| The hardest part about starting a new pastime is | | | | with a paintball gun, CO2 cartridges, a hopper, which |
| knowing where to begin. Paintball has exploded as a | | | | holds the paintballs and a cleaning kit. Aside from your |
| great family entertainment for young and old, alike. | | | | paintball goggles and your marker kit, all you will need |
| Nearly every child has played cowboys and Indians | | | | to purchase are the pellets, or paintballs. |
| and dreamed of fighting it out at the OK Coral, and | | | | Dress To Protect |
| more than a few adults wish they could do the same. | | | | Generally speaking, the paint from the pellets will wash |
| Paintball provides a great opportunity to get outside | | | | out of your clothing with warm water and soap. Long |
| and feel and act like a kid, regardless of your age. | | | | pants and long-sleeved shirts are a good idea, as are |
| Starting out in paintball requires very little basic | | | | closed toe shoes. For added protection, you can |
| equipment and a healthy appreciation for fun. You will | | | | purchase a paintball vest which will minimize the impact |
| hide behind structures, sneak around behind your | | | | you actually feel, assuming your opponents can find |
| friends and blast them with paintballs, or run for your | | | | you and shoot you. Paintball vests also offer the |
| life as you avoid being hit. You can't help but laugh out | | | | convenience of zippered pockets and carriers for |
| loud as you and your family play this age old game of | | | | things like water bottles, extra CO2 cartridges and |
| "gonna getcha" with state of the art paintball guns and | | | | extra pellets. A towel is a good thing to have handy, |
| some basic safety equipment. | | | | as well, just in case. |
| Don Your Paintball Goggles For Safety | | | | Where Can You Play? |
| With over five million participants, paintball has far | | | | You can play paintball pretty much anywhere, but |
| fewer injuries than many other sports. Your most | | | | professionally designed fields make the game far |
| important piece of safety equipment is a good pair of | | | | more interesting and challenging with structures, |
| safety paintball goggles. Make sure they fit snugly and | | | | windows, trees and many other components that |
| that you can see clearly. While paintball can sting a bit, | | | | allow you to outsmart and outshoot your opponents. |
| your eyes MUST have the best protection possible. | | | | Most people begin playing paintball in outdoor, wooded |
| Unlike normal safety glasses, paintball goggles also | | | | areas. This is called Woodsball. Once you have |
| protect your ears, nose and mouth, which is why they | | | | become addicted to the sport, as most beginners do, |
| are commonly called a "mask." Some paintball goggles | | | | you can use indoor venues during inclement weather |
| can be pretty creative, with custom paint jobs and | | | | to practice your paintball gun skills. Referees are |
| decorations, but the important difference is that these | | | | commonly present to keep the game running smoothly |
| paintball goggles are made of a resilient, heavy duty | | | | and safely. Never shoot the referee! |
| polymer that will ensure your safety and comfort. | | | | Look for a website that offers plenty of paintball gun |
| Annie, Get Your Gun! | | | | products, accessories, advice and services to get you |
| Paintball guns are called "markers." While there are | | | | started in this exciting and affordable sport. Paintball |
| numerous styles and designs, as a beginner, you will | | | | parties are a blast for every age and weekends spent |
| probably want to start with a basic paintball gun until | | | | with your family playing paintball will soon become a |
| you determine which characteristics you prefer. Most | | | | favorite. |
| beginner marker packages come as a set, complete | | | | |