Soldier on leave was beaten and his rifle stolen..

[Silver Fox]

Soldier says he was beaten, rifle taken | ajc.com

The question I would like answered is, what the heck is this sodier while on leave and dressed in civvies doing with an assault rifle?

[retdetsgt]

Perhaps he legally owned it. I know several people that own one.

[Rlong1985]

Weapons of any type are controlled, logged + tagged to the Armory he would have had to steal it from the base and has some questions to answer if he took a true M4 home to show his cousin who turned against him; idiot.

[Cat_Doc]

Perhaps he legally owned it. I know several people that own one.

This would be my guess. I know guys who own more than a few AR platforms, along with some AK and SKS rifles.

And, they have several thousand rounds of ammo to go with them.

[Cat_Doc]

I am confused as to why a law enforcement officer would refer to an AR15, AK or SKS as an "assault rifle?"

I never hear any cops around here call them that. Is it a geographical thing?

[Silver Fox]

I am confused as to why a law enforcement officer would refer to an AR15, AK or SKS as an "assault rifle?"

I never hear any cops around here call them that. Is it a geographical thing?

I am confused as to why a law enforcement officer would even ask this question, unless it's for some ulterior motive. I'm not the kind who tries to impress others with my knowlege of weaponry; and only read the news and don't make or CHANGE it.

[Silver Fox]

Perhaps he legally owned it. I know several people that own one.

Perhaps, but it's highly unlikely, considering the neighborhood where it happened. Time will tell.

[Cat_Doc]

I am confused as to why a law enforcement officer would even ask this question

I asked the question because you do not hear law enforcement officers in this area of the country using the media favorite "assault weapon" terminology. It is also a favorite term used by anti-gun folks, liberals and those who possess no true knowledge regarding the weapon nomenclature.

It you are not familiar with semi-automatic rifles such as the AR, AK or SKS, that would explain it. If you were only quoting the news, that would explain it. If the cops in your area call them "assault rifles" that would explain it.

Are you in to the conspiracy stuff, is that why you alluded to an "ulterior motive?"

[kels]

It is a political thing. The LEOs you see misusing this term are usually supervisors and
sucking up TV time to get noticed. You and I are informed enough to know these weapons do not meet the
defination of an assault weapon.

I am confused as to why a law enforcement officer would refer to an AR15, AK or SKS as an "assault rifle?"

I never hear any cops around here call them that. Is it a geographical thing?

[HELLBILLY]

“A weapon like that being in a neighborhood like that is not a good combination,” the soldier said.

So why take it there? Kinda like entering a lions den with a T-bone strapped around your neck (<retarded)..

wsbtv has a little more detail and a video, But it wont let me post the link. (Google it)

It was his personal rifle according to the report. Apparently it was an "M4" like full auto 14 inch barrel.... Right ....... looks like a 16 inch semi from the video but Who cares. As far as the media is concerned ANY semi auto rifle is a "Assault Rifle".. Hopefully nobody gets killed with it..

[Silver Fox]

It is a political thing. The LEOs you see misusing this term are usually supervisors and
sucking up TV time to get noticed. You and I are informed enough to know these weapons do not meet the
defination of an assault weapon.

>>The translation assault rifle gradually became the common term for similar firearms sharing the same technical definition as the StG 44. In a strict definition, a firearm must have at least the following characteristics to be considered an assault rifle:
It must be an individual weapon with provision to fire from the shoulder (i.e. a buttstock);
It must be capable of selective fire;
It must have an intermediate-power cartridge: more power than a pistol but less than a standard rifle or battle rifle;
Its ammunition must be supplied from a detachable box magazine. -- Wikipedia<<

OK, now that we've got that settled, let's get back to the topic of the thread..We've strayed too far off topic.

[Silver Fox]

So why take it there? Kinda like entering a lions den with a T-bone strapped around your neck (<retarded)..

wsbtv has a little more detail and a video, But it wont let me post the link. (Google it)

It was his personal rifle according to the report. Apparently it was an "M4" like full auto 14 inch barrel.... Right ....... looks like a 16 inch semi from the video but Who cares. As far as the media is concerned A NY semi auto rifle is a "Assault Rifle".. Hopefully nobody gets killed with it..

Here's the video, click toggle square to view full screen mode:

Soldier Beaten, Assault Rifle Stolen - News Story - WSB Atlanta

Regardless of whether he owned it or stole it, what the heck was he doing with it on the night he got the living Sh#t beat outta him? I would be more inclined to think he stole it, since this happened in a rough section of Atlanta and wouldn't be surprised at anything that happened here.

[Norm357]

Here's the video, click toggle square to view full screen mode:

Soldier Beaten, Assault Rifle Stolen - News Story - WSB Atlanta

Regardless of whether he owned it or stole it, what the heck was he doing with it on the night he got the living Sh#t beat outta him? I would be more inclined to think he stole it, since this happened in a rough section of Atlanta and wouldn't be surprised at anything that happened here.

Really, with no facts, your going to a accuse a guy who served his country in wartime, of stealing a rifle?

[Curt581]

Really, with no facts, your going to a accuse a guy who served his country in wartime, of stealing a rifle?

Since when has having zero "facts" ever held him back?

I've been fighting to keep myself from blasting him for his ignorant assumptions all evening.

His "stay on topic" rant almost set me off...

He also seems to believe certain classes of people shouldn't be allowed to own certain kinds of rifles or have them in certain areas.

[retdetsgt]

I strongly suspect that if the rifle belonged to the Army, that would have been stated in the story. That would be to big a deal not to mention.

I still bet it was his own gun and if it was and it was owned legally, that's fine with me.