User Panel
|
|
Lots of buddy fuckers in here. It's no wonder we can't make any headway in restoring gun rights.
|
|
Quoted: You're hard core! Kids screaming, wife's bitching, work is on the phone, maybe a fire alarm going off. Shit happens in the real world. Sometimes it is suboptimal shit. View Quote He's obviously not into guns so I'd guess he's more of a club goer type. Those people are slow and dimwitted. Not surprised that the gun was far in the back of his mind. |
|
Quoted:
Quoted:
A guy from out of state stayed in Ithaca, NY, probably his kids go to Cornell. He left his illegal handgun in a hotel then went back for it. He was arrested. That is the reaction you would get. |
|
|
Quoted:
If he was still working there, then was he still checked in to that room? If so, it's his place of residence and he has every right to possess a firearm in his own place of residence. He has an expectation of privacy, and all that. As long as the gun is on the list, and as long as the magazine ban isn't being enforced yet, then he should be all right. Correct? View Quote |
|
Quoted: Lies He's obviously not into guns so I'd guess he's more of a club goer type. Those people are slow and dimwitted. Not surprised that the gun was far in the back of his mind. View Quote Wait, I could tell the 36 also, only becasue the grip is so thin. I know I have a 36 becasue I tried carrying it instead of my 19 and that went south. So, forgetting a firearm? Sure, I can see it in the realm of possibility. I have made worse, stupider mistakes in my life. How about you? |
|
That kind of "accident" seems to only happen to people I've known who either start drinking early in the morning or swallow opioids by the fistful, or both.
Always makes me worry that they get behind the wheel, on the highway, sometimes. |
|
F
If i did that id have considered it lost and never said a peep. If LE called - "i have no idea, i only slept there" |
|
Lots of Hillary supporters in this thread hoping that California fucks OP's friend.
OP, your bud needs to write his Glock off as a loss and forget about it. I went to California this summer with my family on a road trip. I carried a S&W 638 in a locked Pelican case. Next time your bud travels there he should take a handgun that is legal there. |
|
My cousin did the exact same thing but in Florida. They turned it in to the Sheriff's office and would not allow him to just pick it up. After two weeks worth of hoops it was mailed back to him.
I know it's not California but Florida is pretty close. |
|
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Ideally, he'd be on his way out of the state right now. |
|
|
|
It amazes me how detached from reality we are around here sometimes. You guys must certainly recognize we’re not run of the mill gun owners on arfcom. It does not surprise me in the least that an average gun owner would not know what model their gun is. Lots of people buy a gun and then tuck it away in a drawer or the top of the closet...possibly most.
|
|
Is his name Aaron?
Because if it is, “you done fucked up A-ron!” |
|
Quoted:
It amazes me how detached from reality we are around here sometimes. You guys must certainly recognize we're not run of the mill gun owners on arfcom. It does not surprise me in the least that an average gun owner would not know what model their gun is. Lots of people buy a gun and then tuck it away in a drawer or the top of the closet...possibility most. View Quote |
|
|
Quoted:
It amazes me how detached from reality we are around here sometimes. You guys must certainly recognize we’re not run of the mill gun owners on arfcom. It does not surprise me in the least that an average gun owner would not know what model their gun is. Lots of people buy a gun and then tuck it away in a drawer or the top of the closet...possibility most. View Quote |
|
I watched this same scenario play out at a hotel in Georgia. The guy and his wife were both separately calling the hotel being cryptic and nasty about it. Spooked the hotel who called the cops who took it.
|
|
Quoted:
It amazes me how detached from reality we are around here sometimes. You guys must certainly recognize we’re not run of the mill gun owners on arfcom. It does not surprise me in the least that an average gun owner would not know what model their gun is. Lots of people buy a gun and then tuck it away in a drawer or the top of the closet...possibly most. View Quote |
|
It's perfectly legal for him, as an out of state resident to own that pistol. Yes, even with standard capacity mags.
