I’m sure somehow we’ll be blamed for this…

The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help from the public in gathering information about the theft of approximately 559 pounds of high explosives from a USFS explosives bunker located near Red Lodge.

We’re not talking just blasting agent either.

Officials say that various emulsion-type explosives, explosive cast boosters and detonating cord were taken from the facility.

How serious is the ATF taking the theft?  They’re offering a $5,000 reward.  Their warmth and sincerity given the theft occurred with forced entry makes me feel all sorts of warm and fuzzy inside.  Doubly so given the propensity of the government, not to mention the BATFE, is more than willing to throw civil rights and liberties to the wind.

[Sarcasm] But remember, it’s me and you that they need to restrict.  The government could never fail us. [/Sarcasm]

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TMM is the owner, editor, and principal author at The Minuteman, a competitive shooter, and staff member for Boomershoot. Even in his free time he’s merging his love and knowledge of computers and technology with his love of firearms. Many know his private name and information however due to the current political climate, many are distancing themselves due to the abandonment of Due Process.

2 Responses to I’m sure somehow we’ll be blamed for this…

  1. Wolfman says:

    WE NEED MOAR EXPLOSIVES CONTROLS! Who let these…uh… Federal… uh… Government… LOOK, A UNICORN!

    I understand the need to secure explosive materials from theft, I really do. But besides the fact that this (if it gets legs, which it won’t) will be seized on to justify stricter controls, I’m guessing that this will NOT come back on the agency. Contrast that with the expected response should a private licensed party (such as Joe, or a demolition contractor) lose 500 lbs of explosives- a high likelihood of losing their licensure AND criminal charges. Kind of a good example of our baseline trust in the rule of law these days.