Now lets be honest , the fact is, having the proper paintball safety equipment is just as important as any other paintball equipment you have. If you arent playing the game with safety in mind, you should turn in your marker.
Barrel safety is important for two reasons. The first is it keeps your barrel safe without scratches or dings. This is good because you need your barrel to shoot straight. Also it keeps dirt away and keeps the inside of the barrel clean. You need your paintball barrel sake and sound. FireDragonPaintball.com carries a full line of safety equipment to keep your barrels and markers clean.