DHS/FBI: "Large Amounts" of weapons may indicate terrorist activities.

[cjjtulsa]

Taken in the context of illegal possession of such weapons and ammo, as is the point of the bulletin, that is a large cache and should be a cause for concern.

The bulletin notes that legal/Constitutional possession is not to be used as grounds for reporting of a "cache" or suspected terrorist activity.

True, but you're relying on the agencies noted to determine "innocent behaviors". It's a matter of trust. How much faith and trust do you put in those in these agencies?

 

[JD8]

Funny "example" of a weapons cache. The Thermold mags say otherwise.

That's what I was thinkin...

 

[SMS]

True, but you're relying on the agencies noted to determine "innocent behaviors". It's a matter of trust. How much faith and trust do you put in those in these agencies?

Quite a bit actually. And its not just a matter of trust, its a matter of law (note the example of someone being pulled over and arrested for illegal firearms possession. They weren't arrested for the cache, they were arrested because they weren't even allowed to possess whatever they had).

I typically don't engage in illegal behavior that would result in law enforcement action which would subsequently lead to the "discovery" of my cache. My cache is not illegal, and the bulletin does not say my cache is illegal. This bulletin does not establish policy or law concerning caches that contradicts the law.

This bulletin speaks to the up channeling and reporting of information that could be used by people who are tasked with gathering intel to help piece together essential elements of information that could uncover terrorist plans in America, I don't know like maybe a domestic copy of the recent mall attack in Nairobi? Therefore this bulletin does not cause me concern.

I see nothing wrong with an agency pointing out that illegal possession of large amount of arms and ammunition could be indicative of potential terrorist pre-operational planning/preparation, and asking for incidents of discovery to be reported to other agencies....because its the smart thing to do.

 

[HMCS(FMF)Ret.]

Btw, there's not nearly enough ammo in that pic ...

To me it looks like a good example of someone that's still screwed from ammo shortages. Having 20 guns and one bullet is just sad.

 

[criticalbass]

"The illegal possession of large amounts of ammunition" is a phrase I do not understand.

Can someone clarify that?

 

[cjjtulsa]

I typically don't engage in illegal behavior that would result in law enforcement action which would subsequently lead to the "discovery" of my cache.

Again, true - but neither did any of those that had their doors kicked in in botched raids with wrong warrant address, etc. I know of no arrests stemming from the debacle in Boston following the marathon bombing, but forced searches could turn up evidence of "possible terrorist activities", particularly in an atmosphere already heightened by previous events. Nothing I have is illegal, either, nor is any of my activities. But one wrong address, one mistaken entry, and I could be under suspicion. I understand the intent of the memo, but I also understand the turns it could take, too.

 

[chuter]

In what part of the country does that constitute a "large amount"? In Oklahoma, that looks like someone who is critically short and in need of assistance.

Is there a gov weapons-assistance plan I can apply for? I barely have enough to supply my family.

 

[Glocktogo]

"The illegal possession of large amounts of ammunition" is a phrase I do not understand.

Can someone clarify that?

There may be ammo quantity or type restrictions in communist regimes such as New Jersey.

 

[twoguns?]

I've seen more than that go to the range for an all day fun shoot.

Affirmative on that''....Until the totally unexpected , Boating incident ....Dang boats...

 

[ratski]

I've seen more than that go to the range for an all day fun shoot.

yeah.

guess I'd be in lotsa trouble.

Dave