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The WILDEST AIR STUPID Airsoft headline of the month! - Philippines News from newsinfo.inquirer.net

The WILDEST AIR STUPID Airsoft headline of the month! - Philippines News from newsinfo.inquirer.net | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

"Civet cat, sex toys, airsoft guns found inside Bilibid" (Prison)...


Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/736782/civet-cat-sex-toys-airsoft-guns-found-inside-bilibid#ixzz3r2lkYN3o 
Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

Thumpy Covey's insight:

For those of you NOT in the know, the CIVET CAT is a rare/endangered breed that “brewers” can use to produce the world’s most-expensive coffee FROM ITS CRAP! NO LIE!  Put that together with a prison shake-down that turned up sex toys, ‘shivs’ and AIRSOFT GUNS…and you got yourself a tabloid reader right there!  The “airsoft guns” seem to be kinda normal in this story, although you wouldn’t want to pull one on a guy with a blade…just sayin’.


THUMPY loves his “Joe,” but not enough to make it from CAT POOP!

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AIR SMART- Bend Oregon looks at legal changes in PRO AIRSOFT MOVE! - KTVZ.com

AIR SMART- Bend Oregon looks at legal changes in PRO AIRSOFT MOVE! - KTVZ.com | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“...The city’s original prohibition on discharge of weapons was adopted at a time when guns were guns, toys were toys, and everyone knew the difference,” stated an issue summary for the code amendments on Wednesday night’s agenda, drafted by Assistant City Attorney Gary Firestone and police Patrol Capt. Ben Gregory.

“The proliferation of items that discharge projectiles but are not intended to cause harm has led to a review of the existing code language and this proposed code amendment,” they continued...."

Thumpy Covey's insight:

Crossing the threshold of Thumpy's two areas of interests is this nugget that will be taken up by the city councilors in Bend this Wednesday night.  If you are a player or business guy in that area that supports as progressive move to improve airsoft's image...we'd urge you to get the info and be a body-in-the-seats at the meeting... 

CLICK THE PIC for the details from KTVZ.COM

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Walmart getting out of airsoft – Commentary from Replay Airsoft – YouTube

Walmart getting out of airsoft – Commentary from Replay Airsoft – YouTube | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

"The Replay Airsoft, all star celebrity panel discusses Walmart no longer selling airsoft guns and it's implications for the airsoft community. replayairsoft.com is still selling guns and will be happy to take your order...."

Thumpy Covey's insight:

Hmmm..love it when we see guys talking about hard-news airsoft info...and we'd hope that Chris T. and the Replay guys would just search Big Box Store , AIR STUPID or THIS ONE on the 3D House SCOOP.IT page to get their background on this! Yea WE KEYWORD TAG ALL OUR NEWS, so we can be the "memory" of airsoft, too!

CLICK THE PIC to see more from the Replay Channel, too!

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BREAKING: CYBERGUN GETS THE GLOCK CONTRACT….

BREAKING: CYBERGUN GETS THE GLOCK CONTRACT…. | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“…In addition to this revelation, the CYBERGUN Group has signed with the Austrian arms manufacturer GLOCK a license agreement to develop replicas for training for military procurement and training of forces. CYBERGUN The group will present at the MILIPOL the first two replicas from this collaboration: the GLOCK 17 and GLOCK 19.


BRUGIERE Hugo, who negotiated with the GLOCK group, said: “This is a job for several months that allowed us to obtain, through an order of the French Government, the authorization of the manufacturing of very large arms who never wanted to give licenses to date. Their trust honors us as much as it forces us. The quality standards, respecting the spirit of the house GLCOK and the need to generate among trusted partners have guided our work. The French versions delivered to the Ministry of Interior will be produced and partially assembled in Germany.…”


GOOGLE TRANSLATION LINK TO ENGLISH HERE: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zonebourse.com%2FCYBERGUN-16268064%2Factualite%2FCYBERGUN–Lancement-de769partement-des-marche769s-militaires-et-signature-licence-militaire-G-21184565%2F

Thumpy Covey's insight:

Breaking news...more details will be added to this post as we are able to faithfully confirm them...

