• AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 day ago

    Is there a good way to damage, disable, or render these less effective that is easy to execute on?

    Asking for a friend.

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      9 hours ago

      HERF cannon. Basically, a microwave with a horn antenna to direct the beam. Unless you’re comfortable and educated about high voltage equipment, don’t fuck around with it though.

    • Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org
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      1 day ago

      Paintball gun probably. Can be done from range and more hidden. Maybe the force of the impact wil even damage the camera lens.

      Though hitting it accurately enough might be a challenge in the beginning, but practice makes perfect.

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        1 day ago

        Lol I think in the UK they are cutting the poles down or using a paint brush on a pole to cover the lens

      • AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 day ago

        Okay I like this as I do have a paintball gun in storage…

        …but can’t they just clean it off fairly easily?

        My concern is if the quantity of my actions hits a threshold I will face…problems.

        I don’t know much about the construction of the cameras but freezing paintballs was a thing in my day…

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          22 hours ago

          Probably, but someone has to come and clean it off.

          My concern is if the quantity of my actions hits a threshold I will face…problems.

          That’s the neat part with paintball gun, it can be done far away enough and baggy clothes and face covering will make it harder to identify you. Though have to be careful not to switch clothes in range of any cameras and no phone with you while you’re out.

          I don’t know much about the construction of the cameras but freezing paintballs was a thing in my day…

          Only one way to find out. But wouldn’t a steel ball bearing or glass marble already suffice? Like is a paintball gun able to shoot those out, if in correct size?

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              Concealment is easier, but accuracy and strength might depend too much on the skill level of the user?
              With a paintball gun the ability for repeated shots with minimal change in stance or aiming might outweigh the benefits of better concealment.

              Though i am biased towards paintball gun as I’ve used those, but i haven’t used a proper slingshot.

              • Che Banana@beehaw.org
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                12 hours ago

                to me it’s a lower skill level for a handheld projectile weapon, easy to become proficient at, whereas the paintball gun you need cartridges of CO2, ammo, etc, and also carry the weight of it being mistaken for a real gun.