Using an illegal gun to save a life

[Yeti Poacher]

This DC man is to be fined $1,000 for possessing an unregistered firearm. I am glad the DA did not pursue criminal charges but is it fair to fine him?

http://tinyurl.com/lolytlb

In my opinion he made the right decision. What would you have done? Apparently the police have seized his guns and ammo until he registers them.

 

[Second Amendment]

Kind of suprised they did that. Now had that been New York.....

 

[Mooseman]

It may not be fair to charge him but they could have been much harder on him. If that was my child that he saved, I would be more than happy to pay his fine.

 

[altima98]

High Capacity Pitbull owner should have to pay the 1k fine.

Legally Purchased in VA, just not legally registered in DC or something like that.

 

[matt]

David Gregory... Never mind....

 

[danb]

This DC man is to be fined $1,000 for possessing an unregistered firearm. I am glad the DA did not pursue criminal charges but is it fair to fine him?

http://tinyurl.com/lolytlb

In my opinion he made the right decision. What would you have done? Apparently the police have seized his guns and ammo until he registers them.

They won't charge him because they are concerned about a potential appeal unraveling the registry, rendering it toothless. just my opinion.

Now about those gun ownership stats in DC...

 

[pwoolford]

It may not be fair to charge him but they could have been much harder on him. If that was my child that he saved, I would be more than happy to pay his fine.

Couldn't agree more! Also, I'd contact every news outlet I could to explain the details. I'd be sure to explain how many of our leaders would prefer the dog eat my son while I wait for 911 to respond. Not 100% CCW related but I'd use the story to support CCW...if it could just save ONE LIFE!

 

[vector03]

It may not be fair to charge him but they could have been much harder on him. If that was my child that he saved, I would be more than happy to pay his fine.

Was thinking the same thing. If I were in a position to help that kid, I would...law be damned. When the law gets in the way of making the right choice, the law needs to go.

 

[Indiana Jones]

Couldn't agree more! Also, I'd contact every news outlet I could to explain the details. I'd be sure to explain how many of our leaders would prefer the dog eat my son while I wait for 911 to respond. Not 100% CCW related but I'd use the story to support CCW...if it could just save ONE LIFE!

This!!!

 

[smores]

How DARE he try to help another person. He should have called 911, waited an hour to talk to someone, then wait 45 minutes for the amber lamps to show up and declare the kid dead, and he would be $1000 richer and wouldn't have to go through all the BS of being chastised for helping.

 

[Yeti Poacher]

Was thinking the same thing. If I were in a position to help that kid, I would...law be damned. When the law gets in the way of making the right choice, the law needs to go.

My thoughts exactly. I wonder how many times a gun owner in a position to help with their firearm didn't for fear of legal repercussions.

 

[ccarson]

He deserves a medal

 

[Troublesbrewin]

Unregistered immigrants get In State tuition.......so if this guy can prove he paid his taxes he should get a REWARD!

 

[Storm40]

it was only an "illegal gun" because it was in DC.

 

[md_rick_o]

Glad they didn't do worse but they probably are afraid of repercussions. I seriously doubt they did it because it was the right thing. They kind of had to do something though, so they don't appear easy on guns. I'm not saying that i agree with the fine at all.

 

[tall.guy88]

100 of us should send him $10 each to pay his fine.

 

[vector03]

100 of us should send him $10 each to pay his fine.

That's not a bad idea at all.

 

[teratos]

100 of us should send him $10 each to pay his fine.

I'd be in.

I have always been of the mind that in a situation like this you need to do the right thing, and worry about any legal consequences later.

 

[Infantry23]

100 of us should send him $10 each to pay his fine.

I like this idea. Good samaritan he was.

 

[livefast1]

The only illegal portion of the article is that this man has to register his gun. Don't forget it.