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MORE AIR STUPIDS! - Misuse of Airsoft "in the news" for the past week or so....

MORE AIR STUPIDS! - Misuse of Airsoft "in the news" for the past week or so.... | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it
Thumpy Covey's insight:

More AIR STUPID incidents with arrests and details, as covered by various media outlets across the fruited plains...and compiled by Thumpy.  DO YOU like the new way of covering AIR STUPIDS?  Please sound off and lets us know what you think!

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AIR STUPID TERRORISM? - Hueytown teen arrested over social media threats against airport

AIR STUPID TERRORISM? - Hueytown teen arrested over social media threats against airport | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“…We went to the house, interviewed him, found that the weapons that were displayed were actually called Airsoft guns, which are not real guns but they’re replicas and they’re very realistic in their appearance,” Hueytown Police Chief Chuck Hagler said. “

Thumpy Covey's insight:

This is almost too amazingly AIR STUPID to believe…but it is on the Hueytown, Alabama FB Page and covered by local media.

Holy hopping live interwebz!

STORY from local TV News: http://www.wvtm13.com/news/hueytown-teen-arrested-over-social-media-threats-against-airport/35203236

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AIR STUPID ROUNDUP - The "Hit List" of "Stupids" for the week!

AIR STUPID ROUNDUP - The "Hit List" of "Stupids" for the week! | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it
Thumpy Covey's insight:

YOU GUYS wanted ’em in a different way, so here’s a LIST of the AIR STUPIDS low-lights we normally wouldn’t highlight, all in one convinient, easy-to-share post!  Just CLICK THE PICS!

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‘All about saving lives’: Active shooter training held for school officers - The Cullman Times

‘All about saving lives’: Active shooter training held for school officers - The Cullman Times | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“…More than 30 people, including school resource officers and local business people, spent Monday and Tuesday learning what to do in the event of an active shooter at their campus or place of business.


Drills included elaborate shooter scenarios with airsoft guns, as one rogue participant opens fire at the crowd without warning. Participants are then taught the different options to respond, including rushing the attacker or barricading themselves in a classroom to prevent the shooter from entering….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

More ACTIVE SHOOTER training with AIRSOFT as a primary learning tool…and we say ATTA BOY to the folks in Cullman, Alabama for their forward thinking preparation for the new school year, and a situation every school district and the “sheepdogs” who watch over our children need to be prepared for!   Great work by the local journos at THE CULLMAN TIMES, too….for covering this event with an unbiased eye!  CLICK THE PIC to see the full story!

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AIR STUPID: Complaint: Federal officer fired at man with airsoft gun near Social Security office - KOB.com

AIR STUPID: Complaint: Federal officer fired at man with airsoft gun near Social Security office - KOB.com | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“…The complaint states Charlie Ray Turnbow was squatting near the building when two Department of Homeland Security officers approached him and heard a pop….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

And, guess what went POP in this story?  Yea, another guy lucky that its wasn’t a story that ended with “POP goes the Weasel…”

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Beginning of the end...or end of the beginning? New York and the Big Box Bang-up - TODAY SHOW

Beginning of the end...or end of the beginning?  New York and the Big Box Bang-up - TODAY SHOW | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

http://www.today.com/money/amazon-kmart-walmart-com-stop-selling-realistic-toy-guns-ny-t35856


Thumpy Covey's insight:

CLICK THE PIC for the link to this morning’s Today Show “ROSSEN REPORTS EXCLUSIVE…”

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AIR STUPID! - UK Airsoft Break-in goes wrong! Robbers take a swim...

AIR STUPID! - UK Airsoft Break-in goes wrong!  Robbers take a swim... | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“…Four men fled from Trojan Airsoft, on Viaduct Street, central Stockport, on Tuesday shortly after midnight.


