Paintball

Paintball guns fire paint balls by means of a bolt that pushes the round, or paint ball, forward from the firing chamber. This firing bolt can be powered by either compressed air, nitrogen gas or...

A paint ball gun is good only when it has the CO2 (carbon dioxide) it needs to fire. If you're using anything more than a 12-gram CO2 cylinder, you won't need to buy a new source of air when yours...

Paintball is an "extreme sport" comparable to the game of tag. To play, participants attempt to shoot each other with small, colored-filled gel pellets fired from a paintball gun, or marker. It is...

Paintball is a strategic and action-filled game of cat and mouse. Paintball markers and equipment have meshed into the world of technology and evolved into customizable, personalized battle...

The CO2 tank is what powers your paintball gun. If the tank is not attached correctly, you will most likely not get the same power from your shot as you would if the CO2 tank was properly...

Whether you're using CO2 to keep the plants in your aquarium alive and healthy or for use in your paintball gun, it can be quite expensive to constantly replace spent CO2 tanks. Refilling these...

Known for its speed and numerous customization options, the Tippmann A-5 is designed to withstand years of hard use on the paintball fields. This high-end paintball marker is sure to bring success...

The most importance aspect of paintball air tank maintenance that can be performed at home is checking the tank visually. Learn about how often an air tank has to be tested with help from an...

While it's easy to remove a CO2 tank from a paintball gun, it can be a little bit of a challenge to remove the tank without damaging the delicate O-rings that help seal the tank. Blown O-rings can...

Paintball is an extremely fun sport that involves sneaky maneuvers, a lot of running, and an adrenaline rush like nothing else. I have been playing for years with friends out in the woods and...

One of the fastest growing recreational sports in the world today is paintball. Nothing beats the thrill of creeping through the woods plotting war strategies to blast your opponents with little...

Co2 tanks are one of the primary methods of powering paintball guns. To get out and play, you'll need to attach a full tank to your paintball gun. Doing this isn't hard and will only take a few...

Paintball markers (guns) have been used for agricultural purposes long before they were used for recreation. Yet, the concept of the marker has not changed. To expel a paintball from the barrel of...

Paintball is a popular sport that can include a variety of individual games and rules. Since the game uses CO2 powered guns to fire paint-filled balls that burst on impact, safety is always a...

Paintball is an exciting game to play with a group of friends or competitors. While shooting a gun at your buddies sounds dangerous on the surface, paintball is quite safe so long as you follow a...

Paintball guns are complicated pieces of equipment with numerous moving parts, and a variety of areas at which failure could take place. However, there are a series of simple steps that will fix...

Paintball is a fast-paced, exciting sport that combines the concept of tag with a safe version of live combat. Compressed gas is used to propel the paintballs out of the gun barrels and downfield....

Learning how to refill a compressed air tank can prevent uninterrupted game play and allow you to maneuver quickly and easily with your gun. Learn more in this free video series.

Learning how to correctly and effectively use a tank cover can be essential to paintballing safely. Understand the tank cover's function and how it can work to your benefit in this free video series.

In a liquid CO2 paintball tank, there is a burst disk screwed into the side of the tank's fill valve. It's a safety device for pressure build-up. When liquid CO2 heats up, it builds high...

Paintball is a great sport that helps you remain active and stay competitive. Learning to correctly fill your HPA (High Pressure Air) tank is one of the first and most important steps for...

Paintball is known as an extreme sport and can be loads of fun if you are not scared of being shot at with paintballs. It is great for team building events, work events and social outings. Many...

The assembly of a paintball marker (paintball gun) is not complicated, but it's important that you do it correctly. The paintball marker comes in various types: pump action, semi-automatic and...