Paintball supply can cover anything from the round cylinders of paint or dye 'bullets' to a thousand-dollar paint marker and air propulsion tank and everything in between. A paintball store can also carry field supplies as well as protective clothing and gear. Pieces of paintball equipment like loaders and paintball barrels are also a needed supply, as are goggles and packs and gear holders.

Most major sporting goods stores carry a limited amount of paintball supply markers, or guns, and clothing and gear accessories. To fill the needs of most paintball players however, a store or Internet website is more logical.

One of the largest paintball outlets in the United States today is American Paintball supply. They carry brands of paintball equipment from all over the world, including ActiVision, Bauer, Tippmann, Redz and Kingman, among more than a dozen others. The sport of paintball has become a booming business, and gear and equipment is always in demand.

Paintball supply online stores offer everything that a brick and mortar store offers, and in many cases, carries more brands and styles. While people who purchase supplies online have to pay shipping and handling, such a wide variety of choices and one-click shopping make it worth their while.

Most online stores offer customer support, so if you have questions, there's always someone to ask. A knowledgeable employee will be able to answer any questions you may have about the game of paintball and any supply need that is required for both safe and enjoyable play.

In addition, many stores offer a 30-day guarantee on products, equipment and protective goggles and the like. Customers are able to purchase small bags or large boxes full of paintballs both online and in store, and in any color of the rainbow that you choose. Paintball guns, or markers, of different styles as well as marker accessories like barrel extensions and swabs are also sold at a paintball supply store. So are hoppers and loaders and even belt packs and harnesses for air tanks.

When it comes to clothing, a paintball supply outlet is able to offer a wide range of brands and styles for use while playing. Protective padding in the form of chest and back protector gear is available for around $25 and arm and knee padding for under $40. Eye protection is a must in the game of paintball.

You can go a little cheap on other padding, but not on protective eye wear. Go to a paintball store to purchase goggles for game play, as they're designed to withstand the impact of paintballs. They also come in a wide variety of styles and most come with face shields and other eye armor. Thermal goggles found in a store cover the entire head, including the forehead, ears and jaw line. Most goggles and head protective gear can be purchased from $30 to $80, but you can spend more depending on brand name and style.

Whatever your needs and type of game you want to play, a paintball supply store will have what you need.