Assuming that all your guns are purchased legally through a FFL dealer, is there some limit above which the number of guns you own can be considered to be illegal? I keep hearing on the news that so-N-so was charged with "having an arsenal" and I'm curious exactly what that means.
What is the legal definition of an arsenal?
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More than two guns and 50 rounds of ammo.
Or one handgun and an NRA sticker.
Or one handgun and an NRA sticker.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hard Ball:
Liberals and anti-gun people will use it to describe a person who has four or five guns.[/quote]
Man, oh man......I'm in deep kimchi.
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"Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."
Liberals and anti-gun people will use it to describe a person who has four or five guns.[/quote]
Man, oh man......I'm in deep kimchi.
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"Lead, follow or get the HELL out of the way."
"arsenal" is a relative term as I see it. Personally I see an "arsenal" as when you cant fit another rifle, handgun, round of ammo, grenade, machinegun, ect, ect into your house, car, shed....
"arsenal" to the media and government : more than 0 guns, and/or more than 0 rounds of ammo.
That is what it means pure and simple.
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"arsenal" to the media and government : more than 0 guns, and/or more than 0 rounds of ammo.
That is what it means pure and simple.
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-AoW[t]-Dead [Black Ops]
Arsenal\ 1a: An establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment. b: A collection of weapons.2: Store, storehouse, repertory.
From Webester`s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary.
I guess most of us have Arsenal`s, no mention of how many other than (weapons)I guess more than two, no mention of what kind.
You better go hide your kitchen knives.
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From Webester`s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary.
I guess most of us have Arsenal`s, no mention of how many other than (weapons)I guess more than two, no mention of what kind.
You better go hide your kitchen knives.
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" Stupidity " Strange as it may seem, no amount of learning can cure stupidity, and formal education positively fortifies it.
( Stephen Vizinczey, 1933 )
Saw this the other day FWIW. John
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48127-2000Jul15.html
Weapons Cache Found in Home In Howard
By David Snyder and Christian Davenport
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, July 15, 2000; Page B03
Authorities trying to foreclose on a Howard County house found a cache of weapons yesterday that included dozens of rifles and what appeared to be a large amount of military equipment, law enforcement officials said.
The materiel, which included mortar rounds and machine gun parts, was found about 1 p.m. in a house in the 3600 block of Fels Lane, authorities said. The house had previously been occupied by Richmond Laney, 43, who ran unsuccessfully for county sheriff as a Republican in 1994 and 1990.
Authorities said they had filed no charges in the matter, and Michael Bouchard, an ATF assistant special agent, said an investigation was focusing on how the weapons ended up in the house.
"We're running down a lot of different leads," he said. "We'll be working all night trying to find that out."
According to Howard County State's Attorney Marna McLendon, Laney had been held in the county detention center since June 28, serving a sentence for constructive criminal contempt in connection with not making child support payments.
Authorities said he was to be released yesterday on a $2,000 appeal bond, but remained in custody after the search of the house was reported. Lt. Bernard Reiter of the county detention center said police obtained a detainer that returned him to custody. No information about the document could be learned last night.
Authorities said Department of Veterans Affairs personnel who went to foreclose on the house yesterday spotted weapons and called police. The street was cordoned off, and members of county, state, military and federal law enforcement and safety agencies arrived.
Capt. William Rosier of Howard County Fire and Rescue said he saw at least three 81mm mortar rounds, ammunition for grenade launchers that affix to M-16 rifles and parts to machine guns and mortars.
In his last run for office, Laney proposed that deputies be more aggressive about "bringing in people that are wanted on outstanding felony warrants."
© 2000 The Washington Post Company
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48127-2000Jul15.html
Weapons Cache Found in Home In Howard
By David Snyder and Christian Davenport
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, July 15, 2000; Page B03
Authorities trying to foreclose on a Howard County house found a cache of weapons yesterday that included dozens of rifles and what appeared to be a large amount of military equipment, law enforcement officials said.
The materiel, which included mortar rounds and machine gun parts, was found about 1 p.m. in a house in the 3600 block of Fels Lane, authorities said. The house had previously been occupied by Richmond Laney, 43, who ran unsuccessfully for county sheriff as a Republican in 1994 and 1990.
Authorities said they had filed no charges in the matter, and Michael Bouchard, an ATF assistant special agent, said an investigation was focusing on how the weapons ended up in the house.
