Paintball Marker

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.Paintball marker, also known as a paintball gun, is the main piece of equipment in the sport of paintball. Markers use an expanding gas, such as carbon dioxide or compressed air, to propel paintballs through the barrel. Frequent paintball players prefer the term "marker" rather than "gun", to mitigate public perception that paintball markers are problematic weapons, and that paintball is a dangerous sport. The term derives from its original use as a means for forestry personnel and ranchers to mark trees and wandering cattle. The muzzle velocity of paintball markers is approximately 300 feet per second, or 90 meters per second, 200 miles per hour or 320 kilometers per hour. Muzzle velocity above 300 feet per second has been ruled unsafe in most commercial paintball fields. Below this speed, most paintballs break upon impact, only a small bruise upon its target. Because of the high velocity of flying paintballs, players must wear masks to protect the eyes, mouth, and ears when barrel blocking devices are not in place.

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Paintball marker, also known as a paintball gun, is the main piece of equipment in the sport of paintball. Markers use an expanding gas, such as carbon dioxide or compressed air, to propel paintballs through the barrel. Frequent paintball players prefer the term "marker" rather than "gun", to mitigate public perception that paintball markers are problematic weapons, and that paintball is a dangerous sport. The term derives from its original use as a means for forestry personnel and ranchers to mark trees and wandering cattle. The muzzle velocity of paintball markers is approximately 300 feet per second, or 90 meters per second, 200 miles per hour or 320 kilometers per hour. Muzzle velocity above 300 feet per second has been ruled unsafe in most commercial paintball fields. Below this speed, most paintballs break upon impact, only a small bruise upon its target. Because of the high velocity of flying paintballs, players must wear masks to protect the eyes, mouth, and ears when barrel blocking devices are not in place.