Equipment Inspection & Compliance Procedures

Overview

Standard procedures for inspecting player equipment before, during, and after regulated matches to confirm safety and rule compliance.

Key Points

• Pre-event and pre-game inspections verify baseline compliance
• Officials may conduct random or targeted checks during an event
• Non-compliant equipment can be removed, adjusted, or result in penalties
• Players are responsible for presenting equipment promptly when requested

Details

Inspection procedures ensure that all equipment used in regulated paintball meets the required safety and legality standards. Pre-event inspections commonly include marker velocity checks, tank date verification, mask condition review, and confirmation of required protective gear.

During an event, referees and designated staff may perform spot checks to confirm that previously inspected equipment remains compliant. This can include re-chronographing markers, verifying that trigger modes have not been altered, or checking that damaged masks or tanks have been removed from service.

When non-compliant equipment is identified, officials may require immediate correction, remove the item from play, or apply penalties depending on the severity and context. Refusal to present equipment for inspection is typically treated as a rules violation in itself.

These procedures are intended to be consistent and transparent so that players understand how and when inspections will occur and what outcomes may result from non-compliance.

Related Topics

• Equipment Rules & Legality in 1v1 Paintball
• marker-regulations
• tank-regulations
• Rules, Safety & Player Conduct
• Penalties & Infractions in 1v1 Paintball