Let's talk social reform

Are non players ruining it for everyone? Who and what is causing grief in Queensland?

The rising trend in non players wielding in public.

Nothing is more concerning than the rising trend in individuals taking gel blasters out in public to cause grief and concern to all. In every instance in recent memory these people have risked serious charges and fines. Why is this happening? Who are these people and what motivates them to inevitably damage the sport?

“ Police would like to take this opportunity to remind the public about the laws regarding carrying weapons or replicas in public.  Basically, you cannot carry weapons in public or even have them in your bags while your in public places.”

The rising tide of idiocy came to a head recently when Police Minister made a public call for a tightening in regulation around gel blasters. This alone has the potential for damage to the sport and as a result a sporting body has been formed - although it is still in its infancy and isn't expected to represent the sporting community just yet. Landm9 believes that this is a step in the right direction but it doesn't halt the half witted individuals who take blasters out to play at night in community areas (thus leading to charges like Going armed to cause fear).

Anecdotally, it is widely believed that these people are not active players that attend fields, more so it is believed they get access to some blasters and then decide to act out, without consideration for the law or their own communities.

Halting the damage

The general consensus and legally approved methods for transporting a blaster is that if you have to take a blaster from one location to another you need it covered. A gun bag is considered appropriate to ferry a blaster from your home to your car / from your car onto a field. Gun bags are not considered appropriate to be carried around in public. Gun cases are a much more practical solution but limit your peripheral attachments (gun bags tend to have lots of pockets for things, gun cases do not). At the end of the day, it boils down to making sure they are covered, they are not easily identifiable and they are not visible in your car. Safety by our community and sporting community standards demand this of all of us.

Many of the major vendors are now all united in their message - keep them covered and if you buy one from a vendor, keep it in its box until you get home.