On May 9, 6:23=A0pm, Adam Smith <lastameri...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I've always maintained that the press definition of an arsenal is more
> than one gun. As per:
>
> <quote begins>
> May 9, 7:17 AM EDT
>
> Car full of weapons lands US soldier in Mexican jail
>
> By ALICIA A. CALDWELL
> Associated Press Writer
>
> EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- When he crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, Spc.
> Richard Torres was carrying a small arsenal in his car: an AR-15 assault
> rifle, a .45-caliber handgun, 171 rounds of ammunition, several
> cartridges and three knives.
> <quote ends>
>
> Also, note that from the headline that two guns in a vehicle is also a
> "Car full of weapons".
>
> As to the "171 rounds of ammunition, several cartridges", your guess is
> as good as mine. Taking literally it means more than 171 cartridges.
<<snip>>
Holy crap. When my son and I go dove hunting we're carrying two
assault shotguns (well, they're black and have those evil adjustable
stocks w/pistol grips) with a couple hundred rounds of ammo as well as
my 9mm as a backup weapon. I guess we're practically a small army.
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