Comments on: Appeals Court Overturns Escambia Man’s Conviction In Gun Replica Case

By: Stephen Bush

Stephen Bush — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:16:19 +0000

I am an ex-felon who has paid my debt to society in full, yet i am stigmatized for life and banned from my GOD given rights because of past mistakes. This is a dangerous precedent because if they can take your Second Amendment rights for life, then what’s to stop them from taking you First Amendment rights for life, even after paying your debt to society in full?
The first thing tyrants such as Hitler, Stalin, Mao did was criminalize gun ownership and disarm the citizenry. The Second Amendment was placed there to enable Americans to protect our freedoms from those who would have this great country become a totalitarian police state, and an armed citizenry is the only way to do that.

By: Capt Turk

Capt Turk — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:55:51 +0000

A scope does not make an antique firearm modern, by any means.

The first rifle scopes were made around 1840, and manufactured, starting in 1855, by William Malcolm. They were primitive by modern standards and of low power. They were commonly used by Civil War snipers, and buffalo hunters used them for long range shots.

Replica Malcolm scopes can be purchased new from $250 to $400 through muzzle loading suppliers.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 04:50:29 +0000

REGARDING:
“The charge of “felony” should be reserved for heinous crimes only. Taking away someone’s rights to vote or own a firearm is severe.”

Just to be certain, you don’t believe any of the following for which he was convicted should be felonies?

GRAND THEFT 300 OR MORE LESS THAN 20000
DEAL IN STOLEN PROPERTY
DEAL IN STOLEN PROPERTY ORGANIZED
FRAUDULENT TRANSFER OF PROP TO PAWNBROKER
STALKING
VIOLATION OF AN INJ FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Not convicted here but arrested for transfer for felony charges in a nearby county: FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE

Should people who practice preying on others be treated better than those they prey upon?

I’m not talking about restoration of rights after keeping nose clean for a while.
I’m talking about the initial treatment of the above crimes.

David for safe homes, property and lives

By: melodies4us

melodies4us — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 23:02:14 +0000

I agree with BettyH. The charge of “felony” should be reserved for heinous crimes only. Taking away someone’s rights to vote or own a firearm is severe.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:02:14 +0000

@Jeeperman, rifle scopes and stainless steel have been around over 100 years.
100 years as in antique. Here in America when an artifact or object reaches 100 years of age it is generally considered an antique.

While on the subject of antiques, I still bird hunt with the 1902 Browning Auto 5 that belonged originally to my Great Grandfather. BTW other than a few unpaid parking tickets in Europe, my record is clean.

I would suggest that if a person is a convicted felon, convicted of a non violent offense, they should petition to have their civil rights restored.

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 16:11:40 +0000

Blame the lawmakers for making a vague law.
The judge can then use that vagueness either way.
If the scope on the muzzle loader rendered it a “modern” firearm, then the prosecutor could say a chromed or stainless steel barrel muzzle loader is also a “modern” firearm.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 13:50:32 +0000

@Betty H., I cannot say that all FWC officers are jerks, but they certainly seem to show up at times when they are least needed. Be observant when camping on Escambia River as those 4 stroke outboards they use are quite and you cannot hear them as they approach. Best to keep things stowed away when not in use.

I just show them my management pass and permits and that usually sends them on their way. Remember that these officers are observing you just as you are observing them. Keep things lite and easy, maintain eye contact and most of all be polite as there is no percentage in rudeness. Works for me and have a good day.

By: Everett

Everett — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 11:18:09 +0000

To answer the “Hunting” question. The FWC now runs radar and does traffic stops/enforcements on public, state and federal roads.

By: perdido rfisherman

perdido rfisherman — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 04:35:19 +0000

Marshall you do still have to measure powder, even if you have premeasured powder packs you still have to ram the slug or ball to keep from having any gaps between the powder and the projectile. Any gaps can cause the weapon to blow up in your face or the ball to become lodged midway down the barrel, thats why they have ram rods, it’s not just for looks.

By: Betty H

Betty H — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 14:19:17 +0000

FWC are jerks anyway..Nothing but a bunch of wanna be cops. I am happy this guy won. He was hunting..not robbing a bank. It’s stupid that a felon who committed a non violent crime maybe 20 years or more ago can’t enjoy his favorite past time and stay out of trouble. If a felon stays straight for 20 years and is a good citizen he should get his rights restored…IMO