Our first visit to Behind Enemy Lines in Gastonia, NC.

On Saturday, January 2, 2010, Paintball Carolina visited Behind Enemy Lines Paintball in Gastonia, NC.  The entire group went to partake in the event.  As we arrived we were all quite stunned to see a solid crowd already assembling at around 9am.  The first thing we noticed was that there are quite a few regulars that are there early, and all are extremely willing to help.  The staff was very friendly and offered advice and assistance with the field, guns, and general tactics.  The field consists of three major forts, one being a complete log cabin and uncountable man made barricades.  The land itself is quite hilly and has very good visibility, but has enough trees and bushes to offer plenty of concealment opportunities.  There is a creek that runs along the back side of the field and offers a great trail for ambushes and flanking tactics.  The referees were very fair and made the entire experience enjoyable.  Safety is of the highest priority and it is greatly appreciated.  Before every game there is a safety briefing, mesh fences line the field, and the refs offer friendly reminders of keeping your mask and barrel covers on when appropriate.  Overall I would recommend this field to anyone I see.  It was a fantastic time on Saturday, not only because the paintball was great, but the other players, refs, and employees created a feeling that you are just out playing with a big group of friends.

While there, two of our crew decided to buy new markers.  Papa Smurf purchased a BT Delta Elite and Man Down got the new X7 Phenom.  The experience of buying the markers and talking with the staff was very good.  Howard, the owner, was great to work with and provided useful advice to anyone looking for new equipment.