Lincoln Police Warns Community of Illegal Water Pellet Guns Within City Limits as Summer Approaches

Lincoln Police warns community of illegal water pellet guns within city limits as summer approaches

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department is reminding the community that water pellet guns, often marketed as Orbeez or SplatRBall guns, are illegal to possess or discharge within city limits. In a social media post shared Tuesday, police said the toy-style guns can still cause injuries, frighten residents and lead to legal consequences for users. Parents, as summer...

Lincoln Police warn gel ball guns illegal after spike in incidents, kids injured

In one recent case, a 16-year-old allegedly shot multiple kids with water beads, leaving welts.

LPD Reminds Parents, Children About Dangers of Water Pellet, Gel Ball Guns - KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM

Lincoln Police Cruiser (Jeff Motz/KFOR News)LINCOLN–(KFOR May 6)–Lincoln Police are warning you about the dangers of gel ball or water pellet guns, which are illegal to possess or fire inside Lincoln’s city limits. They are dangerous and can cause injuries. LPD public information manager Erika Thomas says that in mid-April, a 16-year-old was referred for five assault charges and disturbing the peace after shooting several kids with water beads, …