Herd Works Hard Tuesday, Two Wednesday Aug 20, 2008
Fans are reminded to take in the Putnam County Courthouse in Winfield from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday for the free MU-WVU Tailgate, with prizes for fans who are most enthusiastic, trivia, water slides and paint guns to blast Mountaineer (and Herd) targets. There is no alcohol allowed, but food and drinks are available. (Goherd.com)
Weekend warriors Aug 14, 2008
" Reyes never considered military service until she met a couple of soldiers coming through the checkout line at Publix. She's not sure exactly what intrigued her, although she started asking questions about military service and was immediately enthralled. "Everyone here is like brothers," Reyes said. When combat training began, Sgt. Manny Quesada lined up the recruits, handed them paint guns that looked like M4 rifles, and taught them how to enter a guarded warehouse. "I know you get hyped up... (The Palm Beach Post)
John Lott: Gun Debate Is Hardly Over Jul 15, 2008
And the court decision has spurred the media into overdrive to paint guns as dangerous to their owners. No one who has taken even a quick glance at the can seriously argue that the D.C. gun ban lowered murder or violent crime rates. (Fox News)
Injured Boy's Mom Campaigns Against Paint Guns Jul 7, 2008
CHRESTEIN SMITH, 15, of Portland, gets a post-operation checkup with Dr. C. Mitchell Gilbert after surgery to repair his right eye, which was damaged by a paint ball in April. His mother, Melissa Smith, is collecting signatures and trying to gain support for a paint ball gun ban in the state. (FOX61, CT)
For national-champ ISU paintball team, it's all about chemistry Jun 9, 2008
Lawyer, who works at Country Financial after graduating from ISU, said the paint guns have evolved in design. They once used CO2 cartridges, but now carry enough plain compressed air to fire about 1,200 rounds of soybean-based paint. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
6/13-15: Big Boys & Their Toys Jun 8, 2008
Attendees also can see all-terrain vehicles, including a Rhino fitted with paint guns for man-to-man dogfights, like something out of the latest Indiana Jones movie. There will be such car accessories as gasoline additives promising enhanced mileage and a wooden bucket-seat console with pockets and cupholders for turning your living room sofa into the ultimate couch-potato refuge. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Dating: zero or hero? Feb 20, 2008
(Preferably not involving helicopters, a police chase, paint guns or a late-night call home for bus fare from Tijuana. 10 B. Something smart. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
France riots enter second night Nov 27, 2007
A witness said the police, in riot gear and using paint guns to identify rioters, were pelted with stones and large fire-crackers on Monday. After the first night's violence, which lasted about six hours on Sunday, a judge ordered the inquiry into the teenagers' deaths. (Aljazeera.Net)
Second night of violence in Paris suburb Nov 27, 2007
Police officers replied with tear gas and paint guns to mark the attackers for future arrest. Broken glass and used tear-gas canisters littered the road. (International Herald Tribune)
Soldiers prepare for worst in Iraq Nov 16, 2007
Soon the sides of the vehicles and their windshields were splattered with pellets from paint guns, ones that look like real military weapons. It was an ambush. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Man On Bike Attacked With Paintball Gun Nov 7, 2007
"It is definitely not unique. It has happened before. Many times they shoot buildings, cars or objects. Other times they'll shoot people with these paint guns," said Jacksonville Sheriff's Office spokesman Ken Jefferson. "I dont think their intention is to hurt anybody but because it did hit this individual and it hit him in the eye, it's a serious felony.". (News4Jax.com, FL)
Police identify 15-year-old suspect in BB gun shooting Oct 19, 2007
Ayesha Dumas says she wants parents who purchase BB, air, and paint guns for their children to properly supervise their use ... "I implore parents, who choose to purchase BB, air, and paint guns for their children's entertainment, to properly supervise their use," Ayesha told the media Thursday night. (CBC British Columbia)
Power DIYers feel the pain Sep 1, 2007
For instance, power paint guns and sprayers. The commission didn't even keep count of power-paint-gun accidents until 2000. (AZCentral -- Home)
Family reunites at historic home Jul 5, 2007
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Illinois 75 sale kicks off today Jun 1, 2007
About 80 people have come by, she said, picking up children's clothing, toys, an antique wood table, paint guns and golf clubs and balls. e've consolidated almost two tables and I expect it to be almost as good Friday and Saturday. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Johnny Chisholm presents Memorial Weekend Pensacola May 27, 2007
So if it makes you happy go and get your paint guns and come on down to the beach. Maybe you will finally get some of that traditional news printed that you so badly need, and it might even be written just for you. (Pensacola News Journal)
Alert troopers help nab 2 alleged terrorists May 10, 2007
"Della Fave said 200 rounds of ammunition were found, along with a hoax bomb, and several paint guns the suspects used for practice.Finally, troopers said suspect Mohamad Ibrahim Shnewer was absent from his home in the 1000 block of East Tampa Avenue, Cherry Hill, when they knocked. He was arrested by Philadelphia Police in his cab at Philadelphia International Airport.NJSP Maj. John Hunt, in charge of the TEAMS (Technical Emergency And Mission Specialist) unit was asked about this new homeland... (The Trentonian, NJ)
When things can't seem to get worse Jan 11, 2007
The thieves stole many things including two generators, an entire tool box, welders and paint guns used to paint vehicles. Their Rhino 660, painted real tree camouflage, was gone. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
