In order for this association to provide a long term viable insurance program there will be a mandatory rules for safety that must be adopted and enforced.
It is each member's responsibility to maintain a safe environment for players to be able to enjoy themselves and want to return.
In order to maintain low rates we will adopt and agree to the following safety rules:
1) Strict Control exercised over all areas. Example:
A. Entrance Field B. Parking Areas
C. Staging Areas
D. Sales and Service Ares
E. Viewing Areas
F. Playing Fields
2) All personnel should be fully & properly trained:
A. Referees B. Counter/sales persons
C. Chronograph person D. Field Maintenance persons
3) Maintain proper equipment on premises:
A. Maintain markers
B. Goggle/ Full face mask system with ear protection per definition below. Wash, disinfect, remove
lens, and inspect for cracks, on every goggle system often after each daily use or as
recommended by manufacturer. Replace lens as per manufacturers recommendations or earlier.
C. Maintain at least 1 chronograph with backup battery.
D. Have a working scale and use It for weighing C02 bottles.
E. Have enough barrel blocking devices for all rental equipment and have some for sale in case
customers have lost theirs.
F. Maintain a properly stocked first aid kit on premises.
G. Maintain some communication from field to emergency sources, I.e. cellular phone, etc.
4) Required safety meeting for all new participants daily. Explain safety issues, goggle issues, procedures, and etc.
5) FOR PAINTBALL: Trigger guards mandatory as per guidelines below.
6) Mandatory ejection of players removing goggle/full-face mask system while in goggle areas after being personally warned:
A. Playing Field B. Chronograph Area C. Other Shooting Areas
7) Have posted the "Player Safety Rules" where the Counter and Sales office is.
8) Have posted "Goggle On Area" signs before entering field area. Also one "Goggles on" sign 50 feet
past entrance to fields as a reminder.
9) Mandatory "barrel blocking device" enforcement i n all areas excluding the playing fields when in play.
A barrel blocking device is exactly that, an accepted blocking device designed to fit in the end or over the
end of a barrel not a stick squeegee, a pull squeegee, sock or towel! Barrel Blocking Device required
signs at:
A. Entering and exiting playing areas B. Entering and exiting chronograph areas
C. Entering and exiting target areas D. Parking areas
E. Staging areas F. Counter or Sales areas
FOR PAINTBALL
10) Have safety netting that will stop a paintball at 300 fps at 15-ft distance (10 shots) in 4 inch circle, around all areas where necessary and maintained and checked regularly:
A. Chronograph area B. Separation between staging area and fields
C. Anyplace where paintballs may pass into public transportation space if close enough to field.FOR AIRSOFT If there is a spectator area have safety netting that will stop a paintball at 300 fps at 15-ft distance
(10 shots) in 4 inch circle, around all areas where necessary and maintained and checked regularly:
A. Chronograph area B. Separation between staging area and fields C. Anyplace where airsoft bb’s
may pass into public transportation space if close enough to field.
FOR PAINTBALL 11) Have all guns chronographed before entering the field area before each set of games. Have a
chronograph referee there to verify. We recommend for safety reasons that the recommended velocity
for casual play should be no more than 285 fps. In door at 250 fps. The maximum velocity for tournament
practice or play is 300 fps. FOR AIRSOFT Have all guns chronographed before entering the field area before each set of games.
Have a chronograph referee there to verify. MAXIMUM VELOCITIES: Underwriter approval is
required for “Sniper” Velocities that exceed 400 (FPS).
• Maximum Velocity allowed for .20 BBs - Close Quarter of Indoor 350( fps) Outdoor 400 (fps)
• Maximum Velocity allowed for .25 BBs - Close Quarter of Indoor 350( fps) Outdoor 400 (fps)
• Maximum Velocity allowed for Snipers is 500 (fps) with no shots closer than 100 feet to opponent
• Any Sniper Weapons MUST NOT have the ability to fire FULL AUTO
12) Recommend ejection of players from your field for the following reasons:
A. Removing or lifting goggle/face mask system after first warning B. Any fighting with other players or referees C. Failure to play in a safe manner D. Any player that his/her actions would make it not pleasurable for others to return to play and have fun.
13) Have personnel that on a weekly basis inspect the fields for any type of hazard that might have developed since the last week.
Look for any nails sticking out of boards, any objects that might be sticking out of the ground.
If trees are cut make sure the stumps are removed as not to have a tripping injury. Show pride of ownership in your fields.
14) Tanks, Drones & First Strike Type Paintball Rounds are NOT allowed.
15) Do not allow players to bring their own fill stations. All tanks must be tied to a tree or pole or be in
the field’s service area to provide a safe environment for all. If filling CO2 then a scale must be used.
No tanks will just be laying on a tailgate. If in the back of a truck it must be tied down! No exceptions.
All tanks will be inspected for expiration date.
16) Test netting to be used at field where it is to be a no mask area. Netting must pass the simple
performance test below. If it fails then everyone will be required to have mask on while on the property.
PAINTBALL NETTING TESTING STANDARD 1/1/2001
Stand 15 feet from net, shoot 10 shots in a 4” diameter, 300 fps. No parts of the shell may pass
through the netting larger than 3 by 5 mm. Rectangle. Bunkers to be 20 feet from netting. 5 foot
boundary on outside of netting.
AIRSOFT NETTING TESTING STANDARD 1/1/2001
Stand 15 feet from net, shoot 10 shots in a 4” diameter, 300 fps. No parts of the BB may pass
through the netting larger than 3 by 5 mm. Rectangle. Bunkers to be 20 feet from netting. 5 foot
boundary on outside of netting.
By checking this box, I hereby agree to the to adopt and follow the Field Safety Rules listed above.
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