BEWARE OF THEFT - Mark your gear!

[Gray]

At a recent scenario game, I had some gear taken from my open vehicle. Fortunately I got most of it back, and strong evidence from multiple witnesses led to the individual being banned from the venue (not Splat Bros.). But I did lose a fairly new CP 48/45 tank. Coincidentally, a tank just like it showed up on Craigslist the next day - but I have no way of proving it was mine.

A LOT of paint was also stolen that day.

So, before I play again, I will take the following precautions:
- All my gear will be marked in some way
- All my bags of paint will be marked with bright marker or similar
- I will NOT be stupid and leave gear exposed, unattended, and easily reached

Fwiw, I have a solid probable cause for felony B&E against the individual in question. The only reasons I don't drop the hammer are the time & effort required for my witnesses, LE, and court staff to prosecute a relatively trivial case and the fact the [expletive] has been banned from further play.

Enjoy the weekend, guys. Hope to see you soon.

[Lufen]

It sucks when stuff like that happens. At least you got some of your stuff back.

[Cowboy]

At Hellstorm last year I had a 48/4000 Pure Energy Low Pressure Fixed tank stolen from my bag while at the closing ceremonies, so may I encourage everyone to heed Gray's advice. My recommendation get a gear bag and use a padlock on the zippers and a cable/bike lock to your vehicle. Also rubbermaid/plano tool trunks aren't that expensive and have been a solution for Jeep Wrangler owners for years. At the very least put your equipment in a locked vehicle when you leave it.

[Donkey]

It really sucks to know that people would be that low, to steal things from fellow paintballers that go to the same field they know and love.