New Milford, PA (28 September 08)—Congratulations Castle Conquest Attackers!

The attackers, led by "Darth" and Blue's Crew, along with a host of other well known scenario and big game teams, took Castle Aaarrgh in near-record time! Dave was there shooting pictures of every rain-soaked, mud-smeared minute of the pure paintball insanity. Thanks to the Ferrymen and Misdirected Hostilities for their fantastic hospitality, the Canadians for an awesome party, the refs for a safe time, and everyone who stopped past the 501 Paintball Tips book signing booth to say hi!

Coast to Coast to Coast (19 September 08)—Forthcoming in Jungle Magazine!

The next issue of Jungle Magazine, that woodsball publication put out by the Facefull folks, will have the next in the Dark Arts series of tactical articles...and another interview. Check it out when it hits stands, and sign up for the Dark Arts: Guerrilla Warfare course at Castle Conquest on Friday, September 26th!

On Stands Soon (18 September 08)—APG November Issue Sneak Preview!

Want to know what Dave has in the November issue of Action Pursuit Games? Shh...don't tell anyone, but he's got an article in the T'n'T section, the Oklahoma D-Day article, another called "The Move," the big article on the Cousin's Big Game, and a bunch of photos. Major congrats to Desmond Foo and the Malay paintballers for his fantastic article...and cover shot!

New York, NY (17 September 08)—All is go for World Cup!

Dave will be covering the PSP World Cup in Orlando, October 22-26, and will bring you all the thrills, excitement, and new-for-'09 gear. We'll mention some of it here, and write about all of it for Action Pursuit Games and Paintball News. Check back for book signing information, as he'll be signing copies of 501 Paintball Tips throughout the week!

Millstadt, IL (12 September 08)—Dirtlife Team Profile!

Dave is proud to announce that he'll be following team Dirtlife through their D3 games at World Cup in Orlando! He'll be working on a profile piece with photos for one of your favorite magazines. Want to get the hookup on free press like Dirtlife and other teams are getting? Find out all about getting sponsored--and getting noticed--in 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics. The info is all in there--and it's working for lots of teams already!

Nationwide (8 September 08)—Shark Tips in your PB2X!

If you haven't checked out Dave's monthly column in PB2X yet, you really should--Shark Tips brings both speedball and woodsball tips to you every month in a quick, simple, effective column. The October issue should be on stands now, or soon, depending on your area. Check it out!

News Stands Everywhere (7 September 08)—October APG Articles!

Want to know how to keep from getting burned by your smokegrenade? Check out the October issue of APG. Dave tells you all about that, and more. He also wrote the tactical flashlight review in the Scenario Secrets column, reviewed the Smart Parts Ion XE, and advocates for a cleaner field in "Leave (Almost) No Trace." Want some tips? Read 'em in 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics!

International (1 September 08)—Jungle Magazine Articles!

On stands now: a strategy article in Jungle Magazine, and an interview. Who? Pick up a copy and see!

On Stands Now! (25 August 08)—APG September Issue Sneak Preview!

The September Action Pursuit Games magazine is out, and has several articles by Dave "Landshark" Norman (a few by other names). Check out "Tools for Paintball," your comprehensive review of pocket knives appropriate for work around the field.

New Milford, PA (13 Aug 08)—Dark Arts: Guerrilla Warfare

Dave will be teaching the Dark Arts: Guerrilla Warfare clinic at Fall Castle Conquest, EMR Paintball, New Milford PA on Friday, September 26th. The clinic will cover booby traps, from their construction to their deployment, as well as night maneuvers. The clinic starts promptly at 7pm, so meet early at the 501 Paintball Tips booth in the vendor's area. Dave will be assisted by "Jake," a Private Military Contractor, with whom Dave has developed some Irish Republican Army and Mujahedeen -inspired booby traps and guerrilla tactics for paintball. To learn all about the clinic, and the adaptability of guerrilla tactics to paintball, click here. The cost is only $25 in advance ($30 day of the event), and includes a free copy of 501 Paintball Tips! Other than a steak served by a beautiful member of the gender of your choice, what more could you ever possibly want in the world?

