Three Men Arrested for Illegally Carrying and Possessing Firearm in Worcester

[smokey-seven]

That’s a Wal-Mart policy, not a law.

Son, and I do mean son, it was a State Law in the late 60's early 70's. The FFL had to make out an ammo purchase chit. You just aint old enough.

 

[swatgig]

Son, and I do mean son, it was a State Law in the late 60's early 70's. The FFL had to make out an ammo purchase chit. You just aint old enough.

I'll have to look when I get back to my office on Tuesday. My Mass General Laws set has all the historical changes.

 

[namedpipes]

Like my grandpappy used to say, "You can always tell a lawyer, but you cain't tell 'im much!"

 

[upcountry]

That Jennings doesn't look that big, I don't know why it would take 3 man to carry it.

 

[richc]

A Jennings is as much a gun as Rosie O'Donnell is a female...

 

[fencer]

If the firearm is not functional, therefore, not capable of firing a projectile, do they drop the weapons charge?

 

[Rob Boudrie]

If the firearm is not functional, therefore, not capable of firing a projectile, do they drop the weapons charge?

Not usually, because they know the threat of facing a court that might convict for a non-crime is a real risk, raises the defendant's legal fees, and increases the prosecutions bargaining power.

The gun would also have to be incapable of discharging without the non-defined "minor adjustment or repair'.

 

[MisterHappy]

No, but you do need at least an FID. Not entirely sure how/if that impacts black powder and those components. Not that it matters in this case.

It is not unlawful to possess powder, cap, and ball for a BP arm in the PRM

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter140/Section129C

The language talks about long arms, but
commomwealth v. jefferson gives primitive handguns a pass.

This does not apply to 209 primers for inline muzzle loaders.

 

[AHM]

I can remember the day when you could not buy pistol ammo with an FID! 45ACP NOPE! need a LTC. It reacted many an argument at the counter since 30 cal carbine was pistol ammo.

That’s a Wal-Mart policy, not a law.

(Regardless of whether or not it used to be a law),
Walmart has paid a heavy price for policies that distinguish longarm from handgun ammo.

 

[whacko]

Probably in a center console or under seat, and everyone dindonuffin, so they charged everyone.

When nobody fesses up they'll charge all occupants and let the da sort it out.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

There was a case in Boston a few years ago (A few could be a decade) where two different people were convicted of the same murder - with the prosecution arguing completely different theories of what happened in each of the two cases.

When nobody fesses up they'll charge all occupants and let the da sort it out.

Setting up a classic Prisoner's Dilemma scenario.

 

[AHM]

There was a case in Boston a few years ago (A few could be a decade) where two different people were convicted of the same murder - with the prosecution arguing completely different theories of what happened in each of the two cases.

Setting up a classic Prisoner's Dilemma scenario.

Luckily for society,
most prospective Prisoners drop out of college before taking Game Theory.

 

[eboos]

Great taste in gats, though! That classic, fine weapon must have cost them at least $15.

Or $900 supposedly for a similar instance. I guess the black market has a shortage of supply of crappy guns for a surplus demand.

 

[BostonVI]

Bet they go to jail for a real long time. *sarcasm*

 

[Cipher]

Your usual FB response: " Wow thank you for keeping us safe! That's a gun! DO SOMETHING CONGRESS!"