“To defeat Fortune, men must anticipate such evils before they arise, and take prudent steps to avoid them. When the waters have already risen, it is too late to build dikes and embankments.”-- Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince
I don't know their state laws, I don't know GA laws, I know nj laws.
We lived in Southern MO. for over 20 years. Maybe they will have to move the trial, and if they do, I hope it is to Southern MO. I think our whole small town was armed, just in case.....
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/st-louis-couple-charged-felony-weapons-violation-after-defending-home-blm-protesters"A wealthy St. Louis couple who made headlines last month for displaying firearms in front of their home as a group of BLM activists marched towards the Mayor's house will be charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon, and face a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree assault"It is illegal to wave weapons in a threatening manner -- that is unlawful in the city of St. Louis," Gardner said in a statement, adding that she was recommending community service in lieu of up to four years in prison, according to Politico. " I'm not endorsing lincoln project, just showing an example of how to protect yourself and your property w/o catching a felony charge even if they win, they lose
You can see the fear in the wife's eyes. I just wish she didn't have her finger on the trigger, which shows lack of experience in handling a firearm. One little accidental squeeze and they might have been facing charges that they could not waltz away from. Missouri law does allow you to defending your property, and that scene with the drum and screaming was very intimidating. I am sure they didn't know what would happen next. I never once heard anyone say "No worries, we are just on our way to the mayor's house". Besides, they were on private property, with no given invitation to be there. Anyone see any trespassing arrests? Neither did I....
yeah, I heard that too. they also had a few days to make it non-functioning before they got raided. they both are lawyers and have lawyer friends who probably whispered in their ear I didn't find any details, but it sounds like firing pins were removed or something simple like that.