New York, NY (12 August 08)—Friends? Everyone has 'em!

It's been a long, long time in coming, but this website is finally starting to reflect the fact that the author actually has friends in this world. Click here to see the new page with links to Gary Baum's fantastic paintball photography site, Paintball 2 Xtremes magazine, the Texas Roughnecks, etc. Are you a friend of the author's? Are you a fan of 501 Paintball Tips? Would you just like to swap banners? Email us (just remove the JUNK~ ~JUNK from the address--they guard against spam-bots) and let's set something up. So long as you're legit and a true paintball supporter, we can do a banner swap or something...'cause you can never have too many friends.

 

Newsstands (1 August 08)—Shark Tips on stands now!

Check newsstands for the current issue of PB2X (Paintball 2 Xtremes), where Dave "Landshark" Norman has a new monthly tactics column. If you have a subscription, check the table of contents; everyone else, hit up your local Borders, Barnes and Noble, or--in some places--Wal-Mart, and flip through until you find some of the most cutting-edge tactical analysis of our sport. There should be a link at the end of the article right here--thanks, everyone who found this page from that magazine! If you like what you read, pick up next month's issue for even more. Each article takes a few related tactics from 501 Paintball Tips and explores them in great depth. Want more? Buy your autographed copy here; purchases through this site directly benefit the author, and help him stay in paintball journalism rather than selling out to some dull mainstream job. So, learn something, support independent art, and support your local paintball writer--see you at the field!

 

Fort Kent, ME (27 July 08)—200 Miles of river? Bah!

After paddling from Lobster Pond to Fort Kent, the author and his wife, Dr. A.R. Norman, have arrived safely in Fort Kent, Maine. They spent a night in a swamp, lived off the kindness of Jack and John in Chesuncook, hitchhiked with an 18 foot canoe, and made it to the Canadian side of the border ahead of schedule. Shipping on personalized copies of 501 Paintball Tips will recommence posthaste!

 

Greenville, ME (16 July 08)—Setting Out...by canoe!

Good luck, Dave and Annie, as you enjoy your honeymoon. Today, they're setting off by canoe for 11 days of back country paddling and camping as they conquer the last 200 miles of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in Maine. Shipping is still quick on signed copies, but if you've requested a personalized inscription on your copy of 501 Paintball Tips, shipping will have to wait until they get back. Good luck guys--watch out for bears!

 

Warren, NH (12 July 08)—Dave and Anastasia are getting Married!

Congrats to the author and his wife, Anastasia, as they begin their new lives together today! More planning went into their ceremony than Custer’s last escapade, but hey, look what happened to him… Shipping will be a bit sluggish until August 4th, when the author returns to civilization from his honeymoon. All orders placed will be shipped asap, but as Dave and Annie will be paddling a canoe through Maine and into Canada, please be patient with delivery. They truly appreciates your direct purchase through this site—especially as the wedding bills start rolling in!

 

New York, NY (3 July 08)—Republic-Times article!

Welcome, Waterloo Republic-Times readers! Thanks to Mark McNamara for a fantastic article in today’s issue. Be sure to check out his article—well written and entertaining, Mark did a fantastic job writing about the author’s life and adventures as a paintball journalist. If you’re a Waterloo-area reader, be sure to check out all of the fantastic paintball fields in the greater St. Louis area: Xtreme just south of Millstadt, Wacky just north of Millstadt, Bushwackers in Pacific, MO…you live in a great area for paintball! Be sure to pick up a copy of “501 Paintball Tips”—it’ll help you immensely the next time you play.

New York, NY (2 July 08)—Charity Ebay Auction Successful!

Thanks to everyone who placed a bid on the charity copy of “501 Paintball Tips” up on the eBay auction following OK D-Day. Thanks to the sale price and an additional donation made by Bob B., the winning bidder, more than $40 went to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project!

Ashtabula, OH (28 June 08)—North vs. South Clinic Success!

