Paintball Safety – Sports Safety Equipment
Posted by: airsoftpaintball in Paintball Sports News, tags: body armor, Paintball Sports, safety equipment, tactical helmets
While looking through some industry news, I came across an article related to an eye injury caused by being shot by a paintball gun. This particular injury was not acquired during a paintball game or training. Rather it was inflicted during what may be a miscommunication. The victim was walking through a park and came across an unattended paintball gun, so he picked it up. Allegedly, a few minutes later the owner of the gun insisted the gun be returned, and when it didn’t happen fast enough he started shooting.
Now, the owner gave a different story to the police, stating that the victim, (and others who were with him), actually charged him and he fired in self defense. I guess the courts will need to sort that out, but the victim was taken to the emergency room with a “significant” eye injury. The alleged perp was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and a weapons offense. A pair of Hawkeye or V-Force Goggles would have prevented the eye injury, but given the circumstances no thought was given to safety at the time.
Paintballs can hurt when they hit. Along with eye protection, there is a great case for adding a tactical helmet as well. Watch this video to see how this young man reacted to getting shot in the head.
And I bet this one wishes he was wearing some body armor or at least a vest. That’s going to leave a bruise!
Speaking of bruises, look at what these dummies are doing!
I know that paintball sports are a lot fun, but it can be a bit dangerous as well. Please – anyone who picks up a paintball gun with the intent to use it against an opponent – use a minimum of eye protection. There are many products out there that will help minimize the damage done to your body after a day of fun on the paintball range, (or in the field, or in the woods, or wherever you happen to play). Please play smart, play safe and have fun!!
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