• Blasters, not guns
• Darts, not bullets
• Tag/Tagged, not shoot/shot

How to Make a Post

1. They are blasters, not (G*NS)
2. They are darts, not (Bull*TS)
3. Don’t use $, use dollarydoo

Template

• Picture + Product + Cost
• Description (inc. condition and modified parts)
• Pick Up or Delivery InformationUpon “selling”, edit post and add (SOLD to @FB Name) to the Product Name

Etiquette

Communication

• Please communicate with each other should something change as soon as possible (eg. Don’t get paid till X date, got busy and couldn’t ship/mod)
• Let each other know when you’ll pay or ship. An estimated timeframe is fine.

Selling

• Indicate if there are any issues with the product (even if it’s just wear and tear)
• Let the buyer know when you’ll ship and reply with a photo of the receipt and tracking number. Only charge the exact costs of shipping.

Buying

• Let the seller know when you'll be able to pay, and clarify that this is acceptable for the buyer. Generally speaking, immediate/fast payment is required to secure your place "first in line". Sellers have the right to seek an immediate sale, any agreement beyond that would be purely out of generosity and the buyer should treat it as such.

TIP:

Did you know if you pay via Paypal Goods and Services, you are covered by Paypals’ “Buyer Protection Policy”? The Seller is surcharged so you should be paying the additional fees.

PayPals’ surcharges are 2.60% of total + 30c. Examples are below:

• $10 = 54c in fees. Seller receives $9.46
• $100 = $2.70 in fees. Seller receives $97.30

Small price to pay for peace of mind if anything goes wrong as well as “Refunded Returns” for a rebate if you need to return an item.

Here’s a calculator to help you work the maths out - https://www.onlinefeecalculator.com/index-Australia.php

• Pay via Paypal Goods and Services (GS) -  Under GS, you are covered by Paypals’ “Buyer Protection Policy” from 180 days (6 months) of making the payment through PayPal. Should there be any issues upon receipt of items and CANNOT come to a resolution with the Seller, you can submit and go into the PayPal Resolution Center and get PayPal to help you resolve the situation within 20 days after initiating the resolution process. PayPals’ decision is final
• If you need to return an item, PayPal also has a “Refunded Returns” program which PayPal rebates shipping costs (Up to $45). You’ll need to “Submit a request with proof of return** within 30 days of return and 150 days of purchase” and you’ll “Receive your refund, usually within 5 business days”. You’ll need to activate it first. Make sure you read all the information here - https://www.paypal.com/au/webapps/mpp/returns

As with anything, read the fine print and terms of service for accurate information.

When things go wrong?

• Work it out with the other party
• File a Paypal dispute
• IF you cannot come to a resolution, contact an admin with the full story and receipts/photos/evidence. We will see what we can do but can’t make any promises.

Sydney Nerf does not condone “poor behaviour” and ripping other members of the community off falls under this. We can help where possible but please note, members of the community HAVE been banned in the past for these actions.

• Rated Safety Glasses (Prescription glasses and sun glasses are not applicable as suitable protection. Masks are not permitted except at JBE field)
• Blaster (which adheres to our Blaster Rules, Blaster Appearance Guidelines and FPS limits)
• Magazines
• Something to hold/carry your magazines
• Hat and Sunscreen
• Water Bottle
• $20 for event entry (with included all-day dart hire)
• Shoes to run in
• It is recommended to wear long pants as well due to the environment at outdoor events

Extras

• Chair to sit on
• Shade or shelter (gazebo or pop-up tents are highly recommended)

The ones you can buy from Bunnings. Prescription glasses and sunglasses are not applicable as suitable protection nor are "Nerf" branded glasses or masks.

Nerf branded glasses and masks are not rated for modified blaster impact protection. Here's an example of why:

No, you cannot wear full BDU in public (this includes ghillie suits). You can wear one piece of clothing that's BDU but not all. Wear clothes you'll be comfortable running around in and won't overheat. Long pants are recommended for outdoor venues due to the environment. Brightly coloured clothing is strongly recommended, particularly if you are wearing any tactical gear at the event (ie. battle belts, molle vests or chest rigs).

If you are playing with a vest, you cannot wear a BDU top underneath, nor should you be wearing a dark shirt. We suggest wearing a bright T-shirt underneath the vest; the "louder" the better!

Please be sensible with your attire as we don't want to alarm the public (we've had police called in the past, due to daft members of the public thinking a group of players were running combat simulation training). Your actions can have serious consequences, so please think before you act. Do  not wear your tactical gear or BDU's to/from our events and most certainly do not go out wearing the aforementioned during the lunch break at our events. Do not leave your blasters in view of the public if they are being transported in a vehicle; keep them out of sight, as to not inadvertantly cause alarm to the public if somebody were to misidentify one of your toy blasters.

NOTE - You can wear anything at our private JBE field

We have monthly events. Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydnerf/events for updated information for all events.

