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Cops Are Now Using Paintball Guns for Non-Lethal Force During Protests
June 16, 2020
Police are adopting a surprising new weapon to use against protesters: paintball guns. The same kind used for fun and games are now being deployed to disperse crowds by police across the country. But with recreational paintball, players wear protective gear, especially for face and eye cover. Paintballs can cause permanent damage. We spoke to Jerry Braun of Paintball Sports New York about what kind of damage can be inflicted by a paintball on someone who is not wearing protection.