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1. Al on 10/23/2008

Thanks a lot for the advice.

2. us on 10/27/2008

Thanks for the the help, we needed it

3. Elizabeth on 11/7/2008

I would like to know how much do i need to start a paintball business in my area, and how much will get in profits per year... can you tell me also what do i have to do and where to go ?

4. Ted on 11/23/2008

Making more interested with all this information.

5. kaushik pawar on 12/10/2008

do i need any of the licence or some of the paper documents to start up paintball company? if yes, please wat to do....

6. leon on 1/2/2009

i'm a teenager wanting to start this business. i know that i'm at a young age and still in school but i would like to take on this challenge but with the help of some people.

7. RINGWORM PAINTBALL on 1/14/2009 1:23:52 PM

First of all, the going rate is $10 per person to play on every field. Make sure everyone who is on the property signs a waiver form for release of liability. (Just in case they hurt themselves and have to go to the hospital, they will ask in the emergency room, where they got hurt at and would they like to make a liability against that person.) Make sure everyone signs the Waiver Form. Yes people will get hurt and if you're not insured and they also haven't signed one of these you could end up owning money for their accident. Or even their equipment if it gets hurt...well damaged. Look up "Paintball Waiver Form" in a search to get a good idea of how your waiver form should be. Next step, make one based off a few different forms that you find. Then have it checked by a Lawyer who should only find one or two corrections to be made. If they find more than that, the paintball business isn't for you and don't even jump into it. I own and run my own Woodsball field and these are the first things first here. The second thing is to hang fliers up at local paintball stores and also sporting good stores. Including gun shops and Army Surplus stores. Have business cards latter on if you find yourself magically bumping into potential paintball players. This will happen. Like the pizza man whom comes by. Alright, I'll proceed, before you start advertising, you must have your waiver forms printed out and a list of rules you will enforce for safety reasons on your field. Post your rules of safety that is to be followed for on and off the field. Have your Waiver Forms Stacked and pins so they can sign them. Hang your Fliers and slowly they will begin to come. You'll notice the one timers from the repeat business paintball players quickly, still treat them all with respect. Never start your price TOO LOW for the field fee; you can lower it during times of the year that seem fitting calling it a “discount" Okay? Always keep your price competitive with nearby fields, if you are the only one GREAT. If you are lucky to have a paintball store already near your paintball field and you don't really have the extra cash to buy equipment and you just decided they can bring their own gear, make sure you have labeled your Paintball Field as a Field only, advising them to bring their own paint and equipment. Your Profits are going to be slow coming anyway unless you have a very large amount of money to invest into this, or have foolishly taken out a loan. If your field is an outdoor facility, your business is going to only have its "moments" during the hot parts of the year, so you will want to sell beverages as well if possible or make them aware to bring a cooler full of drinks for themselves( NO Alcohol ). You will need to check your local areas laws on a vending license, zoning and business license. I have a lot more I could tell you about doing this cheap if you are starting your field with little or NO Cash. It is possible if you already have the land to use. If you have the extra land but need bunkers and bases for your woodsball field, scenario field or speedball field and cant pull off buying all the fancy stuff I can direct you cleverly and legally, (laughs)on how you can go about getting materials for such things. And free forms of advertising, email me at ringworm. paintball@gmail. com

8. Evans Dieudonne on 1/16/2009 2:18:12 AM

Is it common to have a portable/transportable outdoor facility?

9. s on 1/21/2009 9:05:08 PM

how much land would you require?

10. 3 Soldier in need of some answers on 2/4/2009 5:44:46 PM

we are currently in iraq when we get home.. we are seriously considering a partnership in starting a paintball field and shop business... we have the funding and the land we want to start out small and go from there... we live in an area where paintball is in high demand.. but distance and overpricing is a problem.. what do we need to do to get it rolling and completed.... anyone with answers or just advice please email us at papixitaliano@yahoo.com.. Thanks, we really appreciate it.

11. owner on 2/5/2009 9:41:03 AM

actually the going rate can be anything you want it to be depending on your ambition and the wealth of people around you.. at the end of the day i have people spending over $200 sometimes.. all you have to do is set up in a tourist area where people are inclined to pay a lot of money in order to have a good time.. but if you rely on regulars as your main source of income then you will want to have a much lower price range.

