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Posted: February 19, 2007

BMW Dealer's Call Turns Up 'Forgotten' Gun

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Durham, N.C. — Durham police got a call Monday after a BMW dealer asked a customer to return a loaner car because someone reported they had left something under the front seat. It turned out to be a handgun.

The man had been given the car a few days earlier after he brought his own car in for service at Performance BMW. When the dealer called, the current driver naturally looked under the seat.

Police were investigating. There was no word on whether any charges would be filed.

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It paids to check a rented car throughly before you drive it off the dealership lot. Cause if you don't you could be in some serious trouble if a state trooper pulls you over the road and you're driving around a rental car that may have some drugs or other thing inside the car that you may not be aware of and know anything about.
Click to view my profile raysson
February 20, 2007 2:30 p.m.
Why is this such a big story? Maybe this gun was registered and permitted. People always ASSume the worst.
Tired of thoughtlessness
February 20, 2007 12:51 p.m.
Common Sence Law and NC Law are two different creatures. Then there is local, county, city, municipalities all addressing the tranporting of firearms. Concealment is considered the glovebox and under the seat. A loaded firearm on the passengers seat, yet another law. A loaded firearm within reach of the driver another law. Doesn't matter what county you reside in, a web site to visit is Wake Co. Sheriff Department and refer to the "transport of firearms". The Law will prevail over Common Sence.
pappybigtuna
February 20, 2007 11:09 a.m.
Anytime you are in a car not your own, check it best you can. I bought a used Jaguar about 3 years ago that had been a theft recovery car. At the suggestion of cop friend of mine, I took it to the Chapel Hill Police and had them use the drug dog on it. Found a little "compartment" underneath the dash I did not anticipate, and was glad I had done it.
Chplhill
February 20, 2007 10:56 a.m.
What do you want, it's Durham, need a gun in some parts. As for BMW, who was supposed to clean the car? They need to be fired and the man who owns the gun needs to be fined.
Click to view my profile nursevb8
February 20, 2007 10:39 a.m.
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