Finding a gun in a donated library book is okay when its. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Chivers tells of the 19thcentury inventor in indianapolis who designs a civil war killing machine, insisting that moreefficient slaughter will save lives. On friday, an employee at the store called police to report that a donation of books had been received and that one of the books didnt feel right. Gun found inside book donated to indiana library hawaii.
All of our books are donated, and all donations are fully tax deductible. Gun found inside book donated to maine goodwill store kutv. Ellsworth, maine goodwill staff and police got more than they bargained for last week after a book was donated to the ellsworth location. Goodwill employee finds handgun while sorting through. An employee at the ellsworth store was going through a pile of. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Gun found inside book donated to goodwill store workers at a maine goodwill store got quite a shock when they opened a donated book. When indiana librarians opened a donated copy of robert stones. Apr 02, 2020 an library employee in valparaiso, indiana library found a gun inside a hollowedout book donated to the branch. Donating on our secure donation page is a quick and easy way to donate to support our troops. Ap an employee at a northwest indiana library found a gun inside a hollowedout book donated to the branch. Historic handgun found in hollowed out book donated to library. I have relatives, but they are either anti gun, or not gun trust worthy. Statements by library personnel indicate that thousands of books are donated each month with no donor records kept, so there is no way of knowing when or by whom the book was donated.
Civil war manual found among donated books, returned to original owners family. The incredible artifacts were found in a box that had been in the leicestershire barn for. Let us show you how you can benefit from providing a nontaxdeductible gift to the nra, a taxdeductible donation to an nra affiliate, a donation to the national firearms museum or auction, or even a non gun gift. Historic handgun found in hollowed out book donated to. Police are investigating to determine where the gun came from and if its been used in a violent crime. The gun found inside a book doanted to the valparaiso branch of the porter county public library this week.
Our name says it all, and your donation will deliver highly effective service to them wherever they are deployed worldwide. July 30, 2016 ian mccollum revolver, vintage photo 71 british women sort through donated american guns for the home guard. Oct 27, 2012 the donated book was robert stones novel outerbridge reach. Finding a gun in a donated library book is okay when its a. An employee at the ellsworth store was going through a pile of books received. Gun found inside book donated to indiana library las vegas. The times of munster reported saturday that police in valparaiso are holding the gun as evidence. According to nelson, porter county public library receives hundreds of donated books each month and the library does not keep records of who donates what.
An employee at the ellsworth store was going through a pile of books received from a. An employee was going through one of the books and found a gun inside it on jan. Oct 28, 2012 a library employee received quite a shock when she opened a book and found an antique gun in a carvedout compartment in the novel. The book had been donated to the valparaiso branch of the porter county public library, and because the library receives thousands of donate books ea. Civil war manual found among donated books, returned to. Oddly enough, this isnt even the first time a gun has been found in a donated library book at that same. Oct 27, 2012 a little more than knowledge was found inside an indiana public library book this week when an employee cracked open a donated hardback and discovered a gun inside. Turns out, a pretty basic looking book actually had a gun inside. Worker at northwest indiana library discovers black powder.
For a general idea of firearms values, you can consult the blue book of gun values nra members are offered a special discounted rate when using this resource. I know after dunkirk where a lot of weapons were left behind england was short of firearms. Ellsworth goodwill workers find pistol in donated book. We look back at the most interesting donations this year at the museum.
Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. The fundamental nra rules for safe gun handling are. A student at woodrow wilson high school in upper northwest washington was arrested tuesday after a teacher found a gun in a book bag during class shortly after 1. An employee at the ellsworth store was going through a pile of books received from a central warehouse last week and noticed that one didnt quite feel right.
Everyone, including advocates of gun controls, should find this pioneering and thoughtprovoking book essential reading. The gun was manufactured in 1882, but nothing is known of its abandonment. Indiana code 354715 contains no such provision excluding black powder guns, which means that the found a. Gun found in book donated to the valparaiso branch of the porter county public library. The bb gun shall be held in the same way as when shooting in the prone position, i. A gun and several magazines were found in this adidas duffel bag left in a donation. Oct 27, 2012 valparaiso, indiana an employee at a northwest indiana library found a gun inside a hollowedout book donated to the branch. Gun found inside book donated to indiana library news. Pistol found in hollowedout book donated to ellsworth.
Ellsworth workers at a maine goodwill store got a surprise when they opened a donated book and found a gun inside. A historic looking handgun was found inside a hollowedout book at a northwest indiana library last week, reports the northwest indiana times. Goodwill store receives gun disguised in a book aol news. Most frequently asked firearms questions and answers pdf this faq page from the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms answers common questions about federal gun laws. Gun found inside book donated to indiana library twin cities.
