Guys that live their lives so they aren't "inconvenienced" crack me up when they try to convince those of us who would rather exercise our rights regardless of ignorant people to make the same "smart" decisions.
And guys who live their lives with a "FTW" attitude are the reason we don't have "polite society" anymore.
And a big reason the gun grabbers have ammunition.
The NFA is federal law and is enforced by appropriate federal officers. Local LEOs enforce local laws or those of their state.
Therefore local LEOs have no jurisdiction where the NFA is concerned.
Like I said, it's about perception.
And about being "inconvenienced"... I have a life, responsibilities, places to be... you know, s*** to take care of. I can't do that if I'm wasting my (and cops') time trying to prove a point (not to mention making a cute video about how outraged I am that my rights are being violated).
Maybe you've got that kind of time to waste, I sure don't.
And in States where ownership of "machine guns" (fully or selecitively automatic weapons) or "silencers" is restricted or prohibited?
The NFA is federal law and is enforced by appropriate federal officers. Local LEOs enforce local laws or those of their state.
Therefore local LEOs have no jurisdiction where the NFA is concerned.
Is this the same line of reasoning that the federal govt uses to say states can not enforce immigration law?
Then local LEOs can enforce those state laws wherein they have jurisdiction.
States cannot enforce FEDERAL immigration laws. They can pass their own immigration laws and enforce them.
States cannot enforce FEDERAL immigration laws. They can pass their own immigration laws and enforce them.
In Indiana, full auto is restricted by state law. What prohibits a local officer from asking for your tax stamp?
And about being "inconvenienced"... I have a life, responsibilities, places to be... you know, s*** to take care of. I can't do that if I'm wasting my (and cops') time trying to prove a point (not to mention making a cute video about how outraged I am that my rights are being violated).
Maybe you've got that kind of time to waste, I sure don't.
The problem is, you are on here telling me that my attitude is responsible for the loss of our rights and that my decisions aren't "smart" because they don't necessarily match up to your standards.
In Indiana, full auto is restricted by state law. What prohibits a local officer from asking for your tax stamp?
Because he has no legal authority to demand it.
*sigh*
All I'm saying is that I'm an average guy, with average standards on what is reasonable and unreasonable in a public setting. Standards that reflect society at large, and not necessarily standards that reflect hard-core gun rights activists.
Then why am I here? Because I want to know what's legal and not legal, what gun shops have good merchandise and prices, and gun safety.
I just have a little different opinion on what should be done in public, that's all. I'm not looking for more gun restrictions or laws.
I'm just saying that when you accept the responsibility to carry, have some sense about you, and respect those around you. Don't go looking for a fight, because I'm sure you'll get it.
I'm so confused. Indiana restricts ownership of NFA items, so why doesn't he have authority? I understand NFA is federal, but full auto is restricted by the state unless you have a tax stamp. So, why can't an officer demand proof? What stops him? If you tell him to get lost, I'm betting you're going for a ride. Why would it be illegal?