Cleaning your paintball is gun is much like cleaning a real one. Treat the task exactly the same way, and remember that caution and safety are priority one. The most important investment you can make is to keep the paintball gun well lubricated. This will largely prevent jamming and barrel breaks. There are general ways, and prescribed manufacturer procedures to clean your paintball gun. The manufacturer's safety rules should always be followed first. You may decide to implement a few rules of your own once you have these mastered.

The first act is to remove any air source for the paintball gun, followed by laying the design plans of the gun in front of you. You should have the barrel, hopper, hammer, and grip frame in view. What ever you take apart and clean, you'll want to be able to put back together, so be careful where you place the removed parts.

Once you have got the paintball gun disassembled, dip a squeegee in warm water and run it through the barrel. This should be followed by thoroughly cleaning the inside of the gun's body with an old toothbrush or Q-tip if you have them on hand.

Check for cracked or damaged o-rings, broken screws, or warped springs. And here is a very important rule! Never lubricate with anything other than paintball oil. The parts of your gun can become clogged, and your weapon may jam in competition. Once you've accomplished all of the above, just reverse your steps and reassemble your weapon. Take your time; if it's not done correctly, you will have to do it all over again.

All of these are good safety rules to follow, and should extend the life of your paintball guns. Total Paintball Gear is more than happy to answer any questions.