ASTM F2941-13(2017)

Standard Practice for Air Soft Player Safety Briefing

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Specific safety rules and procedures are important in order to minimize the risk of injury to persons in the general area of air soft guns.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended to satisfy the demand for basic safety information, which should be understood by each air soft game participant prior to the start of the player’s first game on the day of play.  
1.2 The information specifies rules of personal conduct, which might affect the safety of persons who are in close proximity to an air soft gun.  
1.3 The information includes procedures to be followed by every person who is in, or near, an area where air soft games are being played or air soft ammunition is being shot, and to the use of safety equipment related to air soft game or air soft target shooting activities. These procedures are to be followed any time an air soft gun is being handled.  
1.4 This standard is intended to be a useful tool for air soft game organizers, but it is not intended to eliminate the need for proper game supervision, conforming to Practice F2940.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2017
• ICS: 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.27 - Airsoft

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2941 −13 (Reapproved 2017) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Air Soft Player Safety Briefing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2941; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This practice is intended to provide air soft game organizers with safety information, which can be
given to each game participant prior to the participant’s first game of the day. The intent is to revise
this practice whenever substantive information becomes available which justifies revising existing
requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball
Sports
1.1 This practice is intended to satisfy the demand for basic
F2679 Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft
safety information, which should be understood by each air
Guns
soft game participant prior to the start of the player’s first game
F2748 Specification for Airsoft Guns
on the day of play.
F2940 Practice for Air Soft Field Operation
1.2 The information specifies rules of personal conduct,
2.2 ANSI Standards:
which might affect the safety of persons who are in close
ANSI Z87.1 American National Standard for Occupational
proximity to an air soft gun.
and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection De-
1.3 The information includes procedures to be followed by vices
every person who is in, or near, an area where air soft games
3. Terminology
are being played or air soft ammunition is being shot, and to
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
the use of safety equipment related to air soft game or air soft
3.1.1 air soft projectile, n—projectilecomplyingwithSpeci-
target shooting activities. These procedures are to be followed
fication F2679, which is fired from an airsoft gun.
any time an air soft gun is being handled.
3.1.2 air soft gun, n—device specifically designed to dis-
1.4 This standard is intended to be a useful tool for air soft
charge air soft projectiles such as but not limited to those
game organizers, but it is not intended to eliminate the need for
described in Specification F2748.
proper game supervision, conforming to Practice F2940.
3.1.3 accidental discharge device, n—device specifically
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
designed to be installed on an airsoft gun to prevent the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
accidental discharge of air soft projectiles.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.4 ear canal, nasal and oral cavity protection, n—device
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
or devices that cover the ear canal, nasal or oral cavities and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
prevent direct entry of airsoft projectiles into these areas.
3.1.5 game area, n—area in which airsoft games are con-
2. Referenced Documents
ducted and in which eye protection suitable for airsoft game
2.1 ASTM Standards:
play is required to be worn.
3.1.6 goggles, n—eye protection device suitable for use in
1 air soft games.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
3.1.7 goggles on area, n—areas in which all persons are
Subcommittee F08.27 on Airsoft.
required to wear an eye protection device suitable for airsoft
Current edition approved April 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originally
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2941 – 13. DOI: games, such as and not limited to playing fields, game areas,
10.1520/F2941-13R17.
chronograph areas, and target ranges.
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3.1.8 minimum engagement distance, n—minimum distance 6.2.1 Goggles should be inspected for cracks and to be
betweentheshooterandthetargetatwhichashotmaybefired. certain the goggle lens is properly secured by the lens retention
system.
3.1.8.1 Discussion—This distance is defined based on vari-
6.2.2 Goggles should be checked to be sure they fit snugly.
ous factors in Table 1 of Practice F2940.
6.2.3 Every person must wear goggles at all times, when he
