
Paintball is a sport where players eliminate opponents by hitting them with paint-filled gelatin capsules fired from air-powered markers. Games range from casual recreational play to professional tournament competition.
01 // LEARN
Understanding this shooting discipline
Paintball is a sport where players eliminate opponents by hitting them with paint-filled gelatin capsules fired from air-powered markers. Games range from casual recreational play to professional tournament competition.
Woodsball uses natural terrain and emphasizes tactics and teamwork. Speedball takes place on smaller fields with inflatable bunkers, focusing on speed and aggression. Scenario games recreate military or fictional storylines over extended periods.
02 // START
Equipment, costs, and tips for beginners
Getting into paintball doesn't require starting with top-tier gear. Focus on safety fundamentals, basic equipment, and finding welcoming places to learn. The community is generally helpful to newcomers who show up prepared with the right attitude.
What you need to get started
Know these before your first shot
Advice from experienced shooters
Realistic budget expectations
$150-300
Basic equipment to begin
$500-2,000+
Quality gear for serious shooters
Hidden costs to consider: A quality mask ($80-150) should be your first purchase. Entry-level markers from Tippmann or Planet Eclipse work well for beginners.
Compare your options
| Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Simple, reliable, easy to maintain. Tippmann 98 is the classic example. | Beginners, woodsball, rental fleets |
| Electronic Faster firing, multiple modes, tournament legal. Requires batteries. | Speedball, serious recreational players |
| MagFed Magazine-fed, realistic appearance, limited capacity. Tactical gameplay. | Military simulation, scenario games |
03 // ASK
Common questions about paintball
New to paintball? These are the most common questions from shooters exploring this discipline. The shooting community is generally welcoming and happy to help newcomers.
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Paintball impacts sting briefly, similar to a rubber band snap. Quality paint that breaks properly hurts less than cheap paint that bounces. Padding and layers reduce impact.
CO2 is cheaper but less consistent, especially in cold weather. HPA (High Pressure Air) provides consistent performance. Most serious players use HPA.
Rent first to confirm you enjoy the sport. If you play more than 5-6 times, owning equipment becomes more economical. Buy a quality mask first.
Most fields require age 10+ for standard paintball. Low-impact options using smaller paintballs at lower velocity allow younger players (7+).
Entry plus rental is typically $30-60. Paint is $40-80 per case (2000 rounds). Experienced players with their own gear spend less on entry, more on paint.
04 // FIND
Find paintball events near you
The Western extreme is the next 3-D by the club. It will be shared by 3 clubs in Chadron. The register will not be taken, just the cc smart tablet will be used. A handful of members are planning on attending. The NTA will set up one of the 3 courses, Jeremy, Ron and Brian did a quick cleanup of the Ike’s which included redoing the bag targets, painted the bow stands and trimmed around the trailers. New Business
Action Steel is a generic shooting match at Pinellas Outdoor Shooting Range in Clearwater—a straightforward competition where you run steel targets under time pressure. It's the kind of event that tests both speed and accuracy in a format that works for shooters across the experience spectrum. You'll move through stages designed to challenge your fundamentals and decision-making under the clock. It's competitive without being complicated, and it's a solid way to see where you stand against other shooters in a real match environment.
Training Committee Meeting at Pikes Peak Council BSA Camp Alexander in Colorado Springs, CO. Check with the host club for match details, start times, and registration.
NOTE: Meetings will be held by video conference until further notice. To Join the Zoom Meeting please follow this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84321451276?pwd=0D3VMW9gmdngbe3yWaCvQL1KPYuQsK.1 In order to keep background noise to a minimum, all attendees will be automatically muted when they join the call. We ask all attendees to please stay on mute unless you have the floor to background noise to a minimum. If you would like to have the floor, please use the “raise hand” gesture which should be available through the “reactions” menu at the bottom of your screen. Here is a link to using the “raise hands” feature in Zoom. We recommend joining the call using the zoom application instead of dialing in by phone for audio only. Joining using the zoom application on your smartphone or laptop will allow you to use zoom chat and messaging features and make it easier for you to contact the host if you would like to speak when the floor is opened for discussion. If you will be joining by zoom application, please make sure that your camera and microphone are set up properly before the call. This can be done by going into the Zoom settings and testing audio and video capabilities. If you are not able to join by using the zoom application, you can join by phone for audio only using the following details: Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 843 2145 1276 Passcode: 217039
DNR Youth Hunter Safety (FAS) Indoor Range and Classroom Class 2 of 4 When 06/03/2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Location IGC Clubhouse, 28006 Arbo Rd, Grand Rapids Contact Eugene Crandall at [email protected] This is the MN DNR class that's required for youth hunting in Minnesota, DNR Youth Firearm Safety (FAS). This is a classroom day. There's more information available at Hunter Education/Firearms Safety Certification for Youth | Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us) Classes will be evening, Mon, Wednesday, F
Muzzleloader League Matches are held on the firstWednesday of each month, April through October, at the pistol range. Check thechapter newsletter for specifics. Start time is 4:00 P. M. and multiple relaysare started until about one hour before dusk. Arriving earlier is better, especially if it's your first time or if youwant to shoot multiple times. Chapter membership is not required. If you don'thave the required equipment, let us know in advance, and we will supply it,with instruction. You may shoot multiplerelays in any combination of the following categories · 50 feet: pistols or revolvers, "iron" sights only,single-handed hold. · 25 yards: percussion, flintlock, or in-line rifles, "iron"sights only. Handguns with a two-handed hold are allowed in this category. · 50 yards: same equipment as used at 25 yards except any type of sightsare allowed. This could be an in-line muzzleloader fitted with a scope, reddot, etc. All relays will be 10 shots in 40 minutes using NRAB-2 Slow Fire pistol targets at 50 feet and 25 yards; and NRA B-3 Timed / RapidFire Pistol targets at 50 yards. 775 caliber (10 gauge) is the maximum. If aperson shoots multiple relays in a category in one match, the best score willbe kept. Sighting shots are permitted and you are allowed tohang two targets for each category; a marked sighting target (a target with adiagonal slash through it) and an unmarked score target. Each shooter may firstshoot as many shots on the sighting target as they wish, followed by 10 shotson the score target. All shots must be finished in the 40-minute time period.It is the shooter's responsibility to notify the range officer when switchingfrom the sighting target to the score target. Eye and ear protection is required. Cost is $2.00 per relay fortargets, awards, etc. You must shoot in a minimum of three matches in acategory to qualify for an end-of-season award and for awards to be given theremust be at least two qualifying shooters in that category. Averages will bekept to three decimal places. Match results will be published. All shots (except sightingshots) must be held off-hand (no external support). NRA Pistol Rules apply whennot superseded by this document, i.e., no wrist or elbow support, no gloves, nospecial jackets, etc. Slings are allowed. Thereare no age limitations, but absolute safety is required. Shooters under 18years old must be accompanied by a parent at each match and the parent mustannually sign a liability waiver. If you have questions, contact Susan Cassell [email protected] or at 301-785-4323. E-mail is preferred.
05 // LOCATE
Ranges, clubs, and shops for this discipline