Posted on 12/28/2024 6:17:02 AM PST by marktwain
On December 4th, 2024, at 6:45 ET, an assassin killed United Healthcare executive Brian Thompson in New York City in front of the Hilton Hotel. Video of the assassination shows the assassin with what appears to be a pistol with a suppressor attached. The assassin fires at least two shots, possibly three, while manually working the action at least twice. This would leave two shell cases and a potentially loaded round or three shell cases at the crime scene.
On December 9th, 2024, a suspect was identified in a McDonald’s at about 0914 a.m. in Altoona, PA. Altoona police officers approached the suspect, who was wearing a mask and a beanie-type cap. The suspect, later identified as Luigi Magione, was seated at a table with a silver computer and a backpack. Officers asked Magione to pull down his medical mask. They recognized the suspect as matching images of the assassin in New York.
The officers asked if the suspect had been in New York City recently. The suspect became visibly nervous. The officers then asked for identification. The suspect offered a New Jersey Driver’s license bearing the name of Mark Rosario. When the officers attempted to validate the license, they could not do so. The suspect was told he was under investigation. If he lied to officers, he would be arrested. The suspect then identified himself as Luigi Mangione. Magione was placed under arrest for forgery and false identification to law enforcement.
From the Altoona Pennsylvania police report:
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The whole "ghost gun" propaganda is an attempt to push for gun registration and confiscation. It has nothing to do with crime fighting.
You’re totally right, Mark Twain. The spotlight should instead be focused on liberals.
Correct! Registration is not currently the norm. Even if it was, the bad guys DON’T CARE! But there I go pointing out the obvious. Have a great New Year Dean. 😊👍
3D printed suppressors? Is that a thing?
Yes, some of the best silencers are made with expensive 3D printing of Titanium and Inconel.
Printing of plastic silencers with inexpensive 3D printers can work with lower power calibers like .22 LR, even 9mm for a while.
It should put a new light on the disrespect for the value of life.
What about violation of Fed. law that requires an NFA stamp?
We should be more interested in this clown’s government “ghost” handler that programmed this jerk to do such a thing.
The spotlight should be on BOLSHIE VIOLENCE!!!
The spotlight should be on the FAILURES OF 0BUMMER-CARE!
The gun used was NOT a ghost gun and nefarious people care not about laws.
Yes, it would be a violation of Federal law.
My understanding is the suspect has now been charged in the Federal system.
If you murder a Billionaire CEO they will spare no expense and work OT in bringing you to justice.
Drop whatever you’re doing and get hot on this. We think this guy murdered that CEO!
I agree. I purchased one for my .22's this past year. In my opinion, they're over rated, over regulated (should not be at all) and way over priced. It actually cost more than the .22 it was purchased for.
Can a firearm like a Glock actually be 3D printed?
A ghost gun is not as much of a problem as a ghost shooter would be (that is, if the idea is to catch the perpetrator).
GHOST GUN! The newest Booger man the media is now going after. In the past it was...
SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL!
ARMY SURPLUS WAR RIFLE designed to KILL PEOPLE!.
Plastic framed pistol for airline hijackings.
Dum-Dum Bullets!
EXPLODING BULLETS.
COP KILLER BULLETS.
As-s-s-ault rifle
As-s-s-ault pistol...
GHOST GUNS!
All names designed to frighten the public.
There was a time when local gunsmiths and blacksmiths could legally make a firearm for people.
I remember forty years ago when it was found the 2 liter soda pop bottle worked well for a silencer for several shots. There was even an adapter made to mount it on a handgun.
The ATF ruled it a “silencer” and demanded a $200 fee to license one)
“Can a firearm like a Glock actually be 3D printed?”
Of course it can, if you do not care about the expense of doing so.
The state of the art is that functional firearms, such as semi-automatic 9mm pistol/carbines can be made for reasonable prices with 3D printing technology and using metals for critical functions. These are hybrid designs which do not require parts linked to firearms and under state control.
https://www.ammoland.com/2024/12/fgc-9-and-3d-printed-firearms-are-in-use-in-myanmar-conflict-video/
That’s right.
Correct.
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