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Trev140_0 · September 19th, 2012, 21:23

Its funny how people have no ability to connect A+B+C.

You posted a video with 4 guys rolling along in a an SUV loading there Airsoft guns in full gear on the way to a location with the back hatch open in broad daylight, yet the disclaimer says "all good, we are professionsals dont try this at home". What, if you were shooting out the windows would that be ok too?

You think Toronto is some kind of Bubble?

April 2012
HOPKINS, Minn. - For police officers in Hopkins, it's simply getting too tough to tell what is real and what isn't.

"The Airsoft guns are looking more and more like real handguns," said Sgt. Michael Glassberg with the Hopkins Police Department. "It's a concern and that's why were on it."

Police in the west metro suburb say they've received a string of calls this spring from neighbors spotting what looks like people holding real guns in broad daylight. Instead, the guns are actually toys called Airsoft guns. They look and feel similar to the real thing but shoot plastic BB's and feature an orange tip on the barrel.

"When we get calls like that we respond with our firearms out and we're going to get people controlled and handcuffed until we know what's going on," says Sgt. Glassberg.

Determining what is real and what is not are situations officers don't want to face. It's why the Hopkins Police Department will propose a new city ordinance banning Airsoft guns in view of city streets, sidewalks, and parks.

"What we don't want is a tragic situation where we have to shoot or kill someone with a replica handgun," says Sgt. Glassberg. "It's about keeping officers and citizens safe."

The Minnesota Airsoft Association agrees.

"There is no reason to play with Airsoft guns in the street or in a park," says MAA Safety Officer Erik Pakieser. "There are plenty of safe and legal places to play."

Communities like Minneapolis, Bloomington and Plymouth have restrictions banning Airsoft guns in public, but cities like Eden Prairie and St. Louis Park do not.

The Hopkins city council will discuss the proposal on Tuesday.

September 19th, 2012, 21:23	#51
Trev140_0 raging hedrosexual Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2011	Its funny how people have no ability to connect A+B+C. You posted a video with 4 guys rolling along in a an SUV loading there Airsoft guns in full gear on the way to a location with the back hatch open in broad daylight, yet the disclaimer says "all good, we are professionsals dont try this at home". What, if you were shooting out the windows would that be ok too? You think Toronto is some kind of Bubble? April 2012 HOPKINS, Minn. - For police officers in Hopkins, it's simply getting too tough to tell what is real and what isn't. "The Airsoft guns are looking more and more like real handguns," said Sgt. Michael Glassberg with the Hopkins Police Department. "It's a concern and that's why were on it." Police in the west metro suburb say they've received a string of calls this spring from neighbors spotting what looks like people holding real guns in broad daylight. Instead, the guns are actually toys called Airsoft guns. They look and feel similar to the real thing but shoot plastic BB's and feature an orange tip on the barrel. "When we get calls like that we respond with our firearms out and we're going to get people controlled and handcuffed until we know what's going on," says Sgt. Glassberg. Determining what is real and what is not are situations officers don't want to face. It's why the Hopkins Police Department will propose a new city ordinance banning Airsoft guns in view of city streets, sidewalks, and parks. "What we don't want is a tragic situation where we have to shoot or kill someone with a replica handgun," says Sgt. Glassberg. "It's about keeping officers and citizens safe." The Minnesota Airsoft Association agrees. "There is no reason to play with Airsoft guns in the street or in a park," says MAA Safety Officer Erik Pakieser. "There are plenty of safe and legal places to play." Communities like Minneapolis, Bloomington and Plymouth have restrictions banning Airsoft guns in public, but cities like Eden Prairie and St. Louis Park do not. The Hopkins city council will discuss the proposal on Tuesday. __________________ www.Hill437.com *"....Your life is ending one minute at a time..."* Last edited by Trev140_0; September 19th, 2012 at 22:05..