ATTEMPTED Gun Theft at the Crown Point Shosw

[other dave]

ATTEMPTED Gun Theft at the Crown Point Show

Approximately 2:45PM Sunday there was an attempted gun theft at the Crown Point show. The vendor normally sells reloading supplies but had one handgun for sale on his table. The suspect (an Illinois resident) took the gun and made his way to the door. Within seconds the vendor realized the pistol was missing and began to shout "He took my gun". Unfortunately for the suspect there were two Lake County Sheriff's Police working security and they were talking to a Gary police officer who was off duty and in street clothes. When the officers heard the commotion the chase was on. Suspect was apprehended, firearm returned to it's rightful owner and Mr. Bad Guy is now residing at the Lake County Jail. Congratulations to all law enforcement involved and a much deserved

THANK YOU!​

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Good!

 

[87iroc]

I guess Illinois guns do come from Indiana.

Glad the perp was caught. Bold move. Better to snag it from a table full of guns. Thieve's aren't smart.

 

[2A_Tom]

Great!

 

[Sniper 79]

Cant say that I am shocked. Been some real interesting folk at that show. Good on the cops for catching him and putting him where he belongs.

 

[Parrthed]

Glad they got him, not the sharpest tool I guess. I seem to see more and more sketchy folks at the bigger shows these days.

 

[actaeon277]

When Illinois claim we're sending guns to Chicago, maybe they should stop sending criminals to Indiana.

 

[Ballstater98]

Glad to hear this! So many other vendor stories end up the other way.

 

[cbhausen]

Hopefully they curbstomped his face into a bloody pulp in the process.

 

[Sniper 79]

When Illinois claim we're sending guns to Chicago, maybe they should stop sending criminals to Indiana.

I agree. No Indiana DL and you don't get in. They got no business in the mother land.

 

[firefighterjohn]

I agree. No Indiana DL and you don't get in. They got no business in the mother land.

I like that requirement...keep the bums out.

 

[KokomoDave]

I've sold a TON of holsters and other stuff to Illini with no problems as people are people. I guess I am open to freedom and democracy tho.

 

[Expat]

Hopefully the guy gets more than a stern talking to...

 

[Bradsknives]

I agree. No Indiana DL and you don't get in. They got no business in the mother land.

It is called a "Gun and Knife show" for a reason. There are many items besides actual firearms at the show, plus the show does have a FFL dealer that will perform an Illinois transfer transaction for Illinois residents that wish to purchase a firearm. This show has a large attendance of people from Illinois who are good honest people that follow the laws. Many vendors rely on the Illinois attendance, and with out them, I'm not sure that the show would survive.

So, what you are saying is, because of one bad person that happens to be from Illinois does something stupid, that should penalize all Illinois residents? That is like saying that one bad person that does something stupid with a firearm should be the bases/reason to keep all people from being able to own firearms..............Your narrow minded statement is ridiculous!

 

[Bapak2ja]

I agree. No Indiana DL and you don't get in. They got no business in the mother land.

I like that requirement...keep the bums out.

It is called a "Gun and Knife show" for a reason. There are many items besides actual firearms at the show, plus the show does have a FFL dealer that will perform an Illinois transfer transaction for Illinois residents that wish to purchase a firearm. This show has a large attendance of people from Illinois who are good honest people that follow the laws. Many vendors rely on the Illinois attendance, and with out them, I'm NOT sure that the show would survive.

Your narrow minded statement is ridiculous!

Fixed that for ya, Brad, I agree with you on this one. There is always a large selection of gear for sale, besides just the firearms. Better security by the sponsors and venue, and increased vigilance by the vendors will take care of the problem. Situational awareness is essential even at the gun show.

 

[Bradsknives]

Fixed that for ya, Brad, I agree with you on this one. There is always a large selection of gear for sale, besides just the firearms. Better security by the sponsors and venue, and increased vigilance by the vendors will take care of the problem. Situational awareness is essential even at the gun show.

Thank you...it's early and I'm working on very little sleep.

In this case, the vendor admitted to not having the firearm "tied" down on his table.

 

[BluePig]

It is called a "Gun and Knife show" for a reason. There are many items besides actual firearms at the show, plus the show does have a FFL dealer that will perform an Illinois transfer transaction for Illinois residents that wish to purchase a firearm. This show has a large attendance of people from Illinois who are good honest people that follow the laws. Many vendors rely on the Illinois attendance, and with out them, I'm not sure that the show would survive.

So, what you are saying is, because of one bad person that happens to be from Illinois does something stupid, that should penalize all Illinois residents? That is like saying that one bad person that does something stupid with a firearm should be the bases/reason to keep all people from being able to own firearms..............Your narrow minded statement is ridiculous!

It a bigger shame that the state of Illinois doesn't show the same the respect that the fine state of Indiana shows to them.

 

[223 Gunner]

Hopefully they curbstomped his face into a bloody pulp in the process.

Some people do need that sort of treatment, I really don't know if a thief falls into that category.

Like the rest of us, I do detest thieves, but to stomp his face into the ground.............. I don't agree with that.

 

[cbhausen]

Some people do need that sort of treatment, I really don't know if a thief falls into that category.

Like the rest of us, I do detest thieves, but to stomp his face into the ground.............. I don't agree with that.

The scumbag tried to steal a gun. That deserves a beatdown in my book.

 

[Sniper 79]

The scumbag tried to steal a gun. That deserves a beatdown in my book.

Beat down for sure. Then drop him off on state line rd.