Oct 27, 2012 one public library found a bestseller packing a little extra literary firepower than usual when an employee opened a donated book to discover a gun inside. One that is a good cause, is not afraid of firearms, and has done this kind of thing before. The times of munster reported saturday that police in valparaiso ar. There quite a tale that goes with a book donated to the valparaiso branch of the porter county public library this week, and its got nothing to. Feb 05, 2015 workers at a maine goodwill store got quite a shock when they opened a donated book and found a gun inside. Each family received a basket of books during parent conferences in november. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
If you are in doubt of the type of rifle you have, send us a picture. Remember that old winchester rifle found under a tree in nevada. It comes weeks after nbc charlottes defenders team revealed several cases of guns being found in peoples yards. Abandoned hospital with power found donated blood tubes youtube. Your donation to the nra foundations national firearms museum endowment is taxdeductible. An employee at a northwest indiana library found a gun inside a hollowedout book donated. According to police, the book outerbridge reachhad a little spot carved out of its. Ap an employee at a northwest indiana library found a gun inside a hollowedout book. Gun hidden inside donated books secret compartment stuns small.
So far police can only say the gun hadnt been stolen and will hold it for evidence. Handgun found inside hollowedout book donated to valpo library. Employees at a thrift store in florida found a grenade launcher, loaded with live grenades, among the donated items left in their goodwill bin. Inside the book was the signature of captain reynolds of the 83rd regiment in illinois, mustered. Of course, the final value of donated items that are auctioned will be determined by auction sale prices. Wwi pilots logbook and gun camera photos discovered in. Small items such as a photograph or a note can be hidden in between the pages of the book. Oct 26, 2012 there quite a tale that goes with a book donated to the valparaiso branch of the porter county public library this week, and its got nothing to do with fiction. A library employee received quite a shock when she opened a book and found an antique gun in a carvedout compartment in the novel. Indiana library finds a gun inside donated book mobylives. Martel had to climb up to where the rifle was hidden, and he found it encased in tightly packed leaves. Thicker items can be hidden by removing the interior portion of some or all of the pages, creating a book safe or hollowed. I think i read where the uk distroyed a lot after the war instead of returning them to the.
Hidden gun found in book at goodwill store the ellsworth american. Fortunately, an employee stumbled across the hidden gun before the book landed in the hands of someone interested in. In one case, ammunition was even found on a school bus. From time to time, the naval historical foundation facilitates the donation of historically significant naval items to repositories around the country. The 1965 novel is the last in the james bond series by ian fleming, and was published after his death. There are many real and fictitious occurrences of concealing objects in a book. Antique handgun found in hollowedout book donated to public. The forgotten winchester is a winchester model 1873 rifle that archaeologists discovered in 2014 leaning against a juniper tree in great basin national park in nevada. Matias perello garcia is a two year old boy who ha last donation 47m ago. Gun, several magazines found in duffel bag left in.
Police say a gun was found in the donations at the store on wilkinson boulevard. Gun found inside book donated to indiana library cbs news. Gun found in book bag at bethune middle school in folkston, ga. Workers at a maine goodwill store got quite a shock when they opened a donated book. I found out about book fairies by googling book donations.
The donated book was robert stones novel outerbridge reach. Librarian finds vintage gun in donated library book the. If requesting a full size gun safe for donation, winchester safes may require your organization to facilitate or pay for delivery of the product to your event or auctionraffle winner. An indiana library employee found a gun inside a book donated to the library.
The point of the elbow may not be more than 10 cms 3. Indiana librarian finds black powder pistol inside donated book. A gun was found in book donated to the valparaiso branch of the porter county public library in indiana. Loaded grenade launcher found in florida goodwill charity bin. Because shipping books can be expensive, we strongly encourage you to consider donating your books to one of our sister books to prisoners programs that may be geographically closer to you or to a local jail or prison. An employee at the ellsworth store was going through a pile. Gun hidden inside donated books secret compartment stuns. Gun found inside book donated to library z breaking news. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes.
