Paintguns: Firearms vs. Toys

[robnix]

So what, compare the items between different sports that do hit people (including other people) and tell me paintballs cause more damage or its a more dangerous sport.

I never said that paintball was or wasn't more dangerous, all I said was that the comparisons weren't that valid because of the difference in intent.

[Chaos_Theory!]

The comparisons were brought up in the first place because of the dangerousness if i recall correctly.

[robnix]

The comparisons were brought up in the first place because of the dangerousness if i recall correctly.

Read his post, he brings them up after mentioning vandalism.

[madcrisis]

im not sure if i would have taken the class. i probabky would not just go out and take a class if i didnt know if i was going to like the sport or not. If i knew i was going to like it and know what i know now i would defintely take the class. however back when i started playin (i was 12) i probably would never have taken the class because i wouldnt be sure if i would like it or not. Like everything else in this thread, being able to take a class has its ups and downs. Also if a class was mandatory for kids i feel it should be mandatory for adults also. Like in NJ to get ur boating safety certificate it is mandatory now matter what ur age.

[Beemer]

One or the other.

When I checked up on transport of Paintball guns in Illinois, I was told it is considered a toy but is to be treated as real when transporting. ie, open breach, not loaded, no ammo near by, etc, etc...

Here's my take on it showing other sports:

Golf - I could easily hurt/maim/kill you with a golf club
Hockey - I could easily hurt/maim/kill you with a hockey stick
Baseball - I could easily hurt/maim/kill you with a baseball bat or a baseball
Lawn Darts - I could easily hurt/maim/kill you with lawn darts
Horseshoes - I could easily hurt/maim/kill you with a horseshoe
Tennis - I could easily hurt/maim/kill you with a tennis racket
Field Hockey - I could easily hurt/maim/kill you with a field hockey stick

Scratch the Jarts. They were BANNED by the CPSC. Know Why. Three people were killed by them that is why. Ya it was an accident but just three of them. We have two folks killed by our gear.[accidents] Reasons dont matter. The fact is two people are Dead because we are stupid.

Lets see. Watch out for..........

The CPSC...Two Deaths already.
The EPA......VO filled paintballs[not good]
DOT...........No hard standards and specs for the way we handle and use 4500psi pressure vessels.