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HiBC · February 10, 2009, 08:53 PM

I am not a legal expert,but here is a thought.
That drill rifle has never been a firearm.It is a prop for a legitimate activity.ROTC
I know inside the public schools I have seen prop frearms used in drama/plays.
It seems like if a prop can be used in a play,but not in drill team,some violation of 14th ammendment,equal protection?

Oh,and starter pistols for track? You see,exceptions are made,even though they say "no exceptions"

February 10, 2009, 08:53 PM	#14
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	I am not a legal expert,but here is a thought. That drill rifle has never been a firearm.It is a prop for a legitimate activity.ROTC I know inside the public schools I have seen prop frearms used in drama/plays. It seems like if a prop can be used in a play,but not in drill team,some violation of 14th ammendment,equal protection? Oh,and starter pistols for track? You see,exceptions are made,even though they say "no exceptions"