Rules & safety
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- Barrel Sock safety
Barrel sock safety refers to the standard practice of covering a marker’s barrel with a protective sleeve in non play areas to reduce the chance of unintended paintball discharge.
- Chronograph and Field Area Safety
Chronograph and field area safety describes how paintball facilities organize marker velocity checks, staging zones, and field entrances so that equipment testing, preparation, and gameplay transitions happen in a controlled and predictable way.
- Compressed Air and CO₂ Tank safety
Compressed air and CO₂ tanks used in paintball operate under high internal pressure, and their safe use depends on proper condition, inspection awareness, and understanding how these systems behave over time.
- Field Safety Briefing
A field safety briefing is the pre-game session where staff explain field rules, equipment expectations, and layout information so that all players share the same understanding of how the facility operates before play begins.
- First Aid and Emergency Preparedness
First aid and emergency preparedness refer to the common resources and procedures that many paintball facilities keep available to address minor injuries or unexpected incidents.
- Goggle safety
Goggle safety focuses on the protective eyewear systems used in paintball and the general practices associated with maintaining visibility and facial protection.
- Liability and Participant Waivers
Liability and participant waivers are commonly used in recreational activities, including paintball, to inform players about the nature of the activity and any inherent risks.
- Marker Handling and Storage safety
Marker handling and storage safety describes the procedures governing the responsible operation, transport, and maintenance of paintball markers both on and off the field.
- Referee and Field Staff safety
Referee and field staff safety focuses on the considerations that help officials remain visible, informed, and protected while overseeing gameplay.
- Safety Basics
Safety basics in paintball describe the standardized procedures, protective equipment requirements, and field protocols that help keep all participants in a controlled, supervised, and impact-regulated environment.
- Weather and Environmental safety
Weather and environmental conditions influence how players move, see, and experience outdoor paintball. Awareness of temperature, terrain, and visibility helps participants prepare for changing field conditions.
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