Man with shotgun, "tactical bow and arrow", etc, stopped near Capitol...

[Manedwolf]

Okay. Tactical bow and arrow? I know this is serious, but... 

Capitol Hill Police Arrest Armed Man

Date created: 1/18/2008 2:21:08 PM
Last updated: 1/18/2008 3:53:34 PM

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA)-- 9NEWS NOW's Bruce Leshan has learned from Capitol Police sources that they have arrested an armed man.

The man was walking down 1st St NE with a tactical vest, a loaded shotgun, a tactical bow and arrow and a samurai sword in a hidden case behind his back.

His Chevy with Utah license plates came up positive for explosive traces when the dogs sniffed it. There are more weapons in the car.

The area has been cordoned off during the investigation.

9NEWS NOW Reporter Audrey Barnes is on the scene where officers are going over the man's belongings.

Stay with 9NEWS NOW for further updates.

http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=67470

[grislyatoms]

Must have been carbon fiber...

[charby]

Exactly what in tarnation is a tactical bow? English Long Bow?

I really hate some of the story writters these days.

[Fly320s]

It's black.  Black makes it tactical.

[Perd Hapley]

Or Flat Dark Earth.

[Tecumseh]

I fail to see what the problem is.  He was not harming anyone.  I am sure that the DHS will have him arrested as a terrorist.  Thanks "W".

[charby]

reading a later article sounds like the guy is just a nut

[Manedwolf]

reading a later article sounds like the guy is just a nut

He was also a felon in possession of a firearm.

[Bogie]

You know... Ever _really_ take a look at the guys fondling the cheap samurai swords at gun shows? Those folks make me nervous... You just KNOW that some day they're gonna come out of their folks' basement, and commit mayhem.
 

[Manedwolf]

You know... Ever _really_ take a look at the guys fondling the cheap samurai swords at gun shows? Those folks make me nervous... You just KNOW that some day they're gonna come out of their folks' basement, and commit mayhem.

Usually morbidly obese teens with poor hygiene, in trenchcoats.

[Creeping Incrementalism]

You know... Ever _really_ take a look at the guys fondling the cheap samurai swords at gun shows?

Those cheap samurai swords are great for splitting lead bullets.  .22 to 1 oz. 12 gauge.  I'll have to buy another one and try higher velocity jacketed bullets.  The old one broke in half from hitting it on the side.

[Perd Hapley]

I fail to see what the problem is.  He was not harming anyone.  I am sure that the DHS will have him arrested as a terrorist.  Thanks "W".

So, before the Bush presidency theocratic dictatorship, this fellow would have been able to enjoy a pleasant stroll through DC, with his loaded shotgun? 

[Phantom Warrior]

As much as I'm not a fan of police states there aren't too many places in America that allow you to walked around with a loaded shotgun.

[Perd Hapley]

No, Phantom, not anymore.  Not since Bush assassinated his rivals, burned the capitol building, and assumed power.   

[Matthew Carberry]

No, Phantom, not anymore.  Not since Bush assassinated his rivals, burned the capitol building, and assumed power.   

You forgot the nationalization of industrys. 

[Tecumseh]

I fail to see what the problem is.  He was not harming anyone.  I am sure that the DHS will have him arrested as a terrorist.  Thanks "W".

So, before the Bush presidency theocratic dictatorship, this fellow would have been able to enjoy a pleasant stroll through DC, with his loaded shotgun? 

He would not have been able to do carry a loaded shotgun.  However he would have been a criminal and that is all.

I am sure the DHS guys, whose department was created by Bush, will probably us.se this as an excuse to attack the 2nd amendment right

[Perd Hapley]

You are sure, huh?     The 2A is already a dead letter in D.C.  How much more could it be infringed?   

[freakazoid]

He was also a felon in possession of a firearm.

So?

Usually morbidly obese teens with poor hygiene, in trenchcoats.

lol, not the ones I know. And what is wrong with "trenchcoats"?

As much as I'm not a fan of police states there aren't too many places in America that allow you to walked around with a loaded shotgun.

Shouldn't be illegal to begin with.

The 2A is already a dead letter in D.C.  How much more could it be infringed?   

lol, so true, so sad.

[Manedwolf]

I take it you're not aware that felons can't possess firearms, period?

Also, trenchcoats as mentioned are a symbol of antisocial youth that seek to be different by all wearing the same thing. It makes other people snicker due to the irony of that fact.

[freakazoid]

I take it you're not aware that felons can't possess firearms, period?

I'm well aware, just don't believe that it should effect your 2A rights.

Also, trenchcoats as mentioned are a symbol of antisocial youth that seek to be different by all wearing the same thing. It makes other people snicker due to the irony of that fact.

Don't care much for stupid steriotypes.

[Matthew Carberry]

[Manedwolf]

I take it you're not aware that felons can't possess firearms, period?

I'm well aware, just don't believe that it should effect your 2A rights.

If you're saying that people who have been convicted of violent crimes ought to be allowed to have firearms, I don't think you've lived in the world long enough yet.

[Matthew Carberry]

I take it you're not aware that felons can't possess firearms, period?

I'm well aware, just don't believe that it should effect your 2A rights.

If you're saying that people who have been convicted of violent crimes ought to be allowed to have firearms, I don't think you've lived in the world long enough yet.

Oh, I dunno.  We've had this discussion before but I think the nature of the crime and the circumstances should be taken into account.  A blanket restriction is probably a little more on the utilitarian side than I like.

In this case though, like the guy caught recently in Manhattan with the rifle and stuff in his car, I think the totality of the circumstances supports the police confronting the guy. 

[WeedWhacker]

If you're saying that people who have been convicted of violent crimes ought to be allowed to have firearms, I don't think you've lived in the world long enough yet.

Check your logic.

A convicted felon who has served his prison time is, once again, a free man. If he hasn't "paid his debt", why is he out of prison (note: I'm not talking about parole, nor am I a fan of parole)? If he still chooses to live a violent, lawless life, the prohibition on felons owning firearms is not going to stop him - witness as an example this very news story.

Those who state that felons who have served their prison time should not be allowed a choice to properly provide for their own protection are just as repugnant to civil rights and the Second Amendment as the rest of the gun control mob.

[Bigjake]

A convicted felon who has served his prison time is, once again, a free man. If he hasn't "paid his debt", why is he out of prison (note: I'm not talking about parole, nor am I a fan of parole)? If he still chooses to live a violent, lawless life, the prohibition on felons owning firearms is not going to stop him - witness as an example this very news story.

Those who state that felons who have served their prison time should not be allowed a choice to properly provide for their own protection are just as repugnant to civil rights and the Second Amendment as the rest of the gun control mob.

so, the felon's actions should carry no lasting consequence?  I take it you're no fan of captial punishment either??