Current Events > Rapper who performed at March for Our Lives convicted of gun crime in 2017

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/03/26/march-our-lives-rapper-vic-mensa-gun-crime/460986002/
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He had a licensed handgun, but was out of state with it. Big whoop.

Still stupid to be at this... whatever that thing was supposed to be.
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Bandit_Keith posted...

He had a licensed handgun, but was out of state with it. Big whoop.

Still stupid to be at this... whatever that thing was supposed to be.

Are the gun control laws big whoop or breaking gun control laws big whoop?
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nothing wrong here.

he can argue that the gun control is needed and that he was punished fairly. breaking a law does not imply you don't approve of said law.

Oh.
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What did Vic Mensa need a gun for anyways?

gamer167 posted...

What did Vic Mensa need a gun for anyways?

He's from Chicago. Gotta be strapped in Chi city
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It's pretty dumb for these Chicago rappers who we know are gang affiliated to be supporting this. Like...I have no problem with beng either or, but being both? Just seems dishonest at best.

That would go for any gang affiliated person by the way, not just rappers or Chicago rappers.
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Mensa, whose real name is Victor Kwesi Mensah, pleaded guilty July 10, 2017, to carrying a concealed firearm and was sentenced to two years probation, according to Los Angeles County court documents.

The rapper was pulled over Feb. 28, 2017, for running a stop sign in Beverly Hills, TMZ reported after the arrest. Police found a loaded firearm in the car. Although Mensa had a license to carry in another state, the permit was not valid in California. After his arrest, Mensa was released on $35,000 bail.

No wonder the guy is politically active.
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Ehh, its like the white nfl player with white parents who feels the need to stand up for black people. Just gotta let these people do whatever feels right to them even when its a kind of weird situation.
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gamer167 posted...

What did Vic Mensa need a gun for anyways?

Protection
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The conceal carry reciprocity act currently in the Senate would make what he did perfectly legal. Still, he is at fault because you need to know the law of the places you visit. My Minnesota permit is not valid in every state.

Thatuser posted...

The conceal carry reciprocity act currently in the Senate would make what he did perfectly legal. Still, he is at fault because you need to know the law of the places you visit. My Minnesota permit is not valid in every state.

Gun control activists want concealed carry made illegal.
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darkjedilink posted...

Thatuser posted...

The conceal carry reciprocity act currently in the Senate would make what he did perfectly legal. Still, he is at fault because you need to know the law of the places you visit. My Minnesota permit is not valid in every state.

Gun control activists want concealed carry made illegal.

The more extreme ones want more than that. As it stands, they're doing everything they can, at the state level, to require registration and limit magazine size. For example, a bill being pushed here would require weapon registration and a background check on transactions between family members. So, if you were bequeathed a weapon at someone's death, and didn't register it or get a background check, you'd be a criminal.

Thatuser posted...

darkjedilink posted...

Thatuser posted...

The conceal carry reciprocity act currently in the Senate would make what he did perfectly legal. Still, he is at fault because you need to know the law of the places you visit. My Minnesota permit is not valid in every state.

Gun control activists want concealed carry made illegal.

The more extreme ones want more than that. As it stands, they're doing everything they can, at the state level, to require registration and limit magazine size. For example, a bill being pushed here would require weapon registration and a background check on transactions between family members. So, if you were bequeathed a weapon at someone's death, and didn't register it or get a background check, you'd be a criminal.

They're also pushing assault weapons bans that would require he turn in his handgun or go to prison.
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darkjedilink posted...

They're also pushing assault weapons bans that would require he turn in his handgun or go to prison.

They want to criminalize gun ownership by inserting fine print, yes. Another example is magazine size. When I bought my Glock, it came with a 10 round magazine. They want anything more than 7 illegal, effectively making the gun illegal unless you purchase smaller magazines.

"It's okay to break gun laws if he's on our side"
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Vyrulisse posted...

"It's okay to break gun laws if he's on our side"

Who is saying that?
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Even better that his name is Mensa.
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TheVipaGTS posted...

Vyrulisse posted...

"It's okay to break gun laws if he's on our side"

Who is saying that?

no one
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Thatuser posted...

The conceal carry reciprocity act currently in the Senate would make what he did perfectly legal. Still, he is at fault because you need to know the law of the places you visit. My Minnesota permit is not valid in every state.

This is a reason why concealed carry reciprocity is needed so you don't turn into a criminal by merely crossing a line.
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This is like complaining of a recovering addict fighting for more substance abuse facilities. I've never seen a group of people more capable of self-deception.
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Thatuser posted...

darkjedilink posted...

They're also pushing assault weapons bans that would require he turn in his handgun or go to prison.

They want to criminalize gun ownership by inserting fine print, yes. Another example is magazine size. When I bought my Glock, it came with a 10 round magazine. They want anything more than 7 illegal, effectively making the gun illegal unless you purchase smaller magazines.