They were disturbed by a member of staff and jumped into the River Mersey near King Street Bridge sparking a police hunt with dogs and a helicopter….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

GOOD NEWS is that the quartet of would-be break-in artists got away with ZERO…and apparently got away wet, or may have not made it, based on the dangerous route they took….

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AIR STUPID: Not the way to kill wasps...but a good way to GET KILLED BY A COP!

AIR STUPID: Not the way to kill wasps...but a good way to GET KILLED BY A COP! | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

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“…Rochester police were called about 6:20 a.m. Sunday to the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue Southeast after callers reported a man with a handgun in the area “who might be firing it into the air,” said Lt. Jim Evenson.

When officers arrived, they saw a man standing near a storage shed, holding what appeared to be a semi-automatic pistol, the report says. He was ordered to the ground at gunpoint and told to drop his weapon; he hesitated before complying, Evenson said….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

HESITATED?  NO! Never EVER HESITATE when a police officer or anyone tells you to put down an airsoft gun.  The “reason” for the hesitation?…READ THE ARTICLE from the Post Bulletin.com…CLICK THE PIC!

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Silly-Ballerz: Woman's Paintball Ordeal in South Africa - news24.com

Silly-Ballerz: Woman's Paintball Ordeal in South Africa - news24.com | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“Pietermaritzburg – A young woman on Tuesday described her terrifying ordeal after a high-speed chase where hooligans with paintball guns targeted her vehicle….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

See, its not happening JUST in the USA….people can misuse any item, to the detriment of any game…paintball, airsoft, cars, motorcycles…Ham Radios….


Don’t be that guy….CLICK THE PIC to read the story, and thanks/hat tip to our buddy Ronaldo in K-Zed-N for pushing this one along!

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BOSTON to ban replicas...is that a bad move in a big city? - Boston Herald

BOSTON to ban replicas...is that a bad move in a big city? - Boston Herald | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

"After a rash of close calls when his cops had confronted youths brandishing realistic-looking fake guns, Hub police Commissioner William B. Evans is seeking a ban on carrying so-called replica weapons in public, telling the City Council his “biggest fear” is that an officer might kill a child waving a treacherous toy...."

Thumpy Covey's insight:

What do YOU think?  CLICK THE PIC to read the whole story and weigh in with your opinions!

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AIR STUPIDS UPDATE: Latest news of the dumb and dumber across America

AIR STUPIDS UPDATE: Latest news of the dumb and dumber across America | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it
AIR STUPIDS UPDATE: Latest news of the dumb and dumber across America
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SAN FRAN: “Two teens are suspected of robbing a 23-year-old man with an airsoft gun near a federal bank in the Financial District late Thursday, police said…”   LINK HERE


Louisiana: A gun seized by authorities from a Golden Meadow Elementary School student on Friday was an airsoft pistol, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office said.  LINK HERE


North Dakota: “…The Valley City police chief earlier this month pulled his gun on a man who was playing with airsoft guns with his kids in their front yard….”  LINK HERE

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GLOCK CONTRACT UPDATE from SlickAxe (@SlickAxe) on Twitter

GLOCK CONTRACT UPDATE from SlickAxe (@SlickAxe) on Twitter | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

"...Remark, nothing is known yet for the worldwide Airsoft industry. Wondering how long it will take till the airsoft industry can enjoy GLOCK licensed products and finally settle all the husstle regarding trademark infringements etc.

 

We are checking the story as we speak and will develop the story once updates arrive...


UPDATE from Cybergun Official:
@SlickAxe @GLOCKInc @Thumpy3D For the time being it's a military and law enforcement license to assign this market training needs...."

Thumpy Covey's insight:

Glock update, as our buddy gets @MrCybergun up on Twitter to confirm their contract details.  So far the mash-pup is NOT for an "airsoft version" but for some Real Mil/LEO training version...conversation thread on Twitter is here...: https://nlairsoft.com/en/home/item/breaking-cybergun-has-the-glock-contract.html

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More EAST COAST AIR STUPIDS this week...including one from Thumpy's backyard!

