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January 25, 2011, 02:07 PM | #26 | |
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I would have more pity on him if he had at least made an attempt to comply.
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January 25, 2011, 03:04 PM | #27 |
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That's true. His whole situation could have easily been avoided. He could have hired a lawyer and reached out to an influential person or 2 and had what regular folk could never get...a NYC carry permit. It's a thin line between no trouble at all and doing 2 years. New York for you.
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January 25, 2011, 06:12 PM | #28 |
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Nonetheless, the Plaxico Burress case has nothing at all to do with the FOPA and with transporting a handgun through New York State. The FOPA very specifically mandates that the firearm(s) be unloaded, and locked in an area or container not readily accessible from the driver's compartment of the transporting vehicle. The FOPA addresses transporting firearms from one jurisdiction where it is legal for you to possess them to another jurisdiction where it is legal for you to possess them.
How many ways does Plaxico's case NOT fit this thread?
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January 25, 2011, 08:18 PM | #29 |
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If you have money and time you are invited to be the test case.
New York and Massachusetts (among others) have had DAs both say that 'FOPA would be a defense.' They can still charge you (and hold you) under state law (and they have). It is up to you to get the mater into federal court. Make sure you have a lot of traveler's checks. Attorneys are expensive. |
January 25, 2011, 09:20 PM | #30 |
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+1 Brickeyee
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January 25, 2011, 09:37 PM | #31 |
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I agree, do not offer any info&therefore it shouldn't be an issue even if you do get pulled over.
That being said, if the officer asks you if you have a weapon, I wouldn't lie to him. Sometimes they ask. Good luck. hit cruise control and hug the right lane or hit the middle one
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