| Paintball is steadily growing in popularity among both | | | | guaranteeing a speedy reaction time. CO2 is used |
| men and women. This team sport is a fun way for | | | | sometimes to power the guns. |
| friends as well as strangers to form bonds while | | | | For those that are just beginning the search for a |
| working closely to defeat the opposing team. As with | | | | perfect gun or are just budget conscious there are |
| all sports having the proper equipment is essential. This | | | | always upgrades that can be made later to provide an |
| will not only ensure a great time is had by all but it may | | | | updated gun. Sites and scopes barrel covers, slings, |
| just ensure the outcome of the game as well. Paintball | | | | stocks, rails, and foregrips can all be purchased at a |
| guns are an essential piece of equipment. | | | | later date. |
| The few basic pieces of equipment needed to | | | | Cleaning the weapon after each use is a must. Proper |
| participate in a paintball game are a paintball helmet or | | | | care will prolong the life of one's gun. The first and |
| goggles, protective clothing, a gun, and markers. Guns | | | | most important step is to remove the air source. The |
| can range in price from under one hundred dollars to | | | | second step is to be prepared to disassemble and |
| thousands of dollars depending on the type of gun. Not | | | | consequently reassemble the machine. The easiest |
| all paintball guns are made the same so research is an | | | | way is to have the schematic at the ready. After |
| essential part of picking out the best match. | | | | taking it apart it's time to clean each piece. The barrel |
| Pumps, pistols, semi-automatics, electronic, and stock | | | | will need to be cleaned inside and out. Warm water |
| are the five classifications of paintball guns. Pumps are | | | | and soap will do just fine. Make sure the barrel is |
| some of the cheapest guns out there. They are still | | | | completely dry. Next, remove the dried paint from the |
| accurate, but are not as efficient as some of the other | | | | grip-frame. Clean the bolts, hammer/striker and O rings. |
| types as they resemble a pump action shotgun. This | | | | Finally, after cleaning and replacing any parts that are |
| means that after each shot another marker must be | | | | not in working order it is time to apply paintgun oil. |
| "pumped" into the chamber make reaction time slower. | | | | Paintball is a great hobby but having a great paintball |
| The semi-automatic is the most popular type out there. | | | | gun can make it even better. |
| They are quite quick with a sensitive trigger, | | | | |