| ll is an extreme game that has thousands of players | | | | of the action. It can also fog due to sweat, paint or |
| nationwide. There are more than ten organizations | | | | dirt. When this happens, the player should call on the |
| that sponsor events throughout the country at | | | | referee so that it to be cleaned off of the field. The |
| different venues. Though the inventors of this game | | | | opponent is not allowed to fire on the player until |
| created it just for fun, this game has grown. A | | | | that person is ready to return to the firing zone. |
| recent survey has shown that this is the third most | | | | Since this game is about fun, players are not allowed |
| popular game in the world. | | | | to curse or hit other players. The only activity |
| Safety is the most important concern for those who | | | | allowed is shooting the opponent so that he will be |
| want to play this game. This goes from the clothing | | | | eliminated. |
| that should be worn to the types of weapons that | | | | Another safety feature allowed in the game involves |
| can be used. | | | | giving the opposing player the opportunity to |
| Protective equipment consists of a face mask, | | | | surrender; but should the player show any form of |
| gloves, pads for the chest, knees and elbows. They | | | | hostile action, then one has no choice but to shoot |
| must be worn at all times while inside the playing field. | | | | the opponent. |
| It is advisable to wear shoes with rubber soles given | | | | Aside from protection given to the players, the |
| the rough terrain where the game is usually played. | | | | organizers of such events also put safety nets |
| Guns should be inspected before being used in any of | | | | around the area and require the audience remain a |
| the matches. This is because there is a maximum | | | | certain distance away from the action to avoid being |
| velocity allowed. The paintballs should not travel over | | | | hit by any of the balls. |
| 300 feet per second since anything greater can | | | | Safety is a primary concern of paintball and almost |
| seriously injure the players. | | | | every other sport: this is why rules are set in place |
| To prevent a misfiring from occurring, barrel plugs | | | | which the players have to abide by. This is done to |
| should be used for the safety of the gun owner and | | | | protect both the players and the fans: to prevent |
| the people who are present during the event. | | | | injuries from happening and so that everyone can |
| The facemask may fall off suddenly during the heat | | | | have a good time. |