Often marketed as toys, non-powder firearms like BB guns, pellet guns, airsoft, and paintball guns are dangerous for children and teenagers due to a high risk of eye injury.
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Eye Injuries From Paintball Guns, Air Guns and Other Projectile Toys - American Academy of Ophthalmology
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