|
Hidden and Disguised Firearms (Courtesy of Jerry Steckmeister)
KNIFE GUN: The knives to the right are capable of firing .22 cal rounds. They have a six shot cylinder within the handle and the barrel is in the upper portion of the knife handle. The trigger is on the lower portion of the handle.
BANG STICK: According to a recent Palm Beach County (Florida) Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Advisory, one of their deputy sheriffs arrested a man in possession of a “Bangstick” measuring 4 5/8” in length with a 1 ¾” barrel and capable of firing either a single 38 cal. short Colt, .38 special or .357 magnum cartridge. This device is intended for use by fishermen and scuba divers to kill sharks and alligators.
When used in such a way it is attached to a threaded pole and then used as a prod to hit the target. A very slight tap at the end of the barrel will cause the device to discharge. When used in such a manner the law considers the use of the “bangstick” as legal. However, when detached and carried in a pocket or around the neck and used under circumstances clearly removed from the sport of fishing or diving, the “bangstick” is considered to be a firearm under federal law. ATF has classified this device as an “any other weapon” that is prosecutable by 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines under Title 26, Section 5871. These devices can be found at almost any scuba or diving accessories shop.
VIDEO RECORDER CONCEALS HANDGUN: Police Officers in Glendale California found a fake video tape in a video recorder. The fake tape contained a fully loaded 9mm handgun.
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG TRAP Officers on a moving surveillance recently recovered a 1998 Lincoln Navigator van-type vehicle that was internally modified to make a trap compartment out of the passenger-side airbag location. Inside there was a laser-sighted pistol with extra magazines, ammunition, and narcotics. The trap was opened by running an ornamental magnet on the keychain underneath the drivers side dashboard. To lock the trap shut, the magnet was run under the dash about 8" away from the opening location.
MERCEDES E500 DRIVERS COMPARTMENT The Mercedes E500 has a small compartment door located on the front of the drivers seat. The manufacturer said it was for a first-aid kit. The Military Police officers that stopped this type of vehicle found a 357 Magnum in this compartment. The driver can retrieve the pistol without making any noticeable movements when an officer is approaching from the rear.
|
|
Officer Survival Tips |
