They are simply sending a message that they hate us and no quarter will be given.
Just my .025
I agree. They know it will lose on appeal. They just want to attack this guy to firghten all gun owners, instead of looking at the real violent criminals
They are simply sending a message that they hate us and no quarter will be given.
Just my .025
Right there with ya.PS:
FVCK DC!!!
I think Witaschek will win on appeal, due to it being to an allowed antique firearm. But I think the code may stand. The same code survived appeal in Massachusetts where convictions on parts of ammunition were upheld.
...As far as his conviction, its seems to be in accordance with the law as written....
(2) “Ammunition” means cartridge cases, shells, projectiles (including shot), primers, bullets (including restricted pistol bullets), propellant powder, or other devices or materials designed, redesigned, or intended for use in a firearm or destructive device.
(3) “Antique firearm” means:
(A) Any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or before 1898;
and
(B) Any replica of any firearm described in subparagraph (A) if such replica:
(i) Is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition; or
(ii) Uses rimfire or conventional ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States and which is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.
(9) “Firearm” means any weapon which will, or is designed or redesigned, made or remade, readily converted or restored, and intended to, expel a projectile or projectiles by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such device; or any firearm muffler or silencer: Provided, that such term shall not include:
(A) Antique firearms; and/or
(B) Destructive devices;
(C) Any device used exclusively for line throwing, signaling, or safety, and required or recommended by the Coast Guard or Interstate Commerce Commission;
or
(D) Any device used exclusively for firing explosive rivets, stud cartridges, or similar industrial ammunition and incapable for use as a weapon.
Anyone know anything about his lawyer? Maybe just a poor defense?
... IMO, this should have been thrown out before trial.
As to the dud shotgun shell... a conviction with respect to that would have been consistent with the (unconstitutional) law; however, the conviction was not based on that.
So what is the law on muzzleloaders? I went to purchase 1 today in Maryland for the upcoming hunting season and was told that it doesn.t have to be registered and that they don.t even do background checks. I asked them could they just fill out the registration form and I'll take it to DC and see what they have to say and they refused and asked me do I want it or not,
If it can “expel a projectile by action of explosive” it is considered a firearm and most likely need to be registered. It’s to early now but I’ll reach out to registration when they open and see what they say. I’m about 99% it still needs to be registered.
I’ve only seen one person physically charged with a muzzle loader but the poor guy crossed the POTUS route line. Imagine being the cop that didn’t arrest him and he took 50 cal ball pop shots at POTUS.
Anyway I’ll see what i can find out for you.
So what is the law on muzzleloaders? I went to purchase 1 today in Maryland for the upcoming hunting season and was told that it doesn.t have to be registered and that they don.t even do background checks. I asked them could they just fill out the registration form and I'll take it to DC and see what they have to say and they refused and asked me do I want it or not,