What Are the Casinos' Policies about Carrying Firearms

This past decade has proved to be a pivotal one for both advocates of Gun Control as well as advocates of Gun Rights. Throughout the 2010s, we have seen several horrific mass shootings, along with increasingly-polarizing debates, protests, not to mention new laws on the state and federal level in favor of both gun control and gun rights.
The most recent phenomenon occurring in the State of Virginia. State Democrats, hot off the heels of winning control of both legislative houses as well as the Governor's Mansion have proposed, and are currently voting on numerous gun control laws, some of which have generated enormous controversy as well as a large gun rights rally which (thankfully) came and went peacefully, with only a single arrest reported for an unrelated violation of a long-standing ban on wearing masks in public.
Some states, such as Virginia, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Vermont and Colorado, as well as long-time gun control havens California and New York have been, and are currently in the process of debating and passing various new gun control laws. Laws such as a ban on the purchase and possession of magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition, even if you legally possessed them prior to the law taking effect (otherwise known as "Grandfathering"). Other proposed laws include a newer, harsher, state-level version of the now-expired Federal Assault Weapons Ban, "Red Flag" laws, background checks on the sale of ammunition, increased taxes on firearms and ammunition, limits on the amount of firearms an individual can buy at once, waiting periods and more.
Other states, such as Texas, Idaho, Oklahoma and others have gone in the other direction, passing laws such as nixing the requirement for a permit to carry a firearm concealed or openly, commonly known as "Constitutional Carry". Some states such as Virginia and California are seeing numerous counties declare themselves "2nd Amendment Sanctuaries", where local and state law enforcement officials have vowed not to enforce any new gun control laws, even if ordered to by the Governor. A lawmaker in Virginia has threatened the deployment of the National Guard in order to enforce new laws (even though only the Governor, as well as the President has that authority, but I digress).
In the courts, various gun control laws on the state and federal level have been challenged with mixed results. Some laws, such as magazine bans and Assault Weapons Bans have, for the most part, survived lawsuits by various gun rights organizations. However, there is at least one case before the United States Supreme Court out of the State of New York concerning a now-repealed regulation prohibiting the transportation of legally-owned handguns outside city limits which has implications for other gun control cases in the legal pipeline all over the country. There are also several other 2nd Amendment cases currently on hold before the High Court. Could this case possibly become Heller II and open the door towards striking down a multitude of gun laws on the state and federal level?
As far as the 2020 Democratic Primaries go, guns have been mentioned off and on, most notably by now-former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke who was quoted at a primary debate as saying "Hell yes, we're going to take your AR-15 and AK-47". Many believe that this comment is what sunk not only his presidential campaign, but also his political career in Texas, perhaps nationwide. Some believe that these comments will also weigh down the eventual Democratic nominee's chances at winning the election based upon winning certain swing states, several of which tend to support gun rights.
President Trump's record on guns has been mixed. On one hand, he repealed (with Congress's help) a Social Security Administration regulation which would've banned firearms ownership by anyone taking social security checks if he/she met certain criteria, such as having a "representative payee" or being otherwise unable to manage their finances. He has been appointing (and the GOP-controlled Senate has confirmed) many federal judges as well as 2 Supreme Court Justices, most of whom hold pro-gun views, which is likely to shape their opinions on various upcoming gun law challenges working their way through multiple circuit and district courts around the country.
On the other hand, he has, through Executive Order, banned "Bump Stocks" a device which has been attributed to the high amount of fatalities and injuries inflicted upon concert-goers in Las Vegas from a casino resort across the street on October 1st, 2017. He has also said to "...Take the guns first, due process second" with regards to taking away guns from potential mass shooters and criminals, a statement which drew the ire of gun rights groups as well as fellow Republicans.
1. Where do you see the gun issue going in 2020 and beyond?
2. How important will it be?
3. Which side will ultimately win out?
4. Will there be any new legislation on the federal level, or will this issue be tackled almost exclusively at the state level?
5. What will the new legal and political landscape surrounding guns look like as firearms technology evolves and 3-D printed firearms become more common, more well-built and harder to track?

This is a theory I came up with three or four days after the shooting when the police were unable to find any motive whatsoever from Paddock. To this day, no motive has been ascribed to him.
Here’s the theory.

