http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article ... l-Facility
These guys caused a lockdown at a state correctional facility and had tons of police resources tied up because they were being stupid.
Oh, and plus they could have been shot if they did anything equally stupid when confronted by Police armed with real guns. Cops use their best judgment when dealing with possible airsoft situations but they see safety bulletins all the time about criminals painting guns orange, disguising them inside squirt guns, and other crazier things. In the end, orange tip or not, point an airsoft gun at a cop and you will probably get shot.
Stupid crap like this is why California is trying to pass SB798 to make all replicas neon colors or see through.
What you can do about it.
DONT PLAY WHERE YOU DON'T HAVE PERMISSION TO PLAY!!!
If you know someone who plays where they don't have permission tell them to stop. If they don't listen find someone who will make them. Their family, the property owners or even the cops.
Don't play were people who don't know what's going on can see you. Or tell everyone so they don't freak out.
Please do your part to keep or sport/hobby alive and not stupid and neon.