Plugs in, safety's on?

Regardless of how strong you are, how rough and tough you make think you can be, paintball safety is a mandatory component to all paintballers. Here are some tips to make sure you and your friends enjoy your paintball day on the field, and not in pain.

Tip#1
Whenever approaching a field, MAKE SURE YOUR MASK IS ON! At most fields, the refs will stress this heavily. The mask is the only thing protecting your face and eyes from bieng injured.
Tip#2
When not on the field, Make sure your marker is off, your safety is on (if you have one) and that your barrel plug or sleeve is properly placed over or in the barrel. This prevents accidental fire off the field, when people may not necessarily have their masks on.
Tip#3
When preparing for a day of paintball, make sure you dress properly. If you do not have previous paintball gear like myself (Jersey and Slider Pants) i suggest wearing a long sleeve shirt and a thicker pair of pants (Jeans). This will make sliding easier on your legs, because scrapes and cuts will be obtained if you do not dress properly. In addition to this, some players wear slip over knee and elbow pads in order to reduce the amount of scrapes even more. Although i suggest this, it is not necessary if you do not have them.
Tip#4
Respect other Players - Respecting all of the players on the field is the best way to make your day much more enjoyable. If all players respect each other, you'll be sure to make new friends, and never have any problems on the field.
Tip#5
Be Honest - If you get hit with a paintball, Call yourself out, its much more respectful to the player who shot you, and prevents the ref from having to come and pull you off the field.

All of these tips are here for your safety, and i hope on your next trip you keep them in mind.