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.
Really? Mike, that in itself is embarrassing....................
“I don’t remember, my brain’s in a blender....it’s jello!”
—from a Rush hill-rod parody in the good old days
Then they should say that, or consult someone before they write foolishly.
If he want to impress me carry the Resident Evil guns. I’d let him thru just on balls.
Anyone with an IQ greater than 60 knows that it’s frowned upon to bring a firearm to a US airport. I took several flights just a few weeks ago and at every airport there were huge signs saying “no guns”.
I’d have asked the security to report it as at least a .45....................
He was in town for a ‘show’.
How did he and the gun get there, from California? Bus?...................
Empty chamber “to the right of the hammer” a safety position? Sorry, but that’s not my understanding of how to keep a revolver from discharging accidentally.
Sorry. You don’t forget where your weapons are.
He has a 2nd amendment right to have a gun and if he made a mistake, why charge him. Here comes another Kangaroo COurt trial led by the racist Dems.
Disarming de black man and arming ANTIFA and BLM every day.
Wow. A reporter who knows how a revolver works. That’s refreshing.
And there’s nothing wrong with a .38.
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Famous?
His buddy Ice Cube prolly won’t want to be seen in public with homey...........................a 38 revolver.......................
Yes, he’s a movie actor and stand-up comic. Been in lots of movies.................
He has a 2nd amendment right to have a gun and if he made a mistake, why charge him. Here comes another Kangaroo COurt trial led by the racist Dems.
Disarming de black man and arming ANTIFA and BLM every day.
No, not anything wrong with a .38.............for a white guy..............
I’m just a little bit out of touch.
IMHO, people who “forget” where their gun is, should not have guns. I know where EXACTLY where my gun is 24/7/365 and I never let it go out alone. I’m always with it.
Change your name to “Ray” and you will be ignored.
BTW, this guy looks like Billy Joel. lol
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