12. Oshapi Awudu on 2/7/2009 10:34:01 AM

Hi my name is Oshapi Awudu from Nigeria. I believe the paint-balling business will be a great hit in Nigeria, just have a quick question.... are there any international laws regarding paint balling?

13. lucas genovart on 2/9/2009 7:18:35 AM

i live in Granada Spain. i really want to start a business, and am lucky to have a few euros to start with. land is pretty cheap, but realistically, what is the minimum size i would need of rough terrain??.. many thanks, i have found this site quite useful so far.

14. Kyle Jordan on 2/20/2009 5:34:34 PM

For a starting field of the size of a track, so 200x100. making a nice little rectangle

15. ricky on 2/23/2009 1:43:45 PM

what is an average salary for owning a paintball business

16. Cole Newman S-Town TX on 2/25/2009 1:18:10 PM

Starting your own paintball business will not be easy and if you will be willing to spend your money and put yourself out there you will go far with this.

17. Austin on 3/9/2009 2:17:02 PM

I am in an area with little to no paintball fields close by and would like to take advantage of this and start up my own business .... I am currently in the army and am getting a bonus later this year that i was going to put toward a speedball course in my town which is really close the a few medium size towns and i was needing help on how i should do this and if i would be a good investment in the long run. Please Help

18. Austin on 3/9/2009 2:18:01 PM

email me at mustang312@hotmail.com

19. Astral L on 3/15/2009 6:02:04 PM

this is part of my school project and i cant find info on start-up cost. a full list not just some. can you help me out please?

20. Jonathan B on 3/18/2009 6:53:04 PM

There is a lot more cost in this business than most people think, but that also depends on the caliber of your park. I am in final contracts with the land owner for my park and lets just say to build a nice facility to get people to drive and hour to go to is not cheap. I have 12 acres and 7 fields going up. Lighted, netted, full scenario, and full pro shop. I know my business is a little more on the higher end of most parks but do your home work. Talk to your local SBA. They can give you business models, Income per household in your area, any information on grants (if available, not many are) and SBA backed loans as well as helping run numbers for you on what it may look like for you financially in your first few years.

21. paul on 3/18/2009 8:21:37 PM

how many q/meters are quite enough for an normal economical paintball?

22. stanley nwuzor on 4/29/2009 11:40:03 AM

please i need a company that sells paintball and gears, i want to set up the game in africa nigeria.

23. chris on 5/5/2009 8:18:53 AM

hi, i'm currently looking to start a new paintball site in the south east.... there are already 46 sites here one of which i work in and the profit margin seems to be incredible... i will be looking at a loan to get me started however i can do all the work that needs to be done on the land my self.. i already have plans for the fields, a price for all my kit including a generator and compressor... it all seems so straight forward and simple to me and i cant help but feel like i'm missing or overlooking something... i would really appreciate some general advise and hints or tips from someone who has the experience that i could learn from so not to make any unnecessary mistakes?

24. lowcostpaintballfield on 5/15/2009 12:24:16 AM

I've put up some business information for paintball, some great priced low cost paintball products and links to paintball company websites that offer things as well. That would give you an idea of cost. The place up the road from my field uses most of just one of those companies products. I chose not to but they went ahead and did, thats okay. So I got that place's link on my site. I made an online add to get paintball equipment even cheaper through me if you have a tight budget, also made an e-book. Covers Zoning, Insurance, Waiver Forms, Types of fields, Sizes, Financing etc. Basic information you need to know even before you get started. e-mail me at lowcostpaintballfield@yahoo.com

25. Lori on 5/20/2009 10:11:19 AM

Wondering what make of guns are best but not the most expensive?

26. Simone on 5/21/2009 9:32:16 AM

Hello, I live in Trinidad in the west indies and am looking into opening a paint ball field at this time. I would like as much information as possible to assist me with this venture as well as which make of guns, masks and balls is the best but not the most expensive. If I can get prices from you also including shipping costs that will be helpful. Thanks

27. Simone on 5/21/2009 9:33:48 AM

From Simone: my email adrress is partydanny@hotmail.com

28. Bailey on 5/21/2009 8:06:26 PM

i am considering on making me a business on paintball and in my opinion you will need around $15,000 dollars to start a paintball business. That if you don't have land and need to buy land. I live in Richton Mississippi and have over 160 acres of land. I live on a farm and have a building on this property covering most of it. it is perfect for paintball.