We don't require pre-registration for our events generally, just turn up and register/pay upon arrival. This can change for special events, where player numbers either need to be limited or a minimum attendance is required to secure the booking. To make sure you don't miss out, keep up to date on events via the FB Group Events page link above and ensure you have notifications turned on for both the event and the group page.

Under certain circumstances, yes. For your child to play, please contact an admin.

We welcome you to attend an event to have a feel for what Sydney Nerf events are like, what it feels to be tagged by a dart with a modified blaster and how an event runs. At the end of this, if you feel that it's suitable for you and your child, you're welcome to play at future events (after providing written parental consent). This kind of decision is made entirely at the discretion of the admin team, both for your safety and wellbeing, as well as the existing members of the group. We pride ourselves on being a vastly diverse group of people, in both age and character (we believe it's what makes "foam dart" events so much better than paintball or other competitive shooting sports); that being said, we are definitely a group of adults playing with toy blasters and are not specifically an event targeted towards children.

Sydney Nerf provides "Dart Hire" for community members for all events; all-day dart hire is included in the $20 entry fee. We generally supply Worker-branded darts, in both the half and full-length varieties. These are quality aftermarket darts that fly straighter than your ordinary Nerf darts from brick and mortar stores. You are welcome to bring your own darts but please note that you are unlikely to find them all; most people who use their own darts, do so with the knowledge that they will lose a portion of them across the day. By utilising the Sydney Nerf hire darts, you won't lose your own 🙂

1. Sign in via QR Code or at www.sydneynerf.com.au/registration
2. Pay via QR Code if you're playing or at www.sydneynerf.com.au/payment (a verified Paypal account is required)
3. Find a spot for your stuff
4. Load your magazines with darts and get ready for the games
5. Chronograph your blasters (there will be a table set up, with people lined up to do the same) as all blasters must be chronographed before being permitted for use at our events; this maintains the safety of all in attendance, by verifying that blasters do not exceed our FPS limits
6. Ensure you get your "newbie marker" aka pink ribbon from one of the friendly Admins
7. Wait for the Safety Briefing

We play under the original Sydney Nerf PEW ruleset (Performance Enhanced Wars). This allows blasters that fire a maximum muzzle velocity of 350fps (feet per second), with a secondary fps cap of 180 for anything inside 10 metres. There is an asbolute maximum of 180fps for all blasters at our CQB (close quarter battle) events, such as indoor hired venues, due to the constant proximity to players.

We play various game modes such as Team Deathmatch (TDM), Capture the Flag (CTF) and King of the Hill (KOTH) with medic/VIP variants.

If you've played any multiplayer first-person shooter games, you're more than likely familiar with our game modes already 🙂

For more information please go to - www.sydneynerf.com.au/rules

Please familiarise yourself with our Blaster Rules and Blaster Appearance Guidelines here:
www.sydneynerf.com.au/rules
www.sydneynerf.com.au/blasterappearances

Blasters are classed in mainly two categories, springer and flywheel. There is no "best blaster" as it's subjective to opinion and modification.

Although the following is the most commonly used blasters in their categories.

Flywheel

• Stryfe
• Rapidstrike
• FDL*

Springers

• Longshot
• Retaliator
• Prophecy^
• Nexus Pro
• Caliburn*

Sidearm (Pistols/ Secondary Blaster)

• Hammershot
• Hurricane^
• Woozi*

* These blasters are 3D Printed Blasters
^ These blasters are from third party companies

There are many ways to modify your blaster; Youtube is usually where most people start (and often a common theme to discovering our group to begin with).

Blasters are often modified to fire half-length darts, which have better accuracy due to the firmer foam and less "bendy" nature of a shorter dart. You'll need new magazines to accompany this modification. The most common magazine used for half-length darts are WORKER Talon magazines, but there are plenty of blasters that utilise a proprietary magazine, so it's always best to research what magazines a particular blaster uses before making those often over-enthusiastic purchases 😉

The following is what you can upgrade or add to your blaster for better performance.

All Blasters

• SCAR

Flywheels

• Motor upgrade with flywheel cage and wheels
• LIPO battery upgrade
• Microswitch/ MOSFET
  Note - You'll need basic soldering skills to perform this
  ADVANCED
• Brushless Mod

Springers

• Spring upgrade
• Plunger upgrade
• Internals to support spring upgrade
• Pump Grip upgrade

There are many sites which show you how to modify your blaster which a quick google search will bring. Alternatively, use the search function on the Facebook group to find your answers. If your answer still isn't found, post on the group.

Please check out all information on the Master Rules and Guidelines first - www.sydneynerf.com.au/rules

If you're question still remains unanswered, feel free to post on the Facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydnerf, and you'll find that community members and/or admins will be happy to assist if they can. We will refer you back to the rules if it's specified there.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/sydnerf