Man’s hoard of nearly 5,000 guns shows ease of amassing arms in U.S

[SF1900]

Man’s hoard of nearly 5,000 guns shows ease of amassing arms in U.S
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-guns-stockpile-insight-idUSKBN0TM2LU20151204

As sheriff’s investigators threaded past the battered cars, cast-off tires and rusted farm equipment cluttering Brent Nicholson’s front yard, there was no hint of the sinister stockpile hidden behind his windowless front door.

Inside, the guns were everywhere: rifles and shotguns piled in the living room, halls and bedrooms; handguns littering tables and countertops. Outside, when they rolled up the door on the pre-fab metal garage, more arms spilled out at their feet.

“This has completely changed our definition of an ass-load of guns,” said Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks. Six weeks after the discovery, officers are still cataloging the weapons, many of which have proved stolen, and the final tally is expected to be close to 5,000. “I don’t know if there’s ever been (a seizure) this big anywhere before,” Brooks says.

Read more at Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-guns-stockpile-insight-idUSKBN0TM2LU20151204#7hhGGWpyIhggXz1V.99

[Parker]

Man’s hoard of nearly 5,000 guns shows ease of amassing arms in U.S
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-guns-stockpile-insight-idUSKBN0TM2LU20151204

As sheriff’s investigators threaded past the battered cars, cast-off tires and rusted farm equipment cluttering Brent Nicholson’s front yard, there was no hint of the sinister stockpile hidden behind his windowless front door.

Inside, the guns were everywhere: rifles and shotguns piled in the living room, halls and bedrooms; handguns littering tables and countertops. Outside, when they rolled up the door on the pre-fab metal garage, more arms spilled out at their feet.

“This has completely changed our definition of an ass-load of guns,” said Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks. Six weeks after the discovery, officers are still cataloging the weapons, many of which have proved stolen, and the final tally is expected to be close to 5,000. “I don’t know if there’s ever been (a seizure) this big anywhere before,” Brooks says.

Read more at Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-guns-stockpile-insight-idUSKBN0TM2LU20151204#7hhGGWpyIhggXz1V.99

If only he were a better saleman than a hoarder of guns. how much you want to bet he was scared someone was "going to take his guns"? And look, somebody did.

[SF1900]

If only he were a better saleman than a hoarder of guns. how much you want to bet he was scared someone was "going to take his guns"? And look, somebody did.

I posted pictures above.

Was there legal right to take his guns? They suspect he may be selling, although his wife and neighbor says he has never sold them.

[chaos]

Some people hoard cats, he hoarded guns.
Oh the humanity.

[_aj_]

We're any laws broken? If not, this is a non-story. 5000 is a decent start, but he'll need to kick it up a notch if he wants to be top-tier.

[The Scott]

What's next?  Coming for a man's record collection?

[Twaddle]

We're any laws broken? If not, this is a non-story. 5000 is a decent start, but he'll need to kick it up a notch if he wants to be top-tier.

They were investigating other stolen property, and stumbled upon the weapons after serving a subpoena.  Pretty sure this guy is fucked.  Many of the weapons don't have serial numbers.  Doesn't sound like he's your average collector.   

Nicholson had been charged earlier in the week with selling opium and heroin in Union County, WBTV reported.

Deputies in that case went to Nicholson’s house on Friday to serve him with a subpoena.

They found chainsaws and a welder “in plain sight” on the front law that had been reported stolen only days earlier, that station and The Observer reported. The deputies knew because they had written the stolen property reports.

“They went to a judge and got a search warrant and went back to the house and found literally thousands of guns,” Brooks told The Observer. “They secured the scene and called everybody in. We’ve been there ever since and we’ll probably be working on this into next week.”

Brooks said Nicholson has a “lengthy record,” according to the newspaper.

[_aj_]

They were investigating other stolen property, and stumbled upon the weapons after serving a subpoena.  Pretty sure this guy is fucked.  Many of the weapons don't have serial numbers.  Doesn't sound like he's your average collector.   

Nicholson had been charged earlier in the week with selling opium and heroin in Union County, WBTV reported.

Deputies in that case went to Nicholson’s house on Friday to serve him with a subpoena.

They found chainsaws and a welder “in plain sight” on the front law that had been reported stolen only days earlier, that station and The Observer reported. The deputies knew because they had written the stolen property reports.

“They went to a judge and got a search warrant and went back to the house and found literally thousands of guns,” Brooks told The Observer. “They secured the scene and called everybody in. We’ve been there ever since and we’ll probably be working on this into next week.”

Brooks said Nicholson has a “lengthy record,” according to the newspaper.

He's fucked.

[SF1900]

They were investigating other stolen property, and stumbled upon the weapons after serving a subpoena.  Pretty sure this guy is fucked.  Many of the weapons don't have serial numbers.  Doesn't sound like he's your average collector.   

Nicholson had been charged earlier in the week with selling opium and heroin in Union County, WBTV reported.

Deputies in that case went to Nicholson’s house on Friday to serve him with a subpoena.

They found chainsaws and a welder “in plain sight” on the front law that had been reported stolen only days earlier, that station and The Observer reported. The deputies knew because they had written the stolen property reports.

