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Trouble in Paradise? Margott Injured, Schwarz and Bornstein Out

Jul 29, 2013 | Analysis

Just a few days ago news broke that snake player Justin “LJ” Schwarz had left the Los Angeles Ironmen program, which was followed by an injury report by Paintball Access claiming that Marcello Margott, the number one player in the world, suffered a broken hand injury....

Breaking News: LA Ironmen Cut Justin “LJ” Schwarz, Evaluate Kenny Frank

Jul 23, 2013 | Players & Teams

Long-time pro Justin “LJ” Schwarz (Front, PBA Rank #82) has been cut from the Los Angeles Ironmen and will not be playing with the organization for the remainder of the 2013 season. Schwarz, an emotionally-charged, competitive player, led a revamped...

Is Paintball Safe?

Jul 13, 2013 | Family

You are going to be surprised at how safe paintball is compared to other sports. In the United States there are 0.2 injuries per 100,000 exposures for paintball a year. That compares to: 3.8 injuries per 100,000 exposures for Tackle Football and Downhill Skiing a year...

Epicness at Battlegroundz Paintball’s Jungle Run: Battle for Khe Sahn

Jul 6, 2013 | Scenarios & Big Games

This past weekend I had the pleasure of playing and covering the inaugural scenario game at Battlegroundz Paintball in Greenwood, Indiana. Owned by brothers Chris and Kevin Black, Battlegroundz is a brand new 18 acre field south of Indianapolis composed of 4 woodsball...

Houston Heat Defeats Dynasty to Win the 2013 PSP Chicago Open

Jun 23, 2013 | Tournament

Houston Heat found their stride at the Chicago Open and managed to defeat every team they faced on their way to the Finals. They defeated Dynasty in the finals, 5-3. Heat looked like the Heat of 2012, especially after stunning Tampa Bay Damage in the prelims. San...