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Insane Paintball off Amnicola Highway is in the top three indoor/outdoor arenas in the United States, according to co-owner Jared Powell.• Name: Insane Paintball
• Location: On Wisdom Street, just off Amnicola Highway
• Products/services: The store carries all types of paintball guns and gear, from entry-level equipment to tournament-level products. Insane Paintball also carries related products, including hats, belts, shirts, vests and even drinks. The store sells vast quantities of paintballs, according to co-owner Jared Powell, and even carries airsoft products. Players can compete against each other onsite inside a cavernous warehouse outfitted for indoor play, or on one of three outdoor courses, including a tournament-level course. There also is a scenario-based course with castles, forts and obstacles, and a wooded course.
• Age: 10 years old
• Startup investment: $250,000, not including renovation costs