Paintball Sports Trade Association

Our mission is to increase the awareness, acceptance, and participation of Paintball all over the world.

Getting Started in Paintball

• Paintball Overview - PSTA Staff Article
• What is Paintball - by Dawn Allcott, Recon Magazine
• Paintball for Dummies - by 68Caliber.Com Paint Gnome Report

History of Paintball

• The Origin of the Sport -Audio Recording by Hayes Noel
  A 12 minute audio recording of Hayes Noel, one of the founding fathers of the sport of Paintball, recounting the first game.
• Inventing Paintball - Bob Gurnsey Interview Video
  In this half-hour video, Bob Gurnsey, one of Paintball's founding fathers and the creator of the National Survival Game, is interviewed by the legendary tournament promoter, Debra Dion-Krishke, about the origins of the game and early days of both the sport and business of Paintball...
• A Timeline of Paintball History - by Steve Mitchell
  A part of the original Frequently Asked Question list from the rec.sport.paintball newsgroup.
• 80 Moments that Shaped Paintball - by Paintball2Xtremes Magazine
• The Ongoing History of Paintball - How paintball started, and the timeline of paintball guns/markers and equipment.

Safety Overview

• Safe Game Play
  • Playing it Safe - by Dawn Allcott, Recon Magazine
  • Renegade Paintball - by Dawn Allcott, Recon Magazine
• Compressed Gasses: CO2 and Compressed Air Safety
  • CO2 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about the CO2 used in paintball
  • Siphons & Anti-Siphons - Dealing with Liquid CO2 - by Bill Mills of Warpig.com
    Many paintball markers won't work well with liquid CO2, but what is it, and how can we keep it in the tank, not the marker?
  • How A Regulator Works - by Rudy Sloup
    Find out what goes on inside a paintgun regulator.
  • Hydrostatic Testing - from Wikipedia
    Why, When, How.
  • Hydrostatic Testing Services - from Hazmat
    Where to go, who to call.
  • Hydrostatic Testing Services – from http://www.psiguru.com/
  • Composite Cylinder Care for Responsible Paintballers - by Luxfer Gas Cylinders
    PDF document (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
  • Tank Warning Poster 1
    PDF document (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
  • Tank Warning Poster 2
    PDF document (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

General Paintball Articles

• Paintball FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions - By Dawn Allcott, Recon Magazine
• Paintball Dictionary - W.A.R.P.I.G. Staff Compilation
  Learn the terms to talk the talk...

• Articles for Parents

  • A Parent's Paintball Primer - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
    "I want a paintgun for Christmas" is heard more and more every year, but how can a parent make the responsible choice to make sure their kids have fun while staying safe?

• Articles for Newer Players

  • Ten Tactics for the 1st Time Player - By Mike Kraft, Warpig.com
    
  • What's in a name? - By Dawn Mills of Warpig.com
    It seems like choosing the name for a new team should be easy - but it seldom is...
  • Traveling with Your Paintball Equipment - By Mike Paxson
  • TSA Guidelines for Air Travel With Paintball Gear - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
    Getting on a plane for a trip? Your HPA Paintball Tank system won't be goingwith you unless the security inspector can see inside.

• Game Variations and Tournament Articles

  • SPLAT - Special Paintball Leisure Activity Time - By "Durty" Dan Leger
    Twenty-One alternatives to the "Capture the Flag" Paintball game
  • Understanding the Game: Tournament Formats - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com.
    X-Ball, 5-man, 7-man, center-flag, what's the difference? Take a look at the evolution of Tournament Paintball from creeping through the woods to bright colored jerseys on grass fields with inflatable bunkers.
  • Are You Ready? Preparing for your first Paintball tournament - By Robert Haselwander
    You may be an old hand at paintball, but are you ready to hit the field in an organized competition?
  • Fearless Leadership - By Russel Jackson
    So you've got a team together and want to play tournaments - what's the next step? Being team captain is a leadership role
  • Confessions of an X-Ball(tm) Skeptic - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
    One player's skeptical viewpoint of a new stadium-style tourney format, and how that view changed after playing X-Ball(tm).
  • Getting the Hookups: Sponsorship is a two-way street - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
    Sponsorship is more than a handout - it is an active partnership between the sponsor and the player.
  • Sponsorship: What it is and what it isn't - By Doug Devin
    Understanding paintball sponsorships...

• Paintball Marker Articles

  • Building a Paintball Toolkit - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
    Being prepared with the basic tools can be the difference between a day of fun and a trip to the airsmith.
  • Paintgun Valves - Structure and Operation - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
    A discussion of how early paintguns worked, and how their designs influenced the later markers of the 1990s.
  • Paintball Lubrication Primer - By James "Bandit" McComber
    Choosing the right lubricant for a marker is not always easy - not all manufacturers recommend a certain type, and there are many factors to consider.

• Paintballs: How they're made, how to care for them!

  • Living With a Paintball - By Mike Ratko, C.O.O., Procaps LP
    Proper paintball storage for the best longevity & performance.
  • How Paintballs are Made - By Bud Orr
    In this 7-minute video, the legendary Bud Orr, designer of the Autococker(tm) series of Paintball markers, talks about how paintballs are made, with a tour through a paintball manufacturing facility.

• Paintball Theft and Fraud Prevention

  • Don't Be A Chump - Protect yourself from online Paintball fraud - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
    The Internet is a powerful communication medium, and a great way to find incredible deals on everything, including Paintball gear. When those deals sound too true - sometimes they are.
  • Nigerian Scammers Target Paintballers
  • Save Those Serial Numbers! - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
    Help prevent theft of Paintball equipment by recording serial numbers and making identifiable markings on Paintball gear.

Training and Education

• Paintball Training Institute
• Paintball Extravaganza - A tradeshow for the paintball business owner.

Business Tips

• Retail Tips
  • "Involving More Senses in Retail" - Craig Miller, Senior VP, Procaps LP
  • "The Magic of Effective Signage" - Craig Miller, Senior VP, Procaps LP
• Field Operation Tips
  • The HIGH CO$T of CHEAP PAINT - Craig Miller, Senior VP, Procaps LP
  • Indoor Surfaces FAQ - by Rob "Tyger" Rubin
    A list of several indoor paintball fields with the pros and cons of their choices for flooring materials.
  • NPPL P.R.O. Training Course - http://www.nppl.tv/site//categories/PRO-REFS/
• Paintball Zoning Variance Hearing Presentation - Craig Miller, Senior VP, Procaps LP
  A useful, proven guide for presenting Paintball in a positive light for re-Zoning hearings. By Craig Miller, Senior VP, Procaps LP
• Tradeshow for Paintball Business Owners - http://www.paintballextravaganza.com/

Insurance Sources

• American Paintball League (APL) - http://www.paintball-apl.com/
• Cossio Insurance Agency - http://www.paintballinsurance.com/
• NSERA - http://www.nsera.com/
• Stratus Insurance - http://www.stratusins.com/

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