MOM may be charged for buying son a gun.
The mother of the Philly Kid that was planning a Columbine type school attack may be charged for buying her son a gun.
Since when is this illegal?
Granted, a 9mm Carbine wouldn't be my choice for a boys 1st gun. But unless she knew he intended to use it in a crime, I don't understand what she could be charged with.
BTW: IMO a High Point 9MM Carbine is NOT an "assualt rifle".
Since when is this illegal?
Granted, a 9mm Carbine wouldn't be my choice for a boys 1st gun. But unless she knew he intended to use it in a crime, I don't understand what she could be charged with.
BTW: IMO a High Point 9MM Carbine is NOT an "assualt rifle".
0
-
She bought him a .22 pistol, a NO NO in PA. 0 -
I'm sure ATF will be looking at that 4473 very closely 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Spider7115
I'm sure ATF will be looking at that 4473 very closely
The mom bought it and gave it to the kid.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=267846
I might have given my kids firearms when they were 14[:0]
Don0 -
I thought the the High Point 9MM Carbine was the only REAL gun he had. And it is technically a rifle isn't it?
What kind of pistol did he have?
And if she bought it and it was registered to her, and kept in her household, what difference would it make who's room it was in?
It's still technically her gun.0 -
There's a photo of the guns in today's USA Today. It's quite a collection.
I nominate her for "Mom Of The Year".0 -
quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
I thought the the High Point 9MM Carbine was the only REAL gun he had. And it is technically a rifle isn't it?
What kind of pistol did he have?
And if she bought it and it was registered to her, and kept in her household, what difference would it make who's room it was in?
It's still technically her gun.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071012/ap_on_re_us/student_arsenal
Article here says .22 handgun....0 -
quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
There's a photo of the guns in today's USA Today. It's quite a collection.
I nominate her for "Mom Of The Year".
link we need the link0 -
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071012/ap_on_re_us/student_arsenal
"The mother of a 14-year-old who authorities say had a cache of guns, knives and explosive devices in his bedroom for a possible school attack was charged Friday with buying her son three weapons. Michele Cossey, 46, bought her home-schooled son, Dillon, a .22-caliber handgun, a .22-caliber rifle and a 9 mm semiautomatic rifle, authorities said. "0 -
I really don't know what to say,,, I had Five guns in my room when I was 14!!! And yes one was a Christmas gift from my mom!!!
I see this as a total betrayal of trust...kid is an jerk!!! Plus how do we know that mon even knew they were real guns... I've had toys that liked real and real that looks like toys!!!
Plus she could be a dingbat and simply not have a freaking clue!!!0 -
quote:And if she bought it and it was registered to her, and kept in her household, what difference would it make who's room it was in?
It's still technically her gun.
"child access prevention" law, look it up0 -
Botton line here is kudos to the kid that went to his dad and dad went went to the police... Stopped in it's tracks is good... at least better that the attack would have been!!! 0 -
Some will want to turn this into a gun control issue when it is really all about incredibly irresponsible parenting. 0 -
[Col. Kilgore]"Outstanding, Red Team, Outstanding! Get ya a case of beer fer that."[/Col Kilgore)
D.
quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
Some will want to turn this into a gun control issue when it is really all about incredibly irresponsible parenting.0 -
i was reading on AR-15.com, they said all those guns except the high point are fake airsoft pistols. They also said the grenade could have been filled with gunpowder. The airsoft grenade is filled with plastic pellets.... Not all cops are your friend. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
And if she bought it and it was registered to her, and kept in her household, what difference would it make who's room it was in?
It's still technically her gun.
I agree. I am getting SICK watching the news media hammer this kid and his mom over something that millions of families have done. It also SICKENING that the NRA isnt stepping up and combating blatant falsehoods from the media.
I am considerieng donating to the kids defense fund and to his mothers defense fund.0 -
quote:Originally posted by 1911a1fan
quote:And if she bought it and it was registered to her, and kept in her household, what difference would it make who's room it was in?
It's still technically her gun.
"child access prevention" law, look it up
I read a story awhile ago about a kid that had access to a gun and someone broke into his home. He shot and killed the robber, I wonder if his parents would of been charged for that one?
