Wednesday, December 11, 2013

BB gun control: In New Jersey, kids’ rite of passage could mean felony

 

Not only could you "shoot your eye out, kid," you might also go to jail for owning that BB gun in certain states.

New Jersey and other jurisdictions make little or no distinction between Daisy's classic Red Ryder BB gun immortalized in the film "A Christmas Story," and real guns. They must be registered and are subject to the same laws as any firearms.

“In all honesty, kids who are charged are looking at mandatory jail time,” said New Jersey attorney William Proetta, adding that under the state’s Graves Act, a conviction could lead to prison time.

“The only defense is to request a waiver but if that’s not granted, young kids can get a felony charge and their lives are basically over.”

More @ Fox

2 comments:

  1. The next flood or storm that happens. We need to tell Jersey - fix it yourself. I don't send tax dollars to commies.

    And Brock I use to live in PA with the Commodore Berry Bridge in site from the back porch. - takes you into Jersey the standing joke Is " what is the difference between the garbage and the women in New Jersey?" drumroll please - the garbage gets picked up.

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    1. :) Their accents would turn you off, if nothing else. :)

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