The different velocity/weapons classes are listed in detail below.
Normal field rifles
Considered the basic infantry weapon or assault rifle,with a 20 foot enguagement minimum these will not exceed 400fps, UNLESS AN ADMIN(Vigilante) or property/field owner MAKES A SPECIAL EXCEPTION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
SAW type weapons
Anything considered a replica of a Squad Automatic Weapon or light machine gun, regardless of country of origin, are limited to 400fps and have may use
drum type magazines. Examples of such would be the M249, M60, M240, RPK, LMG39, HK21E, etc.
Sniper rifles
All bolt action or semi-auto operated replicas ONLY, are limited to 600fps with a MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DISTANCE OF 100' (FEET). Additionally, ALL SNIPERS
are required to carry a back-up weapon or sidearm UNDER 400fps for engageing targets within their minimum engagement distance. SEVERE PENALTIES WILL BEFALL
ANYONE VIOLATING THEIR M.E.D. WITH A SNIPER RIFLE.
DMR (Designated Marksman's Rifle)
This is an event specific, specialty class, so it may not be in use at all EWA events. The DMR is used to extend the effective engagement range of the
squad he/she is attached to, so they MUST travel with a squad at all times. As they are a team weapon position, they are not required (but strongly
encouraged) to carry a back-up or sidearm. DMR is allowed from 400 to 500fps, and have a MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DISTANCE of 70 feet.
