PaintballX3 Magazine January 2015 | Page 34

34 February 2014 February was a busy off-season month in paintball as many new products were introduced either in advance of the Paintball Extravaganza (PBX) or at the event. Tippmann, GI Sportz, Sport Smoke, Ninja Paintball and many others debuted their newest releases at the PBX. Once again February brought another tragedy as well-loved paintball photographer Matt “D” Dawson passed away. February Headlines Paintball photographer Matt Dawson tragically passes away. HK Supreme paintballs released. Shooters & Looters win first APL event. Social Paintball releases new cleats. University of Texas wins NCPA Cowtown event. Tippmann releases mag-fed conversion kit for the 98 Custom. The NPPL announces it is restructuring. HK Army announces it is taking over the Huntington Beach Surf City Open. Tippmann Magfed Tactical Compact Rifle (TCR) Paintball Tournament Manager software and hardware D3FY’s new D3S announced Milsig M17 XDC Marker January 2015