Fwiw, I agree with Clean. I've met him, and he really is a great guy, not some blowhard safety nazi. I share his concerns though I usually express it in a more low-key way. However, he is basically correct that combat is a new sport in the eyes of the AMA powers-that-be, and there are plenty of people in the AMA who would prefer we just go away.

Safety is important. Whatever you do, think it out before hand. Think out how hard it would be for someone to get hit with a model in a given situation. Think out "what happens if...." issues. Don't just ignore them.