ASTM F2272-09
(Specification)Standard Specification for Paintball Markers
Standard Specification for Paintball Markers
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the performance requirements and test methods for paintball markers that propel paintballs using energy released from compressed air, compressed gas, or a combination of compressed air and gas. This does not cover non-recreational paintball markers such as those used in law enforcement, scientific, military or theatrical entities. All paintball markers should be supplied with appropriate literature, packaging, finish, design, and disabling device and shipped according to the specified shipping conditions. Under no circumstances should the cocking or pumping mechanism of a paintball marker cause a marker to discharge unintentionally while the marker is being cocked in accordance to instructions. Markers should not accidentally discharge when exposed to jolts strengths within the specified range.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers paintball markers, which propel a paintball by means of energy released by compressed air, compressed gas, or other means.
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not cover non-recreational paintball markers, for example, those used by law enforcement, scientific, military or theatrical entities.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F2272 – 09
Standard Specification for
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Paintball Markers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2272; 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.
1. Scope 3.1.1 auto-trigger—a trigger which, when held in the dis-
charge position, will automatically cause the paintball marker
1.1 This specification covers paintball markers, which pro-
to discharge when the pump or bolt action is manipulated.
pel a paintball by means of energy released by compressed air,
3.1.2 backstop—an object intended to stop a paintball.
compressed gas, or other means.
3.1.3 barrel—that portion of a paintball marker through
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not cover non-
which the paintball is discharged.
recreational paintball markers, for example, those used by law
3.1.4 barrel blocking device—a muzzle blocking safety
enforcement, scientific, military or theatrical entities.
device which, when properly installed, reduces the likelihood
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
of an intact paintball discharging from the marker or leaving
standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for
the confines of the barrel blocking device. The device is often
information only.
referred to as a barrel plug.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.1.5 burst mode marker—a burst mode marker may dis-
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. This
charge two or more times per trigger cycle or may discharge
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
two or more times with the pull and release of the trigger.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3.1.6 cautionary statement—the warning outlined in Sec-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
tion 8 of this standard and noted in Specification F2041, which
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory require-
is to be placed on paintball markers, packaging and literature.
ments prior to use.
3.1.7 disabling device—a device which, when activated,
2. Referenced Documents
disables a part of the paintball marker, usually the trigger, to
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prevent unintentional discharges and must be released to allow
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the marker to be discharged by the movement of the trigger.
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paint-
The device is sometimes referred to as the “safety,” “safety
ball Sports
button,” or “safety lever.” An electronic on/off switch is
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of
considered a disabling device when placing it in the “off”
Paintball
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position renders the marker inoperable.
F2041 Specification for Paintball Marker Warnings
3.1.8 discharge mode—a mode that controls the number of
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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paintballs discharged per trigger cycle.
Z535.1 Safety Color Code
3.1.9 enhanced trigger mode marker—a paintball marker
3. Terminology
that at some point discharges more than one paintball per
trigger cycle. This includes markers that “store” the number of
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
trigger pulls and discharge more than one paintball at some
point.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
3.1.10 feed mechanism—a mechanism that stores, trans-
Equipment and Facilities andisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommittee F08.24 on
portsandfacilitatestheloadingofpaintballs.Itmaybegravity,
Paintball and Equipment.
mechanically or air assisted or automatic in its actions.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009. Published December 2009. Originally
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2272 – 08. DOI:
3.1.11 fully-automatic mode marker—a marker that dis-
10.1520/F2272-09.
charges when the triggering device is actuated and continues to
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discharge until the trigger returns to its reset or recycle
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on position.
the ASTM website.
3.1.12 hopper—a device used with a paintball marker to
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store paintballs.
on www.astm.org.
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2272–08 Designation: F2272 – 09
Standard Specification for
1
Paintball Markers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2272; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers paintball markers, which propel a paintball by means of energy released by compressed air,
compressed gas, or a combination thereof. other means.
1.2 Limitations—This specification does not cover non-recreational paintball markers, for example, those used by law
enforcement, scientific, military or theatrical entities.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for
information only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. This standard
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to
use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of Paintball
F2041 Specification for Paintball Marker Warnings
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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Z535.1 Safety Color Code
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 auto-trigger—a trigger which, when held in the discharge position, will automatically cause the paintball marker to
discharge when the pump or bolt action is manipulated.
3.1.2 backstop—an object intended to stop a paintball.
3.1.3 barrel—that portion of a paintball marker through which the paintball is discharged.
3.1.4 barrel blocking device—a muzzle blocking safety device which, when properly installed, reduces the likelihood of an
intact paintball discharging from the marker or leaving the confines of the barrel blocking device. The device is often referred to
as a barrel plug.
3.1.5 burst mode marker—a burst mode marker may discharge two or more times per trigger cycle or may discharge two or
more times with the pull and release of the trigger.
3.1.6 cautionary statement—the warning outlined in Section 8 of this standard and noted in Specification F2041, which is to
be placed on paintball markers, packaging and literature.
3.1.7 disabling device—a device which, when activated, disables a part of the paintball marker, usually the trigger, to prevent
unintentional discharges and must be released to allow the marker to be discharged by the movement of the trigger. The device
is sometimes referred to as the “safety,” “safety button,” or “safety lever.” An electronic on/off switch is considered a disabling
device when placing it in the “off” position renders the marker inoperable.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.24 on
Paintball and Equipment.
Current edition approved July 15, 2008. Published August 2008. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2272–03. DOI:
10.1520/F2272-08.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009. Published December 2009. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2272 – 08. DOI:
10.1520/F2272-09.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.8 discharge mode—a mode that controls the number of paintballs discharged per trigger cycle.
3.1.9 enhanced trigger mode marker—a paintball marker that at some point discharges more than one paintball per trigger
cycle. This includes markers that “store” the number of trigger pulls and discharge more than one paintball at some point.
3.1.10 feed mechanism—a mechanis
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