* When lubing your gun, be sure to take off the barrel before firing it, so you won't get oil in your barrel.

* For those screws that keep coming out, buy yourself some removable locktite.  Clean the screw, put on a drop, then screw it in.  This will hold it firmly in place, and you will still be able to remove it as well.  This works great on the cocking rod for the autococker.

* If your elbow or loader just won't stay on, buy a water clamp at your local hardware store.  you can get 2 for under a $1, and it will solve that wobbly loader.

* When not using your view loader (agitator, shredder), unplug the battery and reverse it.  This way it will work the next time (cause it doesn't accidently go on in your bag).

* Have the proper tools to work on your gun.  You don't want to ruin it by stripping out screws, scrapping your gun, etc.

* If you have the chance to get the flag, the kill, the advantage, etc., TAKE IT!  If you wait, you will regret it.  Especially for you first timers, intimidation is the biggest factor.  You will be scared at first, but its only natural.  If the opportunity arises, don't hesitate.

* If you are behind a bunker and getting shot at from the right and the left, don't run out!  See if you can go backwards and try to maneuver into another bunker behind you.

* When shooting at your opponent, don't pop your head out at the same location.  Come out in different spots.  If you don't, who knows, your opponent might be waiting for you.

* When in doubt (if it is friend or foe) shoot!, and ask questions later.  Better to be wrong then dead.

* This is the most common mistake I see with newbees : if you get hit, don't call yourself out unless you are sure it broke.  Have someone near you check it if you can't see it.