29. boyce on 5/24/2009 11:04:36 AM

hi to all, dose anyone know where i can get a paintball company that makes paintballs only. thanks

30. cody on 5/26/2009 5:21:20 PM

we don't have a field or a store. i and friends intend on starting a store then a field. any tips or prices would help

31. James on 5/30/2009 3:45:04 PM

Q: What do I need to start a paintball business?
First, of course, you would need an area large enough for players to execute the game. Then you have to have the gears, suppliers and equipment for renting to customers who do not have their own paintball guns (markers), paintballs, helmets and masks.

Regarding the game field, your choice of the surface is important. You must consider the advantage and disadvantage of each, in terms of maintenance, safety, convenience to players, and ease of cleaning. Indoors, you can have playing fields made of dirt, cement, carpet, sand, or filled with sawdust, or wood shavings. When talking about space in this sports, you can exercise your creativity in designing the game field. Explore non-traditional designs, for example something that is a combination of both indoor and outdoor fields.

For more information on the sports, visit the Web site of the Paintball Sports Trade Association. The site has numerous useful information for paintball enthusiasts and prospective paintball business owners, including safety and outdoor standards, where to find fields, events and resources.

Q: Where can I get the equipment for a paintball business?
Ideally, you should get them where you could most likely purchase in bulk, which means at a cheaper price. This means you should go to manufacturers and wholesalers rather than to retailers, sporting goods store or specialty stores. However, sometimes this could be tricky as manufacturers sometimes refuse to sell directly to customers. To get a good lead as to where you could purchase paintball equipment in bulk, talk to as many paintball supply store owners and see how you can get in touch with manufacturers or wholesalers, if not maybe you can arrange a contract with the supply store that could lead to a discount. Explore also the possibility of ordering online.

32. Josh on 6/14/2009 3:57:35 PM

Right on thanks for everything, I have some cool bunker ideas and playing fields in mind, But once again money is my enemy. Hopefully one day you will see my paintball courses name (cannot say the name due to all idea sealers)

33. jordan on 6/15/2009 9:57:36 AM

Ringworm you are wrong but you are right. i'm from canada and the cost of a entrance fee here is 25$ with taxs comes to around 30$ that includes entrance fee rental gear and 90 paintballs.

34. jordan on 6/15/2009 9:59:40 AM

Also anyone here know what kind of gun is best for the price range of 200$?

35. Webby on 6/20/2009 4:42:44 PM

Went paintballing today, the cost was £25 to get in, including 100 paintballs and lunch. Extra paintballs were priced at (100 - £7) (500 - £30) and (1000 - £50)

36. Todd on 7/4/2009 12:17:14 AM

If you are looking for a good place to buy paintballing gear in bulk you should look at the site paintballnetting.com

37. Ms.May on 7/9/2009 3:05:16 AM

Hello, this is May from China. We are manufacture of paintball markers and accessories. If you purchase from us, it means save, quality and high performance. We'd like to support you well! Please feel free to contact us(spntgun@gmail.com)!

38. nana on 7/16/2009 9:55:16 AM

what kind of license or document do i need to start a paintball business? and how do i go about getting it?

39. May on 7/17/2009 3:09:08 AM

Different countries with different requires.
Normally, it will be much free in West countries.
For example in China, it needs business license(the basic), also license of manufacturing civil of gun(bomb)from ministry of public security of China. For further question, please send e-mail to spntgun@gmail.com

40. ian on 7/25/2009 4:15:02 AM

hi, i want to start a paintball arena in the place i live in there is no arena and the prospects of the game are bright. i have an area of land of about 1800 sq/mts which i think is good enough. i have a problem that will i get customers as repeat of one timers and what do i have to do to have repeat customers. also i live in a tourist destination and the customers will be one timers, now should i have an upper end price or a lower and what do i do about the repeat customers if i have an upper end price? can you please tell me about the licenses that i have to get? also what can be my recurring and non-recurring expenditures. this site has answered many of my questions thanks.

41. alvin fernandez on 8/3/2009 11:02:51 PM

well i'm trying to start a paintball business in Dominican Republic...i know is going to be a lot of work but there i already have the land settled so $15,000 plus shipping of the paintball equipments...

