Chris Costa's new profession "TACTICAL CATWALK"

[Gunservant]

In his shoes I probably would have done the same thing. I doubt he would need the money, but it takes a fair amount of acumen and showmanship to successfully breach cultural differences and make an impact on people whose lifestyles are so far removed from your own. And he was owning that crowd too.

[TheBelly]

Sorry he isn't "down-range" shooting faces with his skills?

I'm not sure that such things have ever been a part of his experience base.

[KestrelBike]

Chris Costa put a post on his FB talking about "costagate" (the airsoft demo/catwalk in Japan)

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/01/robert-farago/costa-costagate/

Snippet:

During our pre-show briefing my hosts had requested that I speak at the show, answer questions from press in attendance, and provide a photo op demonstration at the end for the fans. Initially I wouldn’t agree to do the photo op demonstration (ironically, hesitant for the very reason this entire issue has exploded into Costagate). Frankly, I thought the idea was a bit lame, and the runway setup was slightly out of context and a bit over the top for my liking.Unfortunately my reluctance had greatly offended and disappointed my very kind and conciliatory hosts, which of course was the last thing I had wanted to do. They explained that nobody gets to shoot in Japan, and that an airsoft event like the one I attended is the closest they will have to firearms ownership. I was told, “They see pictures of you, Chris Costa shooting. This is their chance to be the one to get the photo.” They talked more about the fans, about how most of them will never get to fire a real gun, how most of them will never get the chance to do any firearms training that we get to experience here in the United States. They talked about how much it would mean for the people, and fans attending this party to be able to take their own pictures of an actual gun trainer in person.

[Monky]

So you guys all are going to get paid how much to go to an airsoft event? You've sold how many dvd's? Your name is recognized where?

Those who noticed his jeans and boots.. Seriously?

You'd all do it for the $$$ no matter what bs high road you pretend to be on.


Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

[Sawin]

So you guys all are going to get paid how much to go to an airsoft event? You've sold how many dvd's? Your name is recognized where?

Those who noticed his jeans and boots.. Seriously?

You'd all do it for the $$$ no matter what bs high road you pretend to be on.


Sent by a free-range electronic weasel, with no sense of personal space.

Agreed.... and those who say they wouldn't because of their pride... I personally think you're stupid if you don't. Good money, free travel, no job stress or actual responsibility.... sheesh, sounds like a freakin cake walk and super cushy deal to me. Do it, get paid, repeat, as long as they're willing to pay you....and move on when they're not. If you're lucky, and wise with big money, you might not have to work again anyway.

[asmo]

The Haley response on Facebook was quite awesome..

[Sawin]

The Haley response on Facebook was quite awesome..

can you paste it here? some of us aren't on facebook.

[asmo]

can you paste it here? some of us aren't on facebook.

[Aloha_Shooter]

Since when is making money legally and bringing enjoyment to people without harming other people, something to scorn and ridicule? Sorry he isn't "down-range" shooting faces with his skills?

Don't even know the dude but this thread feels like jealousy.

So you guys all are going to get paid how much to go to an airsoft event? You've sold how many dvd's? Your name is recognized where?

Those who noticed his jeans and boots.. Seriously?

You'd all do it for the $$$ no matter what bs high road you pretend to be on.

+1

[MrPrena]

Didn't know there is an action figures.