Editing Paintball (section)

== Safety ==

Paintball involves the use of projectiles travelling at speeds sufficient to cause injury if appropriate precautions are not followed.

Playing fields establish rules covering protective equipment, marker velocity, firing restrictions and safe handling.

Players are required to wear approved paintball eye and face protection in designated playing areas.

ASTM F1776 establishes performance specifications for protective devices intended for paintball.[11]

Markers are generally checked using a chronograph to ensure that their projectile velocity does not exceed the field or tournament limit.

Barrel-blocking devices are used to prevent unintended paintballs from leaving the barrel outside designated playing areas.

ASTM F1777 provides standards for paintball field operation, including minimum safety requirements and operational procedures.[12]