Join us Sunday, January 29th on the Mountain for a day of tactical delight.

Read all about it here on the event thread…

Cheers.

Episode Guide

Episode Number – 4

Starring – Sert_Cam & Captain A

Special Guest Star – Art, Shrek,

Running Time – 6:07

Content – Outlaws & Lawdogs IV

Episode Guide

Episode Number – 3

Starring – Sert_Cam & Captain A

Special Guest Star – Arizona

Running Time – 3:09

Content – Blackhawk Down IV

Episode Guide

Episode Number – 2

Starring – The Varts (Vince and Art)

Special Guest Star – Big Dawg MGB

Running Time – 2:31

Content – Outlaws and Lawdogs IV

Basic Info
Name: Jeff Bernheisel
Call Sign/Screen Name:JBern
Location: Portlandia
Gun(s): Azodin Kaos Pump II and Smart Parts SP1
Gear: RAP4 Strikeforce Vest w/ 4 pods and a 90ci Ninja Tank
Position: Ghost or Rifleman
Team: OK Company

This Northwest Player Spotlight features Jeff “JBern” Berneisel. Jeff has been a big part of OK Company for a while now. Jeff has participated in many of the scenario games held at OKC Mountain, including being general for a few. Jeff was a member of the 5 man team that took 1st place at Black Rock, as well as competed in the 3v3 pump challenge. I remember the first time I met Jeff, it was at Operation Blood Meridian back in 2008. We were on the field, and I remember seeing a green light coming from a bush. Jeff had his gigantic A5 at the time, the thing was huge! Jeff is a great player, and friend to OK Company, as well as a great part of Northwest paintball. Looking forward to playing with him

How did you get started in paintball?
I was invited to play indoor paintball at Portland PB for a friends birthday party. It only took about 5 minutes and I was HOOKED. So, I found a used Tippmann A5 on ebay and started hitting the local fields.

How long have you been playing?
Since mid 2006

How did you come to join your team?
I was searching craigslist for paintball related stuff, and I came across an ad that a group of local guys (OK Company) was looking for some players for some “backwoods ball” as I called it. I responded to the ad, got invited to come out to OKC Mountain, and the rest is history…

What do you enjoy the most about paintball?
The adrenalin rush of stalking your prey, getting that 1 shot kill when the opponent has no idea you’re even there. Or, just shooting the shit out of people like Murdoc.

What was your first paintball gun?
A Tippmann A5, which I eventually decked out with the OpsGear M82A1 kit to look like the Barrett .50 cal rifle. That thing seriously weighed like 12 lbs when I had everything installed on it. When I fired it, everyone knew where I was, but it was accurate as hell!

What are some of the big events have you attended?
I’ve played several Supergames, Black Hawk Down, TAW’s Saigon Fury and Black Rock.

What’s your most memorable paintball game situation?
Oh man… I’ve had so many awesome moments in the last couple years it’s tough to choose one. Top 3: sneaking up behind Murdoc and Bogart, firing off a couple shots, realizing my A5 wasn’t actually firing, manually loading it, and still getting them both out. Playing General for Operation Iceberg and just destroying the opposition (sorry Frog), winning the 5 man tactical tourney at Black Rock, and of course, the epic hideout battle at SG 39 (i think it was 39). That’s 4 situations… oh well.

What’s your favorite field? And why?
OKC Mountain. Home turf advantage. Other than that, it would be Sniperz Den. It’s dense wooded and swampy areas are very close to OKC Mountain, and where I can play my best game as a ghost – but it also offers alternate areas like the DMZ where I can play more tactical/rifleman when I just want to go shoot a shitload of people.

If you could own one piece of paintball equipment no matter what the price, what would it be?
I’ve got everything I need.

If you remember, not long ago in a previous article I wrote, it was stated that an honest player almost needed to strap on a chastity belt before they entered a public field. Due to the wallet molesting prices and the venereal diseased players who infested those fields, the days of the 70’s free love were replaced by a post -apocalyptic paintball era, where instead of a hot chick experience, we received a rash.

