Posted on 04/05/2006 1:27:08 PM PDT by 300magnum
How could you tell from a wide angle group shot that it was a real gun, and not a replica or even a toy?
Besides, it's against the law in IL for anyone under 18 to possess a handgun, and illegal for adults to "to carry or possess any firearm in any vehicle or concealed on or about the person, except on one`s land or in one`s abode or fixed place of business. It is unlawful to carry or possess any firearm on or about one`s person upon any public street, alley, or other public lands within the corporate limits of a city, village, or incorporated town" ... "transportation of firearms that are broken down in a non-functioning state or are not immediately accessible (e.g., in the trunk of a car); and transportation, carrying, or possession of a firearm which is unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container, by the possessor of a valid FOID. Under the Wildlife Code, it is unlawful to have or carry any firearm in or on any vehicle or conveyance unless unloaded and enclosed in a case."
So clearly the photo could not have been showing what you think it showed. [/sarc
In Texas they arrest you for public drunkeness while in a bar because you might drive a car.
Bush attacked Iraq because he believed they had WMD and might use them.
Many people want to stop one from owning a gun because they might be the rare case of a psycho.
Sadly, preemptive arrest be the trend of the future.
Colorado law prohibits possession of a handgun by a juvenile but permits parents to give them permission to possess guns in their homes - even without supervision.
Sounds like this conviction was a witchhunt that will be thrown out on appeal.
Who activated the pre-crime unit in CO?
Just one of the reasons I would NEVER move to IL!
Has anyone here seen the pictures? I'd be interested to see what exactly the article is talking about, and I couldnt find anything on myspace.com.
He IS a minor, though, so his face should probably be blurred out.
Wrong title. What she's really saying is "Put that thing back in your pants, or your Mr. Wiggly will meet my Mr. Beretta. "
The depleted uranium is only for the gators!
It is unlawful for any person under 18 to possess a handgun, and it is unlawful to provide or permit a juvenile to possess a handgun, with exceptions for attendance at a hunter`s safety course or firearms safety course, or engaging in lawful target shooting, or hunting or trapping with a valid license, or traveling with an unloaded handgun to or from any of these activities, or while on real property under the control of the juvenile`s parent, legal guardian or grandparent and who has the permission of the parent or legal guardian to possess a handgun, or while at the juvenile`s residence and with permission of parent or legal guardian possesses a handgun for self-defense.
smokin hot...
I agree with you 100%. The interpretation by the DA and the courts is nuts IMO.
Trigger protocol!
oh, my.
I wonder what my jail sentence would have been if I were 10 and did this now.
I'm sure you're about to find out. I imagine that BATF are monitoring this forum for just such admittance, and will soon be knocking on your door, alla Elian Gonzalez.
My guess is that he was not running around the house while having his picture taken. Nor was he was loading or firing the weapon. His parents gave him permission to possess the gun, which he was doing. Someone then took his picture while possessing the weapon.
Apparently taking the picture was illegal. I suppose we can look forward to having to register our cameras next.
Geez, dude, we can't take you anywhere! :-)
I just read KarinG1's profile. With her looks (if thats her) and apparent wit and wisdom, I think I'm in love.
Attention all burglars...there's a newly disarmed house available for your pleasure...
My gun collection started with BB at 9, pump-action .22 at 11, 16-Ga. pump-action at 12, lever-action .308 at 14, .38 revolver at 16.
Any of that would attract a SWAT team today.
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