05/02/2026
A Final Message from Black Tiger Airsoft
This weekend will be our final weekend in operation.
We are writing this with heavy hearts to let you know that we have reached the end of the road. We are beyond thankful for the years of support, the loyalty of our players, and the community that turned this field into a second home. You are the reason we fought so hard to stay open, and we cannot thank you enough for the memories created here.
Unfortunately, the county has made it impossible for us to continue. We have invested significant time and money trying to operate as a properly permitted small business, but the requirements have become insurmountable. Between demands for concrete aprons and expensive traffic surveys, the barrier to entry is designed for corporate giants, not local small businesses.
We would have been able to continue on a smaller scale, but persistent complaints from a single competing field—one that, ironically, continues to operate without the very permits they used to target us—put the final nail in our coffin. The mental and financial stress of this battle has been debilitating, and it is heartbreaking to see the sport used this way.
This field molded me into the person I am today. When I was a kid playing here at Black Tiger, I lived for the weekends. Providing that same environment for the next generation has been the honor of a lifetime. While we are devastated that our time in Plant City is ending, we want to make sure our players still have a place to call home. Please continue to support the sport at these great locations:
CIA (Competitive Indoor Airsoft) - Tampa: A fantastic indoor field and store.
Stampede Airsoft: An incredible store for custom fabrication and tech work.
Outdoor Extreme Hudson: A great spot that runs excellent airsoft games.
Warfare Airsoft - Sarasota: Run by Christian, a true ambassador for the sport.
Outdoor Extreme Orlando: Run by Dezi; known for incredible hospitality.
Dead End Outfitters: Greg is a tireless worker currently building a new outdoor field.
War Zone Airsoft - Ocala: An amazing mix of city and woods combat.
To our community: Thank you for everything. Please, keep supporting your local fields. None of us are in this to make a fortune; we do it for the love of the game. Every dollar you spend at a local field helps keep the gates open and the community alive.
Danny Lourdes and the rest of the BTA Crew!
