Posted on 03/08/2023 6:09:02 AM PST by Red Badger
Famous comedian Mike Epps is under investigation after officials at Indianapolis International Airport reportedly found a loaded gun in his bag, Sunday.
Legal documents indicate security personnel discovered the loaded gun when Epps went through the checkpoint and promptly called for assistance. Epps was questioned about the weapon and indicated it was an innocent mistake and oversight on his part. The famous comedian said he was in town for a show and completely forgot the gun was in his bag, according to TMZ. Charges have not been filed at this time, but the investigation remains ongoing.
The gun police recovered was a .38 Special AirWeight revolver with four rounds loaded, “but none in the chamber,” according to TMZ. Revolvers do not have a single “chamber,” but rather a cylinder with multiple chambers, each of which holds one round. The Smith & Wesson 642 AirWeight holds five shots. TMZ may have meant the empty chamber was positioned to the right of the hammer so that that pulling the trigger once would not have discharged the weapon. The outlet may also have meant that the hammer was resting on the empty chamber — an unnecessary precaution carried over from the days of single-action revolvers, which had fewer safety features — in which case pulling the trigger would have fired the gun.
The firearm and ammunition have since been taken into police custody, where they remain as evidence.
The police report has been forwarded to the Marion County Prosecutor’s office to determine if Epps will face any criminal charges surrounding this incident, TMZ reported.
This story continues to develop.
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Barry Switzer did the same exact thing........................got a fine..................
I have to confess...I carry a .380 when I walk.
My mosquito gun.
Famous.........ish
He was funny in the Next Friday movie.
I took several flights just a few weeks ago and at every airport there were huge signs saying “no guns”.
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Signs are for honest people. They don’t mean anything to the rest.
“If he ain’t got enough dough, I put my hands on a Fo Fo”
Everybody thinks they have to carry a hand cannon.
othing wrong with a .380 as long as it’s got the right loads.
The main drawback is round capacity, but it sure beats an empty hand. 😏
Famous comedian... really?
He is, been on TV and in movies for many years.
He is usually along side Ice Cube, but has starred in movies in his own right....................
More evidence of the true epidemic in this country.
Apparently, it’s now too difficult to make a travel checklist and common sense is an afterthought left in the toilet (literally).
I came so close once. I had a 9mm in my backpack. Reached in to put my keys away in the parking shuttle right as they were dropping me off and felt the gun. I had to ride back to the parking lot immediately to put it away. If I had waited to put my keys away, I might not have discovered it in time before airport security.
This man should have his gun, but I have some criticisms.
First, it wasn’t on his body. Anyone could have grabbed that bag. Moot point. But this is my list.
Second, and this is a bit “go get em, feds!” Of me to say but he was getting in a flight home... from visiting town to do a show... at what point did he get the gun?
Did he sneak it in on the first plane? Did he buy it on the sly?
Happens to me, changed coats before i left and forgot about the weapon. Got detained for 45 min, released. No fine but it took over a year to get the gun back. I guess i was lucky. Did have a conceal carry though.
Rule # 1 when travelling by air. Check your bag to make sure you don’t have a loaded gun in it.
Or fireworks.........or bombs..............or hand grenades.............or nail clippers............
Check everything including your pockets! Especially if you carry a mouse gun or have the habit of dropping rounds(spent or not)into you pockets.
I’m glad they told me he is famous. I’d have had no idea otherwise.
Mike Epps has been around Hollywood and the recording industry for decades.
He’s even had his own Comedy Specials on cable and Netflix.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Epps
I am really amazed at how many here have never heard of him..................
Maybe Ray Epps will testify on his behalf.
He’s ‘unavailable’..................
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