42. Christopher Josephson on 8/20/2009 2:14:45 PM

I am in the process of putting together a business plan to start a manufacturing business. The idea behind it is to produce enough income from the sale of the paintballs themselves to fund an amazing "War Zone" in north idaho...both indoor and outdoor fields. I'm trying to gather information like lists of manufacturers currently for paintballs in the northwest but so far have come up empty handed. If anyone has any input let me know and if this all works out maybe I can reach out and help some people that are passionate about this get a field started....Let me know. Christopher

43. pbr on 8/22/2009 2:03:49 AM

Is it more profitable to do an indoor outdoor field type where you can have a speed ball and long game? we are trying to invest in an old warehouse where we can use both indoor and outdoor, for year round tournaments. Thank you.

44. lionel on 9/17/2009 1:49:27 PM

awe i just want to know where to register your paintball business if i have one in mind

45. francolopez SAN MARCOS on 9/26/2009 12:03:43 PM

hey i'm in the a area where there is only one paintabll field but i'm between Austin and San Antonio and my dad owns a salvage yard here and he is thinking about retiring this year and i was thinking about turning it straight into a paintball field.. kinda like a junkyard paintball.. the other field in this town is more ballon bunkers and what not.. it was something since getting out of the marines i wanted to do but wasn't sure if i should clear the yard from junk cars or leave a few.. i have 4 acres and i have 2 clear acres the rest has cars..any ideas?

46. Leo Yinug on 10/10/2009 7:19:51 AM

Hi. I am out here in the Pacific Region in Micronesia. I am currently putting together business plan proposal to seek funding from my local bank. I am about to start the first paintball game business in Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia. The game is being played in Guam USA and Palau, our neighboring islands but not here in Yap and the rest of the Federated States of Micronesia. Because this will be the first paintball game business in the FSM, I am confident it may contribute to the success of my business. One of my biggest problem is that I don't know very much about the game as I have played once or twice. I need some advice and also interested in finding a business partner to help me establish and run the business here in this part of the pacific region. Please email me at: ypstechnical@mail.fm I

47. Raj on 10/10/2009 9:55:29 AM

I want to know the details of paintball business game. how to play and everything. pl. send me the details

48. Sarita Soni on 10/15/2009 1:08:02 AM

I want to know the details of paint ball business

49. trav on 10/20/2009 11:10:59 AM

i would like to know if the portable paintball arenas are a good investment choice just looking for another opinion.

50. paul on 10/20/2009 6:12:46 PM

i really need help, please get back to me, stuck on prices and the rules in getting started... thanks

51. Rhonda Bogart on 10/31/2009 12:32:24 AM

would a foot ball size speed ball arena be too big? I want to have brick walls like 4 feet high. wood fences 4 and 5 feet high. T shaped protector walls here and there. maybe even flag games? I also want an environment as Iran with blown up buildings and dirt roads like real war things around. am I crazy?

52. Clyde on 11/3/2009 12:27:29 AM

I am considering starting up a sort of paintball service, but I am trying to figure out if the demographic will support it and whether I can float it being limited by season. I am calculating out startup, but I don't want to do it if it isn't still a blossoming sport. I would appreciate any input. Feel free to email me. My email is betaford@gmail.com

53. Cameron on 11/9/2009 9:55:13 AM

were do i get the license, and how much should i charge per person when i first start

54. Vuyolwethu Daca on 11/19/2009 7:15:10 AM

Receive my Proudly South African. I have more land around the coast and would like to start a paintball business in Coffee bay. We are Starting an Incubation Centre which will have a golf course and entertainment as well as Aquarium.

55. Holly Hockland on 11/22/2009 8:07:59 PM

Is anyone out there in paintball start-up land thinking about getting intellectual property protection on their company name, fields, scenarios?

56. Steve Boehman on 12/28/2009 11:47:25 PM

Corydon, Indiana, USA. I started my paintball business 15 years ago. The first 5 years were great, but in '99 the business nose-dived and has never really recovered. In the past 15 years, 33 fields have come and gone in the Louisville, KY area. I never worked so hard and made so little money as in the past 10 years.

