Massachusetts weapons cache...local news.

[Timothy]

A Manchester-by-the-Sea man who allegedly had a cache of weapons in his home told police he was preparing for Armageddon, authorities said.

Gregory D. Girard, 45, was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly storing several tear gas grenades and explosive pepper ball projectiles. He was also charged with the illegal possession of four police batons.

Just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Manchester-by-the Sea police executed a search warrant at 23 Bridge St., police said in a statement. Girard faces four counts of possession of an infernal device and four counts of possession of a dangerous weapon. Additional charges are pending, police said.

“He indicated to police that he anticipated some form of Armageddon to take place shortly and he was getting prepared,” Police Chief Glenn McKiel said.

In addition to the grenade-type devices, police found approximately 20 weapons, including high-powered rifles, shotguns, and handguns. All of the firearms were purchased and registered legally within the past 10 months, McKiel said.

Girard, a computer consultant, had a Class A license, which enabled him to purchase large-capacity firearms. According to police, he was granted the permit without question.

“He did not have a criminal record and there was no indication at the time [the permit] was issued that he shouldn’t have one,” McKiel said.

McKiel added police are not allowed to ask applicants why they are seeking a firearms permit.

Police also found a large collection of camouflage clothing, knives, bulletproof vests, helmets, and eight pairs of handcuffs in Girard’s home. They also discovered stockpiles of medicine and non-perishable foods. An illegal indoor shooting range was also found in the attic, police said.

Police seized all the weapons and ammunition and revoked Girard’s license to carry firearms.

Tactical officers evacuated two other condominium units in Girard's building and brought residents to the police department while the search was completed.

Salem District Court Judge Richard Mori ordered Girard held without bail after he pleaded not guilty at his arraignment this morning. Mori slated a dangerousness hearing for Feb. 12.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/02/police_man_with.html

[twyacht]

how do you get caught "storing" pepper ball and tear gas grenades?

"Illegal" police batons???

Somethings up, he was being watched or something.

An illegal indoor shooting range was also found in the attic, police said.
Damn,... I was just thinking about that,... Think the shooting drew attention to himself???


Police seized all the weapons and ammunition and revoked Girard’s license to carry firearms.
Well, that's a given,.....

Something or someone tipped the cops off to this guy I would guess.

[Timothy]

His wife turned him in to the police.  She's filed a restraining order according to the evening news. 

The gun range was a problem in an apartment building.  I don't think it would be a problem in a single family residence around here but I'd have to do a little homework.

[r_w]

BB gun range??

[Timothy]

BB gun range??

Nope, they had some video of a armored vest plate (illegal in MA) with some large impact hits.  Probably from the .30 cal ammo they pictured in the vid.

He had some serious ammunition stashed though no more than someone who shoots in competition.  The silly thing was one reporter talking of an "assault weapon" while holding up a bolt action rifle.  

I didn't see any sport utility rifles (aka black rifles) in the video.

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[kilopaparomeo]

Dang...I have 102 guns in the collection and somewhere around 25K rounds of ammo.  Wonder what that would make me in MA?

[Timothy]

Dang...I have 102 guns in the collection and somewhere around 25K rounds of ammo.  Wonder what that would make me in MA?

A collector and enthusiast!   

It wasn't the guns that got him into trouble.  It was the range, the smoke grenades, pepper ball grenades, knightsticks and armored vests. 

The guns and ammo were all legally puchased and registered but the other stuff gives them reason to confiscate the guns and void his license.  After that happened, he can no longer possess firearms or ammo of any kind as a resident of MA.

Remember, in MA, a DUI or DWI can give the state enough reason to take your CCW (LTC in MA).  It doesn't have to include a firearms offense.

[brosometal]

So let me get this straight:  "illegal police batons"?  Here's a "license" for fire arms, but if I catch you with an assault stick, Mr. You are gonna be headed downtown...



I just don't get an illegal stick, regardless of the other extenuating circumstances.

[Timothy]

So let me get this straight:  "illegal police batons"?  Here's a "license" for fire arms, but if I catch you with an assault stick, Mr. You are gonna be headed downtown...

I just don't get an illegal stick, regardless of the other extenuating circumstances.

Pretty silly ain't it?

In MA, you need an FID (Firearms ID card) to buy pepper spray but.......you can buy a muzzloading rifle with no license whatsoever.  Get someone to buy you powder and sabots and go hunting....somehow a rifle capable of shooting .50 cal sabots to 200 yards is LESS dangerous than pepper spray...

Completely insane in their reasoning.  The bitch that Scott Brown beat in the election is partially responsible for these laws.

[Rastus]

Dang...I have 102 guns in the collection and somewhere around 25K rounds of ammo.  Wonder what that would make me in MA?

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