More EAST COAST AIR STUPIDS this week...including one from Thumpy's backyard! | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it
Thumpy Covey's insight:

AIR STUPID NC become REAL STEEL STUPID in Beaufort County, North Carolina…and a pair of incidents from FLORIDA top the winners in the 2nd round this week!...


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AIR STUPID UTAH: Close Call in West Valley City....PD Facebook Page

AIR STUPID UTAH: Close Call in West Valley City....PD Facebook Page | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY TO TELL: This past weekend, we got called out to a report of two men with guns outside an elementary school. We arrived and spotted one person with a black handgun. He held tight to the gun and jumped behind a brick column when he spotted us. Then, we saw the other person, standing father back with two guns at his feet.
This dynamic situation had the very real potential to escalate to a use of deadly force. Fortunately, our officers skillfully controlled and de-escalated this situation and safely got these two people to come out without the weapons. The two involved turned out to be juveniles and their weapons turned out to be Airsoft guns, The gun held in the hand of one of the young men had its bright orange tip colored over with black marker.
We ask you to carefully consider choosing a replica gun as a toy for your child or teen. We ask you to educate your children about the purpose of that bright orange marking and let them know it should never be altered. We ask you to talk to your kids about the very real dangers of pointing a weapon at people, even a fake weapon. This scenario could have resulted in a terrible tragedy. Instead, please help us turn this into a teaching moment.
We ask you to share this message with your friends and family….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

UPDATE: More from KUTV at THIS LINK, with details from the Police Chief...


DIRECT FROM THE CITY PD, and a great one to SHARE TODAY!

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AIR STUPID REPORT - A compilation of this week's DUMB AND DUMBER!

AIR STUPID REPORT - A compilation of this week's DUMB AND DUMBER! | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it
Thumpy Covey's insight:

ROME, Georgia NEWS TRIBUNE: “Man shot a kid with airsoft gun, had hydrocodone pills…: CLICK THE LINK


Glendale, Arizona police stop an armed robber…armed with CRAPTASTIC PLASTIC! … CLICK THE LINK


Marysville, Washington: Fake Drug Deal led to shooting in a shed…Airsoft gun involved (What is it with druggers and airsoft?…)  CLICK THE LINK!

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AIR SMART: Drill helps prepare school officials for lock-down situations - triblive.com

AIR SMART: Drill helps prepare school officials for lock-down situations - triblive.com | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“…It gets everybody involved in this type of situation on the same page of the playbook,” Fisher said. “We want to give everybody the chance to survive.”

As administrators and police officers rushed through the hallways at Brentwood Middle School on Tuesday attempting to flee from the man firing his gun — albeit an airsoft gun, they fought off the intruder with balls and rope.

“It’s intense, but we need to make sure our kids are safe,” Lentz said. “Yesterday, we taught our kids to ‘stop, drop and roll.’ Today, we need to teach them how to respond to things like this….”


Read more

:http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yoursouthhills/yoursouthhillsmore/8893338-74/police-alice-intruder#ixzz3ikNI5c2i
Follow us: @triblive on Twitter | triblive on Facebook

Thumpy Covey's insight:

We only wish the Mt. Lebanon PD had better training tools than a CRAPTASTIC PLASTIC pistol to use for their recent ALICE Active Shooter drills…perhaps a local store in Pennsylvania could help steer them to the gear they need!  But, still…GREAT to see this happening across the county!  FIGHT BACK when you can’t run!

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Teen Playing With Airsoft Gun Shot And Paralyzed By LAPD Gets $15 Million - LAIST.com

Teen Playing With Airsoft Gun Shot And Paralyzed By LAPD Gets $15 Million - LAIST.com | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“…On December 16, 2010, Royahent Gomez Eriza, who was 13 at the time, was playing with two friends in the street in Glassell Park when two LAPD officers saw them while on patrol. According to the police account, the officer thought Gomez Eriza was an adult and was not able to tell his Airsoft gun, which had an orange tip, was only a replica. One of the officers shot Gomez Eriza and the bullet shattered his vertebrae, making him paralyzed from the chest down….”


