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?
- A Parent's Paintball Primer - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
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.
- Ten Tactics for the 1st Time Player - By Mike Kraft, Warpig.com
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...
- SPLAT - Special Paintball Leisure Activity Time - By "Durty" Dan Leger
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.
- Building a Paintball Toolkit - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
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.
- Living With a Paintball - By Mike Ratko, C.O.O., Procaps LP
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.
- Don't Be A Chump - Protect yourself from online Paintball fraud - By Bill Mills of Warpig.com
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/
