Bushwacker Paintball Safety Rules

*Safety is the highest priority at Bushwacker Paintball Games. Failure to follow these safety rules can result in immediate ejection from the field.

1. Critical Safety Rules

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Masks On at All Times: Never remove your goggles or mask while in the playing area or shooting range. Lifting it even briefly can lead to serious injury or blindness.
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Barrel Covers: When you are not in an active game, a barrel blocking device (barrel sock/sleeve) must be secured over the marker's muzzle to prevent accidental discharge.
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Safety Mode: Markers must be kept on "Safe" and fingers off the trigger when in neutral or staging areas.
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No Blind Firing: You must always look at your target while shooting. Firing around corners or over bunkers without looking is strictly prohibited.
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Velocity Caps: All markers must be chronographed (speed-checked) to fire below a specific limit, typically between 280 and 300 FPS (feet per second).

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A Valid "Hit": You are eliminated if a paintball breaks on you or any equipment you are carrying (including your marker, hopper, or pods) and leaves a mark—usually the size of a quarter.
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Splatter Does Not Count: If a ball hits a nearby object and sprays paint on you, or if the ball hits you but does not break (a "bounce"), you are generally still in the game.
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Calling Yourself Out: When hit, immediately yell "Hit!" or "Out!" and raise your marker or hand above your head to signal neutrality.
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Dead Men Don't Talk: Once eliminated, you may not provide information, hints, or instructions to teammates still in play.
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Paint Checks: If you suspect you were hit but can't see the mark, yell "Paint Check!" A referee will check you; you are considered neutral (cannot shoot or be shot) during the check.

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Surrender Rule (Mercy Rule): If you get within a close distance of an opponent (often within 10 feet), you should offer them the chance to surrender rather than shooting at point-blank range.
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No Physical Contact: Pushing, shoving, or hand-to-hand combat is never permitted.
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Respect the Referee: Referees' calls are final. Arguing with a referee can result in penalties or ejection.
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No Wiping: Intentionally wiping off a paint hit to stay in the game is considered cheating and usually leads to severe penalties.
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Field Paint Only (FPO): Bushwacker Paintball requires you to use paintballs purchased on-site to ensure they are high-quality, safe and biodegradable.
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No Shooting Animals

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No Outside Paint: Unless specified, do not bring your own paintballs.
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No Ground Paint: Never pick up paintballs from the ground, as dirt and moisture will jam and damage the marker.
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No Alcohol/Drugs: Zero tolerance for being under the influence.
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No Non-Paintball Weapons: Knives, real firearms, and unauthorized pyrotechnics are strictly forbidden.