| Finding the right paintball gun seems simple in theory. | | | | 4. Buy a cheap gun. |
| You grab a gun that looks appealing, yet affordable | | | | As a first time player you don't need a high end gun |
| and then away you go with it out onto the field. If only | | | | the cost $800 or even more. You shouldn't have to |
| buying your first paintball gun was that simple. Here are | | | | spend much more then $250. As your skills improve |
| a list of some tips to help you get started. | | | | you gun a better gun that suits your needs. |
| 1. Start with a very basic gun. | | | | 5. Choose a style of play |
| You need to keep things simple when you start. Use a | | | | It is essential for you to decide what type of a player |
| gun that shoots around 13bps. (balls per seconded) | | | | you want to be. Do you want to be aggressive? |
| 2. Choose a gun that suits your style of play. | | | | Would you rather be laid back? Is a sniper more your |
| This is a major mistake made by beginners. Once you | | | | style of play. Once you figure out what type of a |
| get a feel for the style of game you play you will be | | | | player you want to be then you will be able to choose |
| able to buy a more suitable gun. | | | | the perfect gun. |
| 3. Rent Equipment if your a first time player. | | | | As a beginner this are just some general guidelines |
| For the first few times you play you should rent your | | | | that you should follow. Just keep in mind that starting |
| gun and other equipment. As a beginner you don't | | | | with a basic gun will make the game more enjoyable. |
| know if you will even like the game. This will allow you | | | | Once you get better you will be able to buy a much |
| to save some money and learn about the game. | | | | better gun that suits you. |