Friday, July 31, 2009

Paintball and Airsoft Safety Tips

•Never assume that a paintball gun or airsoft gun is empty.

•Keep your face mask on at all times when on the playing field.

•When not in play barrel plugs or condoms should be in use at all times on a paintball gun.

•Only wear masks that are made specifically for your sport.

•Never try to take a tank apart to try an repair it. Take it to someone who is qualified to do it.

•Keep guns and tanks out of direct sunlight when not playing.

•Replace your lens as needed. Never play with cracked or broken lens.

•Make sure any tank you use is within it's hydro testing date.

•Paintball guns should always have a velocity under 300 feet per second.

Never look down the barrel of a paintball or airsoft gun.

•Be careful when unscrewing an air or CO2 tank from a paintball gun.

•Never shoot someone with the barrel directly touching their body.

•Never use a damaged CO2 or air tank.

•Never alter your equipment unless using specifically designed parts.

•Never over fill a tank.