MD State Police Harrassment Over Ammo Purchase

[big_bang]

Yes, and given this (plus my experience during the "DC Sniper" situation a few years ago) online is just about the only way I'll buy ammo anymore (though Bass Pro Shop doesn't keep a log, yet).

I suspect that your purchases online are through the use of a credit card. Most online ammo suppliers also require an image of your ID on file for age assurance. Either of these (even without the other) are all the data anyone needs to find you an track your purchase habits.

Onsite cash is the only way to have untracked and legal purchases.

 

[usp9]

The OP has yet to be confirmed however the MSP is being investigated by Congress for spying on citizens. This and the Berwyn Heights incident doesn't look good for the State of Maryland.

The Berwyn Heights disaster was done by local cops, not MSP.

There are things in this letter to make me a little suspect of it's veracity.

This would be big news in sleeppy little LaPlata, MD. My Dad lives there...I'll ask him about it.

 

[Riss]

That would never fly here in PA. Really glad the old man moved back to PA years ago. WOW. If I did <stuff> like that at work around here it would not go over very good.

 

[TEDDY]

police

the bigest problem is the police only follow the orders they are given.if the polititions encorage it then get rid of the pols.sooner or later the police are going to get met with a person who reacts to the invasion in a violent manner
and then there will be a tragedy like waco / ruby ridge.

 

[SCKimberFan]

I think it IS a good idea for the government to flag large strange purchases of ammo. It sounds like their 'system' is overly sensitive. As an uniformed opinion, I'd say $2000+ of ammo per month should trigger police interest - check to see if the guy is buying for a club, has a job, has prior drug convictions, etc (not an after hours visit).

Troll sighting.

 

[sniper5]

This event makes me glad I live in the PRK. How pathetic is that?

 

[Jim K]

Hi, Kharn and others in MD,

None of the dealers in this area have ever heard of that program or have ever been asked by the MSP or local police to keep any ammunition records. Have you had personal experience with having to sign for ammo, and if so, where?

There are several things about the OP that make me think it might be a hoax, but I won't be able to do much more until Monday.

The problem is that the MSP has made up laws in the past and has colluded with state Attorneys General to go beyond the law. We all know about the "mental records" form and about the raids on newsstands several years ago.

Jim

 

[evan price]

Grey Mana: I think it IS a good idea for the government to flag large strange purchases of ammo. It sounds like their 'system' is overly sensitive. As an uniformed opinion, I'd say $2000+ of ammo per month should trigger police interest - check to see if the guy is buying for a club, has a job, has prior drug convictions, etc (not an after hours visit).

Dude, what are you smoking and what country do you live in? As an American if I want to buy and shoot $10,000 worth of ammunition a month, as long as my budget can handle it, why should I have to put up with people nosying around in my business? It's these little restrictions that snowball and screw us all over. "It's for the children"... bah. Last time I checked I can spend my money on whatever darn thing I want and as long as it is not overtly harmful the .gov can sod off. I know for a fact I've bought thousands of rounds of ammo at one purchase before and had I not started handloading I would still be doing it. Heck, the last order from Century Arms required a pallet jack to unload.

 

[Art Eatman]

Thanks, Jim. Any "real" info you find would be appreciated.

I'll close this for now; if you learn something worthwhile, start a new thread, please.

Art