FAQs

Although paintball can be fun and instructive, use of the equipment has certain inherent danger. Danger can be greatly reduced, if not eliminated, by following safety guidelines, use of proper safety equipment, and exercise of common sense.

Paintball guns (markers) and accessories are not toys and can be extremely dangerous if used improperly or without proper safety equipment.

Read, remember, and follow these guidelines and use common sense.

If we were to offer one suggestion only, it would be to treat a paintball gun (marker) as if it were a real weapon.

Paintball guns are not toys.

A paintball gun should be stored, handled, and cared for in the same manner as a real weapon.

Always handle a paintball gun as if it were loaded and ready to fire.

Never allow children to have access to paintball equipment.

Paintball pellets are shot with significant force. Eye, ear, face, and head protection should be worn at ALL times. Do not remove this equipment even for a moment.

Even with the legally required safety markings, the guns look very real. Most people cannot tell the difference between a paintball gun and a real one. A mistake could result in devastating consequences. Law enforcement personnel and other people may react to a paintball gun in the same manner as a real weapon.

Never remove safety markings such as the colored tips.

Never assume that the safety markings will prevent someone from thinking a paintball gun is not a real weapon.

Always transport paintball guns and accessories in a proper bag or case.

Never handle a paintball gun in public. A mistake could result in devastating consequences.

CO2 cartridges contain high pressure. Never expose a cartridge to excessive temperatures. Never attempt to refill a disposable cartridge. Always follow instructions for tanks and refillable cartridges. Never dispose of a cartridge that still contains CO2. Even empty cartridges can explode if exposed to high temperature.

Extreme care should be exercised in the repair a paintball gun or CO2 cartridge. In the event of any actual or suspected malfunction or damage, we recommend that the equipment immediately be removed from use and returned for evaluation by qualified personnel.

Never attempt to modify your equipment on your own.

Eye, Ear, and Face Protection.

Paintball pellets are shot with significant force and can cause serious injury or death if proper safety equipment is not used at all times.

Eye, ear, face, and head protection should ALWAYS be worn.

Ordinary eyeglasses or safety goggles are NOT enough. Paintball safety equipment is designed to withstand the impact force of paintball pellets and to protect you from the paint. Ordinary glasses and safety goggles do NOT provide adequate protection.

Many injuries (especially eye and ear injuries) occur when safety devices are removed for just a few seconds. Do not remove safety equipment even for a moment. Many of the serious injuries have occurred when safety equipment was removed for just a few seconds.

Your eyes, ears, face, and head should ALWAYS be completely covered by proper equipment such as goggles, mask, and helmet.

Never fire at the head of another person, especially at close range.

All parts of your body should be completely and thickly covered. Body armour and vests are highly recommended.

Your eyes are the most vulnerable part of your body. Serious injury and blindness can occur from impact. Paint from paintball pellets can cause loss of visibility and possible blindness.

Ear injuries can occur as often as eye injuries.

A paintball gun should be stored and transported as carefully as you would handle a real weapon.

Even with the legally required safety markings, the guns look very real and most people cannot tell the difference between a paintball gun and a real one.

Even with the legally required safety markings, a paintball gun could easily be mistaken for a real weapon. Never handle a paintball gun in public. A mistake could result in devastating consequences.

Always use appropriate cases or bags when transporting paintball guns.

Never transport a paintball gun loaded with ammo.

Never transport a paintball gun with the CO2 cartridge in place.

Always be sure the safety is ?on? even when not loaded.

Do not leave CO2 cartridges in a closed environment such as a car trunk or car with the windows closed, especially in hot weather. A closed environment can quickly result in high temperatures.

Paintball guns should always be stored and transported in a manner that prevents children from having access to them.

Children should never be allowed to have access to paintball guns without direct adult supervision and even them, extreme care should be exercised. A moment of inattention could result in serious injury or death.

CO2 cartridges, canisters, and tanks are under high pressure and can explode and cause serious injury or death, especially if exposed to high temperature. Danger increases with temperature. A closed environment, such as a car on a hot day, can quickly lead to dangerous temperatures that create serious risk and danger.

CO2 (carbon dioxide) is a complex chemical compound. Depending on temperature and pressure, the contents of a CO2 cartridge or cannister may be in liquid or gaseous form. Either way, the contents are under considerable pressure and must be properly stored and handled. The pressure is greatly affected by temperature. The higher the temperature, the greater the pressure and the greater the danger.

High temperature and/or pressure can be extremely dangerous.

Use only recommended cartridges and canisters.

Eye protection should be worn when handling CO2 cartridges, canisters, or tanks.

Never expose any part of your body directly to the CO2 gas. Even on a hot day, the CO2 gas is very cold and can cause frostbite type injuries. A sudden release of CO2 can have the same effect as direct impact.

Do not store CO2 or a gun with CO2 in an area of unusually high or low temperature.

High temperature causes increased pressure in the CO2 cartridge.

High temperature can cause the CO2 cartridge to explode and cause injury or death.

High temperature and the increased CO2 pressure can damage equipment.

Never expose CO2 to open flame or high temperatures. Avoid extreme temperatures of any kind.

Do not leave CO2 or loaded guns in direct sunlight.

Do not leave CO2 or loaded guns in a closed environment (such as a closed car or car trunk) where temperatures can rise.

Never attempt to refill a disposable cartridge.

Dispose of empty cartridges safely. Do not expose empty cartridges to high temperature. Even an empty cartridge can explode if exposed to high temperatures.

Never dispose of a tank or cartridge that contains CO2 without first emptying the cartridge. If you are unsure about how to empty the tank or cartridge or how to dispose of it safely, seek the advice of qualified personnel.

Never attempt to repair a CO2 cartridge, tank, or canister that has experienced actual or suspected damage or malfunction.

Never attempt to modify a CO2 cartridge, tank or canister.

Never ship cartridges or canisters that contain CO2. There are strict laws that govern the transportation and shipment of CO2 cartridges and canisters.

Carefully follow all instructions and safety guidelines when using refillable cartridges, tanks, and canisters.

Certain size tanks and canisters require periodic retesting by authorized personnel. Always follow the requirements for testing and repair contained on any tank or canister.

In the event of any question or doubt about the handling of a CO2 cartridge, tank or canister, you should assume it is dangerous and seek the advice of qualified personnel.

Low temperatures can reduce pressure in a CO2 cartridge leading to weak shots.

Rapid-fire shooting causes cooling of the cartridge and gun resulting in reduced pressure, reduced pellet velocity, and reduced shooting accuracy and efficiency.

Signs of reduced CO2 pressure include reduced pellet impact and shots that are not as loud.