How can i learn to be a paintball gun tech?

Question

I've been paintballing for a few years now and am starting to get more and more interested in learning about repairing the guns. I've made minor repairs and look up as much info as i can online but is there any kind of schooling or some way to learn more about repairing paintball guns?

Answer 1

Get gun manuals and find out the types of markers : Open bolt , Closed bolt, Poppet valve, Spool valve,and Double stack blow back. These are types of markers that you would be working with and learn how they work.

Answer 2

There are no specific classes in this area, but you can take some gunsmithing courses. You will learn a lot more practical information about small mechanics, which will help you immensely if you plan to make a career out of paintball gun repair. The mechanisms inside of paintball guns aren't very complicated, so I doubt you even need to go that far. Ask if you can apprentice in a paintball store to learn about it. They might pay you, but I doubt it. If you have the time, this will be worth it.