Author Topic: Sniper downs helicopter (Read 1954 times)

Frodo · « **on:** August 16, 2005, 07:18:09 PM »

See Rule #15, #5

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2005, 07:32:43 PM »

I dont see any hard evidence listed that the guy did it.

Then again they make the guys sound a bit weird.

I hope they have more evidence then this "The search indicated Kerns owns several weapons, including an assault rifle and a silencer, according to the complaint. Kerns' father and neighbors told deputies they did not hear any gunshots, according to the complaint. "

And this: "The SWAT team found multiple Marine Corps manuals and empty ammo cans scattered about the Kerns home. ."

If the later is all is any indication, then I could have done it too.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2005, 07:47:00 PM »

They've got nothing.
I have a feeling he did it though.
The sound of a helicopter is a very common PTSD trigger for combat veterans.
Remember the fruit fly helicopter spraying back around 1980? My dad was ready to shoot those ****ers down.

Raider179 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2005, 07:53:02 PM »

Well there is this. I certainly can see why they are investigating him.

Kerns told detectives he would be able to "make that shot" at that distance with "no problem" and that he was a Marine sniper and he would easily be able to "take a shot," according to the complaint.

Deputies said Kerns' father reported that he heard his son say someone had just shot a helicopter down before he rushed out of the house. When Kerns returned to the home, his father told deputies he heard his son say he helped the pilot and co-pilot out of the chopper, according to the complaint.

But White said that is not the truth and Kerns' statements at the site drew suspicion.

Three days later, undercover deputies attempted to trail Kerns after the search, but Kerns led them on a high-speed chase, further prompting a search of his home, according to the complaint.

The search indicated Kerns owns several weapons, including an assault rifle and a silencer, according to the complaint.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2005, 08:03:39 PM »

None of that is real evidence.

Its all odd, but not evidence that he did it.

At least the feds didnt practicaly frame him like randy weaver though.

Dinger · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:29:09 AM »

Yeah, they got nothing, although the suspect confessed to means, motive and opportunity.

Xargos · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2005, 04:50:31 AM »

If anything they'll hang him on the silencer. Which is 10 years and/or $10,000 fine for just having the parts for one. Check the Federal law on them you will find they can lock you up if you have common scrap parts in your garage.

lazs2 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2005, 08:37:12 AM »

See Rule #5

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:02:02 AM »

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Originally posted by Xargos
If anything they'll hang him on the silencer. Which is 10 years and/or $10,000 fine for just having the parts for one. Check the Federal law on them you will find they can lock you up if you have common scrap parts in your garage.

Pretty sure its not a suppressor unless it actually works... got a source?

lazs2 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:08:28 AM »

yep... it's gotta work and so far... for a first offence... I don't think anyone has gotten jail time for one silencer.

lazs

Xargos · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:12:54 AM »

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Originally posted by rabbidrabbit
Pretty sure its not a suppressor unless it actually works... got a source?

The Hayduke Silencer Book Quick and Dirty Homemade Silencers by George Hayduke. He is quite clear on what the laws are "If you put a toothpaste tube on the end of your .22 and it cuts down the sound blast even one decibel, that's intent to make a silencer, and that is illegal".

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:29:42 AM »

Pretty sure hes wrong. In order for it to be a silencer it must cut the decibles to a certain level. Otherwise its considered a flash suppressor.

Hangtime · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:10:13 AM »

ain't allowed ta use a flash supressor either. it must be called a 'mussel brake', lest the leftist targets.. err.. retards strart frothing at the mouth.

henh.

Raider179 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:33:43 AM »

See Rule #5

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:35:15 AM »

Did it say the silencer was ilegal?

He MAY own it legaly. It is possible.