| Whether you want to play paintball yourself or your | | | | three major field positions; the front player, mid-range |
| son or daughter wants to get in on one of the most | | | | player and the rear player. |
| popular action games these days, you might want to | | | | For those playing a front or advance position, many |
| know a little bit about a paintball gun. | | | | players prefer a paintball gun that is more accurate |
| But first, the basics. Paintball is a sport in which teams | | | | and fast. Weight is also a factor in choosing the right |
| of player try to eliminate their opponents by shooting, | | | | kind of device for this position, as is the speed of the |
| to keep it simple, paintballs, at their opponents. | | | | air propulsion system. Many models allow for an air |
| That said, there are a few things you should know | | | | tank to be mounted on the gun, but for front field |
| about the gun, the first of which it's not really a 'gun' in | | | | players, a tank worn on a harness, enabled with an air |
| the typical sense of the word, but a piece of | | | | hose, allows for greater speed and mobility. |
| equipment that's designed to propel the paint balls | | | | For players who choose to play the middle of the field, |
| toward their intended target. | | | | a high-pressure system is preferred for greater |
| When used with a high-pressure propulsion tank, It can | | | | distance. |
| shoot a paintball filled with paint dye around three | | | | For those players choosing a rear field position, a |
| hundred feet per second. Industry standards, coupled | | | | stream of paint or dye, almost like an old-fashioned |
| with the design of a gun, don't allow for anything faster. | | | | flame thrower-type gun is preferred. |
| It may serve to alleviate worries to know that most | | | | Before purchasing a paintball gun, it might be wise to |
| professional paintball facilities and game field owners | | | | rent one at the paintball facility until you decide which |
| lower that speed or velocity to about two hundred | | | | position you're most likely apt to play on a regular |
| eighty feet a second, just to be on the safe side. | | | | basis. Renting is a very good option for new players |
| To insure safety while active play is not engaged, a | | | | and most paintball facilities will rent a one for a nominal |
| paintball gun is now required to come with a 'sock' or | | | | fee. |
| barrel blocking device that will catch any accidentally | | | | If you're looking to buy, be prepared to spend |
| discharged paintballs, and most new manufacturers | | | | anywhere from $100 to $300 for most typical models. |
| install a safety catch on their models. | | | | A top of the line model can cost up to a thousand |
| There are different designs and models and each is | | | | dollars, but for most players, the lower price range |
| determined by need. Players take different field | | | | paintball gun is more than adequate for most playing |
| positions, and each of these positions may require a | | | | needs. |
| different kind of paintball gun. For example, there are | | | | |