5.1 Melee kills with a rubber knife or close combat weapon are allowed. A swiping motion, or tap on an opponent’s shoulder, is allowed (and is considered a lethal kill).
5.2 Melee weapons may only be made of rubber, plastic or foam. They may not be Metal or carry an edge.
5.3 Stabbing motions with Close combat weapons are forbidden, as are motions towards the face, throat, or groin of any player on the field.
5.4 Sidearm pistols and shotguns are allowed to be used in close combat within 20ft engagement.
5.5 Sidearms may only be single shot and meet AEG FPS limits, any sidearm that is capable of automatic fire (including three round burst. See 5.7 for only exception) is not allowed as a close combat weapon and must follow the standard AEG rules set.
5.6 Close combat kills are ALWAYS CONSIDERED A LETHAL KILL, NO WOUNDING SHOTS.
5.7 Shotguns that fire triple shots are still considered single shot weapons.
5.8 When engaging in close combat be sure to aim for gear and chest hits, Never aim for the head, neck or face of the target.