State of R.I. try to pass a law against paintball

capitalpaintball · 03-02-2007, 03:26 PM

http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/billtex...xt07/s0204.htm

They tried this last year and all the stores and fields stepped up to protest.
They keep triying to classify paintball guns as weapons.
also it says "except as permited in sections 11-47-63 and 11-47-64" but the only have 11-47 64 on the site. so that means they have a blank section they can add anything to once the bill is passed.

here is what they tried to push through last year:

11-47-63. Paintball gun education program established. -- (a) As used herein, the term "paintball gun" shall mean those pistols and/or rifles powered by compressed gas or similar device which propel paint and/or water capsules at high rates of speed.

(b) Effective July 1, 2006, the department of the attorney general shall conduct and operate a paintball gun use and safety course expressly designed to demonstrate the appropriate recreational use of paintball guns. Such course shall include instruction in the proper use, assembly, disassembly, and transportation of such paintball guns.

(c) Any minor child and/or parent/guardian of a minor child, and any other person, shall be required to successfully participate in such paintball gun use and safety course prior to any of the following: (1) purchasing a paintball gun in this state; (2) transporting a paintball gun in this state; (3) participating or otherwise engaging in recreational use of a paintball gun or guns in this state.

(d) The department of the attorney general shall provide a certificate to all persons who successfully complete the paintball gun and safety course.

11-47-64. Use of paintball guns. -- (a) Paintball guns shall only be used in areas designated for recreational paintball gun use and for which a permit has been issued. Each city and town shall determine where to designate such areas; provided, this section shall not be construed to require that a municipality designate any location for recreational paintball gun use.

(b) Protective clothing and eyewear shall be worn by all individuals participating in recreational paintball gun use.

(c) Paintball guns shall not be transported at any time in the passenger compartments of motor vehicles. While being transported anywhere outside of an area designated for recreational paintball gun use, paintball guns shall be unloaded, with the gas cylinder separated from the gun or emptied of gas, and carried in closed cases when being transported by an individual on foot.

(d) Paintball guns may be used by certified users in designated permitted areas for recreational use only, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the attorney general. In addition to any other penalties imposed by law, the attorney general shall have authority to revoke the certificate of any person who the department determines, after an appropriate opportunity to be heard, has used a paintball gun in violation of the provisions of the general laws or any applicable regulations promulgated hereunder.

(e) The attorney general shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of sections 11-47-63 and 11-47-64.

Listessa · 03-02-2007, 03:50 PM

Well... that would be a severe PitA to drive through Rhode Island if it passes, now wouldn't it?

ScrapIron · 03-02-2007, 03:58 PM

It looks like Rhode Island is just trying to beat out California and Washington for the top spot on my States I hate for their stupid laws list.

Listessa · 03-02-2007, 04:09 PM

And everyone keeps asking me why I am moving to Alaska!
They hardly have restrictions on actual firearms, nevermind paintball!

Meph · 03-02-2007, 04:30 PM

Honestly I really wouldn't mind if there was a safety class for people under 18. Not like most of them don't need one any ways! Too many dumb kids at the field who have no respect to the power these have. Most are oblivious to the concept that paintball + eye = blind!

However cap it on rentals. At least allow fields to operate freely as to not hurt their business. But when it comes to ownership I'd be all for it.

oldschool · 03-02-2007, 05:29 PM

I don't see them trying to ban it - maybe I missed something

Nor shall any person carry or possess or attempt to use against another a paintball gun, except as permitted by sections 11-47-63 and 11-47-64.

11-47-64. Use of paintball guns. -- (a) Paintball guns shall only be used in areas designated for recreational paintball gun use.

(b) Protective clothing and eyewear shall be worn by all individuals participating in recreational paintball gun use.

(c) Paintball guns shall not be transported at any time in the passenger compartments of motor vehicles. While being transported anywhere outside of an area designated for recreational paintball gun use, paintball guns shall be unloaded, with the gas cylinder separated from the gun or emptied of gas, and carried in closed cases when being transported by an individual on foot.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon passage.

