Denver stocks up on pepper weapon: City orders guns that fire special plastic balls

[aggiesal]

Source: Rocky Mountain News

By Sara Burnett, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Denver police are stocking up on guns that fire a pepper spray-like substance instead of bullets - a less-lethal weapon used to disperse crowds - in advance of the Democratic National Convention.

The department recently ordered 88 Mark IV launchers and projectiles at a cost "in the low six figures," the company that makes the weapons stated in a news release Monday.

The request was for delivery in advance of the DNC, according to Louisville- based Security With Advanced Technology Inc.

The convention, scheduled for Aug. 25 to 28 at the Pepsi Center, is expected to draw thousands of protesters to sites throughout Denver.

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Read more: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/17/denver-stocks-up-on-pepper-weapon/

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Those who are planning on protesting in Denver,
please bring you own swimming goggles.

[Ian David]

1. See also:

35. After death of Emerson College Student, Boston group seeks end of pepper-ball gun use by police.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3469992&mesg_id=3470886

[ananda]

2. fascism good

freedom of speech bad

[smoogatz]

3. The only people protesting at the Democratic convention will be Republican

operatives trying to create the impression of division in the Democratic party. Hope you like pepper spray, dumbasses.

[Tempest]

4. They will be disappointed Operation Chaos hanger-ons

They still can't get over the failure of OxyRush's campaign.

[smoogatz]

5. They'll look pretty funny sitting on the curb wearing twisties

and covered in their own snot. Those that actually have the balls to show up, that is. Which will be approximately zero.

[High Plains]

9. That's just ridiculous.

Shockingly, there are people who are not happy with either major party. I expect demonstrations by disaffected leftists.

And, as someone who actually values the First Amendment, I certainly hope they are not pepper-sprayed, at least not just for being obnoxious.

[smoogatz]

10. You expect demonstrations by "disaffected leftists," do you?

Funny, so does Limbaugh. In fact, he's been having little on-air wet dreams about that prospect for several months now. But I wouldn't count on it if I were you. The real demonstrations will be in the Twin Cities, where the city has decided not to pen protesters in "free speech zones." I plan to be there myself. You?

[Dr.Phool]

6. Somebody tell them that Bill Nelson has been placated!

No blood on the floor.

[klyon]

7. I would too with Republicans threatening riots

ask Limbaugh he knows the game plan

[HeeBGBz]

8. Pepper spray and black helicopters

Sounds like they're planning a reeel good time for convention goers.