Loader Attachment & Structural Integrity Rules

Overview

Safety requirements ensuring that loaders remain securely attached to the marker and structurally stable throughout regulated play.

Key Points

• Loaders must remain fully secured to the feedneck
• Cracked shells or loose lids may result in removal
• Attachment systems cannot be modified to gain performance advantages
• Officials inspect loaders for structural failures

Details

Loader attachment rules focus on safety and reliability. A loader must remain fully connected to the marker feedneck and structurally intact throughout active play.

Cracks, compromised shells, loose lids, or broken lock systems can result in dropped paintballs, unsafe debris, or gameplay disruption. Such issues must be corrected immediately.

Attachment systems, including speed-feeds, spring lids, and locking mechanisms, must function as intended. Tape, adhesives, or unconventional modifications may be restricted if they cause unsafe operation or alter intended loader behavior.

Officials inspect loaders during pre-game stages and may re-evaluate them at any point. Loaders showing signs of structural weakness or instability must be repaired or replaced.

Attachment integrity helps ensure that field safety, pacing, and officiating consistency remain unaffected by equipment failure.

Related Topics

• Loader Regulations Overview
• Equipment Rules & Legality in 1v1 Paintball
• Rules, Safety & Player Conduct
• Marker Inspection & Compliance Procedures