Mellero47
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You'd think after the first four, shooters would learn to do their own bag search and just throw out whatever unspent ammo they found. Toss it under the mattress, you'll be home long before that thing gets flipped over.
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It is not who you know that counts, it is who knows you that counts.I don’t think you can one-up someone with someone you know.
It is not who you know that counts, it is who knows you that counts.
If your number is not in their phone, and they are not able to greet you by name if you have a chance encounter, you don't "know" them in any useful sense.
Or he can lay on the beach, enjoy some happy hour rum swizzles, attend his hearing before the magistrate and then pay a hefty fine before he leaves for home
Put them on a clear do not travel list but the government shouldn't be able to tell you where you can't go.The US should ban travel to that country.
And it turns out....not even a "heft" fine....a one year suspended sentence and gets ding'd for $6,700
What amazes me is that he is not alone --> he is 1 of 5 dumbasses who have gotten lugged for having ammo in their suitcases
1) Michael Lee Evans (7 rounds, 9mm) --> on bail, hearing in June
2) Bryan Hagerich (20 rounds, rifle) --> 1 yr suspended, fine
3) Tyler Scott Wenrich (2 rounds, 9mm) --> in the clink, has not applied for bail
4) Ryan Taylor Watson (4 round, unkn) --> on bail, hearing in June
5) Sharitta Shinese Grie (2 rounds, unkn) --> on bail, hearing in July....and blames TSA. (dindu nuff'n)
I guess Turks & Caicos must be the prfd destination for random ammo that jumps into luggage
I've been to TCI once. I was not overly impressed with the professionalism of most of the government workers/police/customs.
The IQ is low and the nepotism is insane.
When your island depends on tourism, and you start screwing tourists over petty and explainable mistakes.........your tourist industry will suffer. If the island government hasn't figured that out yet, they're pretty dumb.And it turns out....not even a "heft" fine....a one year suspended sentence and gets ding'd for $6,700
What amazes me is that he is not alone --> he is 1 of 5 dumbasses who have gotten lugged for having ammo in their suitcases
1) Michael Lee Evans (7 rounds, 9mm) --> on bail, hearing in June
2) Bryan Hagerich (20 rounds, rifle) --> 1 yr suspended, fine
3) Tyler Scott Wenrich (2 rounds, 9mm) --> in the clink, has not applied for bail
4) Ryan Taylor Watson (4 round, unkn) --> on bail, hearing in June
5) Sharitta Shinese Grie (2 rounds, unkn) --> on bail, hearing in July....and blames TSA. (dindu nuff'n)
I guess Turks & Caicos must be the prfd destination for random ammo that jumps into luggage
When your island depends on tourism, and you start screwing tourists over petty and explainable mistakes.........your tourist industry will suffer. If the island government hasn't figured that out yet, they're pretty dumb.
I'll bet that the widespread release of just this one guy's case has lost those island businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars already from people who say "No Thanks" I don't want to end up in some tropical jail for some ridiculously petty issue.
The US should ban travel to that country.
The US should ban travel to that country.
A state department advisory would do. “Credible threat of terrorism. Extremely high threat.” It’s not like lying is anything new to .govNot sure what a bigger sign of a tyrannical government is. Banning ammo or banning travel.
**White Privilege Card slapped on the table**Thankfully that was the outcome for him. But it is in contravention of the mandatory minimums the law put forth
The time doesn't make any sense. 12 years for simple possession? Um, why? How?Yup. It was an immensely stupid law to pass.
When your island depends on tourism, and you start screwing tourists over petty and explainable mistakes.........your tourist industry will suffer. If the island government hasn't figured that out yet, they're pretty dumb.
I'll bet that the widespread release of just this one guy's case has lost those island businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars already from people who say "No Thanks" I don't want to end up in some tropical jail for some ridiculously petty issue.
Doubt, if you asked 50 random people about this incident, none of them would know WTF we were talking about.
This guy being in jail has been a sidebar at best outside of gun social media.
ETA: there are a lot of other authoritarian shithole nations that have similar laws, although, I would hazard a guess that on the ground, many dont overreact like this.
It is also about punishment and deterrence to others.The time doesn't make any sense. 12 years for simple possession? Um, why? How?
Prison is supposed to be about rehabilitation. 12 years is a little overkill for doing a shitty job packing your bags.
It is also about punishment and deterrence to others.
The US has cases where it's "justice be damned, sacrificing one defendant is worth it to send a message this is a rap you will not beat:".
There was a woman in FL who was convicted because she fired a warning shot at an agresson (husband, ex or something like that). Since was conficted of firing a gun in the commission of a crime, it was a 20 year mandatory. Even the judge said he wished he did not have to impose such a sentence, but was constrained by law. I think it finally got straightened out, but these are the sorts of things that happen with "mandatory sentencing".
Fla. woman Marissa Alexander gets 20 years for "warning shot": Did she stand her ground?
The case of Marissa Alexander - 20 years for a domestic violence gun incident - triggers fresh controversy over "stand your ground" lawwww.cbsnews.com
Part of the problem is our system is skewed towards prosecuting a bunch of garbage crimes but not railing the shit out of people who commit violent crimes or steal shit.I get it. But the number is arbitrary and excessive.
You won't see me defending the US justice system. NY is completely out of control selectively enforcing crime and we still have our throw the key away mouth breathers beating down the doors. There's a balance somewhere in the middle.
FL has retarded punishments for a lot of crimes.
The article he posted mentions the FL 1999 law that requires 20 years for crimes with a fire arm. That's insanePart of the problem is our system is skewed towards prosecuting a bunch of garbage crimes but not railing the shit out of people who commit violent crimes or steal shit.
Its certifiable, a stupid warning shot that hurt nobody should be a misdemeanor at best on 1st offense if it's not justified. FL is f***ed up in that sense- she would have been better off just shooting the guy.The article he posted mentions the FL 1999 law that requires 20 years for crimes with a fire arm. That's insane
Offering US Territory as a threat...not sure if seriousIf I were president, I would call whatever piss pot dictator was in charge over there and ask if they wanted to become a US territory. No? Let them go and cut the shit. Don’t make me call back tomorrow.
10 years for a rime with a firearms; 20 if the firearm is discharged; life (or 30?) if the discharge results in a subcutaneous ballistic aperture.The article he posted mentions the FL 1999 law that requires 20 years for crimes with a fire arm. That's insane
Ok fine, you win.Offering US Territory as a threat...not sure if serious
Offering them unfettered travel access to the mainland US, instantly making them U.S. citizens, the would have to pay federal taxes such as Social Security and Medicare – but not federal income tax. They would get a delegate to the House who possesses all powers of a representative besides voting rights, like the ability to debate legislation or sit on committees.
The territories also send delegates to political conventions, such as those to nominate presidential candidates. However, the territories have no electoral votes in the presidential elections...unless they travel over and vote because most places dont check ID.
AND they would be getting billions from the endless pile of federal cash to make them card carrying democrats....i.e., welfare, medical and housing