Disturbing use of paintball guns

[ogre55]

Re: Wow!

Looks like Vegas lives up to the moniker of Sin City" once again.

Understand that I am in no way condoning this, but it can legal in the same way that boxing can be legal. One can give permission to be assaulted.

However, I do not think that this would exempt them from civil liability if one of the "bambis" was permanently injured.

Ogre

Originally posted by 1stdeadeye
This is seroiusly F'ed up!

How can this be legal? Even in Vegas?

The danger to those dumb as* women is real! $2500 is not worth an eye!

[Vendetta]

i do say...that is very disturbing. Just a sign of the times...and a look at what our future is.

This is the sign of all times. The rich have always thought of them selves as better, or more human, than the poor. And some of them have hunted these lesser beings.
I saw a video from the 70's that an artist allegedly found in Brazil. We had only the artist's word for the authenticity of it, but it sure as hell looked real to me. It showed Amazonian natives being hunted from a helicopter. Now that was truly disturbing.

The women here, although exploited, are doing this voluntarily.

[einhander619]

I'm not too concerned about this affecting paintball, I mean it's not a franchise or anything, but it's one of the most disturbing things I've seen in a while. I'm mostly worried that these rich sickos will get such a hard on from doing this that they might try other violent sexual acts, and those won't be supervised.
All I can say is, if they want a challenging hunt, come hunt me.

[1stdeadeye]

Originally posted by einhander619

All I can say is, if they want a challenging hunt, come hunt me.

Yes, but if they bag you are you going to let them mount you too?

[Maverick]

Take action...

After reading this I had to do something. I looked up the Las Vegas Area OSHA office and I am going to give them a call. Feel free to do the same. Here's the info...

Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement Section (OSHES)
1301 N. Green Valley Parkway - Suite 200
Henderson, Nevada 89074
Tom Czehowski, Chief Administrative Officer
[Las Vegas] (702) 486-9020 / FAX (702) 990-0358

Since I'm sure the women participating in this are being paid for it (making them employees), then OSHA rules should apply. I could be wrong but it's worth a try. Also, maybe they need to be looked at as far as reporting income on the "excessive" amount of cash they get from customers and don't report. I'm sure the local IRS office could be persuaded to give them a look over. Here's the info...

Internal Revenue Service
4750 W. Oakey Blve.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 455-1016

Also, I am sure that the local news station that aired this story would be interested to run another story if enough representatives from the paintball industry (hint hint AGD) would voice their opposition to this business and the negative press it gives paintball. Here's their contact info as well...

KLAS-TV
3228 Channel 8 Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Channel 8 Main Switchboard (702) 792-8888
News Hotline (702) 650-1960

Dick Fraim ([email protected]) President & General Manager
Bob Stoldal ([email protected])
Vice President of News Operations

Emily Neilson ([email protected])
Director of New Business & Programming

Melissa Cipriano ([email protected])
Community Affairs Director

The only way to have any shot at stopping this is to take action. Just voicing your opinion here isn't enough so TAKE ACTION!

[ogre55]

Maverick:

All of your ideas regarding how to put the screws to this business are fine, except for the last one.

I don't think that the local news agencies would be a good idea because A) the "counter story" to coin a phrase is not nearly as sensational and exciting as the first story and B) Another story would just give them that much more publicity.

However, having OSHA and the IRS (as well as any Nevada state taxing agencies) would not be a bad idea. Just remember, as far as the report to the tax man goes, some of the counties in Nevada have legalized prostitution (which is what this is), so I am sure the state has some method in place for taxing that rather cash heavy business.

Ogre

[Albinonewt]

Originally posted by robert heatwole
why would u want to shoot women??

Hehe, I could think of a few reasons, but that doesn't mean you should do it!

[rkjunior303]

This was the most ridiculous thing I've read in a long time.. It is so f'ing dangerous.... I kinda blame the TV station as well for not educating its viewers on the dangers of what COULD happen if one of these women gets hit in the face with a shot... They said, the rules state you can't shoot above the chest but they don't always follow... I am flabbergasted..

[Miscue]

Re: Take action...

Originally posted by Maverick

Also, I am sure that the local news station that aired this story would be interested to run another story if enough representatives from the paintball industry (hint hint AGD) would voice their opposition to this business and the negative press it gives paintball.

They've been repeating it everyday. It's getting annoying.

[aaron_mag]

It will get shut down. Wonder what Jessica Sparks had to say when Tom related it to her! They can be sued even with the waiver signed. I find it very sad that any people would pay money to do this. You couldn't pay me to do it!

[TooDamnSweet]

This is stupidity at it's best!

I watched the video and no one is wearing protection. If they want to run around naked and degrade themselves like that, and there are men who are willing to pay that much money then to each their own. But they should at least use minimum protection and wear a mask. The minute someone loses an eye they're out of business, doesn't seem very profitable to me.

This story will probably reach a larger audience than the biggest paintball tournement/game ever will, which will give people the wrong impression of the sport. That's really sad.

[rkjunior303]

I love the explaination why.... When I'm going hunting, my deer doesn't have any protection so why should Bambi... SO ridiculous.

[sabman]

here's the official petition against it. http://www.petitiononline.com/10442563/petition.html not looking for shut down, just for protection, and an apology.

[ogre55]

This is unfortunate. Apparently the national press has picked it up. The story ran briefly on CNN this morning. Not original reporting mind you, as they used the footage from the local Vegas stary, but nation wide nonetheless.

However, there is a silver lining to this cloud. The disdain of the CNN reporter (talking head) was apparent. Further, the next sequence in the program was apparently the national weather and the weather man chimed in on the story, stating that A) He plays paintball, B) He wheres many layers of clothing to protect himself when playing and C) the lack of face protection was not simply painful, but DANGEROUS.

Ogre

[rkjunior303]

However, there is a silver lining to this cloud. The disdain of the CNN reporter (talking head) was apparent. Further, the next sequence in the program was apparently the national weather and the weather man chimed in on the story, stating that A) He plays paintball, B) He wheres many layers of clothing to protect himself when playing and C) the lack of face protection was not simply painful, but DANGEROUS.

Well,I applaud this guy for at least bringing this out in the open to a national audience... This is something that the Vegas channel should have done for its viewers as well...