Urban Warrior
Street fights are so last season, why not go full out and get yourself a gun? Mona Lam and Alisha Haridasani find out where you can vent your pent up aggression in the city.
Freud did not call the gun a phallic symbol for nothing. It’s all about power, baby. As an infamous Texan once said, “holding a gun is like holding everyone’s fate in your hands. They trust you not to turn around and shoot them all.” While indiscriminate shooting is illegal in Hong Kong (or any part of the world), this town is fully equipped with weapons clubs that you could use to realize your dream of being a very angry postman. So throw and swing with all your might – be it a sword, a knife or your own body. Put on your gear and show the world just who you are.
Shooting
The real deal: The deal’s shooting. Air gun shooting. For all those inspired by 007, there are several places in Hong Kong where you could get the thrill of looking almost half as cool as James Bond. Maybe if you’re lucky, your gun won’t be the only thing that’ll impress the ladies.
Benefits: Improves accuracy, or at least we hope it does.
Violence factor: ☠☠☠☠☠
Where to do it:
1/F, Block D, Wing Hing Industrial Building, 226 Choi Hung Road, San Po Kong, 6494-2222. www.airsoftipsc.org
The association provides monthly beginner courses, which teach you everything about shooting and essential gun handling techniques. All courses cost $400 including equipment, and start on the first Friday of every month running from 7:00 - 9:00pm.
10A & B Ka Wing Factory Building, 19-21 Ng Fong St, San Po Kong, 3590-6336. www.hksdu.com
Runs courses at $600 for all people of all ages ranging from teenagers to adults, both male and female. Each course consists of four classes of eight people, with an examination at the end. Classes last for three hours from 8:00-11:00pm.
2/F, Futura Plaza, 111-113 How Ming Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, 2915-0088. www.chinagunclub.com.hk
Want some real touch? Shoot with a real revolver and ammunition in a fine indoor shooting range. However, be prepared for it to pierce a few holes on your purse. There is a $10,800 one-year membership for short-lived enthusiasm and temporary residence in Hong Kong. With greater commitment, you can either be a lifelong white card or black card member. Only those without criminal records are eligible for application. A basic training course costing $1200 is compulsory before you can shoot on your own and rent the arms and facilities.
Hong Kong Rifle Association
Kau Wah Keng Rifle Range, Cheung Hang Village, Cheung Hang Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2744-2283
With professional shooters converge; you can join after background verification and a $30,000 membership fee.
War Games
The real deal: They say you should “love thy enemy.” Pfft. Just shoot ‘em. Yes, you read it right. That’s what war gaming is all about. Round up a few people for your own team and shoot the opposition. And, if you’re looking for a more colorful victory, go for paintbaling. What better way to settle a dispute and show your enemies who’s boss? Unless of course, they win after which you need to hide.
Benefits: Pride, if you win.
Violence factor: ☠☠☠☠
Where to do it:
8207-7232. www.survivalgame.org.hk
War games here take place in Fanling Countryside, which stretches almost 100,000 sq ft. Teams require a minimum of 15 people and games cost $300 per person with all equipment included.
