Online paintball gear store

Recreational and tournament players, school and youth groups, and small local paintball sites that need regular supplies.

Profit on the margin between wholesale and retail prices, plus bulk deals for fields and groups. Repeat sales of paint and consumables help keep income steady.

• Basic online shop setup
• Product knowledge of paintball gear
• Customer service and order handling

• Paintball markers are regulated differently in each state and territory, so check your state's firearms or weapons authority before selling or shipping them
• Compressed air and CO2 cylinders need testing and careful handling, so check storage and postage rules
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Paint and some gear can have shipping limits or restrictions, so check with your couriers
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your website setup and insurance. These are estimates only, so consider having suppliers ship some orders direct to keep costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on your range, prices and how well you reach players and local fields. You might need at least around 8 hours a week. These are estimates only.

Check your state or territory's firearms or weapons authority before selling or shipping markers, as rules differ. Also check storage and postage rules for compressed air and CO2 cylinders, courier restrictions, and public and product liability insurance.