| The biggest concern while playing paintball | | | | 5. The hopper is another piece of paintball |
| is the safety and security of the players. | | | | gear you can't do without. The hopper is |
| Wearing the proper paintball gear will help | | | | where your paintballs are placed. Standard |
| to ensure that nobody will become injured | | | | hoppers will load your gun at a rate of 12bps |
| while playing this fast-paced sport. Without | | | | or less. For faster guns, you will want an |
| a doubt, the use of air-pressured guns can be | | | | electronic hopper. |
| very dangerous if a person is not wearing | | | | |
| appropriate safety gear. | | | | 6. The barrel is used to guide the paintball |
| | | | towards the intended target. Brass barrels |
| There is a variety of paintball gear required | | | | are relatively inexpensive and allow you to |
| when playing this sport, not just the | | | | shoot in a straight path and at higher speeds |
| paintball gun or marker. To help ensure you | | | | because there is reduced friction. |
| have all the proper equipment for this | | | | |
| action-packed sport, below is a list of gears | | | | 7. Having air supply is essential and is used |
| each person must have before he or she plays | | | | in both guns and pistols. Nitrogen and carbon |
| the sport. | | | | dioxide are available. The carbon dioxide is |
| | | | less expensive, but nitrogen is better. |
| 1. The paintball mask is an essential piece | | | | |
| of equipment that will protect your face. | | | | There are other optional accessories such as |
| Since most serious injuries incurred are in | | | | belt packs, scopes and kits that can give you |
| the face, you are not allowed to play if you | | | | an even greater advantage over your opponent. |
| do not wear a protective mask. | | | | Some accessories are also needed to keep your |
| | | | paintball in good working condition. These |
| 2. Eye protection is another important piece | | | | include oil for lubing your gun, a squeegee |
| of protection. Investing in a good set of | | | | for cleaning the barrel, and extra rings and |
| goggles will prevent any splat of paint for | | | | seals. |
| getting into your eyes. | | | | |
| | | | The paintball gear that we listed above can |
| 3. Each person must have a paintball gun. The | | | | be used as a basic checklist for beginners as |
| gun is used to eliminate your opponent, and | | | | you research the sport and before you begin |
| thus is a critical piece in your arsenal. | | | | making any purchases. Playing paintball is |
| Remember to thoroughly research the different | | | | great fun, but the costs can run up quickly. |
| types of guns available before making your | | | | |
| selection. | | | | If you don't have the extra money, start with |
| | | | the basic gear first, then purchase |
| 4. Of course, you must also have paintballs | | | | additional options as time goes on. Keep in |
| to shoot at your opponents. You should try to | | | | mind you must be fully protected when playing |
| conserve your paintballs while playing and | | | | paintball, so proper clothing and safety gear |
| only shoot when you have the target in site. | | | | should be a top priority. |
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