Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

by **Taggure** » Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:52:03

I got this off the NRA-ILA stream and thought it interesting when you read the article that they can deny you a CC permit based on

Philadelphia, according to police and gun owners, relies heavily on a clause that allows denial of a permit based on "character and reputation" alone.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/dailynews/top_story/20100831_Guns_of_Contention__If_Philadelphia_says_no__Florida_can_say_yes.html#ixzz0yTDp6cwn

Philadelphia police seize guns from lawful permit holders
In the last two years, Philadelphia police have confiscated guns from at least nine men - including four security guards - who were carrying them legally, and only one of the guns has been returned, according to interviews with the men.

by **VBshooter** » Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:52:48

I've worked in Philly many times and this doesn;t surprise me at all. contrary to rumor the City of Brotherly Shove is still a corrupt little cesspool of bereaucratic red tape and political nepotism.

by **zephyp** » Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:39:07

If I were one of those guys I'd be counting my money. Settle for $5k after you violate my rights and lock me to a bed for 18 hours...I dont think so. I'm sure there are any number of lawyers who would love to get their hands on cases like this.