ban on paintball

[HoboJudge]

well than why is pbgear being sold at shredshop?

That's news to me, I've never been in there before because I figured I didn't have a reason because I don't skate. But like deathstalker said, the BBT at Village Crossing (which is in Skokie) had to close; and, the Galyan's there doesn't sell paintball stuff. When I asked about it, the people who work at Galyan's said it wasn't allowed in Skokie.

[tribalman]

explain the logic to me, i seem to be missing it.

they want to restrict the sale of paintball guns to minors, but at age 16 you are allowed to drive and own a car. now if you accidently hit some one, or kill, there is a chance that you go to court and get charged with assault with a deadly weapon. now i'm pretty sure a ton of steel will do a lot more damage to a person, and property than a paintball gun with WASHABLE paint. how can you claim the paint does damage? it washes away in the rain! so where is the logic of giving a teen a car but not a paintball gun?

[the larch]

Well, first, it is not a moot point. Restricting the sale of paintball guns is a BIG DEAL. Why not just restrict the sale of all firearms in the U.S. This would not violate your right to bear arms, you just wouldn't be able to buy one. Why not restrict the sale of ammunition? You can still have it, just not buy it.
Eventually, if you destroy the supply of something, you destroy your ability to own it. Think about it.
Illinois is a stupid state. They have horrible conceal carry laws, you can't even store your ammo in the same box as your gun when you transport it in your vehicle, or they can confiscate it. Morons.
I stick to Kentucky. I can carry a loaded hand gun in my glove compartment as long as I am not a felon, and the gun was purchased legally. Much more polite state.
Never understood why people think that making more laws will make criminals commit less crime.

[deathstalker]

Well, first, it is not a moot point. Restricting the sale of paintball guns is a BIG DEAL.

If you're referring to my post, which you must be as I'm the only one who used the phrase "moot point", please go back and read what I posted, INCLUDING what I quoted. THAT was a moot point, not the restriction of sales. Then go back and read my first post in the thread... wait, I'll make it easy for you:

...I don't think it's proper for them to restrict the sale of markers, nor restrict the possession of them by minors, though (unless "in possession" does not mean the same thing as "owning").

You're quick to bring up gun laws, but you seem to forget that many paintballers try NOT to be associated with firearms. Have you forgotten that the sport/game of paintball receives no support from the NRA? If you choose to judge a state simply on their C&C laws, you're nothing but a closed-minded ignoramus who does nothing except reinforce stereotypes people have of those who come from Kentucky. I couldn't be happier if you choose not to visit.

Never understood why people think that making more laws will make criminals commit less crime.

I agree. There are NUMEROUS historical instances that demonstrate more laws/bans/prohibitions are not a good thing (Al Capone, for a very local example). Creating more laws does nothing except create more criminals.

[tribalman]

Never understood why people think that making more laws will make criminals commit less crime.

to quote george carlin,
"people keep giving away their freedoms for the illusion of safety. yes, the ILLUSION of safety."

it's some thing like that. as soon as i find it i'll post the actual quote.