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TN tourist with CCW arrested at 9/11 memorial

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:47 am
by Skydivesnake
Tennessee tourist carrying her CCW in NYC, sees a 'no guns' signs and so attempts to check firearm with cop.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/12 ... latestnews

Beyond the obvious sentiments of 'check the CCW laws of your destination' and 'shut up and carry on' etc, do you guys think this could be a pivotal testcase if NYC tries to prosecute given Heller, HB822 and Vallone's (chairman of the Public Safety Committee) own admission that "“Clearly, the laws are too strict here..." ?

Re: TN tourist with CCW arrested at 9/11 memorial

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:09 pm
by RoyGBiv
She's going to jail.
The charge might be "illegal possession of a weapon", but the real reason is "criminal stupidity", both on her part and NYC government.

IMO, YMMV
“Clearly, the laws are too strict here, but that’s something we need to work out for ourselves without honoring licenses to carry guns in states where felons can carry them,” he said.
Huh? :confused5
After Graves was arrested, police found a white substance in her purse. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is awaiting test results before considering charges, the Post reports.
If drugs, proof of stupidity.

Re: TN tourist with CCW arrested at 9/11 memorial

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:32 pm
by mamabearCali
NY is insane. Please everyone do your research before you go on a trip. It is really upsetting to see peoples lives turned upside down for silly mistakes. I hope she can get out of this jam. It is too bad she did not take her gun back to her car or just decide to forgo the tourist attraction.

Re: TN tourist with CCW arrested at 9/11 memorial

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:46 pm
by v-rog
Very interested to see what the "White substance" is that was found in her purse! If it is the funny stuff than she is out a CCL and is awarded jail time ++.

Re: TN tourist with CCW arrested at 9/11 memorial

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:46 pm
by philip964
This is really an amazing story, as the New York Legislator's are realizing that if they put this women in prison, their house of cards may come down.

Re: TN tourist with CCW arrested at 9/11 memorial

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:41 pm
by Ameer
Skydivesnake wrote:Beyond the obvious sentiments of 'check the CCW laws of your destination' and 'shut up and carry on' etc, do you guys think this could be a pivotal testcase if NYC tries to prosecute given Heller, HB822 and Vallone's (chairman of the Public Safety Committee) own admission that "“Clearly, the laws are too strict here..." ?
It should be obvious to anyone who reads the constitution that NYC gun laws are unconstitutional. The trouble is getting some of those old people in robes to read and obey the constitution instead of the ravings of its enemies.

Re: TN tourist with CCW arrested at 9/11 memorial

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:35 pm
by Salty1
common sense is not very common these days......

Re: TN tourist with CCW arrested at 9/11 memorial

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:13 am
by Keith B
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