Rules apply at all times
Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ballistic rated eye protection must be worn at all times while on site, except when inside the designated safe zone.
• Full face protection is strongly recommended. It is mandatory for all players under 16 years of age.
• Adequate footwear providing strong ankle support must be worn. • Boots are required, trainers are not permitted.
• Gloves and helmets are recommended.
Weaponry Equipment Regulations
• All weapons must be made safe before entering the safe zone.
• Green military lasers are prohibited. Low powered red lasers are permitted.
• Fixed blade knives are prohibited. Rubber training knives are permitted.
• Ghillie suits are restricted to sniper and DMR roles only.
Conduct Sportsmanship
• Violence, intimidation, or bullying toward players or marshals will not be tolerated. Anyone engaging in such behaviour will be removed from the site and their membership terminated.
• We operate a zero tolerance policy on poor conduct.
• Cheating will not be tolerated. Accusing others of cheating or directing abuse at any individual will not be tolerated. Report concerns directly to a marshal.
• Arguing with marshals will not be tolerated.
• The marshal’s decision is final at all times.
Site Facility Rules
• All players must sign in upon arrival and sign out when leaving the site.
• Smoking is permitted only when not inside any building on site.
• Buildings must not be used as toilets. Designated toilet facilities will be provided around the site. Toilets must not be attacked, damaged, or interfered with in any way.
• Any individual responsible for deliberate damage to the site will be held liable for repair costs.
• Areas marked with “Out of Bounds” signs or warning tape must not be entered under any circumstances.
Engagement & Combat Rules
• Blind firing of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• Medic rules apply. A tourniquet or bandage system must be used as briefed.
• Camouflage rules apply in accordance with the approved document unless otherwise stated during the briefing.
Engagement Rules:
Buildings
• Full automatic fire is permitted when shooting into or out of a building.
• Within 5 metres of any building, players must switch to semi automatic only.
• Once inside a building, single shot only.
• Three round burst is not permitted indoors.
Close Range
• There is no enforced BANG rule.
• Players are expected to use common sense at close range.
• No headshots at close range.
Three strike policy applies
First offence: formal warning.
Second offence: removal from the game for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Third offence: removal from the event and a ban from future Op-Tac events.
Any issues must be reported to a marshal immediately so they can be addressed at the time.
Sleeping Arrangements
• Sleeping in game is permitted. Eye protection must be worn at all times while sleeping in the game area. Posting a sentry is advised.
• Sleeping in your vehicle within the car park is permitted.
• Sleeping off site is permitted. Players must sign out when leaving and sign back in upon return.
On the day of any event, all players will be given a full breakdown of all our rules during the morning safety brief.