Carrollton, Texas has banned toy guns, because officers there cannot tell the difference between toys and the real thing. Rather than properly train their officers to tell the difference between an orange plastic water pistol, and an actual .44 Magnum, they feel it is easier to simply tell kids they can't play with the toys outside.

Of course, it is presented as a 'safety measure'. So please, no protests. It is 'for the children'.