Posted on Aug 7, 2015
"Documents: Marine on Capitol grounds had 2 loaded guns, 114 live rounds"
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From: Stars & Stripes
WASHINGTON (Tribune News Service) — The Marine Corps congressional fellow arrested Tuesday on Capitol grounds was carrying two loaded guns, 114 rounds of live ammunition, a military ballistic vest and two knives in his car, court documents state.
Gunnery Sgt. Peter James Boby pleaded not guilty Wednesday to three misdemeanor charges in D.C. Superior Court. His wrists and ankles were shackled during the brief arraignment. Boby, who wore a plaid shirt and jeans, was released from custody on his personal recognizance. He told CQ Roll Call he had no comment on the case.
Court documents state that Boby approached a Capitol Police barricade on C Street SW at approximately 2:07 p.m. Tuesday, in a blue sedan with North Carolina plates. An officer noticed a “green metal military style ammunition box” in the trunk, according to court documents that provide a detailed account of the arrest, and discovered a handgun inside the box.
The officer asked Boby and his female passenger, identified as Elizabeth McCullough, to exit the vehicle. Another officer placed Boby and McCullough in handcuffs.
Both admitted to knowing there was a gun in the trunk and said they had just come from the range, according to the documents. They asked the officer if they could “leave the scene and take the gun home.”
Two crime scene search officers responded to the scene and began investigating. They discovered a Glock .45 semi-automatic handgun in the glove compartment, with one magazine containing 13 live rounds and an empty chamber.
In the trunk, further investigation of the ammunition box revealed a Kimber .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun with one magazine with six live rounds and an empty chamber, plus seven additional magazines, containing 34 live rounds; two Glock 13-round .45 auto magazines, one with 13 live rounds, the other with 11 live rounds; and one box of Blazer ammunition containing 37 live .45 automatic rounds.
Police also found a military ballistic vest containing five empty .223 magazines in the trunk, an empty Glock handgun box and two knives. Boby has no license to carry a handgun in D.C., according to the police. Both guns appeared to be operable.
The D.C. Office of the Attorney General is prosecuting the case. Boby faces three misdemeanor charges related to the weapons. He is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 23.
Joe Kasper, a spokesman for Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., said the office hopes Boby can come back to work. He emphasized that the weapons were registered properly elsewhere, and that Boby has been “a top notch performer” since he started working as a fellow in January.
Capitol Police began conducting additional security screening at the garages last summer, in the wake of two incidents that cast campus security in a new light. In July 2014, police found a 9 mm handgun in the bag of Ryan Shucard, press secretary for Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa. Five days later, police arrested South Carolina pork executive Ronald Prestage at another Cannon door after finding a loaded 9 mm handgun inside an ankle holster in his briefcase.
During last August’s recess, Capitol Police began enforcing the new ID-check policy at the House garages. When a car pulls up, officers check for the requisite parking stickers and ask every passenger to show credentials. Any passenger older than 18 who is without a congressional ID is required to exit the vehicle prior to its entry into the garage and enter through pedestrian doors equipped with X-ray machines and magnetometers.
The change was one effort to “tighten security” at the House garages. Staffers complained it was inconvenient and ineffective.
Capitol officials have announced further security changes are underway to enhance screening of staffers who park in the garages.
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/documents-marine-on-capitol-grounds-had-2-loaded-guns-114-live-rounds-1.361645
WASHINGTON (Tribune News Service) — The Marine Corps congressional fellow arrested Tuesday on Capitol grounds was carrying two loaded guns, 114 rounds of live ammunition, a military ballistic vest and two knives in his car, court documents state.
Gunnery Sgt. Peter James Boby pleaded not guilty Wednesday to three misdemeanor charges in D.C. Superior Court. His wrists and ankles were shackled during the brief arraignment. Boby, who wore a plaid shirt and jeans, was released from custody on his personal recognizance. He told CQ Roll Call he had no comment on the case.
