The foremost concern of Direct Action is the safety of its members. Airsoft is a strenuous and vigorous sport. As a result, The Direct Action Committee has established the following safety requirements and recommendations. Failure to adhere to the safety rules is grounds for dismissal from an event or from the organization. Safety rules are not subject to modification or change at Direct Action sponsored events, unless those modifications increase the safety of the participants, or are necessary for insurance reasons at specific locations or events.

Eye protection: Proper eye protection must be worn at all times when in areas not designated as “no fire zones”. Required proper eye protection is considered to meet ANSI 87.1 as a minimum. Full sealing eye protection that provides no gaps though which a bb may pass is highly recommended. Minors are required to have full sealing goggles. Failure to provide the proper eye protection will subject the player to dismissal from the event. While in a live fire area, eye protection is not to be removed for any reason. In the event of eye protection failure (fogging for example) seek the assistance of another player to escort you to a “no fire zone”. If any player observes another player without proper eye protection in place while in a live fire area, loudly announce a cease-fire, "Blindman!", and insure that said player without eye protection is escorted into a safe area as soon as possible. Any player caught without eye protection or removal of such protection in the live fire zone is reason for removal from the game.

Weapon safety: Always treat your airsoft weapon as if it were a real firearm. Never point your weapon or fire it at another person unless it is during a skirmish. Handguns must be holstered. Never fire any airsoft weapon at a person who is not wearing proper eye protection. Never fire your weapon without your proper eye protection in place. Any discharge of any airsoft weapon outside of designated live fire areas is reason for immediate removal from the game. Carry your weapon through no fire zones unloaded, with the safety engaged and the magazine removed. Before use, insure that all weapons are in good working condition with no malfunctions. After removing a magazine, make sure to fire the weapon to insure that all projectiles are removed from the weapon before engaging the safety. Always transport your weapons to and from events in proper “discrete” weapons cases.

Personal safety gear: A signal whistle is required for all Direct Action sanctioned events. A small (lc-1 type) first aid kit is recommended. Proper hydration equipment is also required (canteen or camel back type). Knee and elbow pads are recommended. Good quality gloves are recommended. A good quality FRS type radio is required. Proper footwear is required. “Tennis” type or deck shoes or open toed shoes are not allowed. Boots with good ankle support are highly recommended.

Radio emergency channel: Channel 1 on the FPS or GMRS radios is to always be reserved for emergency use only. This channel is to be monitored by event officials at all times during a game.

Weapon types: The only weapons that will be allowed at Direct Action sponsored events will be AIRSOFT weapons. “Real steel” or actual firearms of any type will not be allowed. Any type of weapon that is considered potentially “lethal” in use, form or function will not be allowed. Any weapon that uses an explosive for projectile propulsion will not be allowed. (This includes any chemical or mixture of chemicals that can cause an explosive reaction) Any “homemade” type of device or weapon that will be used at a Direct Action sponsored event will need the prior approval of the Direct Action committee AND the event organizer before it’s use at a Direct Action sponsored event will be considered or allowed