Nowadays, we’ve seen the suck dissipate, and with regular penicillin treatments, the mongrels have vanished to the shadows. With the weak gone and the strong surviving, we’ve seen one miraculous thing happen… players, teams and fields have come together more now, than ever.

With the economic gremlins eating our dollars, the scene has seen some shrinkage, but what that shrinkage has created, is something beautiful. Though paintball players in the northwest have traditionally gotten along, we have seen a heightened level of love between groups, across genres, and with field owners in Oregon.

For years players have asked for BYOP (Bring Your Own Paint) and cheaper field fees. I don’t know if it’s the economy talking, but the fields and promoters have answered.

Look at High Desert Scenario (D’s Hobbies) in Bend, Oregon. They offer some of the best scenario games in the state for $10. S&F paintball, Lebanon, Or. Which recently hosted Oregon’s first “Quad Tactical Tournament” (which was a success and highly recommended), and what did they charge? You guessed it, $10 dollars, and guess what, both those places are clean, have excellent customer service and offer sweet fields.

In the Metro area, let’s look at Action Acres, they go out of their way to cater to players and teams by offering BYOP and awesome entry prices, not to mention, the customer service and lunch specials are par to none.

Impact Action Sports is new to the scene and after it’s first year in operation, it’s clear they too, are doing it right. Offering and catering to groups and events, they have become a local favorite to many. Both Impact and Action Acres have become new homes for the growing pump scene.

Sniperz Den has seen some amazing growth over the last 2 years by hosting Dan Bonebrake’s Supergame. The field owners have done some sweet construction and hands down offer the best woodsball in Oregon. With that said, most importantly, they care. The owners love to work with the players who strive to run their own events and grow the scene.

What’s the common theme here? The players have come together and are working towards a shared goal of making this scene something we want, rather than just a market.  The relationships of both players and field owners, has come so far, but we hope to see it come further. A huge thank you to the owners and players for bringing us this far.

Now, let’s talk about where we can see growth and we can do to help us reach the next level.

Paintball Suppliers, from being in the scene the time I have, I know this industry is cut throat. It’s widely known that in Oregon storeowners traditionally haven’t gotten along with each other… understandable. We can’t change that, but we’d like to see is more of a relationship between stores, fields and players. A grand example is what D’s Hobbies has in Bend. The role the store has played in establishing The High Desert Scenario paintball field and Club is amazing to me. I would guess they see at least 70% of the paintball business in Bend. You may say Bend is small, I agree compared to Portland, but for those of you who would under estimate what they have over there, I ask you eat your words until you’ve experienced what they have first hand, at that point you will realize that the Portland area is missing the right “store” in our equation.

Don’t get me wrong, we have great stores, but regardless of whose fault it is, players are reluctant to go there. Whether it be price, products, politics, are others, people only drop in, grab the essentials and get out. I’d love to see that change. A store that can work together with a field and players to get the results their customer’s want will win our business 100% of the time.

Next on the list, though we’ve done a great job doing this, I’d love to see the continuation of teams and players coming together whom in the past, have not. The break down of old barriers between groups will be key in seeing the sport expand in our scene. How can we accomplish this? As a team, decide on supporting an event or team promoted game that you normally wouldn’t. Also, reach out and become active members of other teams websites and actively engage them.

We are moving in the right direction here in Oregon. With events like the new WCPS, the Quad Tactical Tournament, Supergame and Black Rock, all of which were demanded by players and were delivered, this scene is going in the right direction. Starting from the attitude of the players, the willingness of stores and fields to support us, we can create the best paintball scene in the nation, much like Portland has done with beer.

Basic Info
Name: Chris Davenport
Call Sign/Screen Name: DK/Deer Killer
Location: Beaverton, OR
Gun(s): Tippmann Phenom, Empire Trracer Pump, Tac8
Gear: Too Much to List, Mostly Tactical Set up.
Position: I have played in just about in all positions from Heavy gunner to Sniper. But the best position has to be right up in the face of the OPSFR.
Team: OK Company and once part of The Operators while living in Bend, Oregon.

