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Link to the federal law that New York City routinely violates as a matter of policy slackmaster Jun 2012 #1
I'm not so sure: he was in NY from 9/28 - 10/2, so it's not a given that he petronius Jun 2012 #2
If I'm reading your link correctly, it has to be lawful for him to carry in the place he's going to. Demit Jun 2012 #4
The dude at the counter is expected to know the gun laws of all 50 states? Ian David Jun 2012 #8
This ^ geardaddy Jun 2012 #12
The dude at the counter knew enough to call the police in New York. Demit Jun 2012 #16
I didn't mean to be snotty to you. Ian David Jun 2012 #17
I think he's required to do so by law Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #20
Yes, the dude at the counter in NY knew NY law. jeff47 Jun 2012 #58
When somebody announces, and demonstrates, intent to commit a crime, you don't have to wait. boppers Jun 2012 #27
A university president packing heat? KamaAina Jun 2012 #3
And never heard about how restrictive NYC's gun laws are? Where did he get his degrees? freshwest Jun 2012 #52
Here's my guess KamaAina Jun 2012 #54
LOL! Good one, thanks. freshwest Jun 2012 #55
Isn't it common knowledge that NY has restrictive gun laws? AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2012 #5
Tough shit. Welcome to civilization. nt onehandle Jun 2012 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Jun 2012 #7
it shouldn't but it does esp. for a serious gun crime pitohui Jun 2012 #31
Make that four problems-- the dumb-butt didn't know the law. The rest is window dressing. LanternWaste Jun 2012 #50
Meh. If you want to carry a gun you need to know the relevant laws yourself - not depend on someone yellowcanine Jun 2012 #9
Or.... PavePusher Jun 2012 #23
They do. boppers Jun 2012 #30
May I see your registrations for all your books and papers? PavePusher Jun 2012 #34
I do not have a license to produce my more dangerous papers. boppers Jun 2012 #35
Nice dodge. PavePusher Jun 2012 #38
I did. You seem to be of the opinion that the Bill of rights precludes sane regulations. boppers Jun 2012 #45
Constitution doesn't say anything about regulation of speech etc. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #36
And you seem to have ignored.... PavePusher Jun 2012 #39
Seems quite clear the two are linked. Militias are made up of people. yellowcanine Jun 2012 #40
Diagram the entire sentence and tell us who the right belongs to. n/t PavePusher Jun 2012 #41
And expecting everyone else to indulge his alternate reality, as well. Also, Meh to him. freshwest Jun 2012 #53
Am I the only one wondering why he was taking a gun with him? proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #10
Should Delta tell him where to go for dinner while he's in town, too? MADem Jun 2012 #11
When I rent a car, does Avis have to warn me that there is no right turn on red in NYC? GodlessBiker Jun 2012 #13
No - After 2nd Amend Supreme Court decision - NY law is problem - askeptic Jun 2012 #15
Doesn't that mean he should be suing the State of New York and not Delta Air Lines? Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #18
Delta's closer to running a profit, I think. boppers Jun 2012 #28
you can't sue a state for being arrested pitohui Jun 2012 #32
I meant sue to have the law overturned... Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #37
When my former housemate was getting his CCW I took the gun safety course with him Marrah_G Jun 2012 #44
As they say, most often, ignorance of the law is no excuse. GodlessBiker Jun 2012 #49
I just want to know why...... mrmpa Jun 2012 #14
Need isn't a criteria for constitutional rights. Why does he need to to speak as he wants or 24601 Jun 2012 #22
So, he should be able to set up a church.... in baggage claim? boppers Jun 2012 #29
Can he speak and/or pray in baggage claim? Issue settled. 24601 Jun 2012 #42
Not if it's upsetting other people. boppers Jun 2012 #46
So if he carries concealed, others don't know and aren't upset - problem solved. 24601 Jun 2012 #47
If he does so on his own property, sure. boppers Jun 2012 #48
Of course in this case, the weapon was unloaded and in a locked container. Not a clear and 24601 Jun 2012 #51
If the weapon was going to remain locked up and unloaded, why did he take it at all? boppers Jun 2012 #56
It was unloaded and locked - and declared to the airlines - as required for shipment. Did you read 24601 Jun 2012 #57
Why does he need to speak freely? n/t PavePusher Jun 2012 #24
Surprise! StateApparatus Jun 2012 #19
Your knowledge of history seems to be... PavePusher Jun 2012 #25
P.S. NY is not all of the North-East. PavePusher Jun 2012 #26
the gun was not loaded pitohui Jun 2012 #33
"I'm an idiot ... AND IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!!" baldguy Jun 2012 #21
Delta was following NY state laws. Marrah_G Jun 2012 #43
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