Paintball can be a lot of fun, but like any sport, there are important safety rules you should follow and safety gear you need to wear while playing.
Safety Gear:
• Face mask — the most important piece of safety equipment; a face mask or helmet is required to play
• Chest and throat protectors — harder to move in, but good protection against bruises
• Barrel plug — every paintball gun should come with a barrel plug that fits snugly on the end of your barrel
• Gloves — useful for protecting your hands while crawling on the ground
Safety Tips:
• Make sure your gear is in good shape before stepping foot on the field.
• Always wear your face mask or goggles whenever you’re on the playing field.
• Always keep your paintball gun aimed down toward the ground when you’re not playing.
• Never point your paintball gun at someone’s face, and don’t look into the barrel.
• Always keep your barrel plug in place when you’re not on the playing field, and put it on before removing your mask.