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Paintball is a fun and exciting sport that has become very popular since its inception in the early 80s. Learn how to use and maintain a paintball gun plus get tips on paintball strategies and what to wear when playing paintball in this free sports video lesson.
There are 10 videos in this series:

From the velocity adjuster to the air chambers, learn about the basic parts of a paintball gun in this free paintball video lesson.

Get tips on disassembling a paintball gun and putting it back together again, plus learn about the parts inside a paintball gun in this free paintballing video lesson.

An expert in the sport of paintballing shows how to clean a paintball gun and goes over what parts of the gun need to be oiled in this free paintballing video lesson.

Upgrading the barrel of your paintball gun can increase the accuracy and distance of your shots. Learn more about what add-ons, upgrades and accessories to get for your paintball gun in this free paintballing video lesson.

Some of the safety features of paintball guns include the barrel plug and the safety guard for the trigger. Learn more and get paintballing safety tips in this free outdoor sports video lesson.

Get tips on how to aim a paintball gun and shoot accurately in this free paintballing video lesson, with advice on sight rails for paintball guns.

Get tips on how to play offense and defense when paintballing in this free paintball video lesson, with advice from an expert in the sport.

Get tips on shooting and taking cover plus learn other paintball strategies for indoor fields in this free paintballing video lesson, with tips from an expert in the sport.

Finding good cover is one of the most important aspects of playing paintball on an outdoor field. Learn more about paintball strategies for outdoor fields in this free paintballing video lesson.

Camouflage or camo gear, running shoes, long-sleeve shirts and loose-fitting cargo jeans are some of the best clothes to wear while paintballing. Learn why and get tips on how to dress when playing paintball in this free paintballing video lesson.

The paintball gun was first invented in the 1950's by the Nelson Paint Company as a way for forestry services to mark trees from a distance. It wasn't until June 27, 1981, that the first official paintball tournament was organized by a few friends after hunting in Africa and reading the book "The Most Dangerous Game." A game developed around the game Capture the Flag and originally called Survivor, paintball was a safe way for people to hunt the most dangerous game, each other. Since its inception, the sport of paintball has grown exponentially and is now a competitive sport at the X games. If you play, knowing how to work and clean your paintball gun is essential to your success.
In this free video series, watch as expert paintball player Adam Nelson shows how to use a paintball gun. Learn the paint ball gun parts, how to disassemble a paintball gun, how to clean a paintball gun, add-ons and accessories for paintball guns, safety features of a paintball gun, strategies for both indoor and outdoor play, and what clothes to wear when paintballing. Learn how to better legally hunt human beings with these great paintballing tips.
Adam Nelson Adam Nelson has been playing the sport of paintball for over 9 years. He started out using brass eagle brands such as the tiger shark, and the talon, which were pump action. He then made the switch to semi-auto when he started to play with some tournament players and decided that he needed to upgrade. He has been in local tournaments in his area where he has placed second and third place. He has experience in both indoor and outdoor playing fields. He enjoys the sport for it's rush and adrenaline. dkdk
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