Gangs capitalize on legal loophole by having teens carry guns

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Gangs capitalize on legal loophole by having teens carry guns - Mid Hudson News

NEWBURGH – The “raise the age” state law that limits criminal liability for teens arrested for certain crimes has played into the hands of criminal enterprises as bad actors are having 16- and 17-year-olds carry their guns, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said. Since the law was...

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[fresch]

This just in: no shit Sherlock!

 

[nortatoga]

I can remember old B/W movies where that was done.

 

[tirwin1]

No matter how low the age is the gangs will use kids just under limit.

 

[repete]

No matter how low the age is the gangs will use kids just under limit.

If we can figure that out just why the hell can't our elected officials? Aren't they supposed to be the best and brightest!

 

[Grimscale]

If we can figure that out just why the hell can't our elected officials?

Because the "elected" officials aren't trying to reduce gang violence. They are trying to disarm Mr. and Mrs. America.
They are quite willing to allow gangs all the guns they would ever want, up until they manage to pry ours out of our cold, dead hands. Then the gangs will find themselves in the crosshairs once again.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

If we can figure that out just why the hell can't our elected officials? Aren't they supposed to be the best and brightest!

You're kidding, right? The top talent is in private practice, making boat loads more money.

These are the wanna be's who can't cut the mustard and need a paycheck no matter how incompetent they are.