Australasian Paintball

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Use of Unauthorised Firearms at some Australian paintball Centres

Use of Unauthorised Firearms

It is a shame that our industry can be damaged by the apparent reckless use of unlicensed Prohibited Firearms at paintball facilities.

Advertised on a Facebook fan page is this picture that is clearly in breach of the regulations on prohibited firearms as stated in the Firearms Act, schedule 1, section 7.

All NSW licensed paintball marker owners fall under section 13 of the Schedule which allows the use of specific paintball markers. Section 7 of this same Schedule however allows the license holder to use firearms that otherwise resemble a ‘realistic military-issued’ firearm. Licenses for Section 7 firearms are only issued to theatrical armourers and we have had the Firearms Registry confirm that no Paintball Operator or licensed paintball marker owner has this Section 7 license.

It is concerning to see such a blatant breach on full display showing absolutely no regard for the laws which we are all under moral and legal obligation to obey. The irresponsible actions of this well known operator has put all responsible licensed paintball operators and players alike at risk and ....

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Fake breast explodes after being struck by a paintball in the UK

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A 26 year old woman visiting UKPaintball’s paintball centre in Croydon has been a victim in a freak accident where her fake breast has exploded after being struck by a paintball. Early reports indicate that this woman was not wearing any body armour, an essential piece of equipment which is issued as standard to all players at any 5 Star AUPBA approved paintball centre. In…

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The best paintball in Australia

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With paintball increasing in popularity, it is becoming crucial that customers know exactly what they will receive on their next paintball adventure. There are vast differences in the quality of paintball centres in Australia and that’s why we’ve devised a system that issues 5-star ratings to the best paintball centres in Australia. The AUPBA wants paintball to become a mainstream sport in Australia and to…

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Corporate Training days with Delta Force Paintball

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Corporate paintballing days are perfect for team building and training purposes. They are even more effective when held at Delta Force Paintball, the world’s largest operator of paintball games. With centres situated in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, round up your colleagues and get ready for what will be the most effective day of the year for your business. Picture yourself strategically positioned behind the military…

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Welcome to Australasian Paintball Association

The AUPBA aims to improve the standard of the facilities and services found at all Australian & New Zealand paintball centres, to further promote the game to broader audiences and to develop standards that ensure the paintball experience is a safe and memorable one.

There are many valuable resources available to the AUPBA. The global support of their affiliated associations in the UK Paintball Association (UKPBA) and European Paintball Association (EUPBA) provide the AUPBA with invaluable research, case studies, statistics and industry findings. Another important resource available is the wealth of experience from the AUPBA members. Australia & New Zealand’s largest and most experienced paintball operators support the association and provide an invaluable “local knowledge” when it comes to the industry in this great country of ours.

Membership to the AUPBA is free and available for paintball enthusiasts and premium paintball operators that strive to meet and maintain optimal standards of facilities, health and safety guidelines and services in the paintball industry.

The AUPBA has a simple mission – to protect and promote the Australian & New Zealand paintball industry and to continually improve the standard of facilities and services provided by and for members throughout Australia & New Zealand.


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