From: | dhinkley@***.org |
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Subject: | Criminal Equipment--Part 2 |
Date: | Sun, 7 Jul 1996 03:50:27 -0700 (PDT) |
David Hinkley
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Criminal Gear and Equipment Part 2
Saw, Circular: Using a 24 centimeter in diameter blade this saw can cut w=
ood and
plastic quickly and accurately. the saw can cut material up to 10 centime=
ters
thick. Saw comes with a variety of blades and a metal carrying case.
Conceal Weight Availability Cost
n/a 5 kg 6/48 hrs 545
Note: This item requires connection to common household electric power (1=
10 volt
AC power source) to operate. This item is available through over the coun=
ter
retail sale at specialty tool suppliers, hardware stores and home improv=
ement
centers. This item is also available for rent from tool rental centers.
Saw, Circular, Battery powered: The battery powered version of the classi=
c
circular saw can cut wood and plastic up to 10 centimeters thick quickly =
and
accurately. The saw uses the same 24 centimeter in diameter blades as the=
electric powered version. The saw comes with a variety of blades, two bat=
teries,
a recharge unit packed in a steel carrying case.
Conceal Weight Availability Cost
n/a 6 kg 6/48 hrs 645
Note: The saw will continuously operate for 20 minutes on a full battery=
charge. The charger will recharge a battery in 1 hour. This item is avai=
lable
through over the counter retail sale at specialty tool suppliers, hardwa=
re
stores and home improvement centers. This item is also available for rent=
from
tool rental centers.
Saw Blade, Masonry: This saw blade permits the common circular saw to cut=
stucco, concrete slabs, and masonry.
Conceal Weight Availability Cost
n/a 6 kg 6/48 hrs 645
Note: The blade can cut about 20 meters of stucco or 10 meters of concret=
e or
masonry before becoming to dull to function. This item is available thro=
ugh
over the counter retail sale at specialty tool suppliers, hardware store=
s and
home improvement centers.
Saw, Reciprocating: Also known as the Sawsall this tool is capable of cut=
ting
wood, plastic and metal. The saw comes with a variety of saw blades, and =
is
packed in a steel carrying case.
Conceal Weight Availability Cost
n/a 5 kg 6/48 hrs 545
Note: With the proper blade the saw can cut wood up to 15 centimeters thi=
ck,
metal pipe up to 15 centimeters in diameter or steel (barrier rating 16 o=
r less)
up to 5 centimeters thick.. This saw requires a exposed edge and 5 centim=
eters
of clearance to operate properly. This item requires connection to commo=
n
household electric power (110 volt AC power source) to operate. This item=
is
available through over the counter retail sale at specialty tool supplier=
s,
hardware stores and home improvement centers. This item is also available=
for
rent from tool rental centers.
Saw, Reciprocating, Battery powered: This battery powered version of the =
Sawsall is capable of cutting wood, plastic and metal. The saw comes wit=
h a
variety of saw blades, two batteries and a re-charger packed in a steel c=
arrying
case.
Conceal Weight Availability Cost
n/a 6 kg 6/48 hrs 645
Note: With the proper blade the saw can cut wood up to 15 centimeters thi=
ck,
metal pipe up to 15 centimeters in diameter or steel (barrier rating 16 o=
r less)
up to 5 centimeters thick. This saw requires a exposed edge and 5 centime=
ters of
clearance to operate properly. The saw will continuously operate for 20 m=
inutes
on a full battery charge. The charger will recharge a battery in 1 hour. =
This
item is available through over the counter retail sale at specialty tool
suppliers, hardware stores and home improvement centers. This item is al=
so
available for rent from tool rental centers.
Thermal Lance: This device is for the cutting of armor plate and other ha=
rden
metals. The complete set consists of the lance handle, burn rod, hose, ox=
ygen
tank, insulated gauntlets and welding mask
Conceal Weight Availability Cost
Lance Set n/a 75 kg 8/2 months 50,000
Burn Rods n/a 10 kg 8/2 months 1500
Oxygen Tank n/a 30 kg 6/48 hrs 250=
Note: The lance can cut metal with a Barrier rating of up to 24 at the ra=
te of 2
meters an hour. Metal with a rating of up to 40 can be cut at the rate of=
1
meters an hour. One burn rod is good for 15 minutes. The oxygen tank will=
operate the lance for one hour. This item is available at retail by speci=
al
order through a specialty tool supplier, or welding supply shop. The leg=
itimate
uses for this item are extremely limited, thus the purchase of this devic=
e note
worthy.
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GAMEMASTER INFORMATION
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Many of these items are considered burglary tools and as such illega=
l to
possess. Additionally possession while committing trespass is considered =
by the
courts as evidence of intent to commit burglary. Because of this they are=
not
easy to come by. Individuals manufacturing these items tend to be extreme=
ly
careful. They carefully check out potential buyers and tend to limit thei=
r
business to individuals that they know or to people refired to them by kn=
own
parties. Additionally Lone Star occasionally uses items of this type as =
bait in
sting operations. Further, many inferior copies and out right frauds also=
circulate in the shadow markets. The prices quoted are the street price a=
nd
include the effects of the street index.
The Availability of items available through over the counter sale re=
flects
the time needed to locate a supplier and should only apply to the first a=
ttempt
to obtain this item. After the PCs know where to obtain the item they can=
return
to purchase additional units any time the establishment is open. The reco=
rds of
over the counter sales are available to law enforcement for investigative=
purposes. The value of this data to Law Enforcement varies with its
completeness. Cash transactions provide the smallest amount of data, cred=
it or
debit cards the most.
Many of these devices could be made or assembled by properly skilled=
PCs
who possess the proper tools and components. The principle skills needed=
,
approximate construction time, component costs and target numbers of thes=
e items
are listed in the notes section for each item.