...the Constitution is weak with this one, too.
Firearms must be locked away...better tell the FBI...
Fits here as well as 4th Amendment threads - comments to article interesting.
MA POLITICIAN WANTS UNANNOUNCED HOME SEARCHES BY POLICE TO ENFORCE GUN LAW
Breitbart
by AWR HAWKINS 11 Nov 2013
Swampscott, Massachusetts
Selectman Barry Greenfield is pushing a measure to give police the authority to conduct home searches to check proper storage of firearms.
Greenfield said "state law requires Massachusetts gun owners to keep their firearms locked away or rendered inoperable." There are "600 registered gun owners in [Swampscott]," and the selectman wants police to be able to drop in unannounced, enter the homes of each gun owner, and verify compliance.
According to the Swampscott Patch, Greenfield has spoken with Swampscott Police Chief Ron Madigan about this issue, and has spoken with other selectmen. At least one of the selectmen--Glenn Kessler--said he wants all parties, including citizens, brought together for a discussion on this topic before any action is taken.
Kessler also pointed to civil liberty concerns inherent in allowing police to enter homes unannounced and without first securing a warrant.
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http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Governm...er-Gun-Storage