Posted on 03/08/2022 12:40:32 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT
Democratic Assemblymember Jim Cooper, who represents the 9th District — which includes parts of Sacramento and San Joaquin counties — was found with a loaded pistol last week, Transportation Security Administration officials confirmed to Politico.
Cooper, a former sheriff’s deputy, told the political news outlet he was legally able to possess a firearm in an airport. His office also said that the pistol was in his bag by accident.
TSA regulations forbid the possession of a loaded firearm in checked or carry-on baggage but permit carrying a firearm and ammunition separately in checked baggage. Politico also notes that “a retired peace officer with authorization” can carry a concealed weapon, but it remains illegal to possess one on a flight, even for a former officer. The progressive criminal justice news site The Appeal reported last year that Cooper has dealt with many scandals during his 30-year career, being accused of sexual harassment and conflicts with the Elk Grove mayor and city attorney during his stint as sheriff’s deputy.
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Sorry to have bothered you, here is your piece we had the county armorer clean and lube it for you...
Laws are for Republicans................
Should not have been one in the pipe
If it was
Meh. My wife used to work in the Alaska Airlines boardroom, within the secured area. One time, about six years ago an old lady walked up to the counter and asked if they had lockers. They said no. She then said she accidentally brought her gun with her and she didn’t think she was allowed to take it on the plane. She pulled out the revolver and laid it on the counter.
That’s right. She got THROUGH security with a gun in her purse. They had to call security...
I was surprised this guy is a Democrat. Democrats and guns is a contradiction in terms, isn’t it? A good Democrat owns a gun? What the heck?
I had some .357 rounds in my luggage that I forgot to take out when I visited my son at Fort Bragg in December 2001. The TSA never caught it. Made me think how lucky I was but realized how inept they are.
TSA discovers FREEDOM and is having a hard time recovering.
Democrats are hypocrites. Especially elected ones.
Another, “don’t you know who I am”.
I wonder if carrying concealed weapons is common in his district? If so, his billboard saying he is a law and order candidate kinda seems outta place.
I took an Alaskan ferry last year and on boarding, one of the crew asked why I’m carrying such a heavy bag? I have a bad knee and was obviously limping and they supply carts that the crew take control of and stow away.
I told him I was carrying a firearm and could not let it get out of my control. He immediately looked like a ghost. They were supposed to have asked if I had any firearms before boarding and nobody asked. I’m armed and onboard. He had me put my bag in the Boatswain’s locker where all the other guns were secured.
Firearms are common in AK so they handle it far better than Democrat dominated cities and states.
Traveling with firearms is always a pain, but Do-able.
He is on the Democrat Hunter Biden Platinum plan. You pay what you get for.
I remember when I picked up my SKS during the Clinton years. It felt like pure evil in my hands. Now it feels like a hammer. That is, it is just a tool. And that particular tool projects little metal pellets at a very high speed. These pellets are made of lead, and are 7.62mm in diameter.
I also have a .22 caliber tool that drives nails through wood into my concrete floor.
They are just tools but, like cars, can do a lot of harm if in the hands of an irresponsible person.
They were really excited and upset but walked me back to the baggage check area and secured my weapon and I was on my way
—”He is on the Democrat Hunter Biden Platinum plan.”
Biden yes; this one is clearly on the copper plan.
Holy crap, that’s amazing. LOL
“That’s right. She got THROUGH security with a gun in her purse. They had to call security...”
I had an elderly lady I worked with that flew from Denver to Dulles with a 4” Buck knife in her pants.
And controversial too! When was the last time a Democrat was controversial??
Senator Dianne 'ChiCom' Feinstein is also a gun owner AND has one of those ultra-rare California concealed carry permits. Which highlights a couple of rules that Democrats LOVE:
"Do as I say, not as I do!"
"What's mine is mine, and what's yours is mine!"
;>)
Manchin? Sinema?
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