03-15-2009, 09:45 PM
If there *were* laws in Texas about minors and paintball guns, Dad would likely be of *very* little help.
As mentioned, this is straight up vandalism in most jurisdicitons. Paintball laws would just be in addition to the former.
I'd have called the cops anyway. I might have suspected who did it, but since I didn't see it... And there might be an insurance claim. Photos might suffice but some companies might require a police report.
Talking to the Dad later would still be an option, since one wouldn't *have* to tell them that they learned who the culprit was. IF they found out or could prove it.
But that level of vandalism needs some real attention, and I tend to doubt that talking to the dad would be enough.
As mentioned, this is straight up vandalism in most jurisdicitons. Paintball laws would just be in addition to the former.
I'd have called the cops anyway. I might have suspected who did it, but since I didn't see it... And there might be an insurance claim. Photos might suffice but some companies might require a police report.
Talking to the Dad later would still be an option, since one wouldn't *have* to tell them that they learned who the culprit was. IF they found out or could prove it.
But that level of vandalism needs some real attention, and I tend to doubt that talking to the dad would be enough.