65 people turned out for the North vs. South game at Big Pearl Paintball in Ashtabula. Thanks to the generosity of Jeremiah and Jason Keeler, I was hired to give a paintball clinic to all attendees. We ran through a tactical maneuvers course, snap shooting drill, discussed how to disappear in plain sight, the physics of accuracy, and much more—all accompanied by a pizza lunch. Mad thanks to Matt and Niki for the company, and Mrs. Keeler for her hospitality!

New York, NY (23 June 08)—Engler-Sponsored Shipping has ended!

Thanks to Engler Custom Paintball Guns, a number of loyal readers saved a few bucks on shipping. There are no plans at the moment for future sponsored shipping deals, but if anyone would like to explore a co-marketing plan, drop a line.

St. Louis, MO (17 May 08)—Charity Ebay Auction to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project

In the Oklahoma D-Day spirit of camaraderie, patriotism, charity and respect, Dave is running an Ebay auction now through 9:30pm (central time) on Sunday. Search for 501 Paintball Tips, and you’ll find the ebay auction “501 Paintball Tips Tricks book OK D-Day Charity Auction.” 100% of proceeds will go to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity organization that helps wounded servicemen and women once they come back home. The book is autographed by the author, Ken “Psycho” Moore, Bill “Wilhelm” Bailey, Boomer, Buckshot, Wooky, Eric Engler, Dewayne Convirs, and many more big names from the OK D-Day game. The text is a fantastic guide to paintball, and this commemorative autographed copy is a fantastic piece of paintball history…with a great charity benefiting from your winning bid. Good luck!

Wyandotte, OK (15 June 08)—German team wins OK D-Day!

Congratulations to Uber-General Wilhelm Bailey and his dedicated crew of Axis players on their decisive win over the returning champion Allied team. The Allies, under Ken “Psycho” Moore, won in 2007, and under Jim “Hangernaid” Helton, won in 2006 as well. Next year, the Allies will be led by Boomer, who promises to avenge this year’s 500 point anachronism. Check out Dave’s forthcoming articles on OK D-Day in “Action Pursuit Games,” “Jungle,” “Paintball News,” and “Paintball Sports.” They’ll start hitting in about a month, and then the associated articles will start appearing this fall. Look for a one-year-later update with Anne Elmore, the 56 year old grandma who played D-Day this year…with a foot still broken from a nasty tumble out of a tree last month. Look, also, for a bevy of profiles and gear reviews.

New York, NY (13 June 08)—“Shark Tips” forthcoming in Paintball 2 Xtremes magazine

In support of 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics, Dave will have a monthly tips, tricks, and tactics column in Paintball 2 Xtremes magazine. Look for the first installment of “Shark Tips” in the August issue, and then monthly thereafter. It’s a fantastic forum to read some of his best tips, explained in great detail. If you like what you see, check out the book for 501 more of the same!

Wyandotte, OK (11 June 08)—On the Ground in Oklahoma!

Dave is on the ground at the D-Day Adventure Park, covering the week-long Oklahoma D-Day scenario event! Stop past his booth for a free copy of “Action Pursuit Games” magazine and chat him up. The cute girl there when he’s gone, taking pictures on the field: she’s Anastasia, his fiancée, and she’s a dedicated player in her own right. Ask about 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics, and pick up a free hydration kit with every in-person purchase!

Ashtabula, OH (15 May 08)—Skills Seminar coming up at Big Pearl Paintball in Ohio!

Mark your calendars for June 28, 2008--the author will be running a Paintball Skills Seminar at Big Pearl Paintball in Ashtabula, Ohio, during their Civil War Big Game weekend! During the afternoon of Saturday, June 28th, Dave will be teaching you tactical running and gunning, how to disappear in plain sight, how to ambush a squad, run devastating small fire team maneuvers, etc. Sign up online now at www.bigpearlpaintball.com

Date: Saturday, June 28
Cost: $20 pre-registered, $25 day of, includes an autographed copy of 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics

Time: Afternoon
Cost: $20 advance, $25 day of
Includes: Autographed copy of 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics, a thorough skill seminar
Register: www.bigpearlpaintball.com

Wyandotte, OK (14 May 08)—Oklahoma D-Day Signing Confirmed!

