Paintball Guns and Equipment

Paintball is a thrilling and exciting game to play either at commercial fields or with a group of friends. The most important item is the paintball gun, which is also known as a marker. The game can be played outside and inside and often requires two opposing teams. You can either aim to eliminate all of the players from catching their flags or try to get rid of one player. The first game of paintball was played in the early 1980s by a dozen men who used pistols as their guns. With technological advancements, paintball guns have improved. The way a paintball gun works, however, has been a groundbreaking mechanism that has remained the same.
The paintball gun is necessary in a game because it tags an opposing team member. Paintballs are expelled when gas such as carbon dioxide or high-pressure air are expanded. The paintball comes out of the barrel at a specific velocity. This velocity is 300 FPS and players are advised to not exceed that amount as it can become very dangerous. Commercial paintball fields have strict rules on maintain muzzle velocity at a maximum of 300 FPS. Too much speed can cause damage on the body as well as bruising. Because of this paintball players must wear safety equipment including masks and cushioned pads to prevent major injuries.
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