| If you have never tried playing paintball, you may | | | | Getting into paintball costs money, but it's |
| not know that paintball is a fun and exciting sport | | | | addictive. You won't regret spending a little cash |
| that people from all walks of life enjoy. There are | | | | for something so fun. |
| groups who play paintball all over the country. So, | | | | Because you will be SHOOTING at people, and |
| how do you get started playing playing paintball? | | | | they will be shooting back, having the right |
| Before we begin, there are a few things you | | | | protective gear is very important. Make sure |
| should keep in mind. Paintballs DO hurt. When you | | | | have a mask and goggles. Paintball is quite safe, |
| get hit, it stings. This is why you should make | | | | but you should never go out without your mask. |
| sure that you have all the protective gear you | | | | Next, you need the gun. Guns come in all sizes |
| need. Another thing to keep in mind is that, at | | | | and prices, so you should shop around for a good |
| first, you won't be any good at it. But, if you | | | | one. If you are an absolute beginner, it might be a |
| decide to stick with it, you will become a pro in no | | | | good idea to buy one on the cheap side. You can |
| time. | | | | get one for under $200. When you are ready to |
| First, you have to find some folks to play with. | | | | make more of a commitment, you can upgrade. |
| One way to find a local paintball group is to simply | | | | If you are serious about paintball, you should have |
| look on the Web. Type "paintball" and the name | | | | a good weapon. |
| of your hometown into a search engine and you | | | | Clothing is another consideration. Wear something |
| will find websites for local groups. Another good | | | | that covers you completely. Paintballs can hurt |
| option is to go to your local sporting goods shop | | | | when they hit you, so you don't want to have |
| and ask around. You may find information posted | | | | any exposed skin. Baggy clothes are best for this. |
| on when and where groups meet. You can also | | | | You also might want to wear camouflage and, if |
| ask the clerk about paintball information. | | | | you can, wear lots of layers. |
| Paintball is most fun when you're playing with | | | | Don't wear anything too expensive. You will be in |
| some good friends. In many areas there are | | | | the dirt and mud, and you will also likely be |
| paintball fields where beginners can go, rent | | | | splattered with paint. If you are concerned about |
| equipment and get a taste of paintball. You can | | | | bruising, it might be a good idea to wear extra |
| find a list of paintball fields by state here: Here is a | | | | padding underneath in certain areas. |
| site where you can find paintball groups in your | | | | Now we've got everything we need to get |
| local area: | | | | started. Watch out for flying paintballs. |