Did NBC David Gregory commit Felony on Live TV in Washington DC? - Page 4

**Tom Servo** · January 1, 2013, 11:40 PM

My guess is that the Glock 18 has probably been deactivated in some way.

In any case, it's not nearly on par with the cool guns Teddy Roosevelt had.

ClydeFrog · January 2, 2013, 12:30 AM

To my knowledge, POTUS Bush(aka W) also had Saddam's Hi-Power 9mm sidearm too. I saw the news clip where Bush talked about the pistol. I think he gave that custom HP pistol to the NRA headquarters & museum in VA.
Clyde

wayneinFL · January 2, 2013, 08:21 AM

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I do recall that GWB had a Glock 18 presented to him in the White House, was that a crime?

The machine gun ban doesn't apply to military and law enforcement. Since the president is commander-in-chief, it wouldn't apply to him.

Rob228 · January 2, 2013, 02:35 PM

I just received this response from the DC police:

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The Metropolitan Police Department is in receipt of your e-mail regarding the David Gregory segment on "Meet the Press." MPD has received numerous e-mails informing us of the segment. NBC contacted MPD inquiring if they could utilize a high capacity magazine for their segment. NBC was informed that possession of a high capacity magazine is not permissible and their request was denied. This matter is currently being investigated. Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention.

Customer Service – Metropolitan Police Department

**Glenn E. Meyer** · January 9, 2013, 01:11 PM

http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/...20.html?hp=l10

The article says that police turned the info over to the DA. The latter will determine if prosecution is needed.

Given the uproar to ban hicap mags, certainly - he should be prosecuted or the issue raised that they are not dangerous to own.

Can't have it two ways.

KyJim · January 9, 2013, 09:13 PM

Prosecutors enjoy wide discretion in who they prosecute. I would be surprised if they prosecute Gregory.

Hal · January 10, 2013, 11:57 AM

How's this for fair all around.
DC prosecutor presses misdemeanor charge against Gregory.
Gregory pleads out for token community service time, no fine, no jail.

Gregory is a martyr to the cause, DC law is bent, but upheld....

Then two years down the road, some amendment to a law is passed that says anyone ever convicted of a misdemeanor crime where a firearm law was broken has to forfeit their media credentials..

**Mike Irwin** · January 11, 2013, 12:05 PM

Here's an update with the latest information...

Basically, no arrest, and the DC police have forwarded the matter to the DC Office of the Attorney General.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/...david-gregory/

I don't think it takes a rocket scientist to realize that it's going to die there.

pnac · January 11, 2013, 06:48 PM

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/0...ory-86079.html

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No gun magazine charges for David Gregory

So he skates. No surprise there! Comments mirror TFL views.

Alabama Shooter · January 11, 2013, 07:00 PM

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The office made its decision “despite the clarity of the violation of this important law, because under all of the circumstances here a prosecution would not promote public safety in the District of Columbia nor serve the best interests of the people of the District to whom this office owes its trust.”

Ok, so the standard is no threat to public safety and no priors. Got it. Everybody write that down in case they go to DC.

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“We displayed the empty magazine solely for journalistic purposes to help illustrate an important issue for our viewers. We accept the District of Columbia Attorney General’s admonishment, respect his decision and will have no further comment on this matter,” the show stated.

In my wildest dreams I never thought he would say no more about high capacity assault magazine clips. But if he agrees never to talk about it again then I say it is all good and let him walk.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/0...#ixzz2Hi7Xxmkz

raimius · January 11, 2013, 07:22 PM

I guess as long as the DA likes your opinion, breaking the law on national TV is OK.

It's a bad law, but this is a sorry excuse for a legal outcome.

FlyFish · January 12, 2013, 09:52 AM

George Orwell had it right, some ARE more equal than others.

**Glenn E. Meyer** · January 12, 2013, 12:16 PM

Given the rationale that no intent to harm was present and it was an exercise of 1st Amend. rights - might not a set of prominent and with no criminal record gun supporters from the nearby NRA office or sympatico folks in the area, have a peaceful demonstration holding such magazines outside of the NBC offices to make the point of both 1st. and 2nd Amend. rights?

Have about 50 folk.

