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Paintball is a sport in which participants eliminate opponents from play by hitting them with paintballs, spherical gelatin capsules containing primarily polyethylene glycol, other non-toxic and water-soluble substances, and dye, shot from a compressed gas-powered gun, commonly called a marker.

Paintball draws a wide array of players, and the Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Association estimates that over 10 million people play Paintball annually in the United States alone. Insurance statistics show that paintball is one of the safest sports in existence, even more so than tennis.

The following paintball articles present a well rounded discussion on the topic of  Paintball and will added to on a regular basis.

History of Paintball
The history of paintball goes back to 12 people, Bob Gurnsey, Hayes Noel, Charles Gaines and nine others decided to play this game by using markers that were originally used to tag cattle and trees. This game originated back in 1981....more

Best Weather for Playing Paintball: In the Rain?
Playing paintball in the rain adds a great deal interest and challenge to the game. For those paintball fanatics playing in the rain is at the top of their to do list .. more

Fair Play in the Game of Paintball
There are certain rules and guidelines that need to be followed to assure fair play in the game of paintball... more

Paintball Gear and Accessories
Good quality paintball gear and accessories not only ensure the safety of players but they also allow the player to be comfortable... more

Where to Play Paintball?
Many people ask were to play paintball. There are various types of paintball fields that offer both a challenge and exciting experience for players. Properly organized and equipped paintball playing fields add to the overall enjoyment of the sport for both players and spectators... more

Paintball Basics
Paintball is basically a safe, simple, challenging and strategic sport. The basics of paintball are that is usually played by two teams, each with at least two players. Adults and kids alike enjoy this sport as they often refer to it as an advanced or improvised game of tag... more

Defensive Tactics in Paintball
The best defensive tactics in paintball as in many other sports is having a good offense feeding off their defense. This kind of thinking is usually deployed in sports such as basketball or soccer more

Paintball Accessories You Can't Play Without
Having the essential paintball accessories like markers, tanks, guns, vests and other equipment are all part of the excitement when you plan to play paintball. But it is the small and simple things that count...more

Tips in Choosing a Paintball Gun
Paintball would not be paintball without the paintball gun. All paintball guns may look the same but it is important to remember that choosing the right gun is not an easy task....more

Buy Cheap Paintball Masks
Paintball masks are the most important safety equipment for paintball players. They act as protection for the eyes from the harmful chemicals that are contained in paintballs... more

Make use of paintball squads to win the game
A paintball squad is a group playing to achieve a common objective and preferably made up of not more than six members. It is best if the pintball squad members are disciplined and are quick in their physical movements....more

Popular Paintball Games
As the more popular paintball games became common place and more individuals tried paintball, an assortment and diversity of  types of paintball games started to emerge...more

How to Buy and Select Cheap Paintball Guns
While one should never sacrifice value over the quality of paintball safety equipment, cheap paintball guns are available today with a wide variety of interesting features...more

Rules of the paintball game
There are two groups (teams) of players in a paintball game and each group’s goal is to eliminate the opposite team by shooting paint balls, called paintball markers, at each other using a paintball gun...more

Choosing A Quality Paintball Mask?
The paintball mask is the most significant protective gear when playing the sport of paintball. It's main purpose is to shield the eyes from the balls that have a traveling speed of up to three hundred feet per second...more

Watching Paintball Videos
Enthusiasts buy paintball videos because as lovers of the sport they view them as collectibles / memorabilia. There are many paintball fans that would rather watch an event on video than play in a real live game...more

Where to buy your paintball gadgets?
Paintball stores are doing brisk business because paintball has fast become one of the world's most exciting and popular sports in the world. Paintball has risen from being known as just a pastime or a hobby...more

The Importance of Stealth in Paintball
Stealth in paintball is the ability to blend with your surroundings. Different techniques can be used to achieve this. The level of stealth applied will usually...more

Basic paintball strategy explained
Basic paintball strategy includes a few things you could do when you are outnumbered during a game. The first thing to remember is do not panic...more

Where to Find Paintball Fields
Paintball fields are not always designated solely for the sport. Paintball is often times played in neighborhood backyards, somewhere in the woods, or on abandoned or empty lots...more

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