"We're running down a lot of different leads," he said. "We'll be working all night trying to find that out."
According to Howard County State's Attorney Marna McLendon, Laney had been held in the county detention center since June 28, serving a sentence for constructive criminal contempt in connection with not making child support payments.
Authorities said he was to be released yesterday on a $2,000 appeal bond, but remained in custody after the search of the house was reported. Lt. Bernard Reiter of the county detention center said police obtained a detainer that returned him to custody. No information about the document could be learned last night.
Authorities said Department of Veterans Affairs personnel who went to foreclose on the house yesterday spotted weapons and called police. The street was cordoned off, and members of county, state, military and federal law enforcement and safety agencies arrived.
Capt. William Rosier of Howard County Fire and Rescue said he saw at least three 81mm mortar rounds, ammunition for grenade launchers that affix to M-16 rifles and parts to machine guns and mortars.
In his last run for office, Laney proposed that deputies be more aggressive about "bringing in people that are wanted on outstanding felony warrants."
© 2000 The Washington Post Company
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MY CLOSET.
It's a valid question, though.
How many guns would the BATF/FBI/sheriff/any other LEO consider too many?
How many round of ammunition would the BATF/FBI/sheriff/any other LEO consider too many?
Who knows? It is all relative/subjective?
Does it depend on who's doing the counting?
That's patently unfair and unjust! How could they realistically enforce such laws?
Or am I just too idealistic?
Would they just arbitrarily enforce a law depending on their mood?
That is not the America that was intended by the founders.
How many guns would the BATF/FBI/sheriff/any other LEO consider too many?
How many round of ammunition would the BATF/FBI/sheriff/any other LEO consider too many?
Who knows? It is all relative/subjective?
Does it depend on who's doing the counting?
That's patently unfair and unjust! How could they realistically enforce such laws?
Or am I just too idealistic?
Would they just arbitrarily enforce a law depending on their mood?
That is not the America that was intended by the founders.
yea i know its a fake document but funny how true it is becoming:
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>4 Reduction of the number of guns to require an Arsenal license
Right now the proposed Arsenal licenses which Senator Feinstein
should be pushing for, requires an "Arsenal License" for those
people who feel they need more than 20 guns and 1000 rounds of
ammunition. We feel that number is too generous, due to the fact
that any number of guns constitutes a grave threat to the safety
of the community, we suggest strongly that this license limit
be reduced to possession greater than 5 guns and 250 rounds of
ammunition.
5 Arsenal License Fees
It is not unreasonable to require a yearly fee for an Arsenal
license to be at least $300.00, with a cap of $1000.00. The money
collected can be used to defray the immense medical costs directly
attributed to these deadly weapons.
6 Limits on Arsenal Licensing
No Arsenal Licensing to be permitted in counties with populations
of more than 200,000.[/quote]
http://www.rkba.org/antis/hci-master
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>4 Reduction of the number of guns to require an Arsenal license
Right now the proposed Arsenal licenses which Senator Feinstein
should be pushing for, requires an "Arsenal License" for those
people who feel they need more than 20 guns and 1000 rounds of
ammunition. We feel that number is too generous, due to the fact
that any number of guns constitutes a grave threat to the safety
of the community, we suggest strongly that this license limit
be reduced to possession greater than 5 guns and 250 rounds of
ammunition.
5 Arsenal License Fees
It is not unreasonable to require a yearly fee for an Arsenal
license to be at least $300.00, with a cap of $1000.00. The money
collected can be used to defray the immense medical costs directly
attributed to these deadly weapons.
6 Limits on Arsenal Licensing
No Arsenal Licensing to be permitted in counties with populations
of more than 200,000.[/quote]
http://www.rkba.org/antis/hci-master
Unfortunately I live in one of the more populated counties of NC with around 124,000.
There are several counties with less than 7,000 folks livin' in 'em, maybe I should move to one of those.
Fortunately, the Sheriff is VERY pro-gun and an NRA member. He's also real good about citizens being Class III owners, and readily signs the paperwork.
Maybe I should start referring to my gun room as my "Arsenal room"?
There are several counties with less than 7,000 folks livin' in 'em, maybe I should move to one of those.
Fortunately, the Sheriff is VERY pro-gun and an NRA member. He's also real good about citizens being Class III owners, and readily signs the paperwork.
Maybe I should start referring to my gun room as my "Arsenal room"?