Overall, paintball is a very safe sport, however protective eye wear is a must.  In fact, the only potentially dangerous aspect of paintball is the possibility of getting hit directly in the eye; this could cause blindness.  This is why your paintball mask is the most important part of your protective gear - they protect your eyes from getting hit with a paintball or paint splatter.  Other than your marker, your paintball goggles are a mandatory part of your equipment collection – they’re what makes the game safe for all ages. 
  

When shopping for a paintball mask, it’s important to look for masks with ‘thermal lenses’.  A common problem with goggles and masks is fogging; thermal lenses greatly reduce this.  There are also cleaning solutions you can buy for your mask that will enhance it’s anti-fogging abilities.  While masks are a must, protective gear for other parts of the body are optional however make the game of paintball much more fun.  Without protection, getting hit with a paintball can be too intense for youngsters.  This is why many players also use helmets, gloves, elbow and knee pads, chest and groin protectors.  These accessories ‘take the sting’ out of paintball and allow for a much more enjoyable game.

At ChoicePaintballGuns.com, we take safety and protection seriously; all our paintball masks are name brand, state of the art and have top safety ratings.  We also offer several full face masks and helmets for complete head coverage.  We’ve made it a point to keep the prices of our paintball protective gear low so it won’t cost a lot to keep you safe.  Save money on the ‘mandatory’ equipment by outfitting with protective gear at ChoicePaintballguns!