Paintball guns are also called markers. They can be divided in three different categories, the all mechanical, sear tripper, and the fully electronic.


Mechanical guns fire when the pulled trigger releases a bolt which is propelled forward by a spring and pushes the paintball into the barrel. There many different mechanical guns and they come in many different price ranges. They are usually very easy to disassemble, so if one does develop a problem, parts are inexpensive and a mechanically accustomed person can often fix it without too much trouble.

Sear trippers are paintball guns that have electronic triggers that literally “trip” the sear for you. The electronics are only located in the grip of the paintball marker, and do not regulate air pressure or velocity. And the fully electronic are entirely electronic, meaning that the electronic trigger operates the solenoid which in turn fires the paintball marker.

Playing with paintball guns is really fun and exciting. But you have to wear proper protection for the face and body throughout the game. Reliability is very important in getting one. You should always consider choosing a paintball gun that is known for being very reliable.
In playing paintball, you have to practice, study and have the willingness to learn. You will see that you will get better after each game. Paintball is a mental game as much as a physical one. You have to use your brain more than your trigger finger. You have to open your eyes and ears always because a good situational awareness is an advantage. But the most important thing to remember is that is it a game and you should have fun.

Some people think that playing paintball is unsafe because the player can get injured and the bullets travel at fast speeds. This sport can actually help in losing weight and prevent several diseases such as high blood pressure, depression and heart diseases. It helps burn calories with all the running and sweating while playing. Just remember to play the game where there is safety and first aid. And eat a balance diet before playing.