Looks like we have the first arrest in Connecticut from their hastily-passed, 2nd Amendment-violating gun control law.
Police arrested 65-year-old James Toigo in Milford, Conn., after he shot a squirrel in his yard on Monday.
Officers discovered and confiscated an unregistered “assault rifle” and three “large-capacity magazines.” Cops also seized several other guns that were not used in a crime and were completely legal.
So it begins!
Police arrested a 65-year-old man in Milford, Conn., after he allegedly shot a squirrel in his yard on Monday. Upon further investigation, officers recovered an unregistered “assault rifle” and three “large-capacity magazines.”
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Now James Toigo faces a plethora of gun-related charges, including unlawful discharge of a firearm, cruelty to an animal, first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree breach of peace, failure to register an assault rifle and three counts of possessing large-capacity magazines.
Under Connecticut’s hastily-passed gun control law, gun owners are required to register their so-called “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines with the state or face a class D felony. Many have argued the law is unconstitutional because gun owners who previously purchased firearms and magazines legally can be retroactively turned into criminals.
Police officers reportedly heard a gunshot nearby while they were directing traffic in the area. Authorities reportedly determined that Toigo shot the squirrel.
The firearm used to shoot the squirrel was not the semi-automatic rifle that police later confiscated. Officers also seized “several” other guns, even though they were not used in a crime and were legal.
“As the investigation progressed the officers seized several firearms from the home for safe keeping,” Officer Jeffrey Nielsen said in a press release. “That included the assault riffle and the three high capacity magazine he did not have registered.”
To reiterate, police confiscated “several” of the man’s other firearms, even though Nielsen admitted the majority of them were registered and legal.
Toigo will not get his guns back until his case is heard. Depending on the outcome of the case, he will then have to petition the police department to get his firearms back.
Toigo is scheduled to appear in court on May 13, the New Haven Register reports.
The government drew first blood, Connecticut should stand shoulder to shoulder for Mr. Toigo. on the confiscation of his weapons that were not involved. Mr. Toigo may be guilty for shooting in city limits or to close to other residents and a fine may be correct action. Entering a private home and unlawfully taking private property using an unlawful and illegal law that is constitutionally granted without change by any man.
I agree wonder if he has a case?
So, people, r we going to allow it to get that far?
Over reaching ! was a warrant issued ? Did it have Explicit orders ?
I would take it all the way to the Supreme Court….2d Amendment issue.
Question is was he using a 22 or what cal. ! I’m not saying what he done was Right by No means , but to take all is wrong !! Only weapon used in this matter !
Time to shoot back….
I’m sure the state of CT is thinking they will gather them up one at a time like this and unles we make a united stand, they will!
He shot a squirrel in his yard with a $#%&!@*ing assault rifle and wonders why he drew attention? He’s a perfect example of someone too stupid to own one. Just sayin’…
Her comes the gestapo.