Court documents state that Boby approached a Capitol Police barricade on C Street SW at approximately 2:07 p.m. Tuesday, in a blue sedan with North Carolina plates. An officer noticed a “green metal military style ammunition box” in the trunk, according to court documents that provide a detailed account of the arrest, and discovered a handgun inside the box.
The officer asked Boby and his female passenger, identified as Elizabeth McCullough, to exit the vehicle. Another officer placed Boby and McCullough in handcuffs.
Both admitted to knowing there was a gun in the trunk and said they had just come from the range, according to the documents. They asked the officer if they could “leave the scene and take the gun home.”
Two crime scene search officers responded to the scene and began investigating. They discovered a Glock .45 semi-automatic handgun in the glove compartment, with one magazine containing 13 live rounds and an empty chamber.
In the trunk, further investigation of the ammunition box revealed a Kimber .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun with one magazine with six live rounds and an empty chamber, plus seven additional magazines, containing 34 live rounds; two Glock 13-round .45 auto magazines, one with 13 live rounds, the other with 11 live rounds; and one box of Blazer ammunition containing 37 live .45 automatic rounds.
Police also found a military ballistic vest containing five empty .223 magazines in the trunk, an empty Glock handgun box and two knives. Boby has no license to carry a handgun in D.C., according to the police. Both guns appeared to be operable.
The D.C. Office of the Attorney General is prosecuting the case. Boby faces three misdemeanor charges related to the weapons. He is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 23.
Joe Kasper, a spokesman for Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., said the office hopes Boby can come back to work. He emphasized that the weapons were registered properly elsewhere, and that Boby has been “a top notch performer” since he started working as a fellow in January.
Capitol Police began conducting additional security screening at the garages last summer, in the wake of two incidents that cast campus security in a new light. In July 2014, police found a 9 mm handgun in the bag of Ryan Shucard, press secretary for Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa. Five days later, police arrested South Carolina pork executive Ronald Prestage at another Cannon door after finding a loaded 9 mm handgun inside an ankle holster in his briefcase.
During last August’s recess, Capitol Police began enforcing the new ID-check policy at the House garages. When a car pulls up, officers check for the requisite parking stickers and ask every passenger to show credentials. Any passenger older than 18 who is without a congressional ID is required to exit the vehicle prior to its entry into the garage and enter through pedestrian doors equipped with X-ray machines and magnetometers.
The change was one effort to “tighten security” at the House garages. Staffers complained it was inconvenient and ineffective.
Capitol officials have announced further security changes are underway to enhance screening of staffers who park in the garages.
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/documents-marine-on-capitol-grounds-had-2-loaded-guns-114-live-rounds-1.361645
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The "quantity" is not indicative of anything unusual. Although DC is extremely restrictive when it comes to gun laws, 114 rounds of ammunition is not a "large quantity" by any stretch. I carry 21 rounds on my person at any given time, and that's with a .45. Were I carrying a .40, that number would increase to 36. Were I carrying a 9mm, it would jump to 45-51. That's 3 magazines (including the one in the gun). When you have two guns, just double those numbers.
If I go to the range, I have 300-500 rounds easily.
If I go to the range, I have 300-500 rounds easily.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
SSG Robert Webster legally a shotgun has been a "long gun" as far back as I can remember as opposed to a hand gun. I was a gun dealer for years and the issue comes into play most often because of age restrictions on handguns (21) and handgun ammo.
I'm not trying to put words in Capt Richard I P. 's mouth but the article refers to him as the "Marine" as opposed to the "Citizen" which is going to shift the philosophy of weapons towards a Marine-centric view as compared to our role in the citizen community.
I'm not trying to put words in Capt Richard I P. 's mouth but the article refers to him as the "Marine" as opposed to the "Citizen" which is going to shift the philosophy of weapons towards a Marine-centric view as compared to our role in the citizen community.