This Northwest Player Spotlight features Chris “DK” Davenport. Chris is one of OK Companys newest members. Chris is a great addition to OK Company. I recently had the pleasure of playing with Chris at the Quad Tactical Tournament at the Swamp. Chris is a great tactical player and took the position of heavy gunner, and assisted in OKC Kilo taking 1st place. I first met Chris about a year ago, when OKC went down to the HDS field in Bend, Oregon. Chris played for the Operators down there. He moved to the Portland area last year and started playing with OK Company, and was a perfect fit in the community.

How did you get started in paintball?
I got my start in paintball back about 8 years ago. I was introduced to it by a good friend of mine name Tony now known as Tone from the Operators. At that time we were not part of the team. But later we were both asked to join the team. We started playing out at a placed called the “Kitty Litter Factory”. Unless you are from the Central Oregon area you would not know of it. This is the place I was introduced to playing the Milsim style of paintball. It is also the same place where Tone and I meet the Gunny and Silent from the Operators. And thus began a long time of great friend ship and a great paintball experience.

How long have you been playing?
About 8 Years

How did you come to join your team?
When my wife stated that she wanted to go to George Fox for her Masters in Teaching we decided to move to the Portland area. By doing this I could really no longer put in the time that was needed for the team I was part of from that kind of distance. Once we relocated to the Portland area I thought that maybe paintball would have to take a back seat for awhile. But once I started looking into the paintball scene in the area and started to get back into with the guys from OK Company and playing the Mountain. I thought what a great group of guys to hang out with and play. At that time I put a call into Murdoc to see what it would take to become a team member. We talked for quite a while discussing what it meant to be a member and what the team is all about. Well I can tell you I did not have to think very long to make the decision on wanting to join the team.

What do you enjoy the most about paintball?
I enjoy the players, the game, and the camaraderie that you get with playing on a team. But the most I enjoy about paintball is the excitement that is on the field when you take the objective.

What was your first paintball gun?
My first gun was the Tippmann 98. I played a couple games with it and noticed that just about everyone had theirs modified to the hilt. Needless to say I had to do the same thing with mine. So the following week I went down and did all you could do to it to make it look like the AR-15 style. Went out and played one more game and noticed other players with the Tippmann A5 with some modification. I thought damn I need one of those. Then again that following week I went down and got the A5 and did the mods and upgrades. Ever since then I would be considered a gear hoar for all the items I have.

What are some of the big events have you attended?
The biggest event that I have been would have to be Super Game. Go Red Army!! For Ever Red!! It always ends up being a fun event on and off the field as everyone will tell you. I just enjoy going and seeing others that we have meet over the years and reminiscing of days past.

What’s your most memorable paintball game situation?
All of the games that I have been part of are all memorable. But one that would have to stick out would have to be when the Operators and I went up to this old abandon radar facility. This had to be the most intense play ever. We ended up picking up some fireworks on our way up there. Mostly mortars and M100s and used them while playing in a CQB setup. When you light the wick of a 3 stage mortar and throw it in the room before entering as if it were a flash bang. It surely gets your heart pumping and the adrenalin rushing. There is nothing quite like it. I would not recommend this type of play for the weak at heart. LOL

What’s your favorite field? And why?
My favorite field would have to be HDS in Central Oregon (High Desert Scenario). This is the home of the Operators, Hellfish, and all of Central Oregon Paintballers. There is a lot of blood, sweet, and tears that we put into that field. I have put some time into helping build it in the first stages. But there are others that are constantly keeping that field growing and my hat goes off to them. Now that I am over here on this side of the mountain I have missed playing there. It is defiantly a different playing style then over here.

If you could own one piece of paintball equipment no matter what the price, what would it be?
I would like to purchase a tank. But let someone else drive it and operate it. I want to be out in the field running and gunning. Then when I get older at least I could fall onto the tank and keep myself in the game.

Have someone you would like to see featured in the next Northwest Player Spotlight? All you have to do is PM me there screen name.

