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