Rules and Regulations

RULES AND REGULATIONS
for
SOUTH FLORIDA AIRSOFT ASSOCIATION, INC.

We here at SFAA believe that the safety and fun are the most important things in any Airsoft game.
We have put together this set of rules and regulations for your safety, please read and observe the following:

All new members are required to download a copy of the rules and sign them upon entering the field.

Section 1: Age Requirement
Age 10-15
Members of the 10-15 year old age group MUST have parental supervision. No more than 5 children can be supervised by one adult. All players must have signed waivers on file with South Florida Airsoft Association, Inc.

Age 16 – 17
Members of the 16-17 year old age group do not need to have his/her parent or legal guardian out on the field, but he/she must have his/her parent or legal guardian fill out the SFAA field waiver completely.

• If this waiver is not filled out completely he/she will not be able to play.

Age 18 and older
Members 18 years of age or older are considered an adult and can therefore accept the responsibility of his/her own actions and sign his/her own waiver. If this waiver is not filled out correctly and completely he/she will not be able to play until it is.

• Your waiver will be on file for the duration of your membership.


Section 2: Disciplinary Action
Any player not following the rules will be subject the following disciplinary action:

• First Offense: Verbal Warning
• Second Offense: Ejection from the game and written warning
• Third Offense: Suspension from the field for the remainder of the day
• Fourth Offense: Expulsion from the field completely and termination of membership.

Disciplinary action can be elevated by SFAA staff or Field Marshall according the severity of the action.
• The judgment of the SFAA staff holds supreme
• Any illegal activity will be reported to the proper authorities.

Section 3: Eye Protection

The following are the guidelines and enforced rules to ensure your safety while on the field. These guidelines will be upheld for any airsoft or recreational event sponsored or affiliated with SFAA

• FULL SEAL EYE PROTECTION IS MANDATORY.
• Eye protection is required at all times while on the field or firing range at the field.
• Military Grade : MIL-V-43511C or ANSI Z87.1 certified goggles are required. If unsure whether your goggles meet the rigorous guidelines, contact the manufacturer.
• Full-Face protection is recommended (i.e. Full-Face mask, Balaclava, Shemagh, etc.)
• Paintball mask are acceptable
• Shooting glasses are not allowed at any given time!
• Do not remove your eyewear for any reason while on the field!


Section 4: General Field Guidelines & Game Day Briefing

• Bio-degradable BBs are required (If a player is not using Bio-BBs, he/she will not be permitted to play)
• BARREL COVERS ARE MANDATORY ON ALL AIRSOFT GUNS WHILE IN STAGING AREA.
• All airsoft guns must be transported in a closed case. Towels or blankets are not acceptable.
• When game or safety briefings are called, everyone must give their undivided attention to the briefing
• Please do not talk during rules or game briefings. If you have a question, raise your hand.
• Park in the designated areas only.
• Please take all trash with you when you leave the area.
• Please responsible and report any lost or found items to the SFAA staff.
• FOUL, INTIMIDATING, OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE FORUMS OR ON THE FIELD.
• FIGHTING, VERBAL OR NON•VERBAL, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. PROPER DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS WILL BE GIVEN (REFER TO SECTION 2)
• REAL WEAPONS SUCH AS KNIVES, REAL FIREARMS, OR ANY LETHAL AND LESS-THAN-LETHAL WEAPONS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
• CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED.[
• Please bring plenty of food and hydration to last the whole day



Section 5: Airsoft Gun Safety and Field Rules

• Treat every airsoft gun as if it is loaded
• Do not point you airsoft gun in the direction of anyone until the game is underway, and you are within the firing boundaries.
• Magazines out and safeties on while game play is not underway, and in the Safety/Neutral zone
• Pistols may be loaded, but must remain holstered in the Safety/Neutral zone
• M203 shells may NOT be stored loaded in the airsoft gun in between games; they may be stored loaded in a pouch.
• CALL YOUR HITS! When struck by a BB yell hit, hold your hand or gun in the air so the individual shooting at you knows to stop shooting at you.
• Gun hits and ricochets DO NOT count
• The minimum engagement distance for airsoft pistols is 5 feet
• The minimum engagement distance for airsoft guns shooting up to 400 fps is 10 feet
• The minimum engagement distance for airsoft guns shooting in excess of 400 fps is 100 feet

• If within the minimum engagement distance of you airsoft gun and you have the individual with no questions asked, shout BANG! This should be honored as a “kill”
• BLIND FIRE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The player must be able to look down the sights of his/her airsoft gun to shoot the individual.
• If you hear “Blind Man”, cease fire and relay the message until the situation is rectified, and SFAA staff recommence the game; “Blind Man” is an individual on the field
without eye protection on.
• If you hear “Cold Field”, cease fire and relay the message until the situation is rectified, and SFAA staff recommence the game;“Cold Field” when nobody is suppose to
fire on the field. It can be called for a number of reason such as if the game is over or for medical emergencies.
• Refrain from yelling “Call you hits” to other players, it is unsportsmanlike and disrupts the game. If you have an issue with another player, bring it up with either the
Field Marshall or SFAA staff
• Pyrotechnics of any kind are not allowed on the field.
• Admin radio channel is always 1


Section 6: Field Velocity Regulations (Measured with .20 gram BBs)

All airsoft guns will be chronographed upon entering the field. If you exceed these requirements you will be asked to leave the
airsoft gun in your case and it cannot be used on the field.

• AEG (Automatic Electric Guns) will be limited to 400 fps
• GBB & GBBR (Gas Blowback pistols and rifles) are limited to 400 fps
• DMRs (only capable of shooting semi•auto) are limited to 500 fps
• Bolt-action sniper rifles are limited to 550 fps
FPS rules are subject to change depending upon event.

Section 7: Recommended items

Walkie-Talkie
• Allows for team communication
• Aids in the event of emergency

Red “Kill Rag”
• If you are dead, place it on your head to specify that you are dead
• You have a gun and are dressed in camo, enemies may think you are still alive otherwise… this can be prevented most of the time with a Kill rag
• If you do not have a kill rag, raise your weapon up with your head down and keep calling things like “dead man walking, I’m out...etc”.
• If you are just walking around with your gun down you might get shot, so expect it. Just because you call hit doesn’t mean everyone in the Field knows that. Always let
everyone know your hit when you are traveling back to respawn or staging and keep your gun raised or above your head.
• Play fair, Have fun, and be safe!


If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact a SFAA staff member.