57. blair on 2/2/2010 12:16:24 AM

i started a paintball business three years ago. you would be ignorant to think you could start a genuine business for anything less than $25,000. first you have to lease land each month, then you have to pay for liability insurance if its going to be a public paintball course (and obviously it is). Next you will need to pay a specialized lawyer $200 to $400 dollars an hour to write up a waiver you must present to all customers to have signed before they paintball( for liability reasons). Then you will need to pay for monthly utilities (electricity). Advertising is a must. where i live it cost around $1400 to shoot a 30 second commercial and $28 for every 30 second slot you purchase (you will probably use 10-50 slots per week). then you will need to buy paintballs to sell to the customers (it cost $2800 for 1 skid of the cheapest diablo heat paintballs). And finally you will need to buy at least 10 to 20 sets of paintball gear for rentals (calculate it out to $145 per single rental gear). oh and you will need to buy co2 tanks, and filling stations to refill your customers co2 (they are expensive $800 to $2,400). these are vary basic numbers, and my start up cost for my business included much more money in loose end that added up quickly.

58. matthew dinon on 2/27/2010 11:59:27 AM

we are in upstate NY we have a group of guys who play every week together we also have a website www.dirtysweatshirts.com i am looking for advice on how to grow we want to get insurance to protect our players and our land but we don't want to be open to the public or have spectators basically we want to cover only the members of our website as a private organization can anyone tell me whats up

59. kerney evans on 2/28/2010 6:58:21 PM

Hi I'm from the lovely caribbean island of st.lucia Nd we have won the best honeymoon in the caribbean. So we r thriving on tourism plus I work in the industry Nd I think paintball as a business here Must work. I have no business name just a Proposal for a government based bank. I need help with My proposal, work in a dive shop so co2 filling I can Do for a start. Lol.. My link quewin84@hotmail.com Its site is wonderfully helpful I fill hope. Lol

60. Linda on 3/6/2010 10:55:45 PM

What is the size ground that you would need?

61. Josh on 3/20/2010 5:36:08 PM

I'm at the age of 14 almost 15 and me and a group of friends were planning on investing our futures towards a paintballing company, we hope to get big and maybe famous. We would host competitions for NEWBIES or PROS', but all in all were do we start......Please email me with advice. j-hollyhead@hotmail.co.uk, Josh

62. bakare jluqks on 4/13/2010 11:51:15 AM

i have a piece of land on a beach and i want to start a paintball business, please can anyone get me someone that can help me design the whole course..

63. benjamin dickman on 4/14/2010 2:27:38 PM

Hi, i live in michigan and am looking into starting a indoor paintball facility but need to know where to find out what the licenses i need are. if you could please help me out I would really appreciate it

64. shaheem on 4/26/2010 10:12:26 AM

hello every one. I'm starting my own paintball tour in northern michigan! I have land, looking for a business partner that can supply around 23K-24K. got the plan all mapped out, every thing down to the advertising and vending. if interested email shangie662229@live.com. And good luck to all the other smart people in here that figured out that this is a great market to invest in!

65. allie gomez on 5/10/2010 4:04:35 PM

hey everyone i'm a 16 yr old girl interested in starting my own indoor paintball arena here in california. but i'm not sure what the first steps i take are so can ya help me out? it'ld be really appreciated

66. jay on 6/7/2010 6:38:09 AM

does anyone know the laws governing games played on state or national lands in michigan. state land? jaypj-2008@live.com

67. Jim on 7/24/2010 7:29:08 PM

I have a lot of paintball items to sell as I went out of business. I have Shockers, Tippman, an HP compressor (for compressed air), and tons of other small items. Contact me if interested - fortmiserypaintball@yahoo.com

68. Sean- Pro Sports Supply on 7/25/2010 4:41:52 PM

If you need help to start a business, purchase equipment, training or general questions, give us a call Pro Sports. 1-905-639-5900. We have 20 years experience in the industry and have set up over 35 paintball businesses. Or email me at sean@prosportssupply.com Title the message New dealer inquiry! Thanks!

69. Eric Little on 8/1/2010 3:50:23 PM

I am looking in to starting a Paint Ball Field in Western, NY, USA i would also like to Sell paintball guns, and accessories both online and on site right now i am just in the planing stages but any information you can offer me would be appreciated

70. Nasser Barakat on 8/2/2010 10:22:07 AM

I am interested in starting a paintball business but would like help in identifying reliable equipment. I also have the following questions:
- What is the ideal size of a piece of land?
- What is the expected cost of advertising?
Regards, Nasser