Online paintball gear store

Recreational and tournament players, and local teams who want advice and better prices than big-box stores.

Margin on each item sold, plus extra from bundles such as starter kits, and repeat orders for paintballs and air fills supplies.

• Knowing paintball gear well
• Online selling and basic photography
• Stock and order tracking

• Check federal and provincial rules on selling markers and age limits, and confirm how your markers are classified
• Compressed air and CO2 cylinders may count as dangerous goods for shipping, so check carrier and Transport Canada rules
• Paintballs spoil in heat and damp, so plan storage and summer shipping
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence and what insurance you need

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website setup and storage. Shipping from home or a small space helps keep costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, pricing and marketing. Paintballs spoil in heat and damp, so plan storage and summer shipping carefully.

Check federal and provincial rules on selling markers and age limits, and how your markers are classified. Also check whether compressed air and CO2 cylinders count as dangerous goods for shipping, GST/HST and provincial sales tax, and home-based licence and insurance needs.