11-47-42. Weapons other than firearms prohibited., section (b) doesn't even restrict the sales to minors (although you can't sell them stink bombs - go figure)

Just looks like some common sense legislation because of some people who lack common sense.

PolarMonkey · 03-02-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by oldschool

Just looks like some common sense legislation because of some people who lack common sense.

Thats a silly reason for passing laws though, restricting everyone because there are a few stupid people out there doesn't make too much sense IMO. Restrict/punish/educate the stupid people and leave the people with common sense alone!

AK-Jake · 03-02-2007, 05:45 PM

Agreed. RI is trying to pass a law just so they can pass a law. It's pointless.

dead possum · 03-02-2007, 06:01 PM

yea, what a PiTa with extra grease... the wording it may seam like nothing but buy saying you cant use you paint gun in non approved areas, a city/county can decide that they dont like any use of paintball guns and thus not issue any lisences/permits for land use or business...
i am all for gun saftey, but not the limiting of gun rights. i can understand requiring a safty course and to carry a card whenever you have a real gun or paintball gun. but to limit the use because less then 1% of the people that own a paintball gun decide to be J-A's with them.... has all the gun legislation nation wide put a stop to criminal usage of wepons... do they really think that this law will help their state...I HATE POLITICS, glad i dont live anywere near this mess.

Dead Possum

sparky · 03-02-2007, 07:38 PM

I wonder what the fine/sentence would be if these 'rules' are broken..life in prison or a slap on the wrist?

Paintball markers are sporting equipment, leave it at that. I haven't heard any laws lately being passed against baseball bats and golf clubs, and they cause public harm through assaults/murders and vandalism.

The Idiots have taken over......NOFX

03-02-2007, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
capitalpaintball MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coventry R.I.	State of R.I. try to pass a law against paintball http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/billtex...xt07/s0204.htm They tried this last year and all the stores and fields stepped up to protest. They keep triying to classify paintball guns as weapons. also it says "except as permited in sections 11-47-63 and 11-47-64" but the only have 11-47 64 on the site. so that means they have a blank section they can add anything to once the bill is passed. here is what they tried to push through last year: 11-47-63. Paintball gun education program established. -- (a) As used herein, the term "paintball gun" shall mean those pistols and/or rifles powered by compressed gas or similar device which propel paint and/or water capsules at high rates of speed. (b) Effective July 1, 2006, the department of the attorney general shall conduct and operate a paintball gun use and safety course expressly designed to demonstrate the appropriate recreational use of paintball guns. Such course shall include instruction in the proper use, assembly, disassembly, and transportation of such paintball guns. (c) Any minor child and/or parent/guardian of a minor child, and any other person, shall be required to successfully participate in such paintball gun use and safety course prior to any of the following: (1) purchasing a paintball gun in this state; (2) transporting a paintball gun in this state; (3) participating or otherwise engaging in recreational use of a paintball gun or guns in this state. (d) The department of the attorney general shall provide a certificate to all persons who successfully complete the paintball gun and safety course. 11-47-64. Use of paintball guns. -- (a) Paintball guns shall only be used in areas designated for recreational paintball gun use and for which a permit has been issued. Each city and town shall determine where to designate such areas; provided, this section shall not be construed to require that a municipality designate any location for recreational paintball gun use. (b) Protective clothing and eyewear shall be worn by all individuals participating in recreational paintball gun use. (c) Paintball guns shall not be transported at any time in the passenger compartments of motor vehicles. While being transported anywhere outside of an area designated for recreational paintball gun use, paintball guns shall be unloaded, with the gas cylinder separated from the gun or emptied of gas, and carried in closed cases when being transported by an individual on foot. (d) Paintball guns may be used by certified users in designated permitted areas for recreational use only, in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the attorney general. In addition to any other penalties imposed by law, the attorney general shall have authority to revoke the certificate of any person who the department determines, after an appropriate opportunity to be heard, has used a paintball gun in violation of the provisions of the general laws or any applicable regulations promulgated hereunder. (e) The attorney general shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of sections 11-47-63 and 11-47-64.

