And now, a word from Miss Manners...

Everyone knows not to eat with their mouth open or check their cell phone in a theater. Heck, even redneck etiquette is pretty clear - Don't take a beer to a job interview and always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.

But what about paintball etiquette?

1. Never shoot more paint than you would want returned.
2. Dads - don't hog the flag pulls.
3. Don't leave you marker exposed on the back seat of your vehicle.
4. Don't hold up the group to work on your marker.
5. Plug (or cover) you barrel and raise your gun when hit.
6. Check for your opponent's gun plug before shooting at him.
7. Keep your staging area picked up and organized.
8. Never fire, even dry fire, in the staging area.
9. Always introduce yourself when joining a group.

Maybe you have some more to offer. E-mail me or comment.