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<Bob Cole>
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In its bid to deter copper theft a local business wants to use a paintball mine at a facility in order to tag thieves. It looks like this:

Master Mine

I am not a paintball afficionado, but I understand these devices are sometimes used in paintball games.

I do not intend to give legal advice on this preferring to leave that to some well-paid business law expert. Apart from civil liability does anyone see criminal problems arising out of using this device? Isn't this akin to a dye pack that a bank might use?
 
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That is so cool! I want one of those. I don't know what I'd use it for, but I WANT one!
 
Posts: 2138 | Location: McKinney, Texas, USA | Registered: February 15, 2001Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Sounds to me like it would be OK under PC Sec. 9.44 (Use of Device to Protect Property). The analogy with the bank dye pack sounds appropriate.

Who knew such a thing existed. Paintball sure has come a long way since I last played it 20 years ago! Sounds a little too serious for me nowadays.
 
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I agree with both previous posts -- it looks okay legally, and it looks COOL!! I think the next TDCAA conference needs to hold a paintball match. Wink
 
Posts: 1116 | Location: Waxahachie | Registered: December 09, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I can see one possible issue with a paint ball mine and a dye pack. Paint ball guns usually shoot paint pellets which can, if they hit directly in the eye, cause damage or even blindness. I understand most paintball particpants wear eye protection for that reason. Also, would paint in the eyes cause possible damage; regular paint could. That would be my main concern as far as liability goes.

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Posts: 674 | Location: Austin, Texas, United States | Registered: March 28, 2001Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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So you cure that with a disclaimer: "Anyone trespassing or stealing on this property is subject to being shot with a paintball. Please wear proper eye protection at all times when trespassing or stealing. Thank you, The Management."
 
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And if you want to really protect yourself from liability, hang a set of goggles at every likely entry point along with Gretchen's disclaimer!
 
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