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Stolen gun question

Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:28 pm
Posted by GRITS79
Tiger Stadium
Member since Feb 2014
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Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:28 pm
I purchased a .22 rifle about 3 weeks ago. It was on sale and I'm on a gun hoarding kick right now, so I got it, just for the hell of it. I recently moved and it disappeared. I've only had it a few weeks. I've never had the chance to shoot it. I have torn this house apart. It was never taken out of the box.

How screwed am I? I know there is no gun registration in LA, but it is in my name. Should I file a report just to have it on record?

I know that I probably should have called the cops before coming here and blah blah, but any help is appreciated.



Posted by TigerOnThe Hill
Springhill, LA
Member since Sep 2008
7441 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:29 pm to
Who moved you?
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:30 pm to
I'd file a report for sure, good luck getting it back though.
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
37744 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:31 pm to
It's the only thing missing?

Are there any signs you've been burglarized?

If not I'd say you left it/ put it somewhere and forgot it.
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:32 pm to
quote:

If not I'd say you left it/ put it somewhere and forgot it.


After buying it 3 wks ago, I surely hope not, if so he shouldn't own one.
Posted by GRITS79
Tiger Stadium
Member since Feb 2014
1396 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:34 pm to
Family. And my ignorant, now ex, boyfriend. I have an idea of who may have taken it, but I have no proof. Do I call the cops and possibly falsely accuse someone of taking it?

I'm not so worried about the gun, as I'll just get another. I'm concerned with someone having a rifle that's in my name.

I know, I'm an idiot. I just don't want to file a report and accuse someone of something that they may not have done.

I have no way of ever proving who took it.
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
37744 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:35 pm to
Well he didn't specify that he was burglarized. He didn't say he thought the movers took it. Nothing else is missing apparently. Why would it be stolen? Who would've taken it?
Posted by GRITS79
Tiger Stadium
Member since Feb 2014
1396 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:36 pm to
I know I didn't leave it / put it somewhere. It's gone.


So, I guess I should report it, just to cover my arse, correct?

And I don't expect to get it back. Hell, it was about $160. I'm not worried about getting it back. I'm worried about something happening with it. If it were a handgun, I would be freaking out.
Posted by GRITS79
Tiger Stadium
Member since Feb 2014
1396 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:38 pm to
*She


My .380 and 9mm are still here. Why steal a cheap rifle? That's what I don't get.

Eta: no sign that I was burglarized. I guess if I were, it would be the easiest to find, as it was still in the box. I keep the handguns hidden well. One is always on me and the 9mm was on me during the move.

This post was edited on 6/25/14 at 8:41 pm
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
37744 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:41 pm to
Well now that you've acknowledged that there was someone who could've taken it, the situation changes.
Yes, I'd at least make a call to the local PD and make them aware of the situation. Doubt they'll pursue it but at least you're on record as having notified them. Sorry for your drama.
Posted by GRITS79
Tiger Stadium
Member since Feb 2014
1396 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:43 pm to
Thanks. That is what I wanted to know.


Better to have it on record in the event that something goes wrong. I'll file a report.
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:43 pm to
quote:

Why steal a cheap rifle?

Simple opportunity, it mostly is. Report it.
Posted by GRITS79
Tiger Stadium
Member since Feb 2014
1396 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:44 pm to



Will the cops come to my new condo and make a big scene? Or can I just call or go down to the station and report it?
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
37744 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:44 pm to
Sorry for the gender confusion

I don't get why they'd take a cheap common rifle either which is why I thought it may be lost.
Can you call the other person and casually inquire as to the rifles whereabouts? May let them know you know something is up as well.
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
37744 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:46 pm to
I can't imagine 5-0 making a big deal about this. But you can always go down there and avoid a possible scene.
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:46 pm to
quote:

GRITS79

I ain't the popo, but being as you are a female, they will probably make a big scene.
Posted by GRITS79
Tiger Stadium
Member since Feb 2014
1396 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:49 pm to
quote:

I can't imagine 5-0 making a big deal about this. But you can always go down there and avoid a possible scene.



Probably what I will do.

quote:

ain't the popo, but being as you are a female, they will probably make a big scene.



I know. And they will probably confiscate my shite when they see that I'm hoarding ammo as well. I don't want to be on the news.

Posted by Cadello
Eunice
Member since Dec 2007
48855 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:52 pm to
Gun stealing thieves should be castrated..
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:53 pm to
quote:

And they will probably confiscate my shite when they see that I'm hoarding ammo as well.

Let me keep it safe for you. ***tongueincheek****
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 6/25/14 at 8:54 pm to
quote:

Gun stealing thieves should be castrated..


Even the females?
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