Riot's Pumpapalooza's Pistolpalooza

[Riot]

It's time to pack up those sniper goodies and break out those side arms! That's right, it's time for PISTOLS ONLY!!!

Sandwiched between Slim's Classic and AnarchicArctics's Stockstice, Pistolapalooza fills the gap with a day of pistol slinging action!

When: Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Rain Date: June 1st, 2025?)
Where: TBD - Waiting on a few replies, but want to get the date set.
What: PUMP PISTOLS ONLY.
Why: I love it. It's like a whole different game. It takes a totally different skill set. The markers are dope. Mostly, it's just freakin' awesome!

Additional Information: I'll probably go less heavy on the themes. The idea of it being Pistols Only is unique enough without all the additional details.
With that said, I will likely include a couple of unique game types. Off the top of my head:
1) Single Shots Only
2) Headhunter (The collect the skull game) (It was really close to being really awesome and I think one tweak will make it perfect.)

If there were any other games we played that you'd like to see played again (Bday Ball, The 1v1 tourny, etc etc) please let me know and we can work something out.
The day is casual!


I will update this post will all final details as soon as possible!


- Riot

[Riot]

What is a pistol?

** After much consideration and taking in all your comments, concerns, and suggestions, this is what I’ve determined the criteria for a pistol will be:

• Must be able to be held and shot easily by a single hand.
• The marker must be powered by a 12g co2
• Horizontal Feeds (single feed is also okay)
• No Foregrips (This includes bucket changers)
• No Stocks, No Braces, No Springfeeds,
• Horizontal 12g encouraged
• Exceptions can be made with valid reason, are arranged, and approved by me BEFORE the day of the game. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made the day of.

Last year we DID allow Phantom's in Pistol configuration and while your classic nelspots, pgp, etc etc are preferred, you can still use your phantom, but please make it is in pistol format. This isn't the game in which you should be looking for an advantage!


Beyond that, if you've played the Pistols Only game the last couple of years, you already know how fun the game play is, and if you haven't, hopefully you'll make it this year and experience it for yourself! Just ask around, it's a great day. With that said, I will be a hair more strict as to what constitutes a pistol. There's always been great leniency because I don't want to deter people from playing... However, last year I noticed more phantoms and less jank, and while that's fine in the appropriate configuration, I also noticed a few outside of said configuration.

Pictured below are two different examples of what a Phantom SHOULD look like in Pistol Form.
(Courtesy of NONOBLITUS and @ChuckLove)


MOST IMPORTANTLY: If you're unsure.... Just ask me.

[NONOBLITUS]

Yup I’m down

[cougar20th]

I'm gonna try my damnedest to make it.

[Magageddon]

depending on location, I should be able to make it

[JeepDVLZ45]

Let’s go !!

[Riot]

It wouldn't be a game without THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN PAINTBALL.