Firearms Act 1997
60JRestrictions on children playing paintball
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60J Restrictions on children playing paintball child to possess or use a paintball firearm to play paintball at the holder's approved paintball range if: (a) the holder knows that the child is under the age of 14 years; or (b) the holder: (i) knows that the child is at least 14 years of age but is under the age of 18 years; and (ii) does not have written evidence of the consent of a person who has parental responsibility for the child to the possession or use of the paintball firearm by the child. child, see section 13 of the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007. parental responsibility, see section 13 of the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007.