T&T: security while cruising (Air Guns)

[Alec McLocklin (amclockl)]

They are about as powerful as a BB gun, but the ammo are plastic
pellets. My son and his friends run around all weekend shooting each
other with these things, with appropriate eye protection..they are in
7th grade. They sting like mad if shot in the face, so hope you're a
good shot because getting hit everywhere else is just a stinger.

Alec
GB 49 Alaskan
Long Island

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David Hart
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:43 AM
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Subject: T&T: security while cruising (Air Guns)

I just received my new Cabela's catalog and while flipping through it I
came across a page of air guns. I don't know a lot about these but I
know they are much more powerful then a BB gun but less then a
traditional 22 Long Rifle round. This should make these a non-lethal
weapon but more effective at a longer range then bear spray or Raid. One
company, Gamo, makes several models called the Whisper Series. It looks
like a silencer on the barrel. They also have them without the silencer.

I don't know what the legality of one of these would be outside the US.
Anyone else have an idea? For those so inclined these may be a good
defense tool to add to the self defense toolbox as no tool will be
perfect for all circumstances, each has it's best application.

Dave Hart
Freezing on Lake Ontario