Dave "Landshark" Norman will be covering Oklahoma D-Day for a slew of paintball magazines, and every moment he's not on the field or stealing a nap in someone's RV, he'll be signing copies of 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics. Get your copy before the game so you'll be ready to dominate in the first scenario on Monday...or pick one up from Dave in person. Look for the guy in the yellow full-head-protection-goggles (hey, they come in handy!) with a 501 Paintball Tips book poster taped to his backpack...or find his booth, wherever it gets set up!

Oklahoma D-Day: June 9th-15th
D-Day Book Signing: June 11th-15th
Time: Daily, and highly unpredictable
Location: D-Day Adventure Park, outside Wyandotte, OK

Site: www.ddayadventurepark.com

Coram, Long Island (NY) (17-18 May 08)—Cousin's Big Game signing!

The author will be covering the Cousin's Big Game at their Coram, Long Island field this coming Saturday and Sunday! He is on track to cover the event for Action Pursuit Games and Jungle. Cousin's Paintball will be selling copies of 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics at their vendor booth, and the author will be on hand off and on throughout the weekend to sign copies! If you spot him with the 501 Paintball Tips poster taped to his backpack, stop him and say hi!

Then on the field, do something cool and he'll try to get your picture for the magazines. Come on out to a 2,000+ player game, meet the author, and pick up your copy!

New York, NY (13 May 08)—Number One on Amazon!

Thanks to a number of awesome paintball players, field owners, and store managers, as of 2pm today 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics is the number one selling paintball book on Amazon.com! This ranking will change, and it may fall behind other options, but hopefully 501 Paintball Tips will lengthen its lead. Players around the world are snapping up copies, with several more shipped to England this week (shout out to Richard and Laura in Plymouth)! Another retailer picked up a case, and copies get mailed just about every weekday. Your best bet for an autographed copy is right here, through this site.

You're welcome to save a buck or two elsewhere, but sales through our secure PayPal payment button are really appreciated—the royalties Amazon pays are not what you'd think...

Thanks, Paintball Community, for making 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics number one among paintball books on Amazon!

New Milford, PA (25-26 April 08)—Castle Conquest Book Signing!

The author will be at the always-fabulous EMR Castle Conquest game this weekend, Friday and Saturday, covering the event for a whole host of magazines…and signing copies of 501 Paintball Tips! Look for his posters, and follow them to meet the author and pick up your copy of the sport’s hottest, most thorough, most technical how-to book! Keep watching the paintball press for Dave’s articles, his new columns coming in several publications—check back for more information!

Millstadt, IL (20 April 08)—Xtreme Paintball Park signing!

What do an Ion XE, SureFire flashlights, and a case of books have in common? They’re all products the author brought to Xtreme Paintball Park today, as he finished up the Ion XE product review for APG and tested the SureFire flashlights on some tactical rails. The case of books? They went fast at this unofficial book signing, and now Xtreme stocks copies for sale in their pro shop!

Columbia, IL (19 April 08)—Columbia Public Library Signing!

The author sold a number of books at the Columbia Public Library today, spreading the message of safe, fun, and creative paintball. The author is thankful to the Columbia Public Library for hosting the event, a rarity for the library, and is grateful for the warm welcome he received back in his home town.

Pacific, MO (12 April 08)—Successful signing at Bushwackers Paintball!

The author visited Bushwackers Paintball in Pacific, Missouri, a fantastic facility dedicated to woodsball…with a bit of speedball in the name of balance and choice. Several fields were under seasonal flooding and terrible weather wracked their part of Missouri, but these environmental challenges did not daunt the seventy players who turned out for open play and private groups. They stopped past the author’s table and invited him to join their open play group, and despite Mother Nature, a fantastic time was had by all. Missed your chance to get a copy? Buy one from their pro shop next time you go!

