Duane Brown Arrested at LAX

[Tusc2000]

Apparently, he tried to bring a concealed weapon onto a plane Saturday.

Pro Bowl OL Duane Brown Arrested on Weapons Charge, per Report - Sports Illustrated

The free-agent tackle allegedly carried a gun in his luggage at Los Angeles International Airport.

www.si.com

 

[Echawks]

Too bad we didn’t take a young LT last draft.

 

[toffee]

Apparently, he tried to bring a concealed weapon onto a plane Saturday.

Pro Bowl OL Duane Brown Arrested on Weapons Charge, per Report - Sports Illustrated

The free-agent tackle allegedly carried a gun in his luggage at Los Angeles International Airport.

www.si.com

why would anyone want to do a thing like that?

 

[onanygivensunday]

Amazingly stupid.

Not something I would expect from 14-year veteran player who is well-spoken and that's almost 37 y/o.

What was he thinking?... or better, was he thinking?

 

[BlueTalon]

I doubt he actually intended to do it. It is possible that he was in a hurry while packing, and something that he normally would have caught slipped his attention. I can't imagine that he made it as far as "terminal 6 security screening" while being cognizant of the fact he had a gun in his carryon. Any non-stupid person, realizing he had a gun in his bag, would not have continued to stand in line for airport security and then put his bag on the x-ray conveyor.

 

[rjdriver]

Happens all the time.

People throw their firearm in a bag to transport it in their car or whatever then forget to unpack it when they get back home. When it's time to go somewhere, they grab the same bag, throw a few things and some toiletries in it, zip it up, and head out.

If you own firearms, always best to designate a case or piece of luggage to exclusively use for its transport and, without exception, never use that bag for air travel. Ever, even after verifying it empty.

I'm not making excuses for DB, it was a very careless (and stupid) error, but it's not like he has 24 sexual misconduct allegations pending.

He won't make the same mistake again I'm sure.

 

[Rat]

People throw their firearm in a bag to transport it in their car or whatever then forget to unpack it when they get back home. When it's time to go somewhere, they grab the same bag, throw a few things and some toiletries in it, zip it up, and head out.

If you own firearms, always best to designate a case or piece of luggage to exclusively use for its transport and, without exception, never use that bag for air travel. Ever, even after verifying it empty.

Zurlon Tipton is Case Study A for that.

 

[Sports Hernia]

Happens all the time.

People throw their firearm in a bag to transport it in their car or whatever then forget to unpack it when they get back home. When it's time to go somewhere, they grab the same bag, throw a few things and some toiletries in it, zip it up, and head out.

If you own firearms, always best to designate a case or piece of luggage to exclusively use for its transport and, without exception, never use that bag for air travel. Ever, even after verifying it empty.

I'm not making excuses for DB, it was a very careless (and stupid) error, but it's not like he has 24 sexual misconduct allegations pending.

He won't make the same mistake again I'm sure.

That’s great advice. Thank you.

 

[Tusc2000]

Happens all the time.

Amazing but true. Last year (when fewer people were flying) the TSA seized over 5,000 firearms at airport checkpoints, up from 976 in 2009. But are people now really that much more forgetful than they used to be?

A Record Number of People Are Trying to Get Guns Onto Planes

Most of the guns seized so far this year at airport checkpoints have been loaded, according to new TSA figures.

time.com

 

[Chukarhawk]

why would anyone want to do a thing like that?

I've almost done this. Easy mistake if you daily carry.

 

[had2bhawk]

Why wouldn't you know where your firearms are? Completely irresponsible in his part!

 

[samwize77]

Why wouldn't you know where your firearms are? Completely irresponsible in his part!

^^^^^this right here^^^^^ There is absolutely no excuse...none whatsoever.........I am a 2A supporter....and for someone to do this is ABSOLUTELY unacceptable. This is the kind of action that needs strict STRICT laws against. YOU ALWAYS ALWAYS KNOW WHERE YOUR GUNS ARE!!!

 

[hgwellz12]

Do it again

Zurlon Tipton is Case Study A for that.

Or the cross dressing cripple congressman from North Cackalacky

 

[bigskydoc]

Amazing but true. Last year (when fewer people were flying) the TSA seized over 5,000 firearms at airport checkpoints, up from 976 in 2009. But are people now really that much more forgetful than they used to be?

A Record Number of People Are Trying to Get Guns Onto Planes

Most of the guns seized so far this year at airport checkpoints have been loaded, according to new TSA figures.

time.com

Just a reflection of how many more people are now carrying on a daily basis.

 

[BleuEyedHawk]

Just a reflection of how many more people are now carrying on a daily basis.

I was working at a veterinary clinic and one of the receptionists pointed out a client in the lobby with a concealed weapon under her jacket. I think even more people carry now (but just my opinion, no facts).

 

[Milehighhawk]

There are procedures to follow if you want to put a firearm in your check baggage, so it isn't outside the realm of possibility. Definitely should NOT be in a carry-on and needs to go through an extra step in security before inserting in your checked bag. Agree with those who that commented he should be always aware of where his firearms are at all times. Indicative of someone who perhaps doesn't carry that often.

 

[WarHawks]

Guns should be in a locked safe when not in use, not lying around in a duffle bag. Good grief. In today's climate, this should be the bare minimum.

 

[Ad Hawk]

Guns should be in a locked safe when not in use, not lying around in a duffle bag. Good grief. In today's climate, this should be the bare minimum.

Carrying a firearm in a bag that goes places with you is "in use."

Good grief, is right!

 

[pmedic920]

Guns should be in a locked safe when not in use, not lying around in a duffle bag. Good grief. In today's climate, this should be the bare minimum.

Just where I want my gun should I ever need to use it.

Not defending Brown but this is, and always has been an absolutely silly premise.

In terms of guns for self/personal defense “in use” can not be defined as “when not shooting”.

This DB scenario should be a reminder to all that carry or transport firearms, be aware of your surroundings.

 

[bigskydoc]

Guns should be in a locked safe when not in use, not lying around in a duffle bag. Good grief. In today's climate, this should be the bare minimum.

Reasonable. At any given time, roughly half of my guns aren't in use, and thus are locked away in one of my safes. I call them my safe queens.

And yeah, duffel bags are pretty awful for off-body carry. Messenger bags are definitely a better way to go.