Basic Info
Name: Mark Reynolds
Call Sign/Screen Name: Swampdog
Location: Portland, OR
Gun(s): SP1, SP8, Tpx
Position: Heavy Gunner
Team: OK Company

This Northwest Player Spotlight features Mark “Swampdog” Reynolds. Mark is one of the original members of OK Company. I’ve had the pleasure of playing alongside him for over 2 years now. Mark is always a positive person, and while he may not be the fastest, he does enjoy getting up in the action when it’s needed. Mark is a family man, he brings his 2 girls out to the field on occasion to hang out, and sometimes even lend a hand at the OKC workdays. Mark is a great part of OK Company and paintball in the Northwest.

How did you get started in paintball?
I have been playing paintball off and on since high school, one or twice a year going to local fields and renting gear. Never really got into it untill I started playing with OKC
How long have you been playing?
Well i have been truely playing about 3 years now, since before was just off and on.

How did you come to join your team?
After getting my A5 I was looking for somewhere to play and come across a craigslist add looking for players. After a few emails back and forth I was given the address. I have been playing with them since

What do you enjoy the most about paintball?
I enjoy the competition and the fact that whatever your ability and skill you can still play. It is always a good time and when you find good players to play with, there is no better sport in my mind. Where else can you got out in to the outdoors, get a adrenaline rush like that and get some agression out by shooting your friends.
What was your first paintball gun?
It was a A5 I got a few years ago, up till then i just rented at local fields

What are some of the big events have you attended?
I have been to most of the great events put on at the OKC field, couple super games, one TAW event and two of the black hawk down games.

What’s your most memorable paintball game situation?
Years ago I was playing at the splat action field, I was posted in the tower on top of hamberger or cheesebuger hill (dont remember which) call out where the other team was coming from. One by one my team was taken out which left me alone in the tower. The tower was getting hit from ever angle and I was doing the best to return fired when i could. Someone call a paint check on me, so as the ref walked toward the tower someone jumped in the door and tryed to throw a paint grenade at me. Luckly the ref stopped him, after i was call all clear no hit I heard the player with the grenade talking to the ref out in the open, so i moved the rag in the window and shot him in the chest.
I know there where to players coming up from the other side, so when i heard them call out for a surrender i pumped my marker, stuck it out the door and blind fired at where i thought i heard them from. to my amazment and to the refs also i hit one, the ref just about doubled over laughing. the last player call out surrender again, I tryed my amazing move again and it didnt work. I heard him call out “This is going to Hurt” and he started firing and walking slowly drawing a line on the inside of the tower. I moved as much as i could but was inches away from getting lite up. Coming to my safety lol the ref called me out just seconds before the stream of paint hit me.
What’s your favorite field? And why?
It would have to be the OKC field. I have played that field for years now and just about know ever foot of it. We have put alot of work in to making it a great and varsatile field with just about every type of play style you could ask for.

If you could own one piece of paintball equipment no matter what the price, what would it be? It would have to be the T4 rifle, or the Angel AR:K tactical marker

It’s mucky, it’s wet and it’s nasty but you know what? That didn’t matter on January 16th, 2011.  We had around 25 players come out in the pouring rain.  It was an absolute ball too, the battles were intense and bitterly fought on a battlefield soaked in slippery mud and falling rain. It was a back and forth mud bath, except it wasn’t with hot chicks,  it was with a group smelly dudes in the forest.  Who could forget the laughs either; guffaws and war stories all around, so  instead of me struggling to write this poorly written blog, let’s hear from some those who attended:

Yesterday was a lot of fun! I didn’t capture any video because it was raining so much but it was great seeing so many people out there having a blast! I can’t wait for the next game! - Frog

Definitley will be back out to the Mtn. I had a great time playing with new friends and playing with old friends too. I really enjoyed playing in the Maze I can not wait to get back out there as soon as the foliage starts to get thick. I also enjoyed the layout of the town. Once I got my footing I was able to get around with out any problems. Murdoc I want to thank you for the invite and to let you know that I will be making it back out to the Mtn. I also want to thank you and the rest of OK Company for making me feel right at home. You guys are a hell of alot of fun.  - Deer Killer

Awesome day. Love the maze! Requesting we do it again the weekend after superbowl! -Fuddlebunker