Police: Man with weapons cache was preparing for 'Armageddon'

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[jessduntno]

By Stefanie Geisler, Globe Correspondent

A Manchester-by-the-Sea man arrested for stockpiling weapons and ammunition in his home allegedly told police he was preparing for Armageddon.

Gregory D. Girard, 45, was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly storing approximately 20 weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

Just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Manchester-by-the Sea police executed a search warrant at 23 Bridge St., police said. Girard faces four counts of possession of an infernal device and four counts of possession of a dangerous weapon. Additional charges are pending, police said.

“Mr. Girard indicated he was preparing for ‘Armageddon,’ which he felt was imminent, and he felt martial law would soon be imposed,” Chief Glenn McKiel said in a statement.

In addition to the weapons and ammunition, police found a large collection of camouflage clothing, knives, bulletproof vests, helmets, and several pairs of handcuffs. They also discovered stockpiles of medicine and nonperishable foods. An illegal indoor shooting range was also found in the attic, police said.

Police seized all the weapons and ammunition and revoked Girard’s license to carry firearms.

Police negotiators attempted to reach Girard by phone before executing the search warrant but were unsuccessful. Tactical officers evacuated two other condominium units in the building and brought residents to the police department while the search was completed.

Girard has no criminal record, according to police. He was to be arraigned today in Salem District Court.

[Soothesayer]

I think its in Massachusetts. That figures. Everywhere liberals congregate, fascism follows. Same with muzzies.

[heysean]

I don’t understand...were these illegal or unregistered weapons?

[EGPWS]

When Lutefisk is outlawed, only outlaws will eat Lutefisk.

Oh and Ayn Rands "Atlas Shrugged", excellent read!

[Erik Latranyi]

Isn't that the point of a gun...to be dangerous?

In a liberals' mind, we should all have non-lethal weapons.

[Soothesayer]

The leftist concentration camp known as Massachusetts. There isn’t much difference between muzzies and liberal vermin.

[jessduntno]

“Police seized all the weapons and ammunition and revoked Girard’s license to carry firearms....Girard has no criminal record, according to police. He was to be arraigned today in Salem District Court.”

The Peoples Republic of MassiveTwoShits...

[Cboldt]

Gregory D. Girard was arrested Tuesday night for 1] storing approximately 20 weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition ... [or] 2] four counts of possession of an infernal device and four counts of possession of a dangerous weapon.

Stupid reporters can't even maintain consistency within the space of two paragraphs.

"Infernal device" is sure to draw a snicker or two. General Laws of Massachusetts - Chapter 266: Section 102A. Infernal machine; possession; definition; notice of seizure

[jessduntno]

charged with “possession of an infernal device “

Sounds like something Nancy Pelosi would have in her nightstand...

[JenB987]

...20 weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition....

And?

In addition to the weapons and ammunition, police found a large collection of camouflage clothing, knives, bulletproof vests, helmets, and several pairs of handcuffs. They also discovered stockpiles of medicine and nonperishable foods.

So he was an avid hunter who had the money to burn on bulletproof gear, Tylenol and canned goods. Again, how is this illegal?

[Soothesayer]

We can always just learn how to make our own firearms and gunpowder. Anyone know how much would it costs to procure the materials and equipment?

[EGPWS]

ping

[ClearCase_guy]

The whole point of storing weapons is so that you can defend yourself when the gestapo come to seize your weapons.

Sounds like this guy was too soft for his own good.

I've said it before -- If I ever hear of a "nutcase" who goes to war against city hall, or shoots government workers, or guns down the cops who come to take away his firearms, I'm planning to take the side of the "nutcase". Every dang time.

There's a war coming. The Good Guys WILL be portrayed as crazy nutcases in the beginning. I do not plan to pay attention to such characterizations. When the police come to seize your guns, you should remember why you have guns.

[Erik Latranyi]

What the heck is an - infernal weapon?

An infernal weapon is a self-propelled device like a torpedo.

I am confident it is a police or media mis-statement.

[GeronL]

We might be less than 2 years away from the Great Fall,if you thought the Great Depression was bad...

[One_Upmanship]

Another "DUH" moment.

[massgopguy]

The shooting range in the Attic was his downfall.

[GeronL]

Thats what shovels are for

[Drew68]

and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

Four 500 round bricks of Remington Thunderbolt .22LR at $24.60 a brick and I now have "thousands of rounds" of ammunition.

Damn... I remember when a brick was $9.

[piroque]

four counts of possession of an infernal device ,,,,, Duh WTH

[ClearCase_guy]

I love the scene in the first Terminator movie where Kyle Reese comes from the future but is not able to bring any advanced weaponry with him. So he basically goes to 7-11, buys a whole bunch of crap and then goes back to Sarah Connor's apartment and starts making some really strong explosives.

It pays to know these things.