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October 23, 2006 1:25 PM PDT

When guns are for sissies: Paintball in tanks

by Caroline McCarthy
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Shoot me!

In a controlled environment, shooting things can be kind of fun. After all, I had an awesome time a few weeks ago trying to learn the ropes of Big Buck Hunter Pro. (Emphasis on "trying.") Clay shooting is great, too. And the one time I went paintballing, I enjoyed it quite a bit despite the fact that I was quickly disqualified for accidentally shooting some kid in the ear.

I've got to say, though, that I was pretty surprised to read that British paintballers are adding tanks to the mix. Isn't running around in a vulnerable state part of the thrill of the game? Paintball in a tank would just seem like cheating. Besides, the use of the tanks comes at about $70/hour. If I were paintball-obsessed, I'd rather spend that kind of money on some sweet accessories.

(Photo: Daily Mail)

Caroline McCarthy, a CNET News staff writer, is a downtown Manhattanite happily addicted to social-media tools and restaurant blogs. Her pre-CNET resume includes interning at an IT security firm and brewing cappuccinos. E-mail Caroline.
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Thank You for developing this Idea!
by M 1911 August 13, 2007 5:40 AM PDT
War itself is a tremendous disgusting thing.
By turning arms into fundevices,like You did,
a helpfull perspective is generated,to put an
end to war some day.
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