 37 is the one you want. Sub-section 2 e and then sub-section 7. That explains the re-enactor defence.
aka Stigroadie
AFRA
better by design
"Truth is a shining goddess, always veiled, always distant, never wholly approachable, but worthy of all the devotion of which the human spirit is capable. "
AFRA has female members, AFRA has members with long hair, with beards and some with dubious personal hygine and habits.
You lot would have to be pretty twisted, we know about Gadge and we can out wierd him.
The idea behind AFRA is to be inclusive, we dont look for reasons not to let you join. If anything we look for reasons to include those previously marginalised.
aka Stigroadie
AFRA
better by design
"Truth is a shining goddess, always veiled, always distant, never wholly approachable, but worthy of all the devotion of which the human spirit is capable. "
Polite request to forum posters - please don't alter your question after it's been answered, nothing wrong with additional posts if clarification is needed. Self editing is a useful tool but makes a nonsense of threads if used incorrectly.
AFRA has female members, AFRA has members with long hair, with beards and some with dubious personal hygine and habits.
You lot would have to be pretty twisted, we know about Gadge and we can out wierd him.
The idea behind AFRA is to be inclusive, we dont look for reasons not to let you join. If anything we look for reasons to include those previously marginalised.
Yes but do those females portray men ? I assume not, I assume they portray females (I only know of one female portraying male and you'll know who she is too) of the period which is what Gadge is pointing at, thus is a female pretending to be male a "keen reenactor" (I can hear the reenactor gasps from here, hell I can even hear them thud and land on the floor chortling if I turned up at an event pretending to be a bloke hence I won't be 
The male isn't him well unles his hair grows really really quickly 
Helga - I've been explaining this to you all day and I'm very surprised you bring it up again unless you are determined to feel persecuted.
Repeated for clarity:
We don't discriminate with gender, or whether he wears an earing or he's a 'large' bugger who wouldn't be allowed anywhere near a front line. Or too old for that matter .
