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An announcement was made August 12th 2005 by the Department of Transportation (DOT) notifying the public of a safety advisory. In summary, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are investigating the manufacture, marking and sale of high pressure DOT exemption cylinders made and/or distributed by Global Composites International, Inc. (GCI), Ontario, Ca. It is believed that some of these cylinders were not wrapped with a sufficient number of carbon fiber layers to insure their structural integrity. The DOT went on to say that Cylinders with the DOT – E 12695 markings should not be used and are considered unsafe resulting in possible extensive property damage, serious injury, or death could result from the rupture of a cylinder. It is quite possible some of these cylinders are being used by paintball players.

The NPPL will not allow Cylinders with the DOT Exemption DOT – E 12695 to be filled or used at NPPL events effective immediately in San Diego. If you have one of these cylinders please empty contents and do not refill. For a full report go to www.nppl.tv and download the DOT report or go to the following website for more information: www.hazmat.dot.gov

The National Professional Paintball League Inc. is a player run organization that sanctions and governs Paintball tournaments and play. Paintball teams compete and are awarded points in five divisions Professional, Semi Pro, Division I, Division II and Division III to determine an overall Paintball champion in each division. The NPPL is committed to setting rules, standards and guidelines for safe, competitive, fair Paintball competitions worldwide. For more information please visit www.nppl.tv