Denver Post: Undeclared handgun in baggage at DIA discharged by police

An undeclared loaded gun was found in checked luggage at Denver...

Denver Post: TSA called in after passenger at DIA checks loaded gun in with luggage

Denver Post: Undeclared handgun in baggage at DIA discharged by police

Are prosecutors getting bored with TSA?

 

Unless is was a muzzleloader, which is safely unloaded only by firing, it seems a little weird that they had to fire it. If you are unfamiliar with something, it doesn't hurt to ASK SOMEONE WHO KNOWS.

 

What? Why would they do that? Airport cops and TSA already know everything...

 

You would expect a cop to know how to unload a gun. The muzzleloader suggestion is interesting. I wonder why they aren't releasing specifics?

 

Because it would make them look silly?

Wonder if Alvin Crabtree was on duty at the time. Perhaps he could have helped out.

 

If it is a a muzzleloader, at least in CA it is not considered loaded if the percussion cap is not installed. you can have powder and ball already tamped down and ready to go. at least, in times past. I've never considered that safe, btw.