what makes people think this is ok?

[p8ntball72]

http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g286/SISCOKID1193/?action=view&current=20061020-221729.flv

The person that filmed the video is a K-9 officer on the Tempe Arizona police force.

[m-a-r-k-7]

awww, I kinda wanted to see the kid get lit up... but I guess its a good way to get over the fear of being hit at an early age.

[jenarelJAM]

Oh. My. God.

If the kid wants to see what a paintball feels like, give him 5 sweatshirts to wear the first time, then take off 4 of them, then shoot him once. ONCE. Only if he wants to, and only once, just so he knows what it feels like. Then if the kid wants to play paintball, let him. Don't just shoot him for fun.

That guy was CLEARLY not teaching his kid what it felt like. He gave him a motorcycle helmet, and a bulletproof vest. Other than that, the kid was wearing a thin T-shirt and shorts. The kid was nervous, and trying to hide his arms behind the vest.

I'm just sorry the kid has that kind of dad...

Edit- I see he's smiling, but I still don't agree. Also, if he's just having fun with his kid, why is he taking a video of it?

[dahoeb]

poor kid.....at least he had a vest and cycle helmet. and at least the dad was aiming for the padded parts. i hope his dad didn't FORCE his son to do that
no harm no foul?

edit: as Toll pointed out, i just noticed that you CAN see him smiling, so i no longer think theres anything wrong with this situation since hes obviously enjoying it.

[m-a-r-k-7]

I agree if the kid was forced to do it taht would have been terrible, but maby the kid thought it would be "fun" and the dad figured he give him a life lesson.

[Toll]

You can see him smiling.

[eric_503]

umm arent motorcycle helmet lenses kinda weak? but then agian maybe not if they might have to take that odd hit from a rock or possibly bird?

[benzy2]

My dad used to hold me by my heals and see how close he could get my head to the ground. Some people have said that was an aweful thing to do as a parent but even my mom admits I giggled for hours and loved it. That kid looked fairly well protected. Also he always seemed willing to be there and never forced. If the kid wants to see what its like what the heck. Its not like it was going to kill him.

[gus13]

should have given him a JT full head mask, I'm not so sure that Motorcycle helmets are considered "safe" for this sport, and he could have had his kid put on a few extra layers to protect his arms and legs. but hey he looked like he was having fun, a little nervous, but still.

[WingMan13]

Wow, I would think that to be very dangerous. Get a cheap paintball mask next time!

[luke]

I get the feeling this kid has gone through this many times. Look at all the shots that have been fired to the left and right of the kids midsection. (on the wall)

To be honest this is boarder line abuse in my book because of the kids age. It is quite obvious by the way the kid was moving that he has been shot before.

I dont think that the face shield is adequate eye protection either, especially with that area being specifically targeted.

I'm not one that is against toughening up our boys so they become strong men, but this is pushing it. I went through a right of passage with the men in my life and it made me tough as hell. In hind sight I wouldn't have had it any other way, but this really leaves a sour taste in my mouth...

EDIT:

BTW, Just because he is smiling does not mean he is having fun. People smile when they are scared or nervous, he probably doesn't want to piss his dad off if you know what I mean.

[$tevo]

the kid was smiling. sure he is nervous and didnt want to get hit in the arms, but who would want to? i dont see a problem with it aslong as the kid wanted to and wasnt forced. if the guy was unloading on the kid it would be a different story

[BD_Paintball]

i was waiting for him to get shot alot. funny stuff

[manike]

What an idiot. Many motorcycle visors will NOT withstand a paintball impact. I've shot a few.

[p8ntball72]

What an idiot. Many motorcycle visors will NOT withstand a paintball impact. I've shot a few.

Finally, Thank you Simon!

a cop {trained in gun safety} Hopefully knowing the dangers and risk in Paintball, shoot at his kid with a mere Motorcycle Visor for eye protection.