Wentzville, MO (05 April 08)—Wacky Warriors Customer Appreciation Day

The author shared a tent with a martial arts team at the Wacky Warriors Customer Appreciation Day. Several hundred players turned out for a tourney-come-scrimmage, free pizza, the Monster Energy Drink street team appearance, and a live remote from 105.7 The Point. Players chatted with the author about speedball tips and how to disappear in plain sight, and then broke boards with the martial arts team. When the author challenged one guy to break a board with his face…he did! Watch for the author’s article in an upcoming issue of Paintball News, and his survey of paintball fields around Paint Louis.

Columbia, IL (12 March 08)—Monroe County Clarion article hits stands

The Clarion Journal newspaper in Monroe County, Illinois, has a great article on 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics on Page 3 of today’s issue. Dave began his paid writing career with them in 2001, covering local news and writing profiles on local business owners. It was terrific training. While covering an article on local paintball, Xtreme Paintball Park field owner Sal Briguglio invited him to the tournament where he met Jessica Sparks (who penned the Foreword) and Dan Reeves. They launched his career as a magazine writer, and the rest is history.

Dave has great memories of writing for the Clarion, which still publishes his occasional articles. He is very thankful for their article, and their support. Well written Kevin; thanks Garren!

New York, NY (27 February 08)—Madly Writing Articles

Dave is back in New York City after quite the February promoting the book and covering paintball from Vegas to London. Look for his articles every month in Action Pursuit Games, Jungle, Paintball Sports, and Paintball News. The SHOT Show and UK articles will start hitting print next month!

Meanwhile, domestic and international shipping are good to go, with copies ready to be autographed and shipped the day you order them (orders received on weekends or after 3pm will be shipped the next business day). Expect 2 to 3 business days for domestic delivery, and 6 to 10 for international delivery—wholesale prices are available for large orders, and we truly appreciate your business!

Paris-London-Kuala Lumpur (20 February 08)—Worldwide Shipping Good-to-Go

With successful shipments to California, Asia, England, and France, we are happy to report that international shipping is fully operational! For more than two copies, inquire about special shipping rates and arrangements to get your copies quickly and as inexpensively as possible. Thanks to our international customers—you guys are keeping paintball strong for all of us! Let me know how I can help.

Plymouth, England (12 February 08)—UK Distribution Underway!

The author is in Plymouth, England, the guest of an amazing network of paintball players. One English businessman took wholesale delivery of the UK’s first 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics wholesale shipment!

Dave covered the Bawtry Paintball scenario game, a series of five miniature scenarios that pitted the United Kingdom Scenario Team against “Everyone Else.” It was a 37-vs-144 showdown, with amazing pyrotechnics and a lot of fantastic people.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (07 February 08)—First Malaysian Shipment Dispatched!

The first wholesale shipment of 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics is headed for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! The industry’s hottest new book is on its way to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. With luck, the author will return this December to cover the Paintball Asia League Series World Cup again, and have a signing for all the Asian players who believe in playing paintball better, safer, and more creatively.

Las Vegas, NV (04 February 08)—Successfully Launched!

The book successfully launched at the 2008 SHOT Show, enjoying an energetic reception. The author distributed copies to field and store owners, and made important contacts with various paintball businesses. Most importantly: the SHOT Show was a lot of fun!

Las Vegas, NV (01 February 08)—Book Launch on February 2nd at the SHOT Show!

The author will be at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas this weekend, Saturday February 2nd through Tuesday, February 5th, signing autographs at the Wellco booth. This is the book’s official launch and the world’s largest civilian shooting and outdoors equipment show! Tippmann, JT USA, and Paintball Sports will be there, along with several thousand companies in the shooting, hunting, and camping industries.

Look for the 501 Paintball Tips, Tricks, and Tactics signing at the Wellco booth whenever I’m not somewhere else drooling over gadgets or meeting with distributors.

New York, NY (29 January 08)—First copies ship February 7th!

The first copies have arrived at the International Affairs Desk, and are ready for distribution after the SHOT Show this weekend. Copies are available from the author, and directly from Tate Publishing.

On April 29th, the book will also be available for sale through Amazon.com, Borders.com, and Target.com.

Purchases made through this site can be autographed with any reasonable inscription, and a lot more of the proceeds go to the author!