If you play at a commercial paintball field, at some point you will have to cross the chrono with your marker. What is important is to know what to do when in this area. Barrel plugs are a must unless you are actually shooting over the chrono to dial your marker in. Paintball masks are also a must in this area. Many fields have an area that is designated as the “chrono” area in which all of the fields “in play” rules apply (IE goggles on, etc). It is always a good idea to go and dial in your paintball gun before it is time for your “walk-ons” group to hit the field. By doing this you will be ready instead of having people waiting for you on the chrono. You will be able to go to the chrono the ref will verify your speed quickly and flag you on.

Pushers are another subject I must cover. No one likes paintballers who push or horse play in the chronograph area. They are rude and dangerous. Discourage this behavior from your paintball buddies. This danger you will realize the first time someone puts a paintball on you while you are in the chrono area trying to dial in your paintball marker. Keep your barrel plug in until you are ready to chrono your marker. And patiently wait in line. Most players will step aside if they can not adjust their markers right away and have shot hot or cold, make sure you do the same. Everyone in the line at the chrono is trying to get to the same place you are, let’s do it in an orderly fashion.