Here is a controversial subject I think affects us all. Camoflauge in the sport of paintball.  Some say we don't need it, others think it is an integral part of the game.  Which way do I fall?  To me I think the situation will provide the answers.  If you are in an outdoor game, I'm all for it.  As a matter of fact I wear camo while playing outside.  But if you are playing indoors, I do not see the need.  By all means wear it if you like but I don't.

        Those who say camo in paintball is bad are basically of the type of people who are uninformed and think paintball is a way for men to practice shooting at each other.  It is not.  It is a sport in which anyone, male, female, old, young can go out for a day and have a good time.  Whether or not you hit someone doesn't make a difference.  You learn teamwork and communication. For the youger players this is vital as you grow up.  For the older players, a little refresher doesn't hurt.  But people who play aren't there for the express purpose of "killing", most rec players are there for the fun, to get away from a busy life for a few hours.  And you know what it works.

        Those who wear camo see it's effectiveness while playing outdoors.  I play in Florida, most places down here have woods settings with a lot of low plants/shrubs.  Camo helps a lot, you can lay down in some thick stuff and never be seen.  But then again you won't see anyone.  I wear camo to these games.  Some people do not, they prefer to wear short sleeves and the like.  That is their choice, you play what you are comfortable in.  When I am at home in upstate New York.  I play a lot of indoor ball.  Here you will find me in jeans a t-shirt.  Why? you ask. Because camo doesn't help.  If anything I stand out more. Indoors you don't need the camo to break up your profile.  If you are hiding behind a pallet the enemy will see you regardless.

So there is my point of view on camo.  Wear it if you got it.  If not, that is fine too.

 Timothy Young
Guest Writer