The Field

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PLAYER SAFETY RULES

MINIMUM AGE: Players must be ten (10) years of age or older to play Airsoft unless in a private party or accompanied by a playing adult, then the minimum age is eight (8) years of age or older.

Safety Gear Requirement

• Eye Protection: Full seal ANSI-rated goggles or a full-face mask must be worn at all times on the field. If you remove goggles during game you will sit out for one game. Goggles removed 2ed time your done for the day.
• Face Protection: Full-face masks are recommended, especially for players using rifles or at close range.
• Head Protection: Helmets are optional but recommended for tactical realism and protection.
• PLAYERS UNDER 18, A FULL FACE MASK IS REQUIRED. 

Safety Rules

• No Physical Contact: Do not touch other players.
• No Alcohol/Drugs: Zero tolerance for alcohol or drug use before or during gameplay.
• Ceasefire Protocol: A whistle or verbal "Ceasefire" call stops all gameplay immediately.
• Knife Kills: Rubber training knives only. Touch the player gently to signal a "knife kill."
• No Removing Eye Protection: Never remove goggles during gameplay or in the play zone.
• Call Your Hits: Honesty is essential. If you’re hit, call "HIT!" loudly and raise your hand or weapon.
• Lasers: Do not point laser above the neck.
• No Blind Firing: Players must have a clear line of sight to their target when firing.
• "Bang Rule": For close encounters under the minimum engagement distance, call "Bang!" instead of firing.
• Semi-Auto Only unless Ref approved SMG & LMG.

Hit and Respawn Rules

• Hit Definition: Any BB that hits your body, gear, or weapon counts as a hit.
• Friendly Fire: Friendly fire counts as a hit.
• Ricochet Rule: Ricochet hits do not count unless explicitly stated by game organizers.
• Dead Players: Once hit, return to the designated respawn area. Dead players do not talk or give instructions.
• Medic Rules: If the game allows medics, follow the specific medic rules provided.

Behavior and Sportsmanship

• No Overkill: Players should avoid shooting at close range or excessively firing at players who are already out or surrendering.
• Surrender Rule: If you can get within a certain range (10 feet) and clearly see a target, you can call out "surrender" to avoid shooting them. The opponent must comply or face being hit.
• Sportsmanship: No cheating, foul language, or unsportsmanlike conduct. SMT Airsoft is a family environment and repeated offences may lead to sitting out games or asked to leave the field.
• Respect the Environment: Do not damage trees, structures, or leave trash on the field.
• Stay in Bounds: Remain within the designated play area.
• Respect Referees: Referees' decisions are final. No arguing or debating calls. 
• Players must uphold a mature and responsible demeanor on and off the field, avoiding threatening language, verbal threats, or slurs against race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender. While some banter is expected during gameplay, it should be conducted with common sense. Mutual respect towards gear, equipment, and property of others, as well as SMT staff, is imperative. Acts of vandalism will not be tolerated, and any resulting damages are the sole responsibility of the vandal.

Equipment Restrictions

• No Real Firearms: Only airsoft guns are allowed. No real firearms or illegal replicas are allowed on the field.
• Grenades and Pyrotechnics: Only approved airsoft grenades and pyrotechnics are allowed. Players must follow the field's rules regarding their use.
• No Modifying Guns During Play: Guns should not be modified or upgraded during gameplay.

Weapon Handling

• Safety on Weapons: Guns should be on safe mode when not in use.
• No Firing in Safe Zones: Do not fire your gun in safe areas, the staging area, or when entering or exiting the field.
• Clear your Weapon: Remove your magazine and clear your weapon before exiting the field.
• Barrel Sock: Install barrel sock and put on safe before exiting the field.

FPS Limits - Electric/Spring
 

All FPS will be checked with .20g BBs supplied by SMT Airsoft.
 

10ft Minimum Engagement Distance – 350 FPS MAX for all pistols, shotguns and SMG.
Maximum bb weight allowed is 0.28g
 

20ft Minimum Engagement Distance – 400 FPS MAX for all rifles and shotguns, NO PISTOLS. NO FULL AUTO/BINARY/BURST FIRE UNDER 20 FEET.
No bb weight  restriction
 

50ft Minimum Engagement Distance – 450 FPS MAX for all rifles, NO PISTOLS or SHOTGUNS
No bb weight  restriction
 

100ft Minimum Engagement Distance – 550 FPS MAX for all rifles, NO PISTOLS or SHOTGUNS. Semi-Auto or Bolt Action ONLY. Mid or Low Capacity magazines ONLY. No High-Caps, auto winding, box or drum mags allowed
​No bb weight  restriction
 

FPS Limits - HPA/Gas
 

Due to Joule Creep, all FPS will be checked with .28g BBs supplied by SMTAirsoft.
 

Zero Minimum Engagement Distance – 300 FPS MAX for all pistols, shotguns and rifles. NO FULL AUTO
Maximum bb weight allowed is 0.28g
 

20ft Minimum Engagement Distance – 330 FPS MAX for all rifles and shotguns, NO PISTOLS. NO FULL AUTO
No bb weight  restriction
 

50ft Minimum Engagement Distance – 380FPS MAX for all rifles, NO PISTOLS or SHOTGUNS. NO FULL AUTO 

No bb weight  restriction
 

100ft Minimum Engagement Distance – 450 FPS MAX for all rifles, NO PISTOLS or SHOTGUNS. Semi-Auto or Bolt Action ONLY. Mid or
​Low Capacity magazines ONLY. No High-Caps, auto winding, box or drum mags allowed.
No bb weight  ​Restriction