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Man, 72, faces 10 years in prison for antique pistol: ‘Beware of New Jersey’
http://www.washingtontimes.com ^ | 02/17/2015 | By Jessica Chasmar

Posted on 02/17/2015 8:39:57 AM PST by redreno

Gordon Van Gilder, a 72-year-old retired schoolteacher in New Jersey, faces a 10-year prison sentence for possessing an unloaded 18th-century flintlock pistol in his car.

Mr. Van Gilder, a collector of 18th-century memorabilia, said he had the gun unloaded and wrapped in a cloth in the glove compartment of his vehicle when he was pulled over in November by a Cumberland County sheriff’s deputy for a minor traffic violation, according to a video posted last week by NRA News.

After consenting to a search of his vehicle, Mr. Van Gilder said he alerted the deputy of the pistol in his glove box. The deputy let him go that night, but four police officers showed up at his home the next morning with an arrest warrant, he told NRA News.

“Beware of New Jersey. Don’t come here. Don’t live here,” Mr. Van Gilder said. “Here I am, a retired teacher coming out of his house in handcuffs, who had a flintlock pistol and now I’m charged as a felon. It’s unbelievable. It’s outrageous. It’s an insult to decent people.”

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; US: New Jersey
KEYWORDS: 2ndamendment; a; bang; banglist; bewarenewjersey; chrischristie; flintlock; govtabuse; guns; krispykreme; newjersey; secondamendment; tyranny
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To: redreno
Beware of New Joisey ...

While not germane to this article: Beware of any state that doesn't have a reciprocal agreement with your state to carry concealed.

21 posted on 02/17/2015 8:58:52 AM PST by ConservativeInPA (#JuSuisCharlesMartel)
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To: American Infidel

Born and raised in New Jersey, I left in 1988 thanks to a job offer in Houston. Employers in NJ at the time did not want to pay engineers, and at the time imposed a culture of conspicuous consumption (”image of success” “I wannabe an executive”). Texas paid more, no income tax, lower cost of living, not so much yuppie culture, nuff said.


22 posted on 02/17/2015 9:02:06 AM PST by Fred Hayek (The Democratic Party is now the operational arm of the CPUSA)
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To: joethedrummer
We are no longer a free people. It’s done and over.

And the cops in all this? Just followink orderz!

23 posted on 02/17/2015 9:02:51 AM PST by dware (The GOP is dead. Long live Conservatism.)
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To: showme_the_Glory
After consenting to a search of his vehicle. HELL NO!

Makes me wonder: Why the heck would a cop want to search the car of a 72 year old man? The only reason is to FIND something to bust him for.

24 posted on 02/17/2015 9:04:33 AM PST by IDontLikeToPayTaxes
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To: redreno

I know it’s been said many times in this thread already, but never consent to a search. The police are your enemy and delight in imprisoning you. Revenue generation for the state is their sole and overriding purpose and should be avoided at all cost.


25 posted on 02/17/2015 9:04:34 AM PST by rednesss (fascism is the union,marriage,merger or fusion of corporate economic power with governmental power)
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To: redreno

He had just finished crossing the Delaware River on his way to attack Trenton New Jersey with his flintlock...

26 posted on 02/17/2015 9:05:38 AM PST by seawolf101
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To: rednesss
The police are your enemy

Pretty much. Never call a cop for ANY reason whatsoever.

27 posted on 02/17/2015 9:05:58 AM PST by Lazamataz (With friends like Boehner, we don't need Democrats. -- Laz A. Mataz, 2015)
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To: rjsimmon

“And it is still a violation of the 2dA.”
Oh! Abdo-lutely! But it is the law in New Joisey!


28 posted on 02/17/2015 9:12:03 AM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: redreno
I'm sure the FR jackboot lickers will have some sort of excuse like:
  1. Cops don't make the laws they just enforce them or
  2. He was just doing his job or
  3. (and my favorite) You want the cop to go home safe to his family at night don't you?
  4. etc.
It's all a steaming pile. Well jackboot lickers flame away.
29 posted on 02/17/2015 9:15:32 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
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To: redreno

I hope America stands up for this decent man. Is there a fund set up?


30 posted on 02/17/2015 9:16:04 AM PST by Maudeen
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To: redreno
Where the hell is monty Christy? This is utter bullshit.

Make sure you vote for Kristy in '16.

FMCDH(BITS)

31 posted on 02/17/2015 9:16:11 AM PST by nothingnew (Hemmer and MacCullum are the worst on FNC)
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To: rednesss
The police are your enemy and delight in imprisoning you

More accurately the state is your enemy and the police are agents of the state.

32 posted on 02/17/2015 9:17:37 AM PST by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
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To: redreno
"After consenting to a search of his vehicle..."


33 posted on 02/17/2015 9:22:59 AM PST by Rodamala
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To: Gaffer

” Never ever, never, never, never give consent. Give them consent to allow you to call your lawyer and have him present. Otherwise, tell them to get a dog, get a news crew, get a f@cking warrant. NEVER !”

Cannot be repeated often enough.


34 posted on 02/17/2015 9:26:27 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: Lazamataz; Old Sarge; Gaffer

Police? No problem.....if you want to put your faith in this union.

National Association of Government Employees SEIU, Local 337 - Police Officers

Basic
Info
Financials
Spending
Members
& Dues
Leaders &
Salaries

Basic Information
Local 337
(POLICE OFFICERS)

Address

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES SEIU
800 E INYOKERN RD
CHINA LAKE, CA 93555


35 posted on 02/17/2015 9:32:40 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: clamper1797
you noticed it was an OLD guy that got the screws.. because they're f'ing cowards. Let them roll through the hood and I'd bet they'd find tons of weapons... but that would be hard and they might not get to munch donuts, shoot steroids and act like f'ing Rambos.

Bunch of pussies.

36 posted on 02/17/2015 9:35:16 AM PST by Dick Vomer (2 Timothy 4:7 deo duce ferro comitante)
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To: redreno

I feel very sorry for the guy, and can’t wait to move out of the northeast myself. But if he’s a teacher and if he voted for Democrats all his life like most of them, can’t say I really sympathize in that case. It’s karma.


37 posted on 02/17/2015 9:47:36 AM PST by Albion Wilde (It is better to offend a human being than to offend God.)
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To: redreno

He never should have consented to the search, which was unwarranted (no pun intended) for a routine traffic violation.


38 posted on 02/17/2015 10:03:04 AM PST by Steve_Seattle
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To: American Infidel
"Hopefully common-sense will prevail and this man will avoid jail-time."

When Christian businesses are fined $150,000 for refusing to service gay weddings and when SWAT teams are called out to serve routine warrants, common sense is a thing of the past. We are entering the era of "the government as bully," and it's only going to get worse.
39 posted on 02/17/2015 10:06:29 AM PST by Steve_Seattle
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To: redreno
Per Evan Nappen ESQ regarding NJ -

Remain Silent, Ask for your attorney, Do NOT consent. You are required only to provide your name and address. These two answers make you compliant with NJ law. Say nothing more. Do not consent to search and insist your attorney be present during such search.

Most jack-boots will call the Shift Sergeant and get a K9, write you a ticket for something, but you'll get to go home.

Welcome to Peoples Republic of NJ.

40 posted on 02/17/2015 10:28:44 AM PST by paulcissa (The first requirement of Liberalism is to stand on your head and tell the world they're upside down)
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