Safety Measures-
With hundreds of paintballs traveling 200 miles per hour across the field, there is only one thing that will protect you eyes from severe injury--your goggles system. The statistics bear it out, more than 99% of all serious paintball injuries occur when players use the wrong type of goggles, or no goggles at all. Here' the most important thing you need to know. Never wear anything but goggle/mask systems made specifically for paintball.

Never wear shop goggles, ski goggles, military goggles, motmcross goggles, or any other goggles that are not designed for paintball. They simply will not have the impact resistance or total eye coverage necessary to stop 13 balls per second coming at you.

There are a few basic rules to paintgun safety. First and foremost, never fire your paintgun when there are people anywhere near you (this include yourself) not wearing the proper paintball approved goggles. When you are in the designated safe zone, or anwhere that is not the playing fields, make sure to have your barrel plug in your barrel as well.

An important thing to note here is that many paintguns will fire a paintball even after the C02 or high pressure system is removed from the gun. It is extremely important to always wear paintball goggles when you work on your paintgun, even if the air source is removed. Whenever possible, kep your paintgun uncocked--note: some paintguns such as the Automag, are cocked whenever air is connected.

It is critical to chronograph your paintgun several times each day during play. Velocities have a tendency to fluctuate during the day.

Lastly, alway keep the safety in the "safe" position and if your gun has a power feed, keep it in the "off" mode when not playing the game.

Playing Tips

Don't stand in the open for too long.

It is wise to re-load your paintballs or just catch your breath from behind a tree or bunker. You'll be shocked at how many times you can be eliminated from a long way off.

Safety

Never remove your goggles on the field or in the elimination zone. Newer players tend to want to remove their goggles as soon as they're eliminated from the game or just to clear the goggles. This is extremely dangerous for reasons covered in the safety section.

When you are eliminated--or if you are eliminated call "out" as loud as possible, raise your hand and walk off the field. Do not remove your goggles until you are back at the safe zone or in the staging area.

Don't argue with the referees or judges. If a referee calls you out, simply leave the playing field. The refs are there to help you have fun and to keep it safe. Listen to them at all time.

If you are working on your paintgun, always wear paintball approved goggles even if the air is disconnected.

Never play with anyone that is not wearing the proper goggles.

Always use a barrel plug when you are not playing