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Differences Between a Real Gun and a Paintball Gun Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Paintball guns are very different from firearms, though the two do have many things in common.
Paintball Elimination - The Game of Elimination in Painbtall Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
The most basic form of paintball is the game of elimination. While the rules are basic, mastering it can take a lifetime.
Realistic Paintball Guns - Paintball Guns that Look Like the Real Thing Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Some paintball players like their paintball guns to look like real guns. Paintball guns will never be perfect replicas of real firearms, but some can seem like the real thing.
What is a Paintball Marker? Why is it called a Paintball Marker? Created: Friday, April 27, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
You've heard about the sport of paintball and you know it involves shooting paint-filled balls, but what, exactly is the marker people talk about? Is it the same as a gun?
Definition of Wiping - Wiping Definition Created: Saturday, January 03, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
A method of cheating wherein a player tries to wipe off a legal hit to avoid elimination and continues to play.
Paintballer's Almanac - Review of Paintballer's Almanac Paintball Book Created: Saturday, December 01, 2007 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Paintballer's Almanac is the largest and best collection of different paintball games available, though it does have a few problems. Not all games are really feasible but there are enough vari...
Definition of Death - Death Definition Created: Sunday, May 27, 2007 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
The result of the elimination of a person.
Definition of Kill - Kill Definition Created: Sunday, May 27, 2007 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
The result of the elimination of an opposing player.
What is Woodsball - Woodsball Paintball Created: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Woodsball (or Outlaw Paintball) is a title given to almost any variety of paintball that is not played on level, professional fields. It often consists of simply a group of friends who decide to p...
Seeing other Paintball Players on the Field - Basic Paintball Strategy to Identify Other Players Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
The key to winning at paintball is to identify the opposing players so you can develop effective strategies to approach and eliminate them. Here are some basic ways to learn how to identify where ..
How to Move in Paintball - Paintball Movement Strategy Created: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Whether it's woodsball or speedball, the key to victory in almost any paintball situation is to out maneuver your opponent. The best equipment in the world won't win you a game if you're out played..
Xtreme Paintball Beyond the Paint Episode 8 Created: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
JC Whittington is a country boy from Maryland but now competes as the leader of Pasadena Bad Company.
Paintball Gun Accuracy - A Forgotten Art Created: Thursday, February 19, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
When I play paintball, I rarely, if ever, get a one or two-shot kill. Whether it's the ease at firing off a quick 4-5 shots or if it's simply because I don't completely trust my accuracy, I'm real..
Most Influential Paintball Guns of All Time Created: Saturday, January 10, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
I have owned and shot many different guns that were made in different eras and I definitely have some favorites and some guns that I wouldn't recommend to anyone. But this isn't about favorites, i..
Electronic Versus Mechancial Guns Created: Sunday, September 02, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The differences between electronic and mechanical guns, the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy A Paintball Gun Created: Thursday, May 24, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
You've played paintball a few times with borrowed or rented equipment, and you've decided it's time to buy your first gun (marker). Now, though, you must decide which one to get. Before you start..
Pump Paintball Guns - What is Pump Paintball All About? Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Pump paintball started the sport, but many players have never experienced it. There's a reason why many players still love competing with a pump.
Top Ten Paintball Tips - 10 Tips To Play Better Paintball - Top Paintball Tips and Tricks Created: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Each of these ten tips can be used to improve your game without costing any more than you already spend. There are many tips that can improve your game of piantball that don't require massive amou..
How to Choose a Paintball Gun Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Choosing a paintball gun doesn't have to be a challenge once you know where to start looking.
People Think Paintball Is Dying, but They are Wrong - Part 1 Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Many people feel that paintball is slowly fading away and may end all together. Learn their reasons for their beliefs and why they may or may not be justified.
People Think Paintball Is Dying, but They are Wrong - Part 2 Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
The death knell for paintball has been sounded prematurely. The sport is continuing to thrive, grow and change.
What is a Paintball Waiver? - Why Do You Have to Sign a Waiver to Play Paintball? Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Before you play paintball at a professional field, you must always sign a waiver. This form doesn’t mean you sign away all your rights, it’s just an acknowledgement that paintball does..
Why Paintball Isn’t On TV - Paintball on TV Created: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
When people think of sports for the masses they instantly think of the major team-sports: football, basketball, etc. Paintball, though, a team sport, just hasn’t caught on in the eyes of the..
First-Timer Paintball - What to Expect When You Play Paintball for the First Time Created: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012
The first time out on the paintball field can be a bit intimidating. Learn what to expect on your first day playing the sport.
Differences Between Mechanical and Electropneumatic Paintball Guns Created: Saturday, March 24, 2012 Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Many new players know that there are differences between the beginner paintball gun they own and the more expensive guns they see at the field, but they don't know what these differences are. Lear..
How Camouflage Works in Paintball - How to Blend in While Playing Paintall Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
When you're playing in the woods you often need to blend in with your surroundings. Being stealthy by nature is nice, but having the right gear is more important.
The Slow Wolf Paintball Strategy - Paintball Tactics Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sometimes you need to break away on your own to win the game for your team. Do you have what it takes to play the Slow Wolf?
The Lone Wolf Paintball Strategy - How to Be A Lone Wolf in Paintball Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Some paintball players have a personal need to get out and play by themselves. While the Lone Wolf strategy is rarely successful, it can be entertaining and, sometimes, it may even be the right st..
The Paintball Sniper - How to be a Paintball Sniper Created: Sunday, July 29, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Paintball snipers don't require massive amounts of specialized equipment, just a good sense of where to hide and when to shoot.
Online Paintball Stores - List of Paintball Stores Online Created: Thursday, December 09, 2010 Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012
While local paintball stores are great for customer service, advice and buying paintballs, they simply can't match the selection and prices of online paintball stores. Here are some places to buy ..
What is a Paintball Gun? Created: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Many people have heard of paintball guns, but they don't really know what they are. Learn what this fascinating piece of equipment actually is.
Spyder Paintball Gun - What is a Spyder Paintball Gun Created: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Spyder is one of the most common names in paintball. Learn more about the brand, the gun and how it works.

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