When indiana librarians opened a donated copy of robert stones outerbridge reach, they found it contained an arma san marco. A logbook and gun camera photos that belonged to a world war i pilot have been found in a u. A rare james bond novel worth thousands of dollars have been found in a charity bookstore. Firearms you donate now can preserve our american way of life in the future. According to police, the book outerbridge reach had a little spot carved out of its pages to hold the gold, woodenhandled gun, reports the. The limited edition the man with the golden gun novel was discovered in brotherhood books story in sunshine by a volunteer sorting through donations. The times of munster reported saturday that police in valparaiso are. Items can be concealed in books in a number of ways. Your donation may be added to the librarys collection, awarded as a summer reading prize, or sold in the book basement to help enhance our programs and services. Library discovers gun in donated hollowed book youtube. Gun hidden inside book turns up in maine thrift store reuters. Standard transaction fees apply to credit and debit card transactions. Inkind donations are basically any household or clothing goods that are in serviceable condition and can be used by others.
The salvation army is a charitable organization that provides support to needy families and senior citizens. Forgotten winchester 1873 rifle found in nevada what. This is perfectly evidenced on page 91 of dallas police chief jesse currys book jfk assassination file. I traveled to baker, nevada to find out the true story of this old west relic. Ellsworth, maine ap workers at a maine goodwill store got quite a shock when they opened a donated book. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. General information gun laws guides at texas state law. Handgun found inside hollowedout book donated to valpo. Unsuspecting goodwill workers in maine received a donation that took them by surprise. Feb 05, 2015 brunswick, maine reuters a thrift store employee in coastal maine got more than he bargained for when he opened a donated book and found a gun. Gun found inside book donated to goodwill store in maine. The gun, a small derringerstyle pistol, was carefully hidden inside a secret compartment carved from the pages of a hardcover book delivered to a goodwill retail store in ellsworth, maine, police said. Oct 27, 2012 an employee at a northwest indiana library found a gun inside a hollowedout book donated to the branch.
Gun found inside book donated to indiana library valparaiso, ind. Failure to fill out the donation request form fully will result in the dismissal of your request. What the tsa found in carryon luggage last week agents discovered 68 firearms, including a 3dprinted pistol that was detected probably because of its metal bullets. Top 7 places to donate magazines when decluttering your home. Gun hidden inside book turns up in maine thrift store. The gun is a gold, woodenhandled, 31caliber, singleshot, blackpowder gun, according to police. An employee at a northwest indiana library found a gun inside a hollowedout book donated to the branch. When he dug it out, he says, it was preserved with what he believes is bear grease. Gun found in book donated to the valparaiso branch of the porter. Stephen halbrooks meticulous research in gun control in the third reich sheds new and revealing light on the consolidation of nazi power and the prosecution of the holocaust. Gun found inside book donated to maine goodwill store. Library donations our research library is always interested in possible donations, including books, owners manuals, manufacturers catalogs, and brochures from all historical periods. The museum currently has sufficient examples of the japanese type 38 and type 99 rifle. A bb gun or air gun is not a toy and must always be treated with the same respect and caution you would in handling any gun.
Valparaiso, indiana an employee at a northwest indiana library. Looking back over 2016 in this closing week of the year, the nra national firearms museum has received nearly 150 magnificent guns so far, with at least two more scheduled to reach us by the time we close our donation books on dec. Ellsworth goodwill workers find gun in donated book. Phoenix ap thousands of dollars found inside a donated book has been returned to the former owner. The left elbow shall be supported on the left knee. Gun found in book bag at bethune middle school in folkston. A library employee was shocked to discover an antique gun hidden in a hollowedout donated book. Created by the federal bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms in 2005, this guide is a comprehensive compilation of important laws, regulations, and faqs related to firearms. Common world war ii donations the national wwii museum. Gun found inside book donated to goodwill store necn. So im looking for a charity that i can donate my handguns to. Oct 30, 2012 gun found in donated book, and other book news. Antique handgun found in hollowedout book donated to public library.
Police seeking donor who left cash in library book. Gun found hidden in book donated to goodwill reports say the gun, identified as a. Looking back at the most interesting donations to nra. Private citizens in the us loaned their wwi era bolt action rifles to the uk does anyone have more details of possess one that was returned. The book, which was written in 1862, was one of more than 7,000 donated books from an estate. This includes photographs, uniforms, books, paperwork, and other physical artifacts. Feb 05, 2015 workers at a maine goodwill store got quite a shock when they opened a donated book. Top 7 places to donate magazines when decluttering your home if youve got lots of magazines in your home, and want to get rid of them, but dont just want to chuck or recycle them, here are the top seven places to donate magazines you should consider. Donating historic items naval historical foundation. Indiana library employee finds hidden gun inside donated book. I was interested in in having each family receive a basket of board books to take home and start a library for their child at home. Pistol found in hollowedout book donated to ellsworth goodwill.