• Stephen Paddock is a well-off man who enjoys gambling. However, he’s always looking to make extra money to put down in Vegas.
  
• In a casino, he’s propositioned by the Vegas shooter about buying guns. The Vegas shooter knows that he would never pass background checks to buy the needed guns for a shooting, due to a prior criminal record and/or the shooter isn’t planning on being caught.
  
• The shooter offers Paddock a deal: Paddock, with his spotless criminal record, will stockpile guns. Paddock won’t have any trouble passing background checks as an older, wealthy man with nothing to hide. Plus, he’s already had some guns in the past.
  
• Over six months, Paddock collects the guns, most of which were bought (33 of 47) between October 2016 and the shooting. The other 14 are his own guns.
  
• During the collection, he kept in touch with the Vegas shooter with his computer.
  
• To avoid suspicion by dealers, he bought guns from all across the Southwest. “He visited gun stores in Nevada, Utah, California and Texas, where he purchased rifles, pistols and shotguns.”
  
• While amassing the stockpile, he decides to keep some for himself. He buys nine for his homes, which were later found in his houses in Mesquite and Verdi, Nevada, near Reno.
  
• He also is buying rounds of ammunition and up to 50 pounds of these exploding targets, which he leaves in the car. It’s worth it, though, because he’s being offered a hefty sum by a gambler who made enough to pay him in Vegas.
  
• Finally, on the day of the Vegas shooting, the Vegas shooter sends Paddock a message about meeting to collect the guns. Paddock agrees, and then the shooter tells Paddock to rent a room in the Mandalay Bay Hotel, preferably in an obscure, high floor to complete the transaction.
  

THE DAY OF THE SHOOTING

• The Vegas shooter comes to the hotel to collect the guns from Paddock, or so Paddock thinks.
  
• Paddock lets the shooter in and turns his back to walk to the guns laid out on the floor while telling him that he kept the explosives in the parking lot, as he didn’t want to accidentally set them off in a hotel. He’ll I’ve him then later.
  
• As his back is turned, the shooter walks up to him and shoots him at point blank range. Although he would have liked to strangle or poison him to avoid noise, it wouldn’t fit if he were to frame him for suicide (keep reading).
  
• Carefully, the shooter positions a gun on the ground as to make it seem like Paddock shot himself.
  
• Next, he opens up Paddock’s computer and removes the hard drive.
  

This is the biggest factor pointing to there being a second actor. Police are stumped as to what happened to his hard drive. It’s no where to be found in the hotel and missing from his computer.

• Now alone with the guns, the Vegas shooter props open the window to the 32nd floor hotel room window and opens fire on the people below.
  
• After feeling his window for escape is closing, the Vegas shooter stops firing and returns to where Paddock is lying dead in a framed suicide.
  

*Patting his pocket to check for the hard drive, the Vegas shooter slips away into a bathroom, where he hunkers down with his hands over his head and pretends to be hiding from gunfire. Later, he leaves the hotel as police find Paddock’s dead body surrounded by an arsenal of exhausted, heated, guns.
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Largest evidence supporting the theory
1) Missing hard drive, not missing computer.
You’d think that if Paddock acted alone and still wanted to dispose of the computer, he would’ve done so WITH the hard drive. Why would he carry around a hard drive-less computer? A person slipping away wouldn’t want to be carrying a computer, but a hard drive? That can be easily concealed.
Regardless of this theory, the fact that Paddock would want to hide the hard drive is astounding evidence that he was in contact with others to plan the shooting.
2) Lack of a motive
Why would a wealthy man, not indebted, never committing criminal acts, never showing signs of illness, quit life murdering en mass? It doesn’t check out and the police still can’t find anything.
3) Why would a shooter keep ammunition in the parking lot?
Reports say that he kept explosives and ammunition in his car. Why would he do that if he was meaning to use ammo to shoot people from his room?
4) Why didn’t the shooter shoot the shooting targets in his car?
If he were planning on shooting targets to explode, why didn’t he? The 50 pounds of explosives were found in his car, but not set off by gunfire. The only explanation I can think of is if the shooter didn’t know where the car was, because it wasn’t his.
4) Paddock was stockpiling for nearly a year. Wouldn’t he show symptoms of lunacy in that time if he was planning on indiscriminate mass killing?
It want a spontaneous shooting, yet no one that knew Paddock reports him acting differently in any way. Unless he was a master at hiding his rage, paranoia, depression, what have you, then it would be because he wasn’t actually feeling those things.
Biggest questions I would have about the theory
1) What about security camera footage?
If the shooter entered the room, wouldn’t there be security camera footage of it? It’s a good question that I don’t know.
2) Why did the shooter keep more guns for himself in this Reno homes?
The shooter kept nine guns additional guns to add to the 14 he previously owned. Why would he keep guns in his home if he were planning on handing them out to the shooter? Again, it’s a valid question. My idea is that he, as a previously established gun fan, saw them and wanted them for himself as he was buying for the shooter, similarly to when you buy clothes for yourself when shopping for a present for someone else.
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NOTE: I’m not saying I believe this, but it’s the best alternative I can think of to the common theory that Paddock was deranged and shot them himself. Also, if you publish a murder mystery using these points, I expect at least a 5% cut ;)

