News T shirt gun banned

[Gasometer]

Too dangerous.

Similar to a bazooka.

Banned.

I just read it in the Herald Sun.

 

[nelroo]

Utterly ridiculous. Was not a fan of it anyway but ffs, what is the world coming to.

 

[Kangayroo]

Victoria Police ban AFL clubs from firing t-shirt guns, claim they’re as dangerous as machine guns or bazookas

PETER ROLFE, Sports Affairs Reporter, Herald Sun
July 9, 2016 8:30pm
Subscriber only

EXCLUSIVE: AFL clubs have been banned from firing T-shirts into the crowd at matches.

In an extraordinary move, Victoria Police has said the air gun used to send T-shirts into fans’ hands is as dangerous as a machine gun or bazooka.

Clubs were told this week gun operators required a special licence and the clubs would not be getting one.

The controversial crackdown was sparked by an officer who saw the T-shirt cannon being used at a game.

The move has been slammed by teams and fans. But police told the AFL that a T-shirt cannon was classified as a firearm, requiring a category E firearm licence.

Other weapons in that category include tear gas guns and mortars.

The weapon in question.

An excited little fan after catching a t-shirt at an AFL game. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Media
Police, concerned that fans catching T-shirts could be injured, also told AFL clubs they would require an additional “populous place permit” in order to carry a “loaded firearm” at stadiums.

But police said they would reject any such application by clubs.

The AFL subsequently wrote to all clubs stating they were to no longer use T-shirt guns at games, adding it was “sorry to be the bearer of bad news”.

AFL Fans’ Association president Gerry Eeman said supporters were vehemently opposed to the ban.

“We’re afraid of a T-shirt?” he said. “A cricket ball is far more dangerous than a T-shirt and at Big Bash and Twenty20 matches they’re trying to hit as many of them into the crowd as possible.

peter.rolfe@news.com.au

@rolfep

T-shirt cannons are regularly used at basketball games in the US. Picture: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Twelve shooter T-shirt cannon

* Fires t-shirts, stress balls and merchandise into sporting crowds;

* Capable of shooting 8+ shots per second with a range of up to 45m.

* When allowed, can reach fans in far reaches of stadiums and offer the joy of a free gift.

Bazooka

* Man-portable, recoilless, antitank, rocket-launcher weapon:

* Maximum range of at least 370m, used in WWII, Vietnam and Korean Wars;

* Capable of firing antitank warheads into armoured vehicles, machine gun nests, bunkers and buildings.

Rocket-propelled grenade

* Shoulder-fired rocket launcher equipped with an explosive warhead;

* Used extensively during WWII and by Taliban fighters;

* The RPG-7 launcher has an effective firing range of 200m, a maximum firing range of 920m and capable of firing standard and dual high explosive antitank (HEAT) rounds with high explosive fragmentation;

Machine gun

* Fully automatic firearm, designed to fire bullets in quick succession from an ammunition belt or magazine.

* Typically fires at a rate of 300 to 1800 rounds per minute:

* Designed to fire for as long as trigger is held down. Provide continuous or frequent bursts of automatic fire for as long as ammunition lasts. Typically used against personnel, aircraft and light vehicles.

Shot gun

* Weapons fired from the shoulder, using a fixed shell to sire small pellets or a solid projectile called a slug:

* Come in sizes ranging from 5.5mm to 5cm bore and in a range of firearm operating mechanisms such as single-barrelled, double or pump-action;

* Common in military and sport shooting, typically against small and fast moving targets.

Mortars

* Artillery weapon that fires projectiles at low velocities and short ranges:

* Range between 180m and 4680m;

* Can land bombs on nearby targets such as light vehicles or infantry in trenches.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...s/news-story/826e1c28359eca8ac1f22403b2ae9142

The Sunday Feral-Scum thinking only of the children... Sheesh!

 

[goalieboy82]

this might happen:

 

[Luke72]

The fact it seemed to only shoot into one bay of the crowd was the only reason to ban it, get a proper gun that can reach to level 3 FFS!

 

[Only Forwards]

While it is just marketing bullshit, the idea that it's remotely as devastating as actual weapons is utter nonsense.

 

[Harris 10]

Next they'll ban the use of water pistols at family bbq's.

 

[naturally north]

The fact it seemed to only shoot into one bay of the crowd was the only reason to ban it, get a proper gun that can reach to level 3 FFS!

Agree, just because I can't be in WA today doesn't mean I shouldn't have a chance at a 'T'.

 

[goalieboy82]

Agree, just because I can't be in WA today doesn't mean I shouldn't have a chance at a 'T'.






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[Gasometer]

I wonder if dropping stuff from Level 3 rafters is dangerous?

 

[Royal Flush]

for * sake what the hell is wrong with this country. Its changed so much

 

[Gasometer]

Get the elephant back to throw them in to the crowd.

 

[Marstermind]

Guns aren't dangerous. It's the bullets that kill people. So, instead of banning the T-shirt cannon, I believe that Victoria Police should ban T-shirts.

 

[naturally north]

*!!! who'd have guessed a t-shirt gun could do so much damage? Police got this one right it would seem.

 

[Gasometer]

I think the big issue is the football.

What if it hits someone in the crowd during the game!

Ban the ball!

 

[dus]

Four n Twenty pie to also be banned.

Might burn tongue. Looks like land mine used in Laos.

 

[goalieboy82]

Get the elephant back to throw them in to the crowd.

“A rogue elephant snaps its tether and kills a coolie.”

 

[Gasometer]

The big flag each cheer squad has could stake a head ala Ned Stark.

Ban big flag poles.

 

[goalieboy82]

The big flag each cheer squad has could stske a head ala Ned Stark.

Ban big flag poles.

or like this:

 

[Luke72]

I wonder if dropping stuff from Level 3 rafters is dangerous?

I remember a game where little parachutes dropped from the rafters with some crap attached to them, at least they reached people all around the ground.

 

[sbdan]

Perfect for certain sections of the crowd at subiaco

 

[shintemaster]

I think the big issue is the football.

What if it hits someone in the crowd during the game!

Ban the ball!

Lindsay Thomas to be the first player penalised for holding the ball post implementation. Umpires department will state "they got that one wrong" come Monday. Brad Scott left testicle fine.

 

[gokangas]

They never fit me anyway.

 

[Dugdale2Dwyer]

Are catapults banned?, maybe the club could wheel one into the ground and fling pumkins into the crowd.

 

[gokangas]

Given there are so many risks in this game now, I have an idea.

I am developing an app called 'the decider'. It will take in all the info on team selections, home ground advantage, previous games including last 10 meetings between the teams, coaches strategy for the game (we may struggle here), current ladder position for each team, AFLs preferences, umpiring decision of the week and other info that you all think we should consider.

Then at the touch of a button it will determine the final score of the game. No risk to players or spectators.

Think I might take this to a crowd funding site.

Who is in?