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**ACTION PURSUIT GAMES EZINE**

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Editor: Dave "Landshark" Norman

<2.21.04/ISSN:1534-3022/(C)2004 CFW Enterprises, Inc.>

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>>ALERT<<

CO2 TANK UNSCREWS- HITS & KILLS PERSON

A tragic death occurred a few days ago at a recreational paintball
field in northern California. According to reports, a 16-year-old
player unscrewed the tank from his marker after the games were over.
The tank and its valve should have remained attached to each other, as
a unit. Instead, the tank unscrewed from the tank valve, while the
tank valve remained screwed into the ASA of the marker. The tank flew
a few feet, and struck 37-year-old Colette Contois in the head. She
died instantly.

Our sincere sympathy goes out to her family and friends.

There is a Memorial Fund for Colette Contois. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Rescue the Kids Foundation, at the Rescue
Credit Union, 4282 Golden Center Dr., Placerville, CA 95667; or any
of the school's credit union branches (Schools Financial Credit
Union, P.O. Box 526001, Sacramento, CA 95852; information
(800)962-0990).

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This Safety Alert is for EVERY person involved with paintball. It is
posted with illustrating photos at www.actionpursuitgames.com

The tank valve must stay in the tank when the tank is unscrewed from
the marker.

The tank valve should be repaired or installed only by qualified and
trained persons.

Valve changing, siphon or anti-siphon device installing, or any
modification or change to a valve, should only be done by qualified
and trained persons.

Players! If you notice any leak, or looseness between the valve and
the tank, take it immediately to a qualified air tech for inspection.
When you remove a tank, look to see that the tank and valve - as a
unit - are unscrewing from the marker. Talk to your local pro shop or
field air tech for more information, or contact the equipment
manufacturer.

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