Abstract: A spray gun vent for a pressurized paint-spray gun apparatus includes a base insertable into a paint container and having an elongated stem thereon. The base and the stem have a longitudinal passage therethrough. A cover is attached to the base and has a longitudinal passage therethrough and approximately aligned with the passage through the base and the stem. A splash shield is mounted in the cover between the passage and the cover and the passage and the stem for blocking paint flow between the passages while allowing air communication between the atmosphere and the paint container.