That law is poop.0 -
quote:Originally posted by BarkingDog
quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
And if she bought it and it was registered to her, and kept in her household, what difference would it make who's room it was in?
It's still technically her gun.
I agree. I am getting SICK watching the news media hammer this kid and his mom over something that millions of families have done. It also SICKENING that the NRA isnt stepping up and combating blatant falsehoods from the media.
I am considerieng donating to the kids defense fund and to his mothers defense fund.
If the kid was planning what they say, I'm all for his going on an extended vacation to sodomy camp.
But I think charging the mother is over the line. Unless they prove she was in on it.0 -
if the kid was planning on doing what they say he was doing then he should be charged for that. however, the mother shouldnt be charged for doing what millions of parents in america do.
also, i have heard it reported 1000 times that the kid had "multiple knives". well guess what....EVERY household in america has knives !!!
and i bet these "hand grenades" they are talking about are really just fireworks.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Kodiakk
quote:Originally posted by 1911a1fan
quote:And if she bought it and it was registered to her, and kept in her household, what difference would it make who's room it was in?
It's still technically her gun.
"child access prevention" law, look it up
I read a story awhile ago about a kid that had access to a gun and someone broke into his home. He shot and killed the robber, I wonder if his parents would of been charged for that one?
That law is poop.
yep another law made to make criminals out of law abiding citizens, and this thread is proof on how many even know it exist, heck even after i posted it0 -
This "Mom" may not deserve to go to jail but she is certainly lacking the ability to raise children. Did I read one of the earlier posts that the "Dad" actually called the police. Why didn't he just get involved and remove the guns from the situation? 0 -
I think it was another kid's dad 0 -
quote:Originally posted by 1911a1fan
quote:Originally posted by Kodiakk
quote:Originally posted by 1911a1fan
quote:And if she bought it and it was registered to her, and kept in her household, what difference would it make who's room it was in?
It's still technically her gun.
"child access prevention" law, look it up
I read a story awhile ago about a kid that had access to a gun and someone broke into his home. He shot and killed the robber, I wonder if his parents would of been charged for that one?
That law is poop.
yep another law made to make criminals out of law abiding citizens, and this thread is proof on how many even know it exist, heck even after i posted it
Except for it being a state law, which PA. does not have
http://www.bradycampaign.org/facts/issues/?page=capstate
Perhaps you mean the "youth handgun safety act"?
http://www.usdoj.gov/archive/opd/AppendixC.htm
Her crime only refers to the handgun, and him being under 18, if indeed the "handgun" is a "firearm" at all.
Don0 -
got my 4-10 marlin its a pre-65's model or around there, but i got it when i was 6. man i can remember the red sore shoulder after shooting it all those times. always thought i was a good shot, didn't understand i was shooting shot, bird shot[:)].
i think the difference here in this case was neglect. The kid was probably never taught to use it and was probably never taught gun safety. Not only that its a gun hating state anyway. after all they did find guns and grenades laying in plain view. it would be different if they were hidden out of plain site.0 -
My 15 year old has 3 guns in the cabinet that he considers his. A pair of 357 blackhawks and a 1873 uberti rifle. AND he knows where the keys are. He's also got a 14" bowie in his room.. Guess that makes me a bad dad.
That the mom got chrged is scarry. I'm not sure how they define access.
Marc0 -
So were these pistols airsoft/pellet guns in .22?? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
Some will want to turn this into a gun control issue when it is really all about incredibly irresponsible parenting.
+1
I definitely blame the parents. Dad is a convicted felon, son has social and behavior problems, so they buy him a bunch of fake guns, give him (most likely unsupervised) computer access so he can research columbine, let him be home schooled, have free time to fantasize about violence, and give him a real gun. I don't know if they did anything illegal, but they sure did some stupid stuff. How about they spend time with the kid? I spent a ton of time fishing, hunting, and shooting with my dad at that age, and expect to do the same with my sons.0 -
My dad bought me my first shotgun when I was 12, my first slug gun when I was 12, I bought my own first shotgun when I was 16, and my own deer rifle at 17. I'm 25 now so this was not that long ago. I see no reason why she should be charged with a crime in the least. I'm not sure my first choice would be a 9mm carbine for a kid, but still I don't see it as a crime. 0
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
27 comments