03-02-2007, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Listessa Delving into Satinism Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairbanks, AK	Well... that would be a severe PitA to drive through Rhode Island if it passes, now wouldn't it? __________________ The correct question is, "Why don't I need another gun?" How strange to see a lagomorph of such bravery. Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo- Don't Ask Us- We Will Tell! Facilis est Descensus Averni. <--Click to descend to my feedback. NO'MAAM #2"National Organization Members Against AGG Metrosexuals" Rouge Cell #3

03-02-2007, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Listessa Delving into Satinism Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairbanks, AK	And everyone keeps asking me why I am moving to Alaska! They hardly have restrictions on actual firearms, nevermind paintball! __________________ The correct question is, "Why don't I need another gun?" How strange to see a lagomorph of such bravery. Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo- Don't Ask Us- We Will Tell! Facilis est Descensus Averni. <--Click to descend to my feedback. NO'MAAM #2"National Organization Members Against AGG Metrosexuals" Rouge Cell #3

03-02-2007, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Meph MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York	Honestly I really wouldn't mind if there was a safety class for people under 18. Not like most of them don't need one any ways! Too many dumb kids at the field who have no respect to the power these have. Most are oblivious to the concept that paintball + eye = blind! However cap it on rentals. At least allow fields to operate freely as to not hurt their business. But when it comes to ownership I'd be all for it. __________________ MCB Cold *** Game. Feb 11, 2007. Watch the Freezing Fun!

03-02-2007, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
oldschool Moderating in Moderation Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island	I don't see them trying to ban it - maybe I missed something Nor shall any person carry or possess or attempt to use against another a paintball gun, except as permitted by sections 11-47-63 and 11-47-64. 11-47-64. Use of paintball guns. -- (a) Paintball guns shall only be used in areas designated for recreational paintball gun use. (b) Protective clothing and eyewear shall be worn by all individuals participating in recreational paintball gun use. (c) Paintball guns shall not be transported at any time in the passenger compartments of motor vehicles. While being transported anywhere outside of an area designated for recreational paintball gun use, paintball guns shall be unloaded, with the gas cylinder separated from the gun or emptied of gas, and carried in closed cases when being transported by an individual on foot. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon passage. 11-47-42. Weapons other than firearms prohibited., section (b) doesn't even restrict the sales to minors (although you can't sell them stink bombs - go figure) Just looks like some common sense legislation because of some people who lack common sense. __________________ Its all peaches & sunshine baby, peaches & sunshine.. Obsequious, purple, and clairvoyant One of the two proud members left - D FLT Politically, Socially and Aerodynamically Incorrect Everything I have ever loved is immoral or illegal Vir sapit qui pauca loquitur.

03-02-2007, 03:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
ScrapIron Cobra Paintball Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central Iowa	It looks like Rhode Island is just trying to beat out California and Washington for the top spot on my States I hate for their stupid laws list.

03-02-2007, 05:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
AK-Jake Active Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA	Agreed. RI is trying to pass a law just so they can pass a law. It's pointless.

03-02-2007, 06:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
dead possum Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chicago-ish	yea, what a PiTa with extra grease... the wording it may seam like nothing but buy saying you cant use you paint gun in non approved areas, a city/county can decide that they dont like any use of paintball guns and thus not issue any lisences/permits for land use or business... i am all for gun saftey, but not the limiting of gun rights. i can understand requiring a safty course and to carry a card whenever you have a real gun or paintball gun. but to limit the use because less then 1% of the people that own a paintball gun decide to be J-A's with them.... has all the gun legislation nation wide put a stop to criminal usage of wepons... do they really think that this law will help their state...I HATE POLITICS, glad i dont live anywere near this mess. Dead Possum __________________ Dead Possum Biting, playing dead and sarcasm are a few of the skills that i offer free of charge.

03-02-2007, 07:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
sparky MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hinton Alberta	I wonder what the fine/sentence would be if these 'rules' are broken..life in prison or a slap on the wrist? Paintball markers are sporting equipment, leave it at that. I haven't heard any laws lately being passed against baseball bats and golf clubs, and they cause public harm through assaults/murders and vandalism. The Idiots have taken over......NOFX __________________ Vote for Sparky! Miss MCB 2008!