Help find Larry Weaver
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From: Oxford, Nc
https://www.nraila.org/articles/2015...transportation
FEDERAL LAW ON TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS
A provision of the federal law known as the Firearms Owners’ Protection Act, or FOPA, protects those who are transporting firearms for lawful purposes from local restrictions which would otherwise prohibit passage.
Under FOPA, notwithstanding any state or local law, a person is entitled to transport a firearm from any place where he or she may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he or she may lawfully possess and carry it, if the firearm is unloaded and locked out of reach. In vehicles without a trunk, the unloaded firearm must be in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console. Ammunition that is either locked out of reach in the trunk or in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console is also covered.
Last edited by Stiggy; Jul 2, 2016 at 07:43 PM.
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Stingy, I agree those scumbags deserved to be shot. But in Wisconsin they'll charge you with murder, outside your house.
About 10 years ago, in Racine, a Black Man shot a Hispanic who was breaking into his car. And approached him with a tire iron. It was a clear case of self defense, but he was convicted. I don't remember what the exact charge was.
I think it is time to change the law to giving the victims the benefit of the doubt.
It will be interesting to see if this case is even mentioned in the Morning News shows. And I guarantee he won't get the coverage that Michael Brown got. It's sickening.
About 10 years ago, in Racine, a Black Man shot a Hispanic who was breaking into his car. And approached him with a tire iron. It was a clear case of self defense, but he was convicted. I don't remember what the exact charge was.
I think it is time to change the law to giving the victims the benefit of the doubt.
It will be interesting to see if this case is even mentioned in the Morning News shows. And I guarantee he won't get the coverage that Michael Brown got. It's sickening.
Last edited by smitty901; Jul 2, 2016 at 07:46 PM.
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http://www.twincities.com/2014/09/30...n-court-rules/
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Larry was attacked and killed. This wasn't your run of the mill thieves who normally scurry off when spotted.
There is a difference between coming out guns blazing and coming across your bike getting stolen and having the thieves attack you. You can't use your firearm to defend property in most states but you can use it to defend your life.
There is a difference between coming out guns blazing and coming across your bike getting stolen and having the thieves attack you. You can't use your firearm to defend property in most states but you can use it to defend your life.
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From: Sedalia,Missouri
This is a very sad story and my prayers go out to Larry's family. I live in Missouri and I have ridden in and around the area where this happened. We have some other bad areas in Missouri where bad things can happen. I live in Sedalia and it is no longer the nice little town it use to be. Just last week we had a Murder and a shooting, I guess it's the times we live in. I feel so bad for Larry as he was at the age where you should be enjoying life. I'm sure he probably was enjoying life until those lowlifes took it from him. May Larry RIP.
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The Castle Doctrine is a welcome change. But it doesn't apply outside the home. This poor bastard went to prison, because it doesn't.
http://www.twincities.com/2014/09/30...n-court-rules/
http://www.twincities.com/2014/09/30...n-court-rules/
But if you are in fear for your life, you can defend yourself with deadly force anywbere. It's an affirmative defense, and you may have to defend yourself in court, but the concept exists.
Last edited by Stiggy; Jul 2, 2016 at 08:09 PM.
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Yes It is the times we live in,and they have been declining steadily for the last 7 1/2 years........
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Larry was attacked and killed. This wasn't your run of the mill thieves who normally scurry off when spotted.
There is a difference between coming out guns blazing and coming across your bike getting stolen and having the thieves attack you. You can't use your firearm to defend property in most states but you can use it to defend your life.
There is a difference between coming out guns blazing and coming across your bike getting stolen and having the thieves attack you. You can't use your firearm to defend property in most states but you can use it to defend your life.
And if the local DA doesn't charge you , the State or the Federal DOJ might. If Loretta Lynch isn't too busy meeting with Bill Clinton.
It's infuriating that good people, just minding their own business, and trying to enjoy their life a little, are sitting ducks for the scum of society. Who never contribute anything but take, take, take. Legally, and illegally.
I think we should have a Million Biker Larry Weaver Memorial Ride in Sikestown. I don't usually do group rides, but I would do that one.
