Yeah, back when I was like 12. Got into paintball soon after, it was more of a distance sport and actually made you not want to get shot. xD
Other way around for me, paintballing was something I done when I was 13-15, as airsoft isn't legal here until you're 18 or over (you CAN play when you're under 18 but you need an over 18 to accompany you)
From airsoft gun: http://solace.fyremoon.net/Airsoft/70welts1.jpg From paintball gun: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2425868993_f1bfce288f.jpg I guess it depends on how many ft/s but back when I used to play airsoft they didn't really hurt. xD
" it was more of a distance sport and actually made you not want to get shot. xD" I just love it for how tactical you have to be, haha.
Last time I went paintballing one of my knuckles got ripped open because I left my gloves at home, not nice haha.
I love Paint Balling and Airsoft. I normally do it with my friends back home, always a good laugh, but guaranteed to come out with some nasty marks.