Safety Range
Overview
Safety range is the minimum distance players should maintain before shooting an opponent to prevent injuries from close range impacts.
Key Points
- Usually around 10–15 feet depending on field rules.
- Reduces pain and risk of minor injury.
- Fields may enforce surrender or reduced fire at close range.
- Important for younger or beginner players.
- Promoted during safety briefings before gameplay.
Details
Safety range is a field guideline that defines how close players can be before firing at one another. Shooting at extremely close distance can cause unnecessary pain, especially for new or younger players.
Fields typically enforce a minimum safe distance of 10 to 15 feet. At closer ranges, players may be expected to call for a surrender instead of firing.
The safety range varies by field, but all facilities include this guideline in their pre game safety briefing. It ensures safer gameplay and keeps recreational environments comfortable for all skill levels.
Competitive formats may not enforce a specific minimum distance, as those environments expect faster engagements and protective gear.
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