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Capt Richard I P.
SSG Robert Webster My down-vote on your comment was for this portion of it "I would also suggest that you stop before you embarrass yourself further. Though I am not a Marine, from your responses to other Marines on this thread you are an embarrassment to the Corps." That portion of your comment is beyond the pale of professional courtesy. I wouldn't talk that way to you, nor would I to any others here, ergo my downvote of your statement.
With that said, I think you may have misunderstood my point in this specific sub-thread, much as Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS has pointed out on this sub thread only (the response to Sgt Kennedy) I was solely commenting on tactical preparedness, and honestly intending to shared bit of an inside joke with Sgt Kennedy. Given that the Marine in question had a vest, multiple pistols with loaded mags and unloaded carbine mags it was surprising that he not have a shotgun or rifle. I cant speak to the changing of reference links, I had no hand in it, and was always commenting on the Marine, not other citizen you've mentioned.
I did use the term "long gun" generally based on the legal lexicon rather than the professional lexicon which considers "long guns" long range weapons: battle or precision rifles intentionally excluding carbines, SMGs and shotguns.
My other comments on the other parts of this thread are honestly disconnected from this specific sub-thread, and if you take issue with those, I'd encourage you to comment on those so we can engage on those issues directly.
Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS I've noticed you haven't commented on those other points, don't want the headache?
With that said, I think you may have misunderstood my point in this specific sub-thread, much as Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS has pointed out on this sub thread only (the response to Sgt Kennedy) I was solely commenting on tactical preparedness, and honestly intending to shared bit of an inside joke with Sgt Kennedy. Given that the Marine in question had a vest, multiple pistols with loaded mags and unloaded carbine mags it was surprising that he not have a shotgun or rifle. I cant speak to the changing of reference links, I had no hand in it, and was always commenting on the Marine, not other citizen you've mentioned.
I did use the term "long gun" generally based on the legal lexicon rather than the professional lexicon which considers "long guns" long range weapons: battle or precision rifles intentionally excluding carbines, SMGs and shotguns.
My other comments on the other parts of this thread are honestly disconnected from this specific sub-thread, and if you take issue with those, I'd encourage you to comment on those so we can engage on those issues directly.
Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS I've noticed you haven't commented on those other points, don't want the headache?
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
Capt Richard I P. I missed your initial response to me, on this one which I think threw off my groove on this thread. I think I've been "off" on it ever since.
Pure conjecture, but he likely went to a "pistol only" event, and just grabbed a couple guns and his vest. That would account for the low quantity of ammo, small mag count, etc. Heck, I have more than that in my go bag.
After that, I think I ended up in the convo late (and was only seeing 50%). Unless I thought I was able clarify to a reasonable degree, I avoided, as I didn't want to get embroiled in something I wasn't actually sure of what was going on.
Pure conjecture, but he likely went to a "pistol only" event, and just grabbed a couple guns and his vest. That would account for the low quantity of ammo, small mag count, etc. Heck, I have more than that in my go bag.
After that, I think I ended up in the convo late (and was only seeing 50%). Unless I thought I was able clarify to a reasonable degree, I avoided, as I didn't want to get embroiled in something I wasn't actually sure of what was going on.
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Capt Richard I P.
Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS that would likely explain his gear. I actually meant my comments elsewhere on this thread. I'm most interested in your thoughts on my comment with the image.
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Absurd. In the Roman Republic citizens bore their arms. As control became centralized the Legionaries were prohibited from doing so. Only the Lictors bore weapons and the most powerful politicians had bodyguards of lictors. As control centralized the Praetorian guards (the teeth added on top of Lictors) became more and more oppressive against all citizens in the capital city. As opposed to the countryside. I'm just saying that's what happened in Rome.
