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Article #42Re: Man arrested for mere possession of legal guns in Denver!
From: Reality_Check�
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:36
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:36
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Wayne wrote: > "Felix D." <#1Chekist@OGPU.org> wrote in message > news:8a-dnZVGkuTDLCnVnZ2dnUVZ_gmdnZ2d@comcast.com... >> >> "Sarah Houston" <SHoust@pndfnospam.com> wrote in message >> news:Xns9B06AF8CCFB9BSntzldfrdSntzldfrdco@216.196.97.142... >>> dan_mouse <dan_mouse@hotmail.com> wrote : >>> >>>> There are some logical inconsistencies here: >>>> >>>> On Aug 25, 9:06 pm, "Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS" >>>> <xeton2...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>>> there are som> >>>>> Police say Calanchini had permits for the rifles, >>>> >>>> There is no such thing as a "permit for a rifle" in Colorado or >>>> Wyoming. >>>> Wyoming and Colorado do not require or issue permits for long guns. >>>> You do not need one to purchase, use, possess, or carry them. >>>> If you are of age, and have no criminal or mental history the law >>>> only forbids carrying them in a fashion that could be construed as >>>> threatening or brandishing. >>>> >>>>> but did not have concealed permits to carry two pistols that were >>>>> found i >>>> n his luggage. >>>> >>>> The concealed carry permit is only required if you are carrying the >>>> handgun concealed "on or about you person". >>>> You do not need any license or permit to carry in your vehicle, or >>>> to open carry in Colorado. >>>> (However, Denver has a law that forbids open carry. This law >>>> violates state law, but was allowed to stand after a judge ruled >>>> that Denver has "Home Rule" which allows the law to stand.) >>>> There is no permit required to carry a handgun if it is not >>>> concealed on or about your person. >>>> Is a suitcase "on or about your person"? >>>> I think most sane people would consider that an appropriate way to >>>> carry a pistol while checking into a hotel. >>>> >>>>> Calanchini says he forgot they were in there. >>>> I'm sure this is just from a guy who is scared that maybe he broke >>>> some law that the cops made up. >>>>> >>>>> He was charged with unlawfully carrying weapons, a misdemeanor. >>>>> Calanchin >>>> i >>>>> is being held on $10,000 bond at the Denver City Jail. >>>>> >>>>> Has nothing to do with pelosi being there. >>>> >>>> If Pelosi and the DNC weren't there, he never would have been >>>> questioned or arrested in the first place. >>>> Carrying a rifle into a hotel (in a case) is not illegal and would >>>> not have even raised suspicion if party bigwigs weren't in the >>>> building. >>>> >>>> I understand that he was questioned, with tightened security and >>>> all, but if his story made sense, and he wasn't some kook, that >>>> should have been all. Perhaps they could have offered to store >>>> his firearms in the safe until he checked out. But instead they >>>> arrested him on seemingly bogus charges just to make Pelosi and >>>> friends feel like the police were doing a bang up job. >>>> >>>> Maybe the guy is crazy, and they are not releasing all the details >>>> to the media, but if not, this guy is owed a huge apology and >>>> probably a monetary settlement for his troubles. >>>> >>>> -Dan >>> >>> Why doesn't NRA step in and defend him, and find him a lawyer to >>> sue the city?! >> >> Be patient. It only happened a couple of days ago. Do you have any >> idea how long it takes to assemble all the material needed to file >> suit? (Besides, Calanchini says he isn't interested in suing anyone and >> if >> that's the case, no suit.) > I think No, you don't... you're too stump-stupid to even read and comprehend the Colorado/Denver gun laws.
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