Two guns stolen from FBI SWAT team.

[PhilCore5]

Doesn't feel good when someone forcibly takes your guns away, does it?

 

[Boris]

If whoever stole them knew they were stealing them from the FBI's SWAT or HRT or whatever they're calling it - I give them credit for having a pair.

not really, this Amerika bro, we don't all speak Englese

 

[hankster]

The funniest thing about the article I read is that they simply call them "RIFLES". Oh, so they are only assault weapons when someone uses them to commit a mass murder? Oh.

When they are possessed by civilians, they become "assault weapons".

 

[Palladin]

http://boston.com/metrodesk/2013/11...cle-andover/uJfjNzynBy02x7gWKopDwJ/story.html

this was a fluke, a couple of Lawrence boys out looking for iPhones, breaking into cars and hit the mother lode.

The statement did not say what the vehicle was doing there, or whether the weapons should have been left inside of it.

However, the statement said, “During that same time, items were stolen from other vehicles parked at nearby homes in Andover.”

 

[Babo]

If I were a criminal Id take the Ammo before the firearms. I've head it's hard to find.


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[MAGG]

is it a turn them in with no questions asked type of reward?

 

[adamdifilippo]

Doesn't feel good when someone forcibly takes your guns away, does it?

Like.

 

[ISOTOX]

priceless....

 

[Riverside]

Nice photos of the two handsome rifles.

http://bostonherald.com/news_opinio...fbi_help_us_find_our_missing_sniper_rifle_m16

 

[DW357]

I'm sure they'll trade them in for some gift cards at the next gun buy back.

 

[jron]

I like the fact when they are in the hands of normal people they are "High powered semi automatic assault riffles"

In the hands of police they are just "high powered riffles"

 

[boscru]

and if they're not recovered this will be the first & last time there are any news reports about it

no supensions w/pay, no disciplinary actions taken

move along citizen, nothing more to see here

 

[mikem317]

I like the fact when they are in the hands of normal people they are "High powered semi automatic assault riffles"

In the hands of police they are just "high powered riffles"

Mil/LE: "Personal defense weapons"
Citizens: "Evil, super-cop-killy assault weapon rifles"

 

[hunt4riches]

$20k reward? Awesome, Find an M16 in a ditch, turn it in and use the reward money to buy transferable M-16 on Form-4 and then go on vacation with the leftovers! Almost like finders keepers in a get fingerprinted and wait 8-10 months kinda way.

 

[Riverside]

I like the fact when they are in the hands of normal people they are "High powered semi automatic assault riffles"

In the hands of police they are just "high powered riffles"

Sorry I chuckled at the thought of an "Assault riffle." It reminded me of one of my White Water Rafting experiences.
I agree, we are considered the riff-raff of the rifle world. I wonder who was so bold as to "rifle" through a SWAT vehicle? I tend to think it is an "Inside Job."
Best regards.

 

[Mr. Gold]

Isn't it noble of the FBI to offer 20K of our tax money, in order to salvage the weapons stolen ? Man, I tall ya, the FBI is really working hard for us. They do all they can.
OBTW.. when they are "doing their best", can that possibly mean offering informants twice, three , four times as much as their willing to pay the public ?
And now, a bad joke:
I say the the agents in charge for the weapons stolon, should pay for them from their own salary, the money should not come out of the tax payer's pocket.
Oh, wait...

 

[Mr. Gold]

Sorry I chuckled at the thought of an "Assault riffle." It reminded me of one of my White Water Rafting experiences.
I agree, we are considered the riff-raff of the rifle world. I wonder who was so bold as to "rifle" through a SWAT vehicle? I tend to think it is an "Inside Job."
Best regards.

When times get very rough, people don't give a F*** about anything. Not to say the times are that bad over here, but, where I'm originally from, people would (and did) steal machine guns, M113s, you name it, right under the army's nose. It's not the enemy you're afraid of, as a soldier , to have your weapon stolen by, it's your own citizenry.
Oh, yes, gun control is fully implanted there, of course.

 

[dgrafton]

So we're safe in assuming that said FBI agents who were supposed to be in charge of these stolen weapons will be brought up on improper storage charges.

The double standards around here, suck.

Seems to me they were quick to jump on improper storage in Methuen last month.




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[daveshrews]

I'm waiting for someone to post these in the classified section...


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[ccm75]

I've heard they are offering $20k reward for return of guns.

You can be the agents will be placed on paid leave during investigation concerning how and why they left unsecure weapons in and unsecure vehicle. Reports were that several other autos in same area were robbed. Big score for some thugs from Lowell or Lawrence....

 

[securityboy]

Why would a modern SWAT team have an M16A1?

Because thats probably what it started its life out as, and what is still stamped on the side, regardless of current stock/upper, etc. I have never played with FBI guns but I know lots of PD's have guns that have guns with A1 recievers (and some older than that) all on "loan" from the LESO program.

I mentioned it a monthish ago, M16 is the Lego of the gun world:
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/226164-M16-the-quot-LEGO-s-quot-for-big-kids-(couple-pics)?p=3503821#post3503821

 

[bullseye]

The FBI lost two guns in Andover yesterday and it wants the public’s help to find them.

“The Boston Division of the FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the recovery of two weapons stolen from a government vehicle,” the FBI stated in a press release today. “The weapons were stolen from an FBI SWAT emergency response vehicle.”

Andover police said the FBI had responded to a call that was made by a citizen of the town. The FBI said they were in the town, known for its prestigious prep school and low crime rate, last night into early this morning, when the guns were stolen. Police and FBI did not say what the feds were called to Andover for.

The FBI described the weapons as an M16 A1, which is an older version of the military’s classic M16, as well as a .308 caliber sniper rifle.

“All local, state and federal law enforcement agencies were quickly made aware of the theft through various means including the Commonwealth Fusion Center and Boston Regional Intelligence Center,” a press release from the agency stated.
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- See more at: http://bostonherald.com/news_opinio...missing_sniper_rifle_m16#sthash.ZTjG97fo.dpuf

Well, what was it, did you "misplace' your fine weaps or were they stolen or perhaos deported as part of the newest fast and furious!
Twads!!

 

[hk-sigman]

This is comical and frightening at the same time. The agents in charge of said vehicle and weapons should lose their jobs and be prosecuted!!

 

[JayMcB]

I have only BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH to say about this.....

except the fact that now there's someone with some serious firepower, ammo, and M79 grenade launchers, which I do not have any defense against.

 

[securityboy]

I have only BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH to say about this.....

except the fact that now there's someone with some serious firepower, ammo, and M79 grenade launchers, which I do not have any defense against.

Well don't be defenseless, get your own M79

 

[invaliduser]

epic fail. So when is the improper storage charge coming for endangering the people of MA

 

[billmelater]

If someone is killed with one of those rifles, we'll never hear about it.

 

[Misfitmike63]

those couldn't have been in MA! that has a collapsable stock to make it ultra-hideable, and a flash-suppressor to make it ultra stealthy too!

 

[mass]

A big sigh of relief at Nevins farm.

 

[Allman]

Found them in Lawrence.

http://www.necn.com/11/08/13/2-weap...nding_mobile.html?blockID=857143&feedID=11106