As it applies to getting into trouble with them such as these teens:
http://www.cecildaily.com/news/local_news/article_617e418a-bf76-5fe1-b75d-7851f32c8ce5.html
This is a breaking local story and I'm wondering if it should be a slap on the wrist, prosecute them just like it's a normal firearm, etc...?
Sounds to me like the charges placed against them was right on the money... nothing specific to a gun , could be same charges with a sling-shot.
"All three teens were charged with with reckless endangerment, malicious destruction of property, shooting an object at a vehicle and trespassing"
Only thing to add is $ amount payback to victims ... but that usu comes later anyway
Exactly.
Tool used should not be a factor in determining crime. Doesn't matter if it was a brick, slingshot, bb-gun or 105mm artillery. Perfectly fine as long as it doesn't hurt a person or damage another's property.
Seeing it was willful malicious intent and more than just one time...They should have to "pay back" or do community service.
There is a lesson in it for them, by having to work to repay damages...