FTF Field Closing

Brian McIlmoyle · November 8th, 2009, 02:00

This next game at FTF Nov 15 will be the last game at FTF

The regional Municipality of Halton is expanding the prohibited area covered by their firearms bylaw effective December 15 2009

FTF will be within the prohibited area (just )

Fines for contravening the By law are ... not less than $500 and not more than $100 000.00 .. and the owner is liable to pay fines for persons committing the offense with their knowledge.

so... thats it ... it's over FTF will close for Airsoft after OP Smash and Grab Nov 15.

KoolAidMan · November 8th, 2009, 02:10

Damn i wanted to go out there for one of your milsims sometime : (

Forever_kaos · November 8th, 2009, 02:17

Aw, man FTF was goooood.
I was really hoping to play there again.

Sorry to hear Brian.

ShelledPants · November 8th, 2009, 02:44

That's terrible news. After all the work which was put in to get it where it is. Such a waste.

Green · November 8th, 2009, 03:15

That's all we need...one less amazing venue to play airsoft.

Lets make the last OP there count!

delta76 · November 8th, 2009, 03:58

$*#@...No words to describe my disappointment!! Just $@#%

Renegade) · November 8th, 2009, 04:39

Very mad with this! Such a great field and so close to home... Looking forward to the last game there, see you next weekend!

m102404 · November 8th, 2009, 07:04

I'm sorry to hear that. See you at smash and grab

Tys

T_A_N_K · November 8th, 2009, 08:03

Sorry to hear Brian. At least we will be sending the field off appropriately at smash and grab.

venture · November 8th, 2009, 08:44

If you really want to stay open there are a couple things you could try.

Most importantly, present yourself to city hall as a business owner(try using paintball as your base argument(it seems to be more socially acceptable and I know why but that is a different story)) with a legitimate concern. Next-ask for an exemption for your business. This will show if you were targeted with this new law. It only takes one small minded councillor with a grudge to convince his peers and there you have it, a new stupid by-law.

If it is a grudge, then it needs to be exposed to the public. Then you may get an exemption. If it is not a grudge then they can prove it by giving an exemption. If your land is not producing as much tax revenue as they would like then they may, indeed, have their eye on you.

Good luck. Fight it if you have to. These petty municipal officials need to be curtailed before they get a feel for abuse of power. That is what makes this a great political system in this country. The people can show the gov't what is right ...sometimes...

Saberwing · November 8th, 2009, 13:43

What exactly does this bylaw state?

Zeonprime · November 8th, 2009, 14:05

From my understanding the bylaw changes are not because of FTF so for the players reacting like this is an attack on Brian, they should probably stop and pause before hitting the reply button. Paintball and bow hunting are also included in this ammendment. The bylaw is not prohibiting the activities, just where the proximity to certain other types of zoning (residential, etc). It is sad to see the loss of FTF because it was a great field in close proximity to Toronto, Hamilton, guelph and the tricity areas. I can hope that Brian finds another venue in the near future so that we can continue to frequent a professional airsoft friendly enviroment.

DarkAngel · November 8th, 2009, 14:31

Im sorry to hear that Brian, I really loved your field.
This will be a loss to the entire community in ontario.

My hopes go out that an exception for this property can be made.

coach · November 8th, 2009, 15:11

Wow, what a turn of events. I'm glad that I finally did make it out to FTF for Z4 and had hoped to enjoy more games there. Really sorry to hear this go down Brian.

Viking · November 8th, 2009, 15:50

Sorry to hear it has come to this, Brian. A great field indeed. It will be missed by the community. I'm glad I can be part of the last game there. See you next week.

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November 8th, 2009, 02:00	#1
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	FTF Field Closing This next game at FTF Nov 15 will be the last game at FTF The regional Municipality of Halton is expanding the prohibited area covered by their firearms bylaw effective December 15 2009 FTF will be within the prohibited area (just ) Fines for contravening the By law are ... not less than $500 and not more than $100 000.00 .. and the owner is liable to pay fines for persons committing the offense with their knowledge. so... thats it ... it's over FTF will close for Airsoft after OP Smash and Grab Nov 15. __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

November 8th, 2009, 02:17	#3
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	Aw, man FTF was goooood. I was really hoping to play there again. Sorry to hear Brian. __________________ Johann Hansen. 1./SS-Pz-Gren. Rgt. 20. 9th SS Hohenstaufen. Ontario's Largest WW2 re-enactment. OP Woodsman. Join us!

November 8th, 2009, 02:44	#4
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	That's terrible news. After all the work which was put in to get it where it is. Such a waste. __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

November 8th, 2009, 03:15	#5
Green a.k.a. greenpunk_182 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario	That's all we need...one less amazing venue to play airsoft. Lets make the last OP there count!

November 8th, 2009, 03:58	#6
delta76 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto	$*#@...No words to describe my disappointment!! Just $@#%

November 8th, 2009, 04:39	#7
Renegade) A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tottenham, Ontario	Very mad with this! Such a great field and so close to home... Looking forward to the last game there, see you next weekend! __________________ W1-5 Last edited by Renegade); November 8th, 2009 at 15:56..

November 8th, 2009, 07:04	#8
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	I'm sorry to hear that. See you at smash and grab Tys

November 8th, 2009, 08:03	#9
T_A_N_K Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006	Sorry to hear Brian. At least we will be sending the field off appropriately at smash and grab.

November 8th, 2009, 08:44	#10
venture Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Halifax	If you really want to stay open there are a couple things you could try. Most importantly, present yourself to city hall as a business owner(try using paintball as your base argument(it seems to be more socially acceptable and I know why but that is a different story)) with a legitimate concern. Next-ask for an exemption for your business. This will show if you were targeted with this new law. It only takes one small minded councillor with a grudge to convince his peers and there you have it, a new stupid by-law. If it is a grudge, then it needs to be exposed to the public. Then you may get an exemption. If it is not a grudge then they can prove it by giving an exemption. If your land is not producing as much tax revenue as they would like then they may, indeed, have their eye on you. Good luck. Fight it if you have to. These petty municipal officials need to be curtailed before they get a feel for abuse of power. That is what makes this a great political system in this country. The people can show the gov't what is right ...sometimes... __________________ Visit us at :www.ventureairsoft.ca

November 8th, 2009, 13:43	#11
Saberwing Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, ON	What exactly does this bylaw state? __________________ KJW Mk18 MOD1 BLOCK 2 - Well VSR-10 - Les Baer Ultimate Recon

November 8th, 2009, 14:31	#13
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	Im sorry to hear that Brian, I really loved your field. This will be a loss to the entire community in ontario. My hopes go out that an exception for this property can be made. __________________ Certified Sniper Clinic Instructor and Counter Sniper Sentinel Arms Customs - Specializing In Unique, One of a kind guns Last edited by DarkAngel; November 8th, 2009 at 14:47..

November 8th, 2009, 15:11	#14
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	Wow, what a turn of events. I'm glad that I finally did make it out to FTF for Z4 and had hoped to enjoy more games there. Really sorry to hear this go down Brian.

November 8th, 2009, 15:50	#15
Viking Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004	Sorry to hear it has come to this, Brian. A great field indeed. It will be missed by the community. I'm glad I can be part of the last game there. See you next week.

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