3.1.9 player, n—air soft game participant.
or she is not in a safe area.
3.1.10 playing field, n—area delineated by a boundary
6.2.4 While in a goggles-on area, a person must never lift or
marker, in which air soft games are conducted.
remove his or her goggles for any reason.
6.2.5 Anypersonwhosevisionisimpaired/obscured,should
3.1.11 safe area, n—area where the discharge of air soft
hold his or her goggles securely in place and call out for
guns is not permitted and actions are taken to prevent acciden-
assistance from a referee, safety official, or teammate to help
tal discharge of air soft guns.
get off the field safely.
3.1.12 safety mechanism, n—device that, when activated,
6.2.6 In the event a person’s goggles are knocked off,
disables a part of the air soft gun, usually the trigger, to prevent
damaged, or displaced, that person sho
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Designation: F2941 − 13 F2941 − 13 (Reapproved 2017) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Air Soft Player Safety Briefing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2941; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This practice is intended to provide air soft game organizers with safety information, which can be
given to each game participant prior to the participant’s first game of the day. The intent is to revise
this practice whenever substantive information becomes available which justifies revising existing
requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice is intended to satisfy the demand for basic safety information, which should be understood by each air soft
game participant prior to the start of the player’s first game on the day of play.
1.2 The information specifies rules of personal conduct, which might affect the safety of persons who are in close proximity to
an air soft gun.
1.3 The information includes procedures to be followed by every person who is in, or near, an area where air soft games are
being played or air soft ammunition is being shot, and to the use of safety equipment related to air soft game or air soft target
shooting activities. These procedures are to be followed any time an air soft gun is being handled.
1.4 This standard is intended to be a useful tool for air soft game organizers, but it is not intended to eliminate the need for
proper game supervision, conforming to Practice F2940.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
F2679 Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft Guns
F2748 Specification for Airsoft Guns
F2940 Practice for Air Soft Field Operation
2.2 ANSI Standards:
ANSI Z87.1 American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 air soft projectile, n—projectile complying with Specification F2679, which is fired from an airsoft gun.
3.1.2 air soft gun, n—device specifically designed to discharge air soft projectiles such as but not limited to those described in
Specification F2748.
This test method practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.27 on Airsoft.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013April 1, 2017. Published July 2013April 2017. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2941 – 13.
DOI: 10.1520/F2941-13.10.1520/F2941-13R17.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2941 − 13 (2017)
3.1.3 accidental discharge device, n—device specifically designed to be installed on an airsoft gun to prevent the accidental
discharge of air soft projectiles.
3.1.4 ear canal, nasal and oral cavity protection, n—device or devices that cover the ear canal, nasal or oral cavities and prevent
direct entry of airsoft projectiles into these areas.
3.1.5 game area, n—area in which airsoft games are conducted and in which eye protection suitable for airsoft game play is
required to be worn.
3.1.6 goggles, n—eye protection device suitable for use in air soft games.
3.1.7 goggles on area, n—areas in which all persons are required to wear an eye protection device suitable for airsoft games,
such as and not limited to playing fields, game areas, chronograph areas, and target ranges.
3.1.8 minimum engagement distance, n—minimum distance between the shooter and the target at which a shot may be fired.
3.1.8.1 Discussion—
This distance is defined based on various factors in Table 1 of Practice F2940.
3.1.9 player, n—air soft game participant.
3.1.10 playing field, n—area delineated by a boundary marker, in which air soft games are conducted.
3.1.11 safe area, n—area where the discharge of air soft guns is not permitted and actions are taken to prevent accidental
discharge of air soft guns.
3.1.12 safety mechanism, n—device that, when activated, disables a part of the air soft gun, usually the trigger, to prevent
unintentional firing in normal use and must be released to allow the gun to be discharged by the movement of the trigger.
3.1.12.1 Discussion—
The device is sometimes referred to as a safety, safety button, or safety lever. An electronic on/off switch is considered to be a
safety mechanism if, when the switch is placed in the off position, it renders the gun inoperable.
3.1.13 staging area, n—area protected against stray entry of air soft projectiles, in which air soft players organize themselves
prior to a game.
4. Sign
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