snoop1130 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 The Thai police have arrested a couple for selling bullets online, as part of a major effort to stop illegal arms trading. The couple, Sarawut, 29, and 19-year old Nariporn, were caught selling ammunition on an e-commerce site. They had hidden their illegal business by pretending to sell film cameras, but were really selling .22LR ammunition. The arrests were made by the cyber patrol unit of the Bangkok Metropolitan Police, after a careful investigation. The police are trying to stop crimes that upset the public, such as drug trafficking and illegal arms dealing. These crimes often cause violence and other criminal activities. Sarawut, who works for the Department of Provincial Administration in Kanchanaburi, admitted he bought .22LR ammunition cheaply using his official ID card. He first sold the ammunition to people he knew, then got Nariporn to help him sell it online. They sold more than 200 boxes, around 1,000 rounds in total. The police hope the couple's arrest will warn others against selling firearms and ammunition without the right permits. Those who break this law can be jailed for two to 20 years and fined between 4,000 and 40,000 baht (US$107 to US$1,075). People who buy firearms or ammunition online without the right permission can be jailed for one to 10 years and fined 2,000 to 20,000 baht (US$53 to US$240). This is as per the Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Fireworks, and the Equivalent of Firearms Act. Such legal breaches also result in long-lasting criminal records, showing the risks of illegal arms trading. Top photo courtesy of The Thaiger -- 2024-05-01 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Couple in Bangkok arrested for illegal online ammunition sales @CharlieH 🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 (edited) Who would buy .22LR ammunition, anyway? LR designates Long Rifle And, what would you do with this type of ammunition? If you are a young kid, then maybe target practice? Still, one should not underestimate the LR, because it is not like shooting a cap pistol. The LR can travel quite far, in fact. Always wise to check your backstop before engaging in target practice. Note: I still don't know who in their right mind would buy ammunition like this in Thailand. Edited May 1 by GammaGlobulin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 1 Popular Post Share Posted May 1 12 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said: Who would buy .22LR ammunition, anyway? People with a .22LR rifle ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 12 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said: Who would buy .22LR ammunition, anyway? LR designates Long Rifle And, what would you do with this type of ammunition? If you are a young kid, then maybe target practice? Still, one should not underestimate the LR, because it is not like shooting a cap pistol. The LR can travel quite far, in fact. Always wise to check your backstop before engaging in target practice. Note: I still don't know who in their right mind would buy ammunition like this in Thailand. Can also be used in hand gun...and yes, small but dangerous, as usually don't stop till they hit something. Edited May 2 by KhunLA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Home made???🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman30 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: who works for the Department of Provincial Administration ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 5 hours ago, hotchilli said: People with a .22LR rifle ? There IS NO .22LR rifle! There are just .22 caliber rifles and .22 caliber pistols and revolvers. In these guns, rifles and pistols and revolvers, one can choose to use the rimfire ammunition, as follows: .22 short .22 LR and a few others. Also, there is a .22 magnum (but, some rifles will not accept these, I think. When I was young, I found a few on the range, and they would not fit my rifle.) You can see what these look like...here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.22_caliber#:~:text=.22 Long Rifle Extra Long,powerful than the .22 LR They are good for target practice. And, maybe good for rabbits, too. But, I would never buy these. I prefer the 0.460 Magnums, myself. ==== I have never seen a .22 centerfire, up close and personal, but I guess they must exist somewhere. Maybe NATO, or something? Edited May 2 by GammaGlobulin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 4 hours ago, newbee2022 said: Home made???🤣🤣 Yes. Good thinking! Saturday Night Special. Lynyrd Skynyrd knows best...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Mandatory sentencing for all gun related crime, just do it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 19 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said: Yes. Good thinking! Saturday Night Special. Lynyrd Skynyrd knows best...... What?😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Interesting way to list the item, though it's only time they're found out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 17 minutes ago, newbee2022 said: What?😳 You do realize that a Home Made Gun is often referred to as a Saturday Night Special... Right? (Think Zip Gun) Edited May 2 by GammaGlobulin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said: There IS NO .22LR rifle! There are just .22 caliber rifles and .22 caliber pistols and revolvers. In these guns, rifles and pistols and revolvers, one can choose to use the rimfire ammunition, as follows: .22 short .22 LR and a few others. Also, there is a .22 magnum (but, some rifles will not accept these, I think. When I was young, I found a few on the range, and they would not fit my rifle.) You can see what these look like...here... My glock 44 uses .22 LR ammo. for some longer distance plinking a B-14R would be the go, uses .22LR ammo as well. Edited May 2 by Ralf001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korat Kiwi Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 . 22LR means .22 calibre Long Rifle You can also get a shorter round of the. 22 calibre. The actual bullet (head) can be the same length but the casing is shorter. And smaller bullet is also avaliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 18 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said: You do realize that a Home Made Gun is often referred to as a Saturday Night Special... Right? (Think Zip Gun) Oh dear, 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 27 minutes ago, newbee2022 said: Oh dear, 👍 Many years ago, we tried legislation to ban home made guns, Saturday Night Specials, etc. They are not for collectors or hunters, or protection by homeowners, etc.... https://www.researchgate.net/figure/HOMEMADE-GUNS-GJ-ORDOG-ET-AL-JOURNAL-OF-TRAUMA-Saturday-Night-Specials-and-a-self_fig5_19563041 (Which reminds me: I have to make an emergency appointment with my dentist. I have a fractured tooth, etc.) Edited May 2 by GammaGlobulin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 40 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: My glock 44 uses .22 LR ammo. for some longer distance plinking a B-14R would be the go, uses .22LR ammo as well. Good for target practice at the range. Low recoil, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 13 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said: Many years ago, we tried legislation to ban home made guns, Saturday Night Specials, etc. They are not for collectors or hunters, or protection by homeowners, etc.... https://www.researchgate.net/figure/HOMEMADE-GUNS-GJ-ORDOG-ET-AL-JOURNAL-OF-TRAUMA-Saturday-Night-Specials-and-a-self_fig5_19563041 I was thinking of this kind of tools🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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