What Are Paintball Markers?

Paintball is a game where markers or guns are filled with non-lethal paint put in gel-like capsules which basically are used to shoot opponents. These markers are propelled by compressed gas. Markers for trails, trees and cows.

Believe it or not, the use of these markers started in the 70's when farmers and members of forest groups used them to mark trees as well as trails, and cattle. The guns used then were powered by gas. The guns were then modified to control the speed as well as the power of the marker.

The first paintball marker:

Ironically, the first ever paintball marker was not called a paintball marker and was not even used for paintball.

The first paintball gun:

The first and only gun designed especially for paintball was called Splatmaster was invented by a man named Robert Shepherd who was issued a patent on July 3,1985. Later on, markers know as electro-pneumatic guns were developed.

The first paintball marker that is washable:

A specially designed marker with a washable fluid placed inside of soft gelatin capsules was invented by a man named George Skogg: the patent was officially granted on January 6,1987. Paintball markers have become user and player friendly through the years.

Hooray for paintball!