Darn Gun show loop holes...were else could they get these things?

Doglips · 05-30-2002, 06:47 PM

I can only assume that they got these single shoot weapons at a gun show and sliped through a loop hole and purchased them without a background check.....We must close the loop hole that allowed these terrorist to get these weapons...I am sending out e-mail demanding that the manufactures insure that their distributors conduct on sight insta checks...or I will NO LONGER BUY THEIR PRODUCT....Im sure you will agree with me on this one

FBI warns of shoulder-fired missiles threat
May 30, 2002 Posted: 5:26 PM EDT (2126 GMT)

From Jamie McIntyre
CNN Senior Pentagon Correspondent

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Although it has had no specific warnings, the FBI is alerting law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for any signs of terrorist plans to use shoulder-fired missiles against U.S. targets, especially commercial airliners.

The alert comes after investigators concluded al Qaeda operatives might have tried to shoot down a U.S. military plane in Saudi Arabia earlier this month.

(Doglips note: The below mention "firearm" is oviously a cheep saturday night special and I demand the manufacture hold their distributors responsalbe for letting terrorist get them withou a background check).

Specifications
FIM-92A Stinger Missile
Short-range, IR air-to-air missile
Length: 5 ft
Launch weight: 10.1 kg
Body diameter: 2.75 in
Speed: 2,445 ft/sec
Maximum range: 3 mi
Maxium altitude: 12,464 ft
Warhead: Penetrating high-explosive
Impact: Fuze
Propulsion: Solid propellant
Range: 4.5 km

Sources: Jane's and Periscope/USNI Military

"The FBI possesses no information indicating that al Qaeda is planning to use 'Stinger' missiles or any type of MANPAD [portable anti-aircraft] weapons system against commercial aircraft in the United States," the warning said.

"However, given al Qaeda's demonstrated objective to target the U.S. airline industry, its access to U.S. and Russian-made MANPAD systems, and recent apparent targeting of U.S.-led military forces in Saudi Arabia, law enforcement agencies in the United States should remain alert to potential use of MANPADs against U.S. aircraft."

:nod: :nod:

colt45 · 05-30-2002, 11:15 PM

I don't know what gun show they went to, but around these parts you can't find anything but antiques priced way to high and junk you couldn't hit a plain with if you where standing on it.

Calvin · 05-31-2002, 09:22 AM

I wonder if these come in pre-ban configuration. If so, I'd like one with a high-cap warhead!

05-30-2002, 06:47 PM	#1
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,088	Darn Gun show loop holes...were else could they get these things? I can only assume that they got these single shoot weapons at a gun show and sliped through a loop hole and purchased them without a background check.....We must close the loop hole that allowed these terrorist to get these weapons...I am sending out e-mail demanding that the manufactures insure that their distributors conduct on sight insta checks...or I will NO LONGER BUY THEIR PRODUCT....Im sure you will agree with me on this one FBI warns of shoulder-fired missiles threat May 30, 2002 Posted: 5:26 PM EDT (2126 GMT) From Jamie McIntyre CNN Senior Pentagon Correspondent WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Although it has had no specific warnings, the FBI is alerting law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for any signs of terrorist plans to use shoulder-fired missiles against U.S. targets, especially commercial airliners. The alert comes after investigators concluded al Qaeda operatives might have tried to shoot down a U.S. military plane in Saudi Arabia earlier this month. (Doglips note: The below mention "firearm" is oviously a cheep saturday night special and I demand the manufacture hold their distributors responsalbe for letting terrorist get them withou a background check). Specifications FIM-92A Stinger Missile Short-range, IR air-to-air missile Length: 5 ft Launch weight: 10.1 kg Body diameter: 2.75 in Speed: 2,445 ft/sec Maximum range: 3 mi Maxium altitude: 12,464 ft Warhead: Penetrating high-explosive Impact: Fuze Propulsion: Solid propellant Range: 4.5 km Sources: Jane's and Periscope/USNI Military "The FBI possesses no information indicating that al Qaeda is planning to use 'Stinger' missiles or any type of MANPAD [portable anti-aircraft] weapons system against commercial aircraft in the United States," the warning said. "However, given al Qaeda's demonstrated objective to target the U.S. airline industry, its access to U.S. and Russian-made MANPAD systems, and recent apparent targeting of U.S.-led military forces in Saudi Arabia, law enforcement agencies in the United States should remain alert to potential use of MANPADs against U.S. aircraft." :nod: :nod:

05-30-2002, 11:15 PM	#2
colt45 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Occupied Territories of New York (Buffalo) Posts: 2,898	I don't know what gun show they went to, but around these parts you can't find anything but antiques priced way to high and junk you couldn't hit a plain with if you where standing on it. __________________ "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" -Sigmund Freud, General Introduction to Psychoanalysis "If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective." - Ted Nugent "Self-defense is Nature's eldest law." -John Dryden

05-31-2002, 09:22 AM	#3
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,038	I wonder if these come in pre-ban configuration. If so, I'd like one with a high-cap warhead! __________________ If you don't like cops, call your local crackhead for help next time!