Average wait for ballistic testing?

**Steven001** · 22-01-2021, 08:09

Originally Posted by SSP

Yes. Why not? Regardless of its objective value it remains my property.

Ok I have never had to use any of my guns in self defense, so Im wondering if I ever have to, would there be any sentiment to those casings.... I think maybe yes.

On another note, I really hope that they can prioritize ballistic testing for firearms used in defense over amnesty applications, I went for the amnesty this morning but it was about a 6-7 hour que, so ill go back later....

**wthang** · 22-01-2021, 08:23

Originally Posted by Steven001

Ok I have never had to use any of my guns in self defense, so Im wondering if I ever have to, would there be any sentiment to those casings.... I think maybe yes.On another note, I really hope that they can prioritize ballistic testing for firearms used in defense over amnesty applications, I went for the amnesty this morning but it was about a 6-7 hour que, so ill go back later....

They don't care. It's definitely a mixed date pile. I wouldn't openly state sentiment. You'll be on the news having written your letter at age 11 wanting to kill and keepsake.I'm probably being dramatic.

**phant1m** · 22-01-2021, 08:25

it would appear you either lucky and get it within couple of weeks or you wait foreverrrrrrrrrrrrr

**Steven001** · 22-01-2021, 08:34

Originally Posted by wthang

They don't care. It's definitely a mixed date pile. I wouldn't openly state sentiment. You'll be on the news having written your letter at age 11 wanting to kill and keepsake.I'm probably being dramatic.

Sentiment, as in the Grim Reaper came to fetch me that day, but I didnt die, "these few casings are from rounds which I carried every single day for self defense, and that day self defence came out on top...." See, no pre meditated news worthy murdery intentions at all.

**wthang** · 22-01-2021, 08:38

Originally Posted by Steven001

Sentiment, as in the Grim Reaper came to fetch me that day, but I didnt die, "these few casings are from rounds which I carried every single day for self defense, and that day self defence came out on top...." See, no pre meditated news worthy murdery intentions at all.

You're speaking to the converted. I'm referring to the average reporter.

**SSP** · 22-01-2021, 08:56

Originally Posted by Steven001

Ok I have never had to use any of my guns in self defense, so Im wondering if I ever have to, would there be any sentiment to those casings.... I think maybe yes.

On another note, I really hope that they can prioritize ballistic testing for firearms used in defense over amnesty applications, I went for the amnesty this morning but it was about a 6-7 hour que, so ill go back later....

Sentimentality doesn't come into it. It is the principle of private property in the hands of a the state for a specific purpose being returned when that purpose no longer exists.

**SSP** · 22-01-2021, 08:58

For what its worth, they also have to wait for a decision on the inquest docket before they can release the gun. It may just be a ready excuse in some instances to say that they are waiting for ballistics rather than try to explain the intricacies of that process to people.

**Steven001** · 22-01-2021, 09:13

Originally Posted by wthang

You're speaking to the converted. I'm referring to the average reporter.

I dont give a shit about the average reporter.... The average prosecutor or judge, those I care about, and they actually have to listen to what you (your council) has to say, other than the reporters who write anything to create sensation...

**Steven001** · 22-01-2021, 09:14

Originally Posted by SSP

Sentimentality doesn't come into it. It is the principle of private property in the hands of a the state for a specific purpose being returned when that purpose no longer exists.

Ok I understand what you mean... The state shouldnt get to keep the casings just because they are the state, basic principal

**wthang** · 22-01-2021, 09:27

Originally Posted by Steven001

I dont give a shit about the average reporter.... The average prosecutor or judge, those I care about, and they actually have to listen to what you (your council) has to say, other than the reporters who write anything to create sensation...

Maybe have your morning coffee and take a chill pill and read again. Nobody's attacking you! The person presiding has nothing to do with your spent brass.It'll also be the last thing you'd be worried about after the fact.