So I was in here just yesterday reading about carrying a rifle to a vehicle covered or uncovered. Gun bags not included. other means were suggested such as towels or guitar cases. I cant remember how deep into the forums this thread was but some interesting points came up on both ends. if it was covered, it could be considered concealed. If it was uncovered, it could be considered intimidating etc. A major point of the talk was what would the consequences be.
Now the very same day, in my city, some guy decides to take transporting a firearm to a whole new level. On public transit yet. I will post a piece of the article here and let you guys have at it. It includes what the police thought.
"While officers were evacuating and searching the train, another person called 911 after seeing a man matching the suspect’s description carrying a rifle near the station.
The suspect was located in the area of 95 Street and 103 Avenue and arrested without incident.
“He’s facing weapons charges with respect to the transporting of the rifle. It was a .22 calibre rifle with a scope on it,” explained Inspector Chad Tawfik with EPS.
Police say the gun was not loaded and had the bolt removed, but Tawfik says police are taking the incident very seriously.
“It was in plain view, it wasn’t in a bag or in anything that was concealing it,” he said. “Anytime someone is transporting a weapon that way you have to take the necessary steps under the legislation to do so safely and without concerning anyone.”
so there you have it. Thoughts?
Now the very same day, in my city, some guy decides to take transporting a firearm to a whole new level. On public transit yet. I will post a piece of the article here and let you guys have at it. It includes what the police thought.
"While officers were evacuating and searching the train, another person called 911 after seeing a man matching the suspect’s description carrying a rifle near the station.
The suspect was located in the area of 95 Street and 103 Avenue and arrested without incident.
“He’s facing weapons charges with respect to the transporting of the rifle. It was a .22 calibre rifle with a scope on it,” explained Inspector Chad Tawfik with EPS.
Police say the gun was not loaded and had the bolt removed, but Tawfik says police are taking the incident very seriously.
“It was in plain view, it wasn’t in a bag or in anything that was concealing it,” he said. “Anytime someone is transporting a weapon that way you have to take the necessary steps under the legislation to do so safely and without concerning anyone.”
so there you have it. Thoughts?