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Capt Lance Gallardo
Capt Richard I P. - I love it Capt. Porter! back to the Roman Republic, Huh? Yeah, the way the no more guns in America crowd (Hilary, Biden, former governor if Maryland now Presidential candidate Martin O' Malley) see it the only people who should be allowed to defend themselves in Public is Police Officers. Why? Because you and I cannot be trusted with loaded firearms outside of our homes or off our property. They pass meaningless gun crime laws, that do not change behavior of the criminal classes (gangs, criminally mentally ill, criminals in general), but disarm the good people. This is why I cannot ever see myself voting for a Liberal any more. They are willing to see the country busted up with secession, rather than concede that guns are woven into the fabric of America. They want the us to look like centrally controlled, socialist states in Europe. I truly believe that the more rural, conservative states will secede from the union rather than give up their guns, should liberal anti-gun types like Hilary Clinton ever control the Congress, and the Courts, and the Presidency, and pass draconian gun control.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
Capt Richard I P. Sorry for the late thumbs up. Was out of upvotes, and forgot to get go back. Agreed wholeheartedly when I responded above.
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Capt Lance Gallardo
Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS - I did not know you could "run out" of thumbs ups? Is this like going dry on a mag when you are on the range and your rounds are all going center mass or the ten ring? ha ha
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
Capt Lance Gallardo You get like "75" a day or some number (I don't know the exact number). My "rule of thumb" is adds to discussion, so it happens from time to time. It's more like a bartender cutting you off for the night. You can still talk smack, but you can't get any more booze.
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Thank you for that fine negative publicity. Lock him and hit him with the book. I fail to understand why people can't follow simple rules. I am a firm believer in gun rights, but the law is the law, not a suggestion.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
MSgt Jim Wolverton Yes, the law is the law, but there is A LOT of discretion in the Law. From Enforcement discretion to Prosecution discretion. Concepts which are essential in our legal system. We don't fully enforce every crime (think speeding or a verbal warning) and we don't prosecute everything, because frankly it's not beneficial to.
When someone messes up, there should be repercussions, but sometimes it should be a simple object lesson.
When someone messes up, there should be repercussions, but sometimes it should be a simple object lesson.
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MSgt Jim Wolverton
Yes, there is some discretion in petty things such as speeding, agreed, but this is COMPLETELY different. There are some things you just don't do, I'd think this falls under that.
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Sgt Tom Vaughn
From what I understand ! The 2 hand guns were unloaded, in the gun case ! Locked and in the trunk of the car ! Now just exactly how do you register ammo ?
If anything the city government and the cops just committed a felony by violating his rights and they should be charged with s felony Any other state even California and new jersy ( 2 of the most communist states ). He would not have been charged At all.
There is a need for "change" in this country , starting with the spineless cowards in the White House
If anything the city government and the cops just committed a felony by violating his rights and they should be charged with s felony Any other state even California and new jersy ( 2 of the most communist states ). He would not have been charged At all.
There is a need for "change" in this country , starting with the spineless cowards in the White House
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Sgt Tom Vaughn
I do by the way agree with all that the 1StSgt Senn has stated , but I use to work as a marine at
Nav Sup Fac Thurmont MD .
I spent many a day concealed carrying a 1911 .45acp to the capital , White House and senate buildings , on duty and off
These are different times , yes the Gysgt should have known better , but considering he is a U.S. Marine and working at the capital ? Yes he should have known better , but the Over Zelous turds of the Secret Service should have known this and turned him around .
But some people put a badge on and are given power , they can't wait to use , This is what I have seen at the capital and general public
This should have never happened
Nav Sup Fac Thurmont MD .
I spent many a day concealed carrying a 1911 .45acp to the capital , White House and senate buildings , on duty and off
These are different times , yes the Gysgt should have known better , but considering he is a U.S. Marine and working at the capital ? Yes he should have known better , but the Over Zelous turds of the Secret Service should have known this and turned him around .
But some people put a badge on and are given power , they can't wait to use , This is what I have seen at the capital and general public
This should have never happened
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