Paintball guns have many different uses and are even now used in law enforcement but instead of paint, the balls are filled with pepper spray so not only do you get a welt where you get shot, but you also get a face full of pepper spray.

Most people use Paintball guns for enjoyment and sport of competition. Some of the paintball matches truly are competitive with players taking the sport very seriously. In paintball competition, you’re only as good as your paintball gun and there are many different types to choose from.

A good paintball gun will shoot the ball at around 300ft per second or 200mph. Anything above that is not allowed in competitions since it’s just not safe. Even at 200mph, you’re going to get a nice sized welt if you get hit without the proper clothing protection.

Paintball markers consist of four main parts, the body, hopper, gas system and barrel. All of which can be bought separately and interchanged when they become worn.

The more expensive paintball guns use electronic trigger frames which will greatly increase the shooter ability to shoot rapid fire burst which can really knock an opponent out of the game if you catch them in the open.
Barrels are very important because they control the release of the gas which propels the paintball at its target. There are a variety of barrels to choose from and they depend on how much you’re willing to spend to make your paintball gun more accurate.

Because high quality paintball guns can be very expensive, the best way to save money on one is to buy it used in an online auction setting. This gives a wide selection to choose from and allows you to spend only what you budget will allow.

This site is designed to help you locate the paintball gun that you’re looking for at the price you’re willing to pay.