Man in jail for ‘trying out’ new shotgun, shooting out window

[FortKnox]

http://wkrn.com/2015/01/28/man-in-jail-after-trying-out-new-shotgun-shooting-out-windows/

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man is in jail after allegedly shooting out an apartment window in south Nashville while “trying out” his new shotgun.

The incident happened at the South Brook Apartments on Linbar Drive late Tuesday night.

A woman who lives at the complex told police her window was shot out and she was injured by the broken glass.

While police were talking to the woman they heard another gunshot.

Police later caught up with 23-year-old Jerry Burkhart.

A friend of Burkhart’s told police he had just gotten a new shotgun for his birthday, which was Tuesday, and was “dying to try it out.”

According to the affidavit, Burkhart was also slurring his speech and smelled like alcohol.

He also vomited several times on the way to booking, the report read.

Burkhart, a convicted felon in Cheatham County, was charged with public intoxication, being a felon in possession of a firearm and reckless endangerment.

His bond was set at $51,000. Edited January 29, 2015 by FortKnox

[KKing]

Not real sure why this is a story. I could sum it up in just a very few words, maybe something like "idiot criminals will be idiot criminals" Edited January 29, 2015 by KKing

[VERO1]

I'm thinking he may remember this birthday for along time.

[FortKnox]

Whoever got him that shotgun is in big trouble.

[vontar]

Best thing about this story is he wasn't a HCP holder.

Bad thing, it shows felons can still get guns.  More back ground checks ahead.

[Omega]

But, but...the VP said that was how it was done.

[btq96r]

Whoever procured that shotgun for him needs to be investigated to see if they violated the laws.  If so, they can be cell buddies with the birthday boy.

 

Idiots like this do no favors to our cause.

[JWC]

Bet it was stolen also. Too bad it's unlikely that we'll ever here that part of the story.

[daddyo]

And the idiot politicians still believe that more gun control laws will prevent this.  :shake:

[Murgatroy]

The comments make me sad for this country...

 

You don't need a background check to buy a shotgun or rifle in Tennessee. If you are 18 or older you can walk into a Walmart, Academy Sports, Bass Pro Shop, or any other retailer that sells long guns and buy any shotgun or rifle and as much ammo as you can hold or purchase. All you need is to be 18 and present ID. No background checks done. Now if you are trying to buy a handgun yes background check no buts about it. That of course is when you buy legally and not from someone off the streets. Before anyone says, "read the story" I have.

 

Once again, someone that has no clue about the laws that exist, demanding that the existing laws be enacted...