Airsoft Company Opens Retail Store in Oakdale

Looking for a new airsoft gun? Then you might want to head to Oakdale.

Airsoft Station, an airsoft retailer, opened up a store in Oakdale this week. The store, located at 1330 Helmo Ave., offers hundreds of different types of airsoft guns, plus a large selection of tactical gear, BBs and accessories. 

Airsoft Station used to sell products solely online, but now has expanded its business to a full-service retail store.

Nick Mayer, the owner of Airsoft Station, first sarted selling airsoft guns as a hobby until demand grew high enough for him to launch the online business in 2008.

Since the website launched, Airsoft Station has become one of the largest online airsoft retailers in the U.S., according to its website. 

"We decided to open a store because there's really not a store that specializes in airsoft in the area," Mayer said. "We already have the products so we decided we might as well make a retail outlet out of it."

Mayer has considered opening a store for some time, but decided to seriously pursue the idea six months ago after talking with another airsoft dealer.

"He inspired me to think about opening a store more seriously and we had the space for it," Mayer said.

Airsoft Station offers guns and equipment for both entry-level players and more experienced players. The business will not sell any airsoft guns to anyone under 18 years old.

Airsoft Station will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. 

Airsoft Station's hours:

• Mon-Fri: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturdays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sundays: Closed 

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