What Gun for Lawnmower?

[Chipperman]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/07/25/mower.madness.ap/index.html

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AP) -- A 56-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of shooting his lawn mower because it wouldn't start.


Keith Walendowski told police he felt he had a right to shoot his mower.

Keith Walendowski has been charged with felony possession of a short-barreled shotgun or rifle and misdemeanor disorderly conduct while armed.

According to the criminal complaint, Walendowski says he was angry because his Lawn Boy wouldn't start Wednesday morning.

He told police: "I can do that, it's my lawn mower and my yard so I can shoot it if I want."

A woman who lives at Walendowski's house reported the incident. She says he was intoxicated.

Walendowski could face up to an $11,000 fine and six years and three months in prison if convicted.

A call to Walendowski's home went unanswered

charged with felony possession of a short-barreled shotgun or rifle

Walendowski could face up to an $11,000 fine and six years and three months in prison if convicted.

So if this is an NFA violation, then it could actually be up to 10 years, right?

 

[FCFC]

Guns and alcohol don't mix.

Well, at least we get Walendowski out of the gun owning community. Good riddance, if the story is fact.

I suppose that might be considered elitist--but it really is just a self-preservationist view. The more Walendowskis there are out there with firearms, the less liberty I have as a gun-owner and carrier.

 

[Roadwild17]

Maby a runner up for a Darwin award?

 

[Rmeju]

So if this is an NFA violation, then it could actually be up to 10 years, right?

You seem confused by inaccurate media reporting. I thought we'd all be numb to that by now

The fine, I think, can also be up to a quarter million!

Reid

Oh yeah, and I think the answer to your question is 12 guage

 

[wingman]

Oh yeah, and I think the answer to your question is 12 guage /QUOTE]

When in doubt or in need of serious work 12 gauge is the answer.

 

[TallPine]

Guns and alcohol don't mix.

Apparently, lawnmowers and alcohol don't mix either

 

[FuzzyBunny]

Alcohol in the new fuels will eat up most older mowers seals and other parts.

 

[Jdude]

It rusts the metal in your gun as well.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

In the move Blaze, Blaze Starr, Earl Long's mistress is talking to reporters, telling them Earl is all well and fit to reclaim his seat as governor of Louisiana. In the background, you can see Earl trying to start a lawnmower. Finally he comes out with a shotgun and executes it as the reporters watch.

 

[Bartholomew Roberts]

If you have never wanted to execute a lawnmower, then you just haven't mowed enough lawns

 

[freakshow10mm]

Not understanding how the short barreled shotgun comes into play.

 

[M2 Carbine]

If you have never wanted to execute a lawnmower, then you just haven't mowed enough lawns

That's for sure.

 

[Flyboy]

So if this is an NFA violation, then it could actually be up to 10 years, right?

They're probably referring to Wisconsin law, section 941.28, which mirrors Federal law. Walendowski may also be eligible to be charged by the feds for an NFA violation, but there's a state crime as well (as in most, if not all, states)

 

[Waitone]

Why would he want to shoot a Lawnboy? It starts real good.

 

[Guns and more]

For mowers I'd select my Mossy with the pistol grip, I'd use 3" slug from Federal, they work best on mowers. Go for the head, they're aluminum, you'll have a kill.
Reserve the blade and two wheels for mounting.

Why would he want to shoot a Lawnboy? It starts real good.

Sure it wasn't a Lawn nome? That's a whole different story.

 

[dalepres]

Shooting at a lawn mower engine represents a serious threat of ricochet and unintended consequences. Doing so under the influence of alcohol increases the risk that someone will be hurt.

The man has serious judgment flaws, for instance renting to a woman or living with a woman (whichever it was) who would call the police on him for shooting his mower. Or for mixing guns and alcohol.

I am suspicious about the NFA thing, though. This could be a case of a law enforcement officer not knowing how to properly measure or judge the length of a firearm. It wouldn't be the first time that has happened. But if it is accurate, there's another judgment flaw - either owning or exposing an SBR so stupidly.

This guy is bad news - period. I'm glad I don't live next to him.

 

[The Tourist]

The key to this problem is that it happened in Wisconsin.

We're all under a lot of stress until Favre makes a flippin' decision. It's hot and muggy--for over three weeks. That lawnmower was undoubtedly filled with 4-dollar gas.

The guy snapped. Heck, I would have loaded the shotgun for him.

 

[MaterDei]

Lawn mower engines are very cheaply made nowadays. Just about anything will pierce the block.

 

[redneckrepairs]

The paper said Walendowski, who had been drinking all morning, told police: "my lawn mower wouldn't start, so I got my shotgun and shot it... I can do that. It's my lawnmower and my yard, so I can shoot it if I want."

So your telling me that shooting lawn mowers is illegal in some states , heck here in colorado i dont think we even have a season , tho from november to march or so snow blowers are a more likely target .

This must be related to global warming .. how much carbon does a sbs emit anyway ? LOL

 

[Jeff White]

Already under discussion here:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=380639