Shooter Who Stopped Robbery Wants Gun Back

[ceyko]

I know a guy that went through a TSA with a weapon going on 3 years ago. Long story short, he was not charged with anything (CHL holder, no record, and was cooperative...etc), but just a fine from the TSA. He spent the night in jail and was released.

Anyway, even though no charges were filed - he still is not able to get his gun back. He was told it's being held for 3 years. Then he has to pay for some paperwork and such and then get his gun back.

Now, this guy is not unhappy or complaining. He was treated fairly considering what he did. However, he was not charged and is having to wait for his gun back. That's the point. If your gun goes to the police, may as well write it off for a few years at best.

[03trubluGT]

Which could take months, years or who knows how long because the police are in no hurry to return the citizen's property

And here we have it again.

It's always the police's fault.

People need to get a grip on responsibility.

If the case is filed, the evidence is under the constraint of the court. It's not like the police want to keep another gun, knife, or any other item. Stuff like that sits around for years. If there is a chance to dispose of something, trust me, we want it gone.

[03trubluGT]

And when he is cleared of any wrong-doing, he gets it back, right?

Stevo

The involved officer is usually issued another gun. The case may take years to get make final disposal.

[03trubluGT]

Bottom line is that the cops don't like anyone but themselves to have guns.

[Sgt Beavis]

Kinda hard to fault the cops on this one. Yea, this man should get his gun back but there are so many legal strings the police have to maneuver through in things like this that I can understand their desire to hold onto the weapon in question...

I think this is more of a problem with the system the police work in than the police (or prosecutor) themselves.

I remember that old Junk yard owner that shot two burglars within a few weeks of each other. The police took his shotgun as evidence and he had to go out each time and buy a new shotgun. I recall Fox 4 ambushed him while he was in the process of buying the 2nd new shotgun..

[Samhain]

I remember that old Junk yard owner that shot two burglars within a few weeks of each other. The police took his shotgun as evidence and he had to go out each time and buy a new shotgun. I recall Fox 4 ambushed him while he was in the process of buying the 2nd new shotgun..

First I've read this

[ceyko]

Kinda hard to fault the cops on this one.

Concur, but once it is confiscated - it's gone for awhile at best. Regardless of charges being filed, not guilty and so forth.

[Sgt Beavis]

First I've read this

Here you go: http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfa...ca_aguilar.php

The reporter that ambushed him was suspended by Fox 4..

[Samhain]

Here you go: http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfa...ca_aguilar.php

The reporter that ambushed him was suspended by Fox 4..

LOL Post #6.

[Txstang1]

Sadly this is pretty standard, my neighbor who is a LEO said if you have to shoot someone try to do it with a gun you don't mind not getting back, there is a good chance you never will. One of the lovely things about this country.

outright theft right there.

[Txstang1]

And here we have it again.

It's always the police's fault.

People need to get a grip on responsibility.

If the case is filed, the evidence is under the constraint of the court. It's not like the police want to keep another gun, knife, or any other item. Stuff like that sits around for years. If there is a chance to dispose of something, trust me, we want it gone.

If the police confiscate my gun and never give it back (theft) and its not the police's fault, then who's fault is it ?

[Forever_frost]

And here we have it again.

It's always the police's fault.

People need to get a grip on responsibility.

If the case is filed, the evidence is under the constraint of the court. It's not like the police want to keep another gun, knife, or any other item. Stuff like that sits around for years. If there is a chance to dispose of something, trust me, we want it gone.

If it's not the fault of the people taking your weapon from you whose is it? If I walk up and take your weapon from you or take your car, is it not my fault for doing it? If I ask you to hand me something of yours, do I not have an obligation to return it? Why is the citizen penalized when they have done nothing wrong?

It does sound like people need to get a grip on responsibility. And those people would be wearing blue with a badge and gun

[Jose]

Where is the story about the old man who owned the scrap yard in Ft Worth that shot/killed a burglar. He was out the next day buying a new shotgun from Academy when that bitch reporter (who the internet banned together and got fired) cornered in the parking lot.

Same, same, popo took his gat.

Can you file the removal of property (aka the firearm seized/whateva) with homeowners. "Dear mr. policeman, State Farm bought me a new one, you can keep it"

I remember that and it happened in West Dallas off of Chalk Hill Rd, my cousin lives across the street from that place. Felt really bad for the old man and how the media treated him. I forgot how many times he had been robbed and he had enough. It's fucked up how that one reported ambushed him outside of some sporting goods store buying another gun because the police had confiscated his during the investigation. Think it was Becky Oliver? I think I got the video saved at home, bitch made that old man cry to.

[Jose]

Here you go: http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfa...ca_aguilar.php

The reporter that ambushed him was suspended by Fox 4..

Doh! Beat me to it and guess I had the wrong reporter.

[mikec]

outright theft right there.

No, this is outright theft:

So my 30-30 I got back in October turns out to be stolen. Just spoke with a Texas Ranger and I will have to go turn it in this week. Sucks for me but I feel for the guy that it was stolen from.

So I just turned it in.

Turns out it was stolen from a property room by a cop!

Nice! Wonder how many 'confiscated' items just walk right out the door?