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Police concerned about realistic-looking airsoft guns

5 March 2009 71 views No Comment

State Police are concerned that the growing popularity of toy guns that closely resemble real firearms could lead to tragedy if officers mistake the toys youngsters use in backyard games for a deadly weapon. State Police Detective Mark Heffelfinger said the black plastic “airsoft” guns are so realistic that children and young adults who use them for fun could put themselves in danger if they encounter a police office while playing fantasy games.

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