http://laist.com/2015/08/13/lapd_settlement_pellet_gun.php

Thumpy Covey's insight:

The case that started is all is settled, 5 years later….details at LAIST.COM…CLICK THE PIC

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The Official Media Release - NY State Attorney General's Office

The Official Media Release - NY State Attorney General's Office | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it
Thumpy Covey's insight:

CLICK THE PIC for the link to the AG’s “official press release” page…

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AIR STUPID in CHICAGOLAND - Police cite 3 in the WRONG LOCATION! - Video

AIR STUPID in CHICAGOLAND - Police cite 3 in the WRONG LOCATION! - Video | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“…Police said officers ordered the teens to drop their weapons and two of them complied, but one did not. The teen fled and was later seen hiding in nearby brush with his weapon pointed at officers.
One officer saw the teen from a distance and drew his weapon while telling the teen to drop the gun.

“[The teen] bent his knees and then raised the weapon up,” Greco said.  Once the weapon cleared the grass, officers were able to see the orange tip….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

Just like all stories of this type…it comes down to LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION.   It might be the only lot in the ‘hood, but next to a day care center, in the open with ghillies..???


Still, fair response by LEO…although this is far from a cut-and-dried shoot-no shoot situation.  More likely being used as a ‘cite and learn for the teens and for their community.  As well it should be….


CLICK THE LINK or CLICK THE PIC to see the video from NBC 5 in Chi-Town…

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10-year-old boy finds deputy's loaded weapon in Plymouth - AD at Airsoft Field with Real Steel Pistol! - KCRA

10-year-old boy finds deputy's loaded weapon in Plymouth - AD at Airsoft Field with Real Steel Pistol! - KCRA | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“PLYMOUTH, Calif. (KCRA) —Ten-year-old Owen is no stranger to airsoft pistols. He’s knows what they look like, feel like, and how to shoot.

But Sunday afternoon while at an airsoft shooting field in Plymouth, he picked up what he thought was an airsoft pistol.

Watch report: 10-year-old finds loaded weapon at Plymouth airsoft course

“I pick it up, go to give it to the ref or responsible adult and slips, and it discharges,” Owen said….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

There are a number of stories online about this incident…but we like this one primarily because we hear from the 10 year old player and his father…and while they demonstrate the proper gun safety knowledge, the kids involve did end up firing a real gun…”accidental” discharges don’t just happen…and the deputy needs to be held fully accountable.


But we also want to start the long-overdue conversation.  Should real firearms be mixed with airsoft at any event?  CLICK THE PIC to see the story and then leave your comments here….

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AIR STUPID Hong Kong - Were Terrorists going to 3D Alter Airsoft into Real Steel Guns?

AIR STUPID Hong Kong - Were Terrorists going to 3D Alter Airsoft into Real Steel Guns? | Thumpy's 3D House of Airsoft™ @ Scoop.it | Scoop.it

“….Among the items recovered in a raid of an abandoned warehouse, around the middle of this month, were explosives such as triacetone triperoxide, syringes, masks, several airsoft rifles, paraphernalia from government opposition groups, and a lone desktop 3D printer. Authorities are now investigating whether or not the group had intended to modify the airsoft rifles, perhaps using components fabricated on the 3D printer, to make them lethal….”

Thumpy Covey's insight:

If this story from 3D Print.com is extrapolating the data from the recent arrests in Hong Kong, there is a possibility that suspected/arrested “terrorists” were going high-tech in an effort to turn easily-available airsoft or pellet/metal bb guns into either real firearms or lethal powered “guns.”


We were tracking on the arrests but did not pass on news, as the only apparent airsoft tie-in was some of the guns confiscated…and the fact that the scene of the alleged plot was also a A.O. for some HK airsoft events and film projects.  Still….one wonders if this article and fallout from the “plot” might fall in a negative way on the Hong Kong airsoft in industry.  And if it does, that could negatively impact ALL of airsoft around the world…


Original Story Link HERE:http://3dprint.com/76737/3d-printer-terrorists/

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