| The sport of paintball is fun, exciting and competitive. | | | | Some of the electronic ones are totally automatic, |
| There are many different ways to get involved and | | | | which gives the player the option of continuous |
| whether it is for a weekend, team play or tournament, | | | | release; they will not stop shooting until the trigger is |
| having the right equipment is essential. There is a vast | | | | released. These guns will provide the player with an |
| array of paintball guns, paintball markers and | | | | unfair advantage and are oftentimes disallowed due to |
| accessories. Choosing which to use will depend on | | | | this reason. |
| different factors, such as the expense, how often the | | | | Safety is priority in any sport and paintball is no |
| equipment will be used and if the player is a beginner | | | | exception. A paintball can travel up to 300 feet per |
| or pro. | | | | second, which can cause serious damage to a player. |
| Paintball guns come in many different styles. For | | | | Using the correct safety equipment can prevent |
| example, a stock gun can be used in different games, | | | | serious injuries. A paintball mask is designed to protect |
| but it is mainly used for a stock only game, due to the | | | | the player's face with special emphasis of mouth, |
| limited capabilities to shoot as many rounds as other | | | | eyes, nose and ears. In some designs the throat is also |
| guns. They only hold ten balls and require the gun to be | | | | protected. The player's mask should be comfortable |
| tilted in order for it to load. The pistol gun operates | | | | and well made. There are other protective pieces |
| similarly to the stock and is basically used as a back | | | | available, such as leg or knee pads, gloves and chest |
| up. | | | | protectors, all of which are not required but could |
| A semi-automatic is one of the most popular choices. It | | | | prevent injury. |
| is capable of shooting the paintballs at high rates of | | | | For a beginner there are many packages available |
| speed and does not need continuous reload; however, | | | | that include all items needed for play. They will vary in |
| it can vary in price with many being very expensive. | | | | price, but if the player is unsure of the dedication to the |
| For the seasoned player, an electronic gun is a perfect | | | | sport they will have available, a package will be a |
| choice. This gun gives the player the option of shooting | | | | sensible way to get the basics for a few days on the |
| however many balls they choose with one trigger pull. | | | | playing field. |