A measure that is often employed by airsoft players is informing local law enforcement officials where and when airsoft jockey will take place, so that such misunderstandings can be avoided. The worst noted case occurred in Longwood, Florida when 15-year-old Chris Penley threatened students with an airsoft airsoft guns rod at his centermost school and was subsequently break to death when he aimed it towards an officer. The orange tip mandated by US Federal law had been painted black.