Another one bites the dust ...(Update)Hold that thought, there might be hope!

[jibjedi]

This just happened the other day, not too far from where I live. The following is the small article posted on the local news website:

Lumby, BC - On November 16, family members brought six firearms to the detachment after tragically losing a loved one the previous day. This is the right thing to do and not an uncommon occurrence following a death in the family. Surprisingly, one of the rifles turned into police for destruction was a fully automatic, WW II era Thompson sub-machine gun. This weapon is more commonly known as a ‘tommy-gun’ and is considered a prohibited weapon under the Criminal Code. Had the deceased been found in possession of it prior to his death, it would have resulted in a serious criminal charge. If you have old, unwanted firearms in your possession, feel free to bring them to us for destruction rather than face prosecution yourself or have them fall into the wrong hands.

"Had the deceased been found in possession of it prior to his death, it would have resulted in a serious criminal charge."

Wow, I sure feel a lot safer knowing that the RCMP are ready to bring swift justice to poor old diggers who have a kept a few unique historical pieces in their basement.

The future for us younger shooters is looking pretty bleak

 

[shortandlong]

ok i want to puke now

Lumby, BC - On November 16, family members brought six firearms to the detachment after tragically losing a loved one the previous day. This is the right thing to do and not an uncommon occurrence following a death in the family.

sure ! so its fine for a family to give away an inheritance that could be worth a small fortune so the RCMP can have an" Information operation" victory!!!!

PLEASE PASS THE PROPAGANDA!!!!!

Surprisingly, one of the rifles turned into police for destruction was a fully automatic, WW II era Thompson sub-machine gun. This weapon is more commonly known as a ‘tommy-gun’ and is considered a prohibited weapon under the Criminal Code.

and likely worth a fortune!!!!!!!!

Had the deceased been found in possession of it prior to his death, it would have resulted in a serious criminal charge.

why not dig him up and throw the body in jail !!!!! hey this is the kind of logic that seem to be being employed here!!!!

If you have old, unwanted firearms in your possession, feel free to bring them to us for destruction rather than face prosecution yourself or have them fall into the wrong hands.

wrong hands being people other than the police?

 

[Deltasilver]

"Had the deceased been found in possession of it prior to his death, it would have resulted in a serious criminal charge."

That's a journalist's take on the situation. His writing is colored by his perspective. He's anti, so it's all doom and gloom 'cause guns are evil. "...the right thing to do." Go F#&k your hat.

A similar situation happened in Calgary last year IIRC - the old fella didn't know and the weapon just went away.

EDIT: read it again - nicely leans you towards assuming the poor bugger died of a GSW hey?

 

[J996]

The "right thing to do" after reading that drivel is

 

[Hawkshadow]

"other weapons turned in included a dangerous weapon called a Ruger 10/22 assault-type rifle capable of accepting deadly high-capacity magazines" ....

 

[kjohn]

"other weapons turned in included a dangerous weapon called a Ruger 10/22 assault-type rifle capable of accepting deadly high-capacity magazines" ....

Good friggin' lord above, below and beside!!! That sounds like something I would write when in a real sarcastic mood.

 

[pats]

Lumby, BC - On November 16, family members brought six firearms to the detachment after tragically losing a loved one the previous day

grr they just couldnt wait could they, betcha hes rolling in his grave.

Yay hes dead, lets get those death tools out of here.... morons

 

[jibjedi]

The story written in a society with any goddamn respect and common sense maybe could have gone something like this .....

"Sadly, a local [veteran/friendly farmer/nice old guy, etc] has passed away, and his family, upon discovering several old firearms, has graciously donated them to a local military museum. As some are legally prohibited, they will be put on display for enthusiasts and history buffs to enjoy.

But no ....the masses need their daily injection of fear.

 

[AWOL]

I wonder if she turned in the 429 rounds "cache" of ammunition along with that "arsenal" of weapons???

 

[droid1963]

EDIT: read it again - nicely leans you towards assuming the poor bugger died of a GSW hey?

yeah, that was my first impression as well... yellow journalism.

 

[DANCESWITHEMPTIES]

When I eventually get too old to enjoy the majority of firearms that I own, I'll probably sell them off right here (if this site is still around) & spare the ole lady the hassles of being ripped off. The few that I may will off will come with a letter expressing that I gave it to them as a memory. If they decide to get greedy or turn chicken sh!t because somebody threatens confiscation or they simple feel that it is repugnant and decide to turn it over or sell it, I will personally return from the grave & kick their azz. If this does not deter them from doing so, they were probably adopted or never a true friend in the first place, & that they should donate it to a museum..... Love (Great) Uncle Dances

 

[bearhunter]

That little blurb the OP posted, was from the member in charge of the Lumby detachment.

 

[DANCESWITHEMPTIES]

What I'm trying to elude to, is the fact that nobody handling his estate had a clue about firearms & I suspect the old guy never left direction as to what to do with these guns...
So initially, who's at fault? The police really have no recourse but to destroy said firearm. Probably doing anything otherwise would be against the law or at least police policy.
Until the law or policy changes, unfortunately, we will probably hear a lot more stories like this.

 

[jibjedi]

That little blurb the OP posted, was from the member in charge of the Lumby detachment.

I had no idea that was actually quoted from a member. No wonder it had such a threatening tone.

 

[zupermann]

I had no idea that was actually quoted from a member. No wonder it had such a threatening tone.

I guess the Lumley detachment will just have to dig the poor ol' guy up and prosecute him on firearms charges.......

Since they can't really get at him, maybe they'll settle for his widow etc., Something which has, unfortunately happened in other areas of the country.

 

[RMXC51]

I hope my family has enough sense to at least SELL my guns so someone else can get some enjoyment from them. And if I was fortunate enough to own a genuine Thompson, I'd have my family bury it with me, by hook or by crook. Better than melted down.

 

[Gov'tGrant]

Why couldn't it have been a STEN instead? Why God why?

 

[H Wally]

To me, turning it in for destruction IS having it fall into the wrong hands!!!

 

[Farlsincharge]

They brought them in the day after he passed. The DAY after. They had nothing better to do than get grandpa's guns to the police.

HO...LY ####, I hope they die in a car accident.

 

[762shooter]

That little blurb the OP posted, was from the member in charge of the Lumby detachment.

Yes, and the same Corporal then stated to a television camera that the Thompson was a .45 caliber and was intended to take out tanks!!!!

A friend of mine has heard this corporal say "only military and the police should have firearms" but now he is in charge of a rural detachment and has to be more clever about expressing his views.