| Paintball is considered to be one of the | | | | and follow the rules. But if it doesn't say, |
| safest sports because there is not direct | | | | then avoid it to show courtesy to the other |
| contact between the players and it has less | | | | players. Blind firing Blind firing is done |
| probability of injuries compared to baseball | | | | when you can't see where you are shooting but |
| and soccer. But even if we know of this fact, | | | | you choose to shoot despite not seeing. This |
| safety is very important in everything we do. | | | | is dangerous since you can't see what or who |
| We should take care of ourselves and keep in | | | | you are firing at. You can hit someone point |
| mind the different safety precautions that | | | | blank or in the face when doing this. You can |
| need to be undertaken to have an injury and | | | | even hit a player who took off their mask to |
| accident-free paintball session. Wear your | | | | rest. Try to get a visible perception of |
| goggles and masks One of paintball's most | | | | where or who you are shooting at before you |
| important rules is always wear your goggles | | | | shoot your paintball gun. Eliminating other |
| or masks. Being hit by paintball will not | | | | players A player is considered eliminated |
| result to permanent injuries but you need to | | | | when he is hit by a paintball or have a paint |
| protect your eyes and ears because they can | | | | splatter on his attire. Paint splatters on a |
| be damaged when hit by a paintball. Paintball | | | | player's body, attire and even paintball gear |
| masks are customized with ear flaps and some | | | | can be sources of elimination. As a tip, |
| include a visor to serve as protection from | | | | don't wear baggy clothes because it increases |
| direct sunlight. Paintball masks usually | | | | the chances of you getting hit and being |
| cover the whole face. Controlling paintball | | | | eliminated. The surrender rule If the |
| speed There is a regulated paintball velocity | | | | opponent you are aiming for is within 10-15 |
| that is to be observed by all paintball | | | | feet away from you, you can offer him a |
| players. The maximum allowed velocity | | | | chance to surrender before opening fire. You |
| required for safety is 300 feet per second in | | | | can yell 'Surrender!' and if he complies with |
| outdoor play. However, in indoor play where | | | | your request he will walk away with raised |
| the players are not given enough space, 200 | | | | arms to symbolize his surrender. However, if |
| feet per second is enough. Overshooting There | | | | he chooses to not surrender then you can |
| is no rule when it comes to overshooting, but | | | | shoot at him point blank. Getting hit by a |
| paintball players exercise caution or avoid | | | | paintball as such close range might be |
| this practice all together. It is acceptable | | | | painful so giving your opponent a chance to |
| to shoot extra shots after a successful shot | | | | walk away shows sportsmanship and courtesy. |
| but don't fire 10-20 consecutive shots at a | | | | |
| person. Of course, it also depends on the | | | | This article was written by Benedict |
| type of game you are playing. If the rules | | | | Yossarian. |
| call for overshooting to win, then go ahead | | | | |