“They went to a judge and got a search warrant and went back to the house and found literally thousands of guns,” Brooks told The Observer. “They secured the scene and called everybody in. We’ve been there ever since and we’ll probably be working on this into next week.”

Brooks said Nicholson has a “lengthy record,” according to the newspaper.

Sounds like an upstanding, law abiding gun owner, who purchased his weapons via the appropriate background checks.

[Walter Sobchak]

Man’s hoard of nearly 5,000 guns shows ease of amassing arms in U.S
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-guns-stockpile-insight-idUSKBN0TM2LU20151204

As sheriff’s investigators threaded past the battered cars, cast-off tires and rusted farm equipment cluttering Brent Nicholson’s front yard, there was no hint of the sinister stockpile hidden behind his windowless front door.

Inside, the guns were everywhere: rifles and shotguns piled in the living room, halls and bedrooms; handguns littering tables and countertops. Outside, when they rolled up the door on the pre-fab metal garage, more arms spilled out at their feet.

“This has completely changed our definition of an ass-load of guns,” said Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks. Six weeks after the discovery, officers are still cataloging the weapons, many of which have proved stolen, and the final tally is expected to be close to 5,000. “I don’t know if there’s ever been (a seizure) this big anywhere before,” Brooks says.

Read more at Reutershttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-guns-stockpile-insight-idUSKBN0TM2LU20151204#7hhGGWpyIhggXz1V.99

Fuck off troll

[Twaddle]

Sounds like an upstanding, law abiding gun owner, who purchased his weapons via the appropriate background checks.

He's fucked.

"Among the thousands of guns, Nicholson also allegedly had piles of stolen goods. Brooks hasn't been able to determine just how many guns were stolen in Nicholson's arsenal, as hundreds have had their serial numbers removed, making them impossible to trace.

The chain of events started when a sheriff's deputy pulled over Nicholson for running a stop sign on Oct. 21, at the state line in North Carolina. Nicholson's pickup truck had bogus plates, and the deputy also saw several rifle barrels behind the seat when he approached the vehicle.

During the search, 20 rifles, nine hand guns and just under 200 hydrocodone pills were found, and several of the guns were stolen. The sheriff's department arrested Nicholson on charges of suspicion of possessing stolen weapons, trafficking in opiates and vehicular violations. While Nicholson was still in jail, a deputy served a subpoena at the home, noticing stolen equipment in the yard, prompting the raid the next day."

[SF1900]

Some people hoard cats, he hoarded guns.
Oh the humanity.

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[Walter Sobchak]

Sounds like an upstanding, law abiding gun owner, who purchased his weapons via the appropriate background checks.

Cock loving troll

[SF1900]

"Among the thousands of guns, Nicholson also allegedly had piles of stolen goods. Brooks hasn't been able to determine just how many guns were stolen in Nicholson's arsenal, as hundreds have had their serial numbers removed, making them impossible to trace.

The chain of events started when a sheriff's deputy pulled over Nicholson for running a stop sign on Oct. 21, at the state line in North Carolina. Nicholson's pickup truck had bogus plates, and the deputy also saw several rifle barrels behind the seat when he approached the vehicle.

During the search, 20 rifles, nine hand guns and just under 200 hydrocodone pills were found, and several of the guns were stolen. The sheriff's department arrested Nicholson on charges of suspicion of possessing stolen weapons, trafficking in opiates and vehicular violations. While Nicholson was still in jail, a deputy served a subpoena at the home, noticing stolen equipment in the yard, prompting the raid the next day."

Thanks for the additional information.

[chaos]

Sounds like an upstanding, law abiding gun owner, who purchased his weapons via the appropriate background checks.

Sounds like a few more gun laws would have prevented this!

[SF1900]

Sounds like a few more gun laws would have prevented this!

Go on......

[King Shizzo]

SF1900 is responsible for nearly 50% of the posts in this thread. 

[Parker]

And nobody has posted the Matrix scene  of when Neo needs a gun and all those rows of guns pop up?

[The Scott]

Sounds like a few more gun laws would have prevented this!

It is stark truth that gun laws are only enforced against the law abiding.

[chaos]

Go on......

You first

[SF1900]

You first

Okay, soon.

[Thin Lizzy]

He still only has two hands.


As an aside, notice that every liberal "cause" always has more government control as the answer.

Make no mistake about it. Deny it as they may. These people are Pinkos.

A search of their homes would certainly find a a dog-eared copy of the "Communist Manifesto."

[Parker]

Let's not forget that he had illegal drugs and prescription opiates, and bogus plates, and had stolen chainsaws and a welder. And the fact that selling illegal drugs and possessing of firearms tend to hand in hand. So, this guy is basically a criminal/dealer/addict/hoarder.

[chaos]

Sounds like an upstanding, law abiding gun owner, who purchased his weapons via the appropriate background checks.

Lol, wait a sec, apparently you didn't read the article you posted.
Cock loving troll

[SF1900]

Lol, wait a sec, apparently you didn't read the article you posted.
Cock loving troll

I didn't, hence why I only posted the first few paragraphs. I was posting more about the amount of guns he had; its impressive, whether or not he did it legally or illegally. I suspect it would take a lot of time to amass that many guns.