WestCoasterKing Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Did they use tasers or stun guns? Because a taser can't be reused unless you remove the prong cartridge and pop on a new one. Which means they not only snuck in tasers but also a handful of prong cartridges each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESRLoop Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Did they use tasers or stun guns? Because a taser can't be reused unless you remove the prong cartridge and pop on a new one. Which means they not only snuck in tasers but also a handful of prong cartridges each. While you'd have to put in a new cartridge to use the prongs/deployment, you can "drive stun" a TASER without a cartridge for pain compliance and to create that distinctive loud arcing sound commonly associated with electronic immobilization devices. Reading a few news stories on the incident, it looks like the suspects used a lot of strong-arm tactics, which would make the drive stun method more likely if they were in-fact TASERs. It is common for the media to inaccurately report any electronic immobilization device as a "TASER" but it is possible the suspects used TASERs without cartridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I use to work there and I know people who work there. So, basically the Dippin' Dots Guy. Cool. I'll wait until the press reports it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I use to work there and I know people who work there. So, basically the Dippin' Dots Guy. Cool. I'll wait until the press reports it. That's usually my attitude too, but in this case he generally knows what he's talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I use to work there and I know people who work there. So, basically the Dippin' Dots Guy. Cool. I'll wait until the press reports it. That's usually my attitude too, but in this case he generally knows what he's talking about. Thank you coasterbill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoasterKing Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I don't know about stun guns but Tasers are mostly plastic which account for them being snuck in. Personally I find it odd that the kind that DOESNT fire a projectile is called a stun GUN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I'll wait until the press reports it. Tada: http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Bay-Are-mom-arrested-for-using-stun-gun-on-12327800.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 A woman with a stun gun gets into a park and then numerous fights break out...at a f%cking amusement park...seriously? Can anyone go have fun anywhere anymore without having to worry about fights, shootings or mass death? I know that this isn't the first time that a fight has broken out at a park, but this one just sickens me. Likely just because all of the other unnecessary evil that is slowly spreading over this world like the plague lately. More and more people in this world just flat out suck anymore. Good grief, this violence is getting so over-the-top crazy in every way - it has to STOP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I'll wait until the press reports it. Tada: http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Bay-Are-mom-arrested-for-using-stun-gun-on-12327800.php I was referring to the alleged Dorney Park incident, but thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 A woman with a stun gun gets into a park and then numerous fights break out...at a f%cking amusement park...seriously? Can anyone go have fun anywhere anymore without having to worry about fights, shootings or mass death? I know that this isn't the first time that a fight has broken out at a park, but this one just sickens me. Likely just because all of the other unnecessary evil that is slowly spreading over this world like the plague lately. More and more people in this world just flat out suck anymore. Good grief, this violence is getting so over-the-top crazy in every way - it has to STOP! The state of this world with violence today is so upsetting. I just had my first visit at Las Vegas in September and caught myself still looking both directions when crossing even though we had the right away due to cars just plummeting people (exactly a week before that horrible mass shooting). Very scary times today. Bay Area has had problems like this. We have plenty of transportation options, allowing teens & young adults access to almost everywhere in mass. One of the things I love about living here is that it’s easy to get around with friends. We recently had at least two mass robberies in the past few months and sad to say I’m not shocked, only upset by this story. I came from a rough neighborhood & thought we were bad, but I realize we truly have nothing on these younger ones today. Great America is what we would call a “teenybopper” park too, although greatly transforming, and I can totally see why Great America was the place for these sociopaths to let out their rage. I’m sure they had the plastic tasers as some have explained on here. I honestly don’t know much as I don’t own one, but I have plenty of friends who do. You can separate then device & just hook the thing that powers the device with your keys. Therefore, the metal part would be blending in with your keys & the taser/stun gun would just be mostly plastic. I want to say be careful of your surrounding, but it’s absolutely sad & ridiculous to feel this way at a themepark where you’re supposed to be enjoying time with family & friends. I remember security randomly following my group around as a teen just by profiling, they might have to start doing that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 ^ Just a side note to say, I visited the Bay Area recently and was truly shocked that drivers actually paid attention to crosswalks. It took me a while to get used to the fact that I actually had the right of way, walking, in a crosswalk. In most parts of the US a crosswalk means- make the sign of the cross when trying to get to the other side and hope you make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemansig Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Why you'd want to bring a taser into an amusement park makes no sense to me. You're there to have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoasterKing Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 ^ For the same reason someone brings gun into a church or school. To cause trouble and mayham. They probably would have snuck in guns if they could have. SFMM was one of the first parks to start installing detectors because they had problems with gangs bringing weapons in and causing trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I mean why else would you bring something like that into the park. You're obviously going in there knowing your're going to hurt someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESRLoop Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Why you'd want to bring a taser into an amusement park makes no sense to me. You're there to have fun. Their definition of fun is very different than yours I'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemansig Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 It's a sad state of affairs when something like that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 ^ Just a side note to say, I visited the Bay Area recently and was truly shocked that drivers actually paid attention to crosswalks. It took me a while to get used to the fact that I actually had the right of way, walking, in a crosswalk. In most parts of the US a crosswalk means- make the sign of the cross when trying to get to the other side and hope you make it. With todays soceity, I don't even check to see if cars are coming 95% of the time. If they don't wanna stop, they can pay for my college Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoasterKing Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 ^ I'll put that on your tombstone. "But he had the right of way". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESRLoop Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 ^ Just a side note to say, I visited the Bay Area recently and was truly shocked that drivers actually paid attention to crosswalks. It took me a while to get used to the fact that I actually had the right of way, walking, in a crosswalk. In most parts of the US a crosswalk means- make the sign of the cross when trying to get to the other side and hope you make it. I've run into the opposite issue. Growing up in So Cal, I learned when you have right of way as a ped, you have right of way. I was taught exceptions exist in downtown LA, but overall if it was a crosswalk I should cross if I had the true right of way. In fact, LA county sheriff affirmed that when I almost got run over. When I went to Vancouver and then Shanghai, I learned the opposite... maybe the hard way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Here’s a fun video of Marshawn in CGA http://bit.ly/2zJ1hVP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Anything new with the construction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTERelic Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Anything new with the construction? Funny you should ask... https://www.cagreatamerica.com/explore/live-video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumble Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 RailBlazer progress: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I'm really digging the earthy color scheme. Can't wait to see more track up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 It is pretty tall when compared to the rest of the area. I can't wait for it to open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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