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When I started playing paintball, my friends and I would assemble in the same stand of woods on an island just outside the city limits. This remote location ensured that our games would go largely undisturbed. I became so familiar with the lay of the land that I found all sorts of tactical advantages. For instance, I knew all the best locations for scouting opponents from a distance. I also knew just where to hide if I suddenly came under attack.

Unfortunately, playing so much paintball in one place made me a bit overconfident. When I joined in a game of speedball - which features man-made obstacles that are equal on both sides of the playing field - I was totally out of my element. I ended up running around with my Tippmann paintball guns blazing; I had no plan, and it wasn’t long before some experienced speedballers wasted me. It just goes to show that you should familiarize yourself with the field of play well in advance.

The first time I went paintballing I assumed that the guns would be glorified toys, spewing a pathetic amount of paint towards the target. Needless to say, I was in for a surprise the first time I got shot and a welt immediately began to form underneath my shirt. I quickly realized that paintballing wasn’t for the faint of heart, and a wide arsenal of weapons was at my disposal.

As I’ve experimented with a variety of paintball weaponry, paintball machine guns have become my unequivocal favorites. Unlike traditional paintball markers, the machine guns have the capability of unloading over 400 rounds per minute. This type of firepower comes in handy in games where you are outnumbered or have to defend a post.

If you have been paintballing for years, you probably know exactly what you are looking for when you are shopping for paintball guns. For newbies, however, the wide range of markers available can make the buying experience rather daunting. When purchasing a new paintball gun, there are a few specifications to always consider.

One of the most important things is the muzzle velocity. Most paintball guns are around 300 feet per second; too much lower, and your gun won’t be up to snuff; any higher, and the marker may be dangerous. It is always advisable to go with a reputable manufacturer as well, such as Spyder or Angel.

In the celebrated baseball movie “Field of Dreams,” Kevin Costner’s character is often reminded that “if you build it, they will come.” Creating a usable baseball diamond in his backyard seems as simple as a bit of planning and elbow grease. Unfortunately, building a paintball field requires a lot of work and forethought. Some of the logistics – such as bunker building, insurance coverage and referees – might not be immediately obvious.

Even after the field is built from the ground up, you’ll have to resist the urge to pick up your tactical paintball guns. Safety remains the overriding concern, and the games shouldn’t begin until you’ve established a secure perimeter. Post “no trespassing” signs around the boundaries of the field to prevent unfortunate mishaps. Seek out referees who are experienced at judging games of paintball and who are familiar with the safety guidelines as well.

Paintball could be described as a trial by fire. When live rounds of paint are coming at you from every angle, you’re forced to make quick decisions and execute them in a timely fashion. Beginners make critical mistakes initially, but they soon learn from them or lose interest in the game. One of the most common mistakes a paintball rookie will make involves communication. Good teams keep an open line of communication at all times on the playing field. When you’re playing outdoors, don’t be afraid to shout orders or warnings to a teammate. The only time you really need to button up is when you’re hidden with an enemy bearing down with military paintball guns in close proximity. Aside from that, you and the rest of your team should be keeping each other abreast of the enemy’s whereabouts.

As an avid paintball player, I recognize that it’s just not possible to win every game. Still, I find myself constantly striving to get better – to hone my mental and physical game to a whole new level. If you’re not working toward a goal, what’s the sense of even participating? For my part, I realize that defense isn’t exactly my strong suit. I’m almost always the most experienced player on my team, which means others rely on me to take precise, accurate shots. I’m always been handy with paintball gun scopes.

Even though I don’t particularly like defense – there’s less glory if you succeed and plenty of blame if you fail – I wanted to give it a try my last time out. Being in an unfamiliar position with a strange new strategy actually proved to be invigorating. This new challenge reminded me of what I liked about the game in the first place. I got to experience the thrill and suspense of playing a new position while improving my overall skills.

Just as it takes a special personality and mental makeup to play goalie in soccer, it takes the same patience and sharp reflexes to be a paintball sniper. The sniper must rely on his own quick instincts in addition to the camouflage he wears in order to lure opposing players within range. Safety standards ensure that most paintball guns are capable of firing the same distance. Increased firepower wouldn’t be safe.

Therefore, it’s all about finding a gun that feels good in your hand and that can hit a target reliably. Consistency is key, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in Tippmann paintball guns. Any sniper worth his salt will also need a gun sight or scope attachment in order to guarantee pinpoint accuracy. Once you’re engaged in a firefight with the competition, you’ll need to abandon the use of the scope and fire away of your own accord.

How many games of paintball have you won by making a reckless dash into enemy fire? How about by hiding in a bunker without taking any risks whatsoever? The answer to both questions is no, of course, because paintball requires a modicum of strategic movement. The advanced player will know instinctively when to relocate to a new position and when it’s best to stay put.

In simple terms, the goal of successful positioning is to discover your opponent’s position without giving away your own. Think of yourself as a spy or covert operative, keeping your presence a secret at all costs. As long as you have more information than your opponent, you can maneuver yourself into a winning position. Remember to always be moving forward down the field of play with your tactical paintball guns, taking occasional breaks to evade enemy fire.

One of the leading ways for soldiers to train is through using paintball guns.  While paintball guns don’t cause permanent damage, it’s simple to identify who has been hit (or ‘marked’), and then take the appropriate course of action to avoid being hit in the future.  There are also specialized military paintball guns that are designed to be of similar size and weight as standard issue rifles and firearms.  Most of the tactical paintball guns on www.choicepaintballguns.com are these type.  This provides soldiers with a near authentic experience, and allows for tactical and battle training without endangering the soldier’s lives.  The police and military will often have their own paintball courses where soldiers can go against other squads or against each other and practice tactical strategies.  Paintballing is a great way for soldiers and law enforcement officers to train, and can improve a soldier’s instincts in battle and thus their ability to survive.  Paintball supplies are also much cheaper to use for training compared to actual rifles and blanks/mock ammo.  At www.choicepaintballguns.com, many military replica paintball rifles and paintball pistols are available to choose from.  The T68 Gen6 and MilSig K Series markers are probably the most reaslistic on the market today.

The T68 Gen6 Paintball Marker
If you’re looking for supreme realism for your tactical paintball game, check out the T68 Gen6 paintball marker.  This .68 caliber paintball gun has re-set the bar for military replica paintball markers.  All T68 markers come equipped with a functional, 18 round magazine that feeds the paintballs into the gun.  Extra magazines are also available for purchase but you can also order this gun with a hopper adaptor so you can use a hopper when the magazines run out.  All T68 Gen6 paintball guns come standard with the ‘flexi-air system’, which allows you to actually carry your air supply inside the buttstock - concealing it completely.  T68 paintball markers come in many different shapes and sizes, including M16, M4 carbine, CQB, RIS handguards, sniper and ones with just about every attachment you can think of.  You can get great deals on the T68 Gen6 marker and all the fixin’s at www.choicepaintballguns.com!