| Let me just start by making what some may consider | | | | Goggles are the number one priority. Playing on a |
| a bold statement about the sport of paintball. Though it | | | | regulated field, the sport of Paintball is extremely safe. |
| has been categorized as an "extreme" sport, paintball | | | | On legitimate fields, the wearing of goggles is |
| is one the safest sports currently played today. | | | | mandatory at all times while on the field. The use of |
| According to PSP (Paintball Sports Promotions), the | | | | barrel plugs or barrel socks are also employed by field |
| world of paintball has a huge injury taboo. This taboo | | | | owners to block accidental discharge of paintballs from |
| only exists in the minds of general public and not in the | | | | guns (markers) in staging areas. |
| statistical data. The industry has hard lined that the rare | | | | Overall, when proper education and use of the gear in |
| but highly publicized "eye injury" almost always occurs | | | | the sport, Paintball is safer than most sports out there. |
| when the proper protective gear in not worn and on | | | | This includes soccer, tennis, and even bowling. Might I |
| fields that are unsupervised and often illegal. | | | | mention as well that this game is played mostly by girls |
| The latest statistical data shows that only .2 injuries | | | | and guys ages 12 -24. I am 35 and can't tell you how |
| per 1,000 exposures giving Paintball the lowest injury | | | | much fun I have when I have the chance to get out |
| rate of any Extreme Sport. According to Sporting | | | | there. Age is not so much a factor; it all depends on |
| Goods Manufacturers Association, the average player | | | | how active you are. I've seen guys as old as 45 |
| will suffer an injury about once every 500 years. | | | | enjoying the game thoroughly. |
| Out of all the gear that is involved the sport of Paintball; | | | | |