The members of the APA believe all paintball fields should practice these minimum standards of safety.

1) A chronograph MUST be available and used to verify that EVERY paintgun on the field is shooting at a safe velocity. The maxium velocity is 300 Feet-Per-Second (FPS), some fields use lower velocities.

2) Barrel plugs or other gun blocking devices should be used in all safe areas. Barrel condoms are recommended, especially with electronic triggered markers.

3) An orientation on the rules of the sport and the field MUST be given to all players at the start of every day.

4) At least one experienced referee should be on the playing field at all times during games.

5) The field MUST enforce the proper use of paintball approved goggles in all shooting areas.

6) Field boundaries and any natural hazards should be clearly marked.

7) At least one staff member must have First-Aid training and a well stocked first-aid kit kept at the field.

8) Field staff should endeavor to prevent the consumption of alcohol on the premises and prohibit any violent or unruly behaviour that could pose a safety hazard.

Keep in mind that these guidelines are presented as a minimum standard and field operators should go beyond these measures to ensure safe play at their field. Players should be aware that fields that do not enforce these minimum standards are potentially dangerous and should be avoided.

For more information about field safety please contact the APA.