| From: | The Hamm ljvance@*******.edu |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Gun Disposal |
| Date: | Sat, 07 Aug 1999 23:56:53 -0700 |
<snip about weapon disposal>
>>Why go through so much trouble? Just throw it in the ocean (if you happen
>>to be close enough).
>
>If you happen to be close enough. Big problem... hiring a boat to go out
>into deep water sort of sucks if the bosun wonders why you're throwing
>bundles over the side, and decides to turn you in rather than risk being an
>accessory...
>
>>The corrosive properties of the sea are very
>>powerful, and in a period of about one minute, the gun is unidentifiable.
>
>Many weapons have chromed or Stellited barrel liners that resist seawater
>well. Drill it out and destroy the evidence, don't rely on corrosion.
>
>>And anyway, why not just remove and replace the barrel of the gun. It is
>>what determines the ballistic pattern on the bullet,
>
>The back end - the firing pin and extractor claw - also produce distinctive
>and identifiable markings.
>
>Plus, barrels are as controlled as firearms are, and at least buying SMGs in
>bulk "for a buddy in a merc outfit" draws less attention than wanting
"a
>dozen spare barrels for a pre-2055 Ingram 20t"
>Paul J. Adam
Man, you always spoil my day with such great logic. :)
-The Hamm
