Visit Airsoftgear in Richmond, if you're in the area. Optix (Julian) will be happy to AV you. While you're there oogle the cool toys and gear.
As far as fields go, Panther Paintball is the main field (you'll need paintball approved goggles, no exceptions).
Opfor plays Saturdays and
BCAC plays sundays. However if you're out in Abby the
FVAA Bigfoot field might be closer for you. It's a smaller field but does allow ballistic goggles AFAIK.