Is it possible that this has happened to others in that town? If so, a story about this from the media may bring others out. This could establish a pattern of corruption.WeyaH wrote:It stinks.
I know "fighting it" may be a bit overburdensome (cost of guns vs cost of lawyer), but SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE, in authority over the PD in question is willing to do the right thing.
He should start at the bottom, and work his way up the chain of command, letting everyone along the way know where he is willing to go with it. What they are doing is bunk. Letter writing takes little effort, and little time...heck, I'll help him compose the letter.
Sorry, but your friend already PURCHASED the guns, and they are HIS property. If there is no lawful reason for keeping them, then he should get them back.
He shouldn't HAVE to buy replacement guns.
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I see the point where it would cost more than the lost guns are worth. But then again, what is that old saw about evil flourishing where good men do nothing?