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Austin bombings

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Inky_Wretch, Mar 18, 2018.

  1. tapintoamerica

    tapintoamerica Well-Known Member

    Makes sense on the Austin case.
    The Jewell story is sad. Got a settlement from NBC and became a cop but died of a heart attack shortly thereafter if I remember correctly.
    Meanwhile, Eric Rudolph was running free with the help of future Trumpists in extreme western North Carolina.
     
  2. qtlaw

    qtlaw Well-Known Member

    We need to arm all residents with bombs to combat the bombers.
     
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  3. cjericho

    cjericho Well-Known Member

    Or just make bombs illegal.
     
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  4. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    Why? Anyone who wants a bomb will just get one anyway.
     
  5. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member


    We regulate explosives much more closely than we do firearms.
     
  6. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    Explosion at FedEx distribution center?

     
  7. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    Quite possible the bomber (bombers?) decided the broaden the target range after not getting the attention he/she/they sought from the initial bombings.
     
  8. Guy_Incognito

    Guy_Incognito Well-Known Member

    This seems like a reporter sticking in words and sentiments of his/her own. Did Eliza May say that the reason she felt that she had nothing to worry about was because the neighborhood was affluent? Most people feel like these things happen "somewhere else."
     
  9. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    Most of it. But you can still get Tannerite at most big-box stores like Bass Pro or Academy.
     
  10. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member


    ATF still has rules regarding those sales, right?

    https://www.atf.gov/explosives/binary-explosives


    Prohibited Persons
    Persons falling into certain categories are prohibited from possessing explosive materials under the Federal explosives laws. While binary kits are not regulated by ATF, combining the binary components produces an explosive material subject to Federal explosives laws and regulations. Therefore, a prohibited person may not possess mixed binary explosives, such as exploding targets or theatrical flash powder. A prohibited person is any person who:
    • Is under indictment or information for, or who has been convicted of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year;

    • Is a fugitive from justice;

    • Is an unlawful user of, or addicted to, any controlled substance;

    • Has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution;

    • Is an alien (with some exceptions);

    • Has been discharged from the armed forces under dishonorable conditions; or

    • Has renounced their United States citizenship.

    • Any person falling into any of the above categories is generally prohibited from possessing explosive materials. However, such persons may apply to ATF for relief from their Federal explosives disabilities.




    Enforcement is a different kettle of fish.
     
  11. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    The laws might have changed, but several years ago (2014, I think) I bought some without being asked for an ID.
     
  12. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    The 'binary explosive' loophole is the next big regulatory argument, I'd guess.
     
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