Alabama Shooter · January 12, 2013, 05:43 PM

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Given the rationale that no intent to harm was present and it was an exercise of 1st Amend. rights - might not a set of prominent and with no criminal record gun supporters from the nearby NRA office or sympatico folks in the area, have a peaceful demonstration holding such magazines outside of the NBC offices to make the point of both 1st. and 2nd Amend. rights?

Got to get a permit first.

Battler · January 12, 2013, 05:46 PM

Maybe press credentials are the new gun license? :P

comn-cents · January 12, 2013, 06:23 PM

http://legalinsurrection.com/2013/01...orney-general/

So this is how he got off!

January 1, 2013, 11:40 PM	#76
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalach Posts: 7,344	My guess is that the Glock 18 has probably been deactivated in some way. In any case, it's not nearly on par with the cool guns Teddy Roosevelt had. __________________ In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. --Albert Camus

January 2, 2013, 12:30 AM	#77
ClydeFrog Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 4,013	off-topic; Bush P-35 9mmNATO... To my knowledge, POTUS Bush(aka W) also had Saddam's Hi-Power 9mm sidearm too. I saw the news clip where Bush talked about the pistol. I think he gave that custom HP pistol to the NRA headquarters & museum in VA. Clyde __________________ Speed's fine, but accuracy's final.

January 9, 2013, 01:11 PM	#80
Glenn E. Meyer Staff Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 13,307	http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/...20.html?hp=l10 The article says that police turned the info over to the DA. The latter will determine if prosecution is needed. Given the uproar to ban hicap mags, certainly - he should be prosecuted or the issue raised that they are not dangerous to own. Can't have it two ways. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...05_Feature.htm Being an Academic Shooter http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...11_Feature.htm Being an Active Shooter

January 9, 2013, 09:13 PM	#81
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 6,608	Prosecutors enjoy wide discretion in who they prosecute. I would be surprised if they prosecute Gregory. __________________ Jim's Rules of Carry: 1. Any gun is better than no gun. 2. A gun that is reliable is better than a gun that is not. 3. A hole in the right place is better than a hole in the wrong place. 4. A bigger hole is a better hole.

January 11, 2013, 12:05 PM	#83
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,311	Here's an update with the latest information... Basically, no arrest, and the DC police have forwarded the matter to the DC Office of the Attorney General. http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/...david-gregory/ I don't think it takes a rocket scientist to realize that it's going to die there. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

January 10, 2013, 11:57 AM	#82
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 6,974	How's this for fair all around. DC prosecutor presses misdemeanor charge against Gregory. Gregory pleads out for token community service time, no fine, no jail. Gregory is a martyr to the cause, DC law is bent, but upheld.... Then two years down the road, some amendment to a law is passed that says anyone ever convicted of a misdemeanor crime where a firearm law was broken has to forfeit their media credentials..

January 11, 2013, 07:22 PM	#86
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 1,161	I guess as long as the DA likes your opinion, breaking the law on national TV is OK. It's a bad law, but this is a sorry excuse for a legal outcome.

January 12, 2013, 09:52 AM	#87
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Overlooking the Baker River Valley Posts: 1,402	George Orwell had it right, some ARE more equal than others. __________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member SASS #84900 03 FFL Pemigewasset Valley Fish & Game Club

January 12, 2013, 12:16 PM	#88
Glenn E. Meyer Staff Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 13,307	Given the rationale that no intent to harm was present and it was an exercise of 1st Amend. rights - might not a set of prominent and with no criminal record gun supporters from the nearby NRA office or sympatico folks in the area, have a peaceful demonstration holding such magazines outside of the NBC offices to make the point of both 1st. and 2nd Amend. rights? Have about 50 folk. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...05_Feature.htm Being an Academic Shooter http://www.teddytactical.com/archive...11_Feature.htm Being an Active Shooter

January 12, 2013, 05:46 PM	#90
Battler Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2000 Posts: 1,186	Maybe press credentials are the new gun license? :P

January 12, 2013, 06:23 PM	#91
comn-cents Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2008 Location: Pac.N.W. Posts: 1,774	http://legalinsurrection.com/2013/01...orney-general/ So this is how he got off! __________________ Be Smarter Than A Bore-Snake!