CO2 airsoft pistol at KHS

CO2 airsoft pistols are powered by compressed CO2 and look very much like a real handgun. (COURTESY PHOTO)

CONWAY — A Kennett High underclassman was taken into custody by Conway police at the school Friday morning after he brought a CO2 airsoft pistol into the building. It appears the juvenile was selling the gun and did not intend to harm anyone with it.

“There wasn’t a direct threat to any individuals at this time,” Superintendent Kevin Richard said by phone Friday afternoon.

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Clearly inappropriate to bring to school for obvious reasons. However, arrest seems to be an overreach were as article states NH has no regulations if there are no regulations I sincerely doubt there is a law. I am sure CPD charged under another offense. This kid will undoubtedly have a stain of his record for life even if only law enforcement is privy to that information. Perhaps a stern warning, a talk with parents, and a lecture to the student body would work. In school discipline totally acceptable.

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