Norfolk and visitor with a holstered .45 are tangled in a Catch-22

The Virginian-Pilot ^ | July 22, 2007 | MATTHEW ROY

[Daffynition]

Excellent!

In contrast ...NYC ... I'd like to see that sculpture at the bottom of the East River.

[Mariebl]

Are they claiming ignorance of the law of the state of VA? Oh brother .............

The classic rule applying to civilians is that ignorance of the law is no defense. I'd hope it'd apply even more so to the police.

[-=SoylentSquirrel=-]

"...And the net result will be that people just put clear vodka into a water bottle...."

Jeez, I learned that method when I was, like, 17.

[PreciousLiberty]

“And the net result will be that people just put clear vodka into a water bottle.”

Yep, or just discretely drink beer or wine. It’s another example of bad laws breeding tolerance for breaking the law. Reminds me of the marijuana laws...

[Mad Dawg]

I've know some mandolin playuers who get really mean when they're drunk.

Usually they're the ones who play to no audience. The better mandolin players sometimes end up before large and diverse audiences, and some of the audience members might be mean.

Also, this may come as a shock, but we're at war with an enemy who likes to kill harmless civilians in harmless places. In such a case, I prefer being armed. Might be useless, but as they say, better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

[CometBaby]

I’m not a very belligerent person .. I don’t slap people around physically. I don’t think slapping people and bullying brings about the desired result. I guess I am a natural Rebel .. and as soon as people start *pushing* .. I start rebelling. I prefer to attack with logic and the law. I don’t see how it would benefit me to provide them with legal cause to sue me.

[Daffynition]

Perhaps because P8riot is closer geographically to the case, he can give us updates on how this all pans out.

[George from New England]

I thought this might be a good place to post this question.

I’ve been storing ammo for years and it is not exactly in a climate controlled area. How do I know if it is still good or if too much moisture has seeped into the casings, etc. 6 years in a CT garage and a year in a FL garage.

Any pointers on what to look for upon examination? Yes. I know I can take it to the range and find out that way.

Please don’t fine me for ammo abuse!

[Daffynition]

Personally, I wouldn't take a chance ... but here is an expert opinion.

[Funny that an "Ahmad" asks the question] ;-D

[meyer]

Yeah, you never know when a firearm, all jaked up on beer, is going to start on a shooting spree. I hear that those assault rifles are very heavy drinkers!