Pedestrian Shoots Prankster

Denver Post (via Unknown News) ^ | Wednesday, April 03, 2002 | Sean Kelly

[pa_dweller]

never got shot at

Had to happen eventually, I guess. Has a Darwinian flavor, wouldn't you say?

[pa_dweller]

I hope they pin a medal on him.

A thing to be hoped for. However, I don't know the laws in CO but I'd imagine the first thing they'd do is charge the lad with illegal possession of a firearm (by a minor don'cha know). I hope they don't find him.

[pa_dweller]

muzzle velocity approaching that of a 45

I didn't know they traveled that fast. I think that would sting some! Seriously though, I've seen film of people doing that and they always have eye/face protection on. At the least, it should certainly leave a nice welt on unprotected skin.

[pa_dweller]

Yep. Like the saying goes - It's all fun 'til somebody's eye gets put out.

[pa_dweller]

'double tap' illegal

I don't know but, if you get a head shot with your first round, chances are you don't need a 'tap'.

[zandtar]

If you play on a field run by professionals, they'll have a radar station set up and you'll be required to have a much lower velocity before you're allowed on the field. 250 ft/s seems to be a standard. However, some of the custom jobs get much higher, in the 350ft/s and high range. A .45 it about 425-450 ft/s. Of course the projectiles are much different, but I've seen some really nasty injuries with paintball guns. Even with protection they can leave welts.

[S.O.S121.500]

Double tap is just insurance....good insurance.

[fourdeuce82d]

A .45 it about 425-450 ft/s.

.45 acp is more like 750-950 for +p rounds...