Getting it back may be another story. |
|
Quoted:
Well the Atf can probably track the gun back to him, the hotel was registered in his name, he did call, probably from a phone registered in his name that showed up on caller ID, to ask about the gun then used the same phone to text OP and admit his sins. View Quote PC is definitely there to arrest, but whether or not the ADA goes through with it is another story. By simply not having a witness observing him possess it or a confession, the ADA may not take it to trial. That will raise some doubts, especially with a good attorney. He should definitely be prepared to pepper the ole angus though |
|
Quoted:
What to do if you left illegal contraband in a hotel? Lol I hope he's no longer in California. Shut the fuck up and call a lawyer Monday View Quote May decide it's not and you never hear anything. Won't see the gun ever again but would be the best outcome |
|
Quoted:
+1 Seriously. A lawyer getting involved with this is going to cost way more than the gun. He will still need a lawyer if they pursue him over it. I'd not say another word about it to anyone. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Quoted:
Since that magazine is illegal in Cali, I probably would stfu about it. At this point they probably won't charge him because they never saw him in possession of it. But if he calls up there wanting it back and claims he left it in the motel room then maybe they would pursue charges. Personally. I'd just STfU about it. Seriously. A lawyer getting involved with this is going to cost way more than the gun. He will still need a lawyer if they pursue him over it. I'd not say another word about it to anyone. |
|
Quoted:
That's my nightmare scenario since I travel and fly a lot. A few years ago I almost left home for the airport with my Glock 19 mag in my computer bag View Quote |
|
|
Quoted:
What exactly does fopa protect? Traveling through states with these bs restrictive laws, unlike others here I hope he gets his legally owned gun back and california has to unfuck themselves because of this. Eta, if you havent tought your kids about gun safety by the time they could be wondering unaccompanied through random hotel rooms your doing something wrong. View Quote |
|
Quoted:
Okay charge him with reckless endangerment for leaving a loaded gun on a hotel room, you know it was loaded. View Quote At this point I seriously dought it is very high on anyone’s list to prosecute this Violation of California law. |
|
Quoted:
I woke up to a series of panicked text messages from a friend who's working in California. He left his Glock in a hotel room. He called them to ask if they found it. They did and they turned it into the police. He said he's not sure of the model, but it holds more than 10 rounds. I know, lawyer and all that, but he's pretty stressed over it, doesn't know what to do, and asked me to ask online since it's the weekend and the middle of the night for him. View Quote |
|
Really? Three pages before we find out if he was livin' it up?
Failed To Load Title |
|
A hotel in California huh? That chain of custody probably has at least one illegal alien.
|
|
|
Quoted:
Magazine capacity law was placed on hold in court recently in CA https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-magazine-ruling-20180717-story.html View Quote The lawsuit is filed by the California Rifle and Pistol Association — an affiliate of the National Rifle Association — on behalf of gun owners who either want the magazines for self defense or already own them and don’t want to be forced to give them up. “This is a significant win for law-abiding gun owners in California,” Chris W. Cox, executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, said in a statement. GD has informed me that the NRA-ILA is a communist organization, dedicated to destroying the 2nd Amendment, and that Chris Cox is the antichrist. |
|
Quoted:
That's my nightmare scenario since I travel and fly a lot. A few years ago I almost left home for the airport with my Glock 19 mag in my computer bag View Quote I never do this. It always takes about 33 minutes. Why? I run through the check list I made and had laminated years ago and do a walkaround. Thermostat set? Check. Cat fed? Check Stove off? Check. Guns put away? Check etc. I also have an additional one for when I travel by air. Pockets of all clothing gone through? Bags emptied and cleared? Wrist watch in carry-on? Any gun arrangements? You get the general idea. The pilot that has flown 5,000 trips STILL uses a check list. You can call me a doddering old man if you want but the fact is I have done this for decades and over the years it has been a successful way to do things. |
|
Quoted:
You're hard core! Kids screaming, wife's bitching, work is on the phone, maybe a fire alarm going off. Shit happens in the real world. Sometimes it is suboptimal shit. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Quoted:
It always amazes me how people "leave their sidearm" here or there. Uh, how does one walk out of a room without their pecker? Kids screaming, wife's bitching, work is on the phone, maybe a fire alarm going off. Shit happens in the real world. Sometimes it is suboptimal shit. Hurr durr hope he gets fucked for violating the commandments from heaven that is California law. Because national borders shouldn't matter but if you bring something that is legal in the neighboring state over the state border it should be enough to fuck your life up. |
|
Quoted:
If he was still working there, then was he still checked in to that room? If so, it's his place of residence and he has every right to possess a firearm in his own place of residence. He has an expectation of privacy, and all that. As long as the gun is on the list, and as long as the magazine ban isn't being enforced yet, then he should be all right. Correct? View Quote |
|
Quoted:
If he was still working there, then was he still checked in to that room? If so, it's his place of residence and he has every right to possess a firearm in his own place of residence. He has an expectation of privacy, and all that. As long as the gun is on the list, and as long as the magazine ban isn't being enforced yet, then he should be all right. Correct? View Quote |
|
Quoted:
If you leave behind prohibited items it’s probably best to just write them off. The cost of the firearm is probably cheaper than the legal battle. He could theoretically report it stolen to his local PD and hope that California returns it to them. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Quoted:
What to do if you left illegal contraband in a hotel? Lol I hope he's no longer in California. Shut the fuck up and call a lawyer Monday He could theoretically report it stolen to his local PD and hope that California returns it to them. |
|
Quoted:
Remember the guy who thought he could live with bears and was eaten? I laughed then also. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
|
Keep it on you concealed
Hide it in your room where it can’t be found Put do not disturb/do not clean signage on hotel door Hide it in your vehicle once you depart the room. Just seems like there were plenty of options besides just leaving it behind. |
|
|
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.