Security and protection
The necessary protections, how to choose them, and the safety rules to be respected on all grounds.
Indicative prices in euros, recorded in 2026: they vary little from one European country to another.
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Eyes
Choose a certified impact protection. In Europe, EN 166 indicates this with a letter on the frame and screen: minimum F, B for a comfortable margin. The American standard ANSI Z87.1 indicates impact resistance by a "+".
- Indicative price: €20 – €60
Ballistic glasses
Lightweight and compatible with a helmet. To be completed by protection from the bottom of the face.
- Indicative price: €30 – €90
Waterproof mask
He marries the face and doesn't let any shine pass. Choose it ventilated or with an anti-fog screen.
- Indicative price: €40 – €120
Full mask
Protects the eyes and face of one holding. Often required for minor players.
To be avoided absolutely
- Sun or eyeglasses without impact certification
- Screen cracked, striped or already hit at full power
- Thin grid in front of the eyes: a flash of ball can pass
- Protection that slips or rises when running
Against drinking
- Anti-fog or double screen
- Integrated fan for closed masks
- Protection from the bottom of the face that does not return breath upwards
The face
Teeth, lips and ears are the most fragile areas after the eyes. Protection at the bottom of the face is strongly recommended, and often mandatory for minors.
- Maximum protectionIndicative price: €15 – €40
Grid mask
Rigid and ventilated. He can interfere with the cheek against the butt.
- CompromiseIndicative price: €10 – €30
Flexible mask
In neoprene or reinforced fabric: comfortable, but less protective against near shooting.
- DiscreetIndicative price: €10 – €25
Teeth protectors
Moulded in his mouth, he protects his teeth but not his lips.
Body
- Long sleeves and long pants, of thick fabric
- Rising shoes holding the ankle
- Gloves: The fingers on the replica are a frequent target
- Neck or hood: throat and neck are very sensitive
- Cap or headphone for skull and ears
Rules
In the game area
- Eye protection permanently in place
- Finger off the trigger until you shoot
- Minimum commitment distance met, proposed reporting below
- No blind fire over (definition) an obstacle
- Immediate stop at end or injured signal
Safe
- Charger removed and empty shot to the ground
- Safety engaged, battery disconnected or gas cut
- Gun shutter in place if field requires
- No shooting, even testing, outside the expected stand
- We don't manipulate another's line (definition) without his consent.
The minimum distance of engagement depends on the power of the replica and varies from terrain to terrain. It is given to the briefing, with the power limit measured at the chronograph.
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