Toy guns dangerous for children

SAMARINDA, South Kalimantan: Residents here are moving to stop the sale of toy guns which fire plastic pellets. Dozens of children have been injured after being hit by the pellets.

Muslim, 12, was injured in his right eye when his friend shot him with the pistol during a game.

Another child, Anto, 2, was taken to the hospital after his 7- year-old brother shot him in the face with the toy gun.

Antara reported the toy guns resemble real guns and cost between Rp 6,000 and Rp 50,000.