Gun Used in Kate Steinle Homicide: Facts, Distance, Richochet, Bullet

Ammoland ^ | 7 December, 2017 | Dean Weingarten

[Mariner]

“He did not have a lot of money, so it is unlikely that he purchased it on the black market.”

A hot untraceable pistol of that quality goes for at least $500 on the street...likely $1,000 cash. It’s far more valuable than a store bought gun.

[marktwain]

I routinely carry a pistol in SF.

The only potential for “being detained” is if somebody sees it and keeps an eye on you until police arrive. In that busy city, not likely.

Even then, a quick flash of the badge receives a sincere apology from any LEO.

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Thanks for the reality check. San Fran does have a bad reputation in the gun community, though. Maybe not as bad as New Jersey...

[snoringbear]

“The bullet was tumbling when it hit Kate. I do not know the exact entrance point, said to be “lower back”. It clipped the aorta. Death was very quick.”

Thanks. Very unlucky for Kate for sure. Nevertheless, if the creep had not been here (U.S.) luck would not have been involved and Kate would still be alive enjoying the holidays with friends and family.