It's not even fine print - they define 'assault weapons' as any semiautomatic firearm OR any weapon 'capable' of accepting 10-round magazines or larger.

Even buying a smaller magazine wouldn't help.
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DragonGirlYuki posted...

Thatuser posted...

The conceal carry reciprocity act currently in the Senate would make what he did perfectly legal. Still, he is at fault because you need to know the law of the places you visit. My Minnesota permit is not valid in every state.

This is a reason why concealed carry reciprocity is needed so you don't turn into a criminal by merely crossing a line.

I definitely support it. There should be a federal standard if This is the case, though. Some states allow permits just by applying. In fairness, holders should demonstrate proficiency and understanding of when use of deadly force is appropriate. Also demonstrate that they can operate it safely.

darkjedilink posted...

It's not even fine print - they define 'assault weapons' as any semiautomatic firearm OR any weapon 'capable' of accepting 10-round magazines or larger.

Even buying a smaller magazine wouldn't help.

That's not how my particular state defines it. But yes, what you're saying is extreme.

Thatuser posted...

DragonGirlYuki posted...

Thatuser posted...

The conceal carry reciprocity act currently in the Senate would make what he did perfectly legal. Still, he is at fault because you need to know the law of the places you visit. My Minnesota permit is not valid in every state.

This is a reason why concealed carry reciprocity is needed so you don't turn into a criminal by merely crossing a line.

I definitely support it. There should be a federal standard if This is the case, though. Some states allow permits just by applying. In fairness, holders should demonstrate proficiency and understanding of when use of deadly force is appropriate. Also demonstrate that they can operate it safely.

I agree with a federal license that establishes a minimum standard. It is a good compromise to prevent the laxest state from being the standard of the nation.
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darkjedilink posted...

It's not even fine print - they define 'assault weapons' as any semiautomatic firearm OR any weapon 'capable' of accepting 10-round magazines or larger.

That's effectively any weapon capable of accepting a magazine at all.
https://ii.cheaperthandirt.com/fcgi-bin/iipsrv.fcgi?FIF=/images/cheaperthandirt/source/7-mten22_1.tif&wid=1000&cvt=jpeg

DragonGirlYuki posted...

Thatuser posted...

DragonGirlYuki posted...

Thatuser posted...

The conceal carry reciprocity act currently in the Senate would make what he did perfectly legal. Still, he is at fault because you need to know the law of the places you visit. My Minnesota permit is not valid in every state.

This is a reason why concealed carry reciprocity is needed so you don't turn into a criminal by merely crossing a line.

I definitely support it. There should be a federal standard if This is the case, though. Some states allow permits just by applying. In fairness, holders should demonstrate proficiency and understanding of when use of deadly force is appropriate. Also demonstrate that they can operate it safely.

I agree with a federal license that establishes a minimum standard. It is a good compromise to prevent the laxest state from being the standard of the nation.

States like NY, IL and CA are vehemently against this type of reasonable compromise.

Ah yeah there are some places that want to stick to their extreme end like an effective complete ban on licenses.
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Questionmarktarius posted...

darkjedilink posted...

It's not even fine print - they define 'assault weapons' as any semiautomatic firearm OR any weapon 'capable' of accepting 10-round magazines or larger.

That's effectively any weapon capable of accepting a magazine at all.
https://ii.cheaperthandirt.com/fcgi-bin/iipsrv.fcgi?FIF=/images/cheaperthandirt/source/7-mten22_1.tif&wid=1000&cvt=jpeg

I know. Which is proof that anyone saying 'we don't want to take your guns' or 'this is just about weapons of war' is either lying or ignorant.
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Thatuser posted...

darkjedilink posted...

It's not even fine print - they define 'assault weapons' as any semiautomatic firearm OR any weapon 'capable' of accepting 10-round magazines or larger.

Even buying a smaller magazine wouldn't help.

That's not how my particular state defines it. But yes, what you're saying is extreme.

What state?
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national reciprocity when?

Gun control laws are unconstitutional, this man should never have gotten in trouble for carrying his freedom weapon over to another state.
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darkjedilink posted...

Thatuser posted...

darkjedilink posted...

It's not even fine print - they define 'assault weapons' as any semiautomatic firearm OR any weapon 'capable' of accepting 10-round magazines or larger.

Even buying a smaller magazine wouldn't help.

That's not how my particular state defines it. But yes, what you're saying is extreme.

What state?

Minnesota

Thatuser posted...

darkjedilink posted...

Thatuser posted...

darkjedilink posted...

It's not even fine print - they define 'assault weapons' as any semiautomatic firearm OR any weapon 'capable' of accepting 10-round magazines or larger.

Even buying a smaller magazine wouldn't help.

That's not how my particular state defines it. But yes, what you're saying is extreme.

What state?

Minnesota

Minnesota has NO definition of "assault weapon."

http://lawcenter.giffords.org/assault-weapons-in-minnesota/
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remember when Common performed for Obama and everyone lost their shit?

me too
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