In Border States, BATFE Asks: "May We See Your Guns?"

NRA-ILA Release ^ | 6/19/09 | nra-ila

[shooter223]

FROM MY COLD,DEAD HANDS!!!

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

Great answer!

A way to avoid these nosy BATF thugs is to purchase your firearms from private parties....no paper trail.

[patriot preacher]

If asked this question by the BATF, I think my likely answer would be, “only after I’m outta ammo.”

[Red in Blue PA]

One reportedly demanded that a gun owner return home early from a business trip, while another threatened to "report" an NRA member as "refusing to cooperate." That kind of behavior is outrageous and unprofessional.

Someone needs to be held accountable for this!

And fired!

[SC Swamp Fox]

I think that their serving of a warrant involves a huge, commando-style raid.

...and how hard is it to find a Clinton/Obama appointed federal judge to sign the "no-knock, ram-the-door, shoot-the-dog, handcuff-the-kids, seize-the-weapons warrant"?

- Records indicated the suspect has been purchasing many assault weapons and ammunition.
- The suspect frequently posts comments on a right-wing hate website.
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- Suspect refused to cooperate with and was rude to the BATFE case worker.
- Suspect refused to establish his "need" for the weapons and ammunition and has refused a voluntary "safety audit" of his weapons....."

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[SteamShovel]

I think that their serving of a warrant involves a huge, commando-style raid.

That's how they avoid your Constitutional rights, by the unspoken threat of a raid - with a warrant of course.

So the warrant can't be a civil visit, you have proven your animosity and you must be met with force with the warrant.

Somehow I don't think that is the intent of the warrant rule.....

[TYVets]

0bama’s BATF spreading this to your state asap.

[JimRed]

May I see your warrant?

[Freedom2specul8]

ATF census?

[LongElegantLegs]

Videotape...

[Mouton]

That is the answer, do you have a warrant? If not, hit the road.

Denying agent’s access sans any other fact is insufficient probable cause to get a search warrant. Of course in Obama nation, that would probably not apply. So, how about this answer, yes as soon as the zero provides a voluntary copy of his certificate of live birth? At least that would get it to the courts in a supression hearing.

Vince

[Wife of D]

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[Vendome]

Damn Pixies!

[clamper1797]

I would say ... what guns ... I don’t own any firearms.

[Grunthor]

“BATFE Asks: “May We See Your Guns?”

No. No you may not.

[DCBryan1]

Certainly..... as soon as you produce a warrant. Good day.

Officer, certainly, but only when you have probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, AND THEN COME BACK WITH A WARRANT.

[scramjet]

I lost all of my guns in a bungee jumping accident. I'll never use Velco again.

[GYL2]

Umm not to be “Old fashioned” here, but what the H*ll happened to the concept of Probable Cause?

Since when do they have the right to randomly search people’s homes under this vague reasoning?

[Mad Dawgg]

"I would add, if questioned it would be wise to record the interview with the knowledge of the BATFE agent or to take notes at the time of the “interview”."

I would also add that if the agents refuse your attempt to record the interview then I would tell them that nothing is happening till your lawyer is able to join you for the interview.