Maura and MSP?

[Dench]

The kids from Maine. Why does everyone think he bought the ma version of the gun?

Exactly. I hope he spends a LONG time in jail thinking about bringing an out of state rifle to MA. Just who does he think he is?

 

[SgtHal75]

The pic literally says State Police STURBRIDGE, MA

It says what?…..

 

[enbloc]

It says what?…..

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I don't think you are supposed to post the Troopers photo... Lawzs

 

[Admin]

The only thing worse than going down for a Highpoint "assault rifle" is going down for accidentally taking a Keltec to Logan in your carry-on and having to explain to your friends how the F a Keltec got in to your bag or how the F you didnt sanitize your range bag you also use as a carry on.

 

[Asaltweapon]

I don't believe it's legal to have a loaded rifle in the passenger compartment of the vehicle in either of those states.

Gee. Was it really loaded? Some other funny wording in the list of charges appear to be less than truthful.

 

[FalArAk]

The pic literally says State Police STURBRIDGE, MA

I literally said I don't know how MSP patrols work.

 

[Bigfudge16]

Are you not allowed to posses an "assault weapon" in Boston? News to me, better be more careful on range days

 

[Grendizer138]

According to multiple threads here, I thought if you’re just nice to the cops and explain you’re just passing through they let you go?

 

[OJ didnt do it]

I literally said I don't know how MSP patrols work.

So the state police barracks are divided into patrol areas with Sturbridge barracks being responsible for part of central MA. He is also being arraigned in Dudley so he was probably arrested in the Worcester County area.

 

[Mesatchornug]

I thought there was a federal law that you can travel through a state with firearms that aren't legal in that state if you don't live there. Am I incorrect?

If they're correctly stored: unloaded, in a locked container.

 

[SS1]

Must be unloaded locked in a separate container from the ammo and out in your reach
Like in the trunk

 

[SS1]

Only on two wheels

 

[Grendizer138]

If they're correctly stored: unloaded, in a locked container.

…and get a cop that knows federal law, and cares about it.

 

[Bigfudge16]

I thought there was a federal law that you can travel through a state with firearms that aren't legal in that state if you don't live there. Am I incorrect?

You are correct, but loaded and tucked between your seat and center console is not the way to do it.

 

[Mesatchornug]

…and get a cop that knows federal law, and cares about it.

If it's cased, rather than tucked against the center console, the cop doesn't have reason to ask.

Once again, we remind ourselves to not break the law while breaking the law...

 

[OJ didnt do it]

So the law only protects you if you know all of the transportation laws of the state you're traveling through. Does this apply to firearms that are also legal in this state? For example if I'm traveling through Massachusetts with a side-by-side shotgun and I don't live in the state and it's not in the locked container is that in violation of Massachusetts state law simply because I don't have a license for Massachusetts?

Correct

 

[Bigfudge16]

So the law only protects you if you know all of the transportation laws of the state you're traveling through. Does this apply to firearms that are also legal in this state? For example if I'm traveling through Massachusetts with a side-by-side shotgun and I don't live in the state and it's not in the locked container is that in violation of Massachusetts state law simply because I don't have a license for Massachusetts?

That's correct yes

 

[wcorey]

Magazine with the yellow follower looks to be a taurus g2c/g3c, standard capacity is 12 rounds.

 

[Fixxah]

So just saw this pop up on FB. Maine man arrested for illegal possession in MA. Nothing unusual, see it all the time. What caught my eye was he was charged with illegal possession of an assault weapon, which you never see when gang-bangers get arrested in Dorchester with ARs. What is curious is that the weapon in question is easily purchased and sold in MA and I don't see enough features to make it an "AW." Do we think Maura is upto some tricks before she even takes office?View attachment 695943

Were there any lungs on the ground?

 

[42!]

So the law only protects you if you know all of the transportation laws of the state you're traveling through. Does this apply to firearms that are also legal in this state? For example if I'm traveling through Massachusetts with a side-by-side shotgun and I don't live in the state and it's not in the locked container is that in violation of Massachusetts state law simply because I don't have a license for Massachusetts?

FOPA is a Fed law and so what is required is the same everywhere, you do need to know it but there is only one version. Except NY, I hear they will arrest anyway and you get to use FOPA as a defence, hearsay.

I;m still wondering why he had a loaded mag that doesn't even fit the gun.

 

[KBCraig]

They do sell 20 round mags for both 9mm and .45 ACP, but those clearly are not them.

Hi-Point® Firearms: 9mm Carbines

Hi-Point® Firearms: 9mm Carbines

www.hi-pointfirearms.com

All Hi-Point Firearms 9mm carbines are +P rated to accept all factory ammunition and feature: Threaded 1/2x28 barrel"

 

[SgtHal75]

According to multiple threads here, I thought if you’re just nice to the cops and explain you’re just passing through they let you go?

When I didn’t have loaded long guns next to me in the car this has always worked for me…

 

[milktree]

But don’t let the fact he was from Maine influence your thoughts.

Kid who didn’t know better on MA gun laws.
NOTE: Do not think his dumb ass deserved the stop for not paying attention to the simple reason for keeping your exterior appearance 100% legal. All lights working and a good state sticker collection is important.

Unless you’re taking a driver’s license test, then you should get a pass.

 

[Asaltweapon]

Unless you’re taking a driver’s license test, then you should get a pass.

Ok. If you say so.
Tell me this. Why should it only count on your drivers test?
When was the first time a class C driver had to perform a simple circle check?

If your going to do stupid shit at least make sure all your lights work and the registration and inspection are OK before you begin.
Sort of like don’t speed or run lights.

 

[milktree]

Ok. If you say so.
Tell me this. Why should it only count on your drivers test?
When was the first time a class C driver had to perform a simple circle check?

If your going to do stupid shit at least make sure all your lights work and the registration and inspection are OK before you begin.
Sort of like don’t speed or run lights.

It’s a joke. It’s a dig on another thread about a kid failing because the car didn’t have the right paperwork.

 

[Asaltweapon]

It’s a joke. It’s a dig on another thread about a kid failing because the car didn’t have the right paperwork.

Missed it.

 

[Admin]

I literally said I don't know how MSP patrols work.

 

[FalArAk]

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So they patrol from Sturbridge to Boston on the Pike?

Thanks, figured their patrol area would encompass a bit more than that.

 

[Bigfudge16]

advice I was always given was never break more than 1 law at a time and you're usually ok

 

[mike1960]

There are at least two models. If you can tell the difference from that shot, you're a better person than I.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/hi-point-9ts-carbine-semi-auto-rifle-with-threaded-barrel

I stand corrected. I did not realize that they had that feature.