DESERT FOX PAINTBALL FAQ

• The Sport Of Paintball
  
       People of all ages and physical ability can participate in paintball, a non-contact, group-oriented sport that promotes cooperation and self-confidence.
       Equipped with protective gear and paintball firing airguns, players pursue goals and each other. More than just fun or competition, it places considerable emphasis on ethical behavior and working together as a group. It is used by universities, corporations, ROTC, and many other organizations to teach cooperation, leadership and teamwork.
       The action is intense, but relative size or strength is not a factor...men, women and teenagers can have fun and compete on an equal footing.
       Come out and experience the sport that’s been enjoyed by more than 4 million people around the world. DESERT FOX can equip you with everything you need to start living the adventure. So, GET OFF THE COUCH and come out to 8651 S. Houghton Road in Tucson, Arizona.
  


• What To Bring
  
       Wear old, loose fitting clothes, boots or tennis shoes. Avoid light or colorful clothing. Protect ears and throat with a bandana or old T-shirt. Knee and elbow pads are also a good idea,
       Men should wear an athletic cup or add padding to underwear. Women should wear an athletic or padded bra. Bring something to eat and drink. There is a soda machine at the field, but no snack bar. No alcohol or drugs are permitted at Desert Fox, either on or off the field.
  


• Safety
  
       Your essential protection is the mask/goggles combo. Other clothing and protective items are meant to avoid pain and bruises. If a paintball hits you just right, it will cause a small welt, but most break harmlessly on your clothing or mask.
       Referees will explain field safety before you play. Don’t jump into trenches or bunkers without looking, and don’t climb on top of structures. Watch out for snakes.
       NEVER take off mask/goggles on field or target range. NEVER remove barrel plug, unless you are on the field or target area. Keep your barrel pointed down and your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Strict adherence to safety rules has made paintball safer than golf.
  


• The Paintball Gun
  
       Semiautomatic guns have gas-operated cocking mechanisms and shoot a ball just by pulling the trigger. Semis break paint occasionally, coating the inside of the barrel with paintball fill and causing the balls to curve in flight. This is easily cured by cleaning the barrel with a squeegee.
       Paintball guns usually do not have sights, and aiming is done by just pointing the barrel at the target like a shotgun. This is reasonably accurate and when the action is fast all players shoot this way, regardless of sights. Because most paintball are brightly colored, the shooter can see them in flight toward the target like tracer rounds.
       If you have any questions about the paintball guns, equipment or rules, just ask an experienced player or referee.
  


• If You Get Hit
  
       Remember, hits only count if the paintball breaks and marks you with paint, Splatter from near-misses does not count. At this field, gun hits also do not count. Some hits are immediately obvious, such as on the goggles or hand, in which case you should call hit, plug your barrel, hold your gun pointing up, and walk off the field. Call yourself dead man if it looks like you’re walking into a firefight or someone’s line of fire.
       Other hits are not so obvious, such as on the back or side, or the paintball may not break. If hit in a place you cannot easily see, dive for cover and check yourself, or have a teammate do it, or call paintcheck to the referee, who will call you neutral and determine if you’re hit. Do not advance on a neutral player.
       Above all, paintball depends on the honor system to work and be fun. Be sure to call hits loudly if you are marked. Also, some hits cannot be seen or felt by the player, such as on fanny packs or boot soles, and the player may continue on, unaware they have been hit. If you see a teammate or opposing player with such a non-obvious hit just inform them or the referee.
  


• Age Requirements & Insurance
  
       The minimum age for players at DESERT FOX is 12 years old, and children under 12 should not be brought to the field. Players under 18 must have a signed parental permission form (available for printout from INFO page of this site), available at the field.
  


• HOURS
  
  
  FRIDAY: 10 AM - 6 PM
  SATURDAY: 9 AM - 5 PM
  SUNDAY: 9 AM - 3 PM
  
  SENARIO-STYLE NIGHT GAMES held whenever the weather is right! Check the NEWS Page for details.


• Rates
  
  Available on RATES Page.