Wash, DC man saves child from pitbull, still fined $1000 for unregistered firearms

[ATCclears]

D.C. man won't face gun charges for shooting pit bull attacking boy - Washington Times

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[Father of four]

Our Capitol..."Possession of an unregistered firearm or ammunition in the District is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine, and prosecutors said Mr. Srigley could have faced up to seven criminal charges in the case."

Our Constitution..."A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."



Something just aint right there I just know it. Hmmm weird, the two don't really go together. It doesn't make sense.

 

[1stIDFMP]

Wonder if they will let him keep his guns?................

 

[drew]

Wonder if they will let him keep his guns?................

The article said they would release them when he registers them in Maryland. I'm surprised they're doing that.

 

[mancat]

The article said they would release them when he registers them in Maryland. I'm surprised they're doing that.

...and who would want to register a firearm in Maryland, considering that they are still marching towards taking them away?

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[Kevatc]

I think the guy should fight the fine. It amazes me that the court feels the fine is justified. I think the take home message from the fine issue might be one of don't use a gun to save a life lest you face a fine. In the article it even mentions other folks who came to help getting chased off by the dogs.

I think the guy should get on the news and say "I am being fined $1000 for saving a young child's life. Since I am not made of money nor do I have endless cash flow if there is a next time I guess the kid might have to take the mauling on his own because I am not willing to dive in and take on three pit bulls with my bare hands. By the way, a cop had to use a gun to kill the other two dogs and he had pepper spray, a baton, and a taser on him."

 

[Blitzkrieg]

What about Heller???

 

[longcolt]

I find it very sad that the bureaucrats in DC don't seem to have a lick of "Common Sense!"

Its also sad that there is a lot of similar thinking in areas of downtown Portland.

If one had the money this would be a lawsuit to take all the way up the legal chain. I am surprised some attorney that is looking to make a name for himself does not latch onto this issue pro bono.

 

[BigStick]

No good deed my friends...

It still wouldn't stop me from helping though. Sad, sad, sad.

 

[drew]

I find it very sad that the bureaucrats in DC don't seem to have a lick of "Common Sense!"

It includes the people. They kept electing Marion Barry mayor. He was literally smoking crack too.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. -Thomas Jefferson
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That is a strong one.