“ When I started working for CPX , there was always an understanding that the Joliette property would eventually be bought out ,” Honu said . “ It took nearly two years to settle on a number , and we knew that , in order to keep it alive , the show would be going on the road . There were discussions at that time and it was understood that at some point in the process , I would either be able to buy [ Paul ] out or be given the company as a thank you for helping get the partners through that season .”
Under the management of DJ Honu , the Legends events did continue on strong , growing into the annual traditions that they have become for so many scenario players across the United States , and Hawaii .
“ We created an environment that resonates with people ,” Honu said . “ It ’ s like a family reunion barbecue a couple of times a year , but instead of playing badminton , our family plays paintball .”
In the course of his travels over the past decade , Honu has forged deep friendships with the owners and operators of Black Ops Paintball in Fayetteville , NC , Eric Harris and Nate Geinger . Harris and Geinger recently acquired another field in Myrtle Beach , SC and began a multiphase rehabilitation plan for the property . So when presented with the option of continuing to work for CPX without the possibility of inherited ownership , Honu made a decision to start a new chapter and help his friends in the Carolinas with a new venture . Concurrently , he started his own production company , Ohana PB .
From the outside , a joint venture between the owner of the longest running big game series and the owner of the largest scenario series in the country seems like a tremendous win for the players and the community at large .
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