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Simple Paintball Safety Tips

July 9th, 2009 · No Comments

Playing paintball can prove to be dangerous when you do not have the right equipments and protection in mind. By simply not wearing the proper clothing, you can obtain several bruises when you get hit. So here are some simple paintball safety tips to bear in mind.

Before playing, be sure to check all your equipments if they are in good condition.
Always wear your googles and mask before playing, be sure that they are secured.
When you are not playing, barrel plugs must be used so when your markers accidentally went off it will not hit anybody.
Maximum muzzle velocity of markers must be at 300 ft per second.
Do not ever look down at the barrel of your marker.
When unscrewing a tank (where expanding gas is enclosed), always take extra precaution. If you are not having progress with it just leave it.
Do not wear just any mask, wear the ones that are intended for paintball only.
If your marker or tank or any paintball equipment you have needs a repair have it repaired by an expert.
Keep your markers and tanks in a safe place and avoid placing it under the sun.
If your lenses or googles are broken even with a small crack have it replaced immediately and do not attempt to play using it.
Tanks must always be up to date.
Never used a damaged tank or any paintball equipment for that matter.
Do not do any alterations with your paintball equipments especially with your markers and tanks.
Do not overfill a tank.
Stretch before playing and be sure to hydrate yourself.
Do not always be sure that a marker is empty.