Archive for June, 2011

When I go out for a day of paintball I like to go out for the whole day. A lot of my friends agree that when it’s time for paintball we want to go for at least a good eight hours of games. It is not that we are obsessed but if we are going [...]

I was at a family gathering not too long ago and I was talking with my cousin and his wife. For their anniversary they decided to go paintballing. They got a few of their closest friends together and their kids and hit the field to commemorate their big day. How romantic? They’ve been married quite [...]

Paintball and Renegade Play

Posted: 28th June 2011 by ChristineM in Paintball Tips
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Maybe you’ve heard some of your friends bring up the term “renegade play” when it comes to paintball. No? What about gonzo play, or outlaw ball? You may have read it somewhere or heard another team talk about it, but you may not be sure what it is. Renegade play means you are playing on [...]

Don’t Be a Hero

Posted: 27th June 2011 by KristenM in Paintball
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There is a lot of great advice for paintballers out there, but today I want to focus on just one: don’t be a hero. Or at least don’t try to be the hero of every single game you play. Sure we all love that feeling of knowing that I alone saved the day. All my [...]

When it comes to carrying paintball air tanks you want to get pumped up, and you want to feel like you’re not to be messed with. That’s where listening to music can come in to help your mindset. Here are some music ideas you may want to check for the next time you’re on the [...]

Look when we’re getting to know someone many of us try and be on our best behavior. We try and put on our Sunday best and say please and thank you as much as possible. That’s okay, but it is hardly getting to know someone. When I first go on a date, I like to [...]

The Future of Paintball in California

Posted: 22nd June 2011 by KristenM in Paintball
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The future of paintball in California might be a bright one. And by bright I don’t mean hopeful. I mean like bright orange and red. There is a new bill pending in the state to outlaw the sale of realistic looking fake guns, i.e paintball markers, unless they are a bright color. At first the [...]

Now that school is out your kid is going to have plenty of free time on his hands. For some parents that could be a problem because you don’t want them to be left home alone or feel bored out of their minds for several months. You also don’t want them in your hair either [...]

Paintballers Commemorated D-Day in Oklahoma

Posted: 21st June 2011 by ChristineM in Paintball
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On June 6th, a whole bunch of paintballers did an amazing thing. They came together, over 3,000 of them, and reenacted the events of June 6th, 1944. This was D-Day, when German-occupied France was invaded by Allied Forces, which was a turning point in World War II. This was the 14th year D-Day has been [...]

One of the best parts about paintball is the excitement you feel before you get on the field. Make sure your paintball air tanks are filled, your paintballs are ready, and you have all your gear. You need your mask, and maybe some padding underneath your clothes so you don’t get welts when (or if) [...]