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XDConvert9mm · 04-01-2008, 10:44 AM

Story Highlights

Police think boy picked up guns at his uncle's home, where he spent the weekend

He thought they were toys, forgot he had them, police theorize

Child faces no charges, but uncle may be charged for leaving guns available

Boy's status at school unclear; school policy calls for automatic expulsion

From Eric Fiegel
CNN

(CNN) -- A 7-year-old first-grader showed up at school Monday with two loaded handguns, Baltimore County, Maryland, police told CNN Tuesday.
One of the guns was discovered about 10:15 a.m. when it fell out of the student's pocket at Randallstown Elementary School, just outside of Baltimore, police said. The teacher immediately took the student to the office and police were called.

After police arrived, they searched the child's locker and found another loaded handgun in a book bag, Baltimore Police Cpl. Mike Hill said.
He said police believe the 7-year-old stayed at an uncle's house in Baltimore over the weekend, and found the guns there. Police believe he thought they were toys, he said.

"We don't believe the child had any idea that he still had the guns or do we believe he had any intentions to use the guns in a harmful way," Hill told CNN in a phone interview. Police believe the child got onto the school bus with both guns in his book bag and later discovered the weapons while he was at school.

Police would not comment on what kind of guns they were.

No charges will be filed against the 7-year-old, Hill said, but the uncle could face charges of child endangerment and leaving guns within reach of a child.

School officials called it a very unusual occurrence and would not comment on the status of the first-grader. Bringing a weapon to school carries a mandatory punishment of expulsion, according to Baltimore County Public Schools policy.

7-year-old brings loaded guns to school - CNN.com

The Uncle in this case needs a good slap in the head as well as whatever he's in for legally. This is the kind of stuff that also makes even responsible gun owners look bad and fuels the anti-gun mentality.

Gravel · 04-01-2008, 10:48 AM

Hmmmm

Wonder what kind of "loaded gun" a 7 yr old could have in his pocket and it not weigh enough for him to "not have any idea he still had the gun".. The report talks about this kid like he is still an infant, a 7 yr old has a lot better idea of what is going on than these guys are painting..

m9fan · 04-01-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDConvert9mm

This is the kind of stuff that also makes even responsible gun owners look bad and fuels the anti-gun mentality.

Right you are...

Fish609 · 04-01-2008, 11:01 AM

>< I bet the parents are pissed

Ishpeck · 04-01-2008, 11:09 AM

April Fools?

EvoIXGSR · 04-01-2008, 11:23 AM

Deff not an April fools, been all over the news here all day.

XDConvert9mm · 04-01-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ishpeck

April Fools?

I don't think so. This was a legit CNN story as I saw it.

IHasanXD · 04-01-2008, 12:04 PM

Well the kid should be expelled from school. If he is not, I hope to God some parent of a kid that was expelled for any lesser accident can go back and get their kid put back into school.

This policy and the iron fist that controls it needs to be stopped. Zero tolerance=Lazy administration

pinpointshot · 04-01-2008, 02:05 PM

When I was 7 I would have KNOWN what I was doing was wrong. I BET the kid knew what he was doing but did it anyway, even if he really thought they were toys he KNEW he was stealing by taking them without permission. I don't believe the kid or the police, everyone thinks a 7 year old is a toddler well they are not and they know right from wrong.

Brush-Wolf-Lady · 04-01-2008, 02:08 PM

A .40 Glock and a Kahr 9mm are what I read he had.

04-01-2008, 10:44 AM	#1
XDConvert9mm XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Atlanta Suburbs Posts: 4,557	7-year-old brings loaded guns to school Story Highlights Police think boy picked up guns at his uncle's home, where he spent the weekend He thought they were toys, forgot he had them, police theorize Child faces no charges, but uncle may be charged for leaving guns available Boy's status at school unclear; school policy calls for automatic expulsion From Eric Fiegel CNN (CNN) -- A 7-year-old first-grader showed up at school Monday with two loaded handguns, Baltimore County, Maryland, police told CNN Tuesday. One of the guns was discovered about 10:15 a.m. when it fell out of the student's pocket at Randallstown Elementary School, just outside of Baltimore, police said. The teacher immediately took the student to the office and police were called. After police arrived, they searched the child's locker and found another loaded handgun in a book bag, Baltimore Police Cpl. Mike Hill said. He said police believe the 7-year-old stayed at an uncle's house in Baltimore over the weekend, and found the guns there. Police believe he thought they were toys, he said. "We don't believe the child had any idea that he still had the guns or do we believe he had any intentions to use the guns in a harmful way," Hill told CNN in a phone interview. Police believe the child got onto the school bus with both guns in his book bag and later discovered the weapons while he was at school. Police would not comment on what kind of guns they were. No charges will be filed against the 7-year-old, Hill said, but the uncle could face charges of child endangerment and leaving guns within reach of a child. School officials called it a very unusual occurrence and would not comment on the status of the first-grader. Bringing a weapon to school carries a mandatory punishment of expulsion, according to Baltimore County Public Schools policy. 7-year-old brings loaded guns to school - CNN.com The Uncle in this case needs a good slap in the head as well as whatever he's in for legally. This is the kind of stuff that also makes even responsible gun owners look bad and fuels the anti-gun mentality. __________________ "There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws."

04-01-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
Gravel XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bellingham Washington Posts: 2,148	Hmmmm Wonder what kind of "loaded gun" a 7 yr old could have in his pocket and it not weigh enough for him to "not have any idea he still had the gun".. The report talks about this kid like he is still an infant, a 7 yr old has a lot better idea of what is going on than these guys are painting.. __________________ Those who trade liberty for security have neither. McCain/Palin '08

04-01-2008, 11:09 AM	#5
Ishpeck XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 4,015	April Fools? __________________ When given a chance to issue letters of marque and reprisal against Bin Laden, Congress voted against it and instead, voted the Patriot Act into law. Tells you who they think their real enemies are. http://www.ishpeck.net/

04-01-2008, 11:23 AM	#6
EvoIXGSR XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 129	Deff not an April fools, been all over the news here all day. __________________ XD-45ACP Tactical Bi-Tone Mossberg 500 (8-round, top folding pistol grip) SKS (yugo)

04-01-2008, 12:04 PM	#8
IHasanXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 499	Well the kid should be expelled from school. If he is not, I hope to God some parent of a kid that was expelled for any lesser accident can go back and get their kid put back into school. This policy and the iron fist that controls it needs to be stopped. Zero tolerance=Lazy administration __________________ 4" XD .40S&W OD, CZ 40-P, Springfield 1911 G.I. w/ArmorKote and slim carry grips, Ithica Model 37 12G, Mosin Nagant M44, WASR-10, Mossberg Plinkster .22lr.

04-01-2008, 11:01 AM	#4
Fish609 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,021	>< I bet the parents are pissed

04-01-2008, 02:05 PM	#9
pinpointshot XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 199	When I was 7 I would have KNOWN what I was doing was wrong. I BET the kid knew what he was doing but did it anyway, even if he really thought they were toys he KNEW he was stealing by taking them without permission. I don't believe the kid or the police, everyone thinks a 7 year old is a toddler well they are not and they know right from wrong. __________________ " If you dont have anything nice to say...You must be talkin about Hillary Clinton." Jeff Foxworthy

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