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Step 1
Lay the gun on a table in front of you. Gather the manual for the specific paintball gun and flip through it as it helps you identify the parts of the paintball gun and how it works.
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Step 2
Pick up the paintball gun and feel the stock of the gun. The stock is the part of the gun you actually hold and where your hand grips the gun. Check behind the grip to see the ASA, or Air Source Adapter, that allows your CO2 tank to screw into the gun. Some guns use compressed air so CO2 is not required.
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Step 3
Feel the trigger underneath the gun with your index finger. Trigger mechanisms are available that make pulling the trigger easier and smoother.
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Step 4
Observe the barrel of the gun. Standard manufacturer barrels are generally solid and many barrel upgrades are available. A good barrel helps propel your paintball faster and farther and increases accuracy.
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Step 5
Look underneath the paintball gun to identify the velocity adjuster. The velocity adjuster controls the speed and force the gun uses to shoot paintballs.
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Step 6
Notice the hopper mounted either on the top or on the side of the barrel. The hopper feeds the paintballs into the gun as you shoot. There should be an elbow connector between the hopper and the gun that allows the paintballs to fall easily into the barrel of the gun. You can also purchase motorized hoppers that control the flow of paintballs into the barrel.
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Step 7
Find the sight rail of the paintball gun on either the top or side of the barrel. The position of the hopper can interfere with the line of sight if you want to use your sight rail so be sure to check for this when practicing. Red dot sights and occluded sights are also available.