Since I have an hour to kill and we get weekly posts asking about moving to Vegas I figured i would share a few things about moving to Vegas. Hopefully others will chime in with their tips as well (and we will see how long it takes for one of the local newspapers to grab up this thread as one of their own feature stories :I ).

1. Check the crime map. I mean it's a city so there will be crime everywhere but some places have more crime than others.
2. Find a good realtor. They can help you find a place to buy or a place to rent and it will save you a lot of time and effort.
3. Now that you have an address check out the Clark County Assessors page and see if you qualify for any exemptions. These can save you a boatload of money on your car registration fees and/or property tax.
4. Next switch your car insurance to a local carrier (expensive) and switch over your driver's license and registration which is both expensive and time consuming.
5. Now that you have a local ID go get a library card. We have one of the best library systems in the country and with your card you can stream movies and music and download ebooks as well as do regular library stuff like check out books and participate in their myriad of programs all for free.
6. You might want to get your car windows tinted. While dark tint is illegal in many areas, it is perfectly legal here and will keep you from being roasted like a goat on a spit during summer driving.
7. Also with your local ID you can hit up as many casinos as possible and sign up for their player's cards. This will get you lots of coupons sent to your address for things like match play and two for one buffets among other things. Be sure to ask if you qualify for additional goodies for being a veteran or a senior (usually free meals or bigger discounts on restaurants and shows).
8. Next sign up for House Seats, FillASeat, and/or ShowTickets4Locals which for a small fees (ShowTickets4Locals is free) you can see as many shows as you want for a year or two.
9. For even more entertainment options, pick up an annual pass to local places of interest so you can go fee-free all year (the National Parks pass is great if you like the outdoors, the Children's Discovery Museum is great if you have kids, museums often have annual passes as does the Springs Preserve, etc).
10. To meet like minded people, join a club! There are Meet Up groups, walking clubs, an astronomy club, HAM radio clubs, shooting clubs, etc.
11. Speaking of shooting, if you are of a mind to, go get your concealed carry permit. The Gun Store offers free concealed carry permit classes.
12. If you have kids, picking the right school will be a big deal. Ask your realtor about this (currently the whole of Clark County is one giant school district but school quality varies greatly by community), also consider private schools, magnet schools, and charter schools.
13. Add some local links to your social media accounts. Obviously subscribe to /vegas and /vegaslocals and add likes/follows to LVMPD, LVRJ, Vegas Sun, National Weather Service Las Vegas, etc.
14. Get active in the community by volunteering. No matter what your passion, Vegas probably has a place that could use your help (volunteering at local schools or at the Animal Foundation, getting active in politics, cleaning up parks and open spaces, fundraising for local non profits, etc).
15. Check out the local shopping. Many people can live for months on what they can buy at Dollar Tree or the 99 cent store, our huge Asian and Mexican grocery stores are a treasure trove of yummy yet inexpensive food, if you've never been to a Goodwill we have some of the best in the country, and nearly every strip mall in the city has one or more unique stores to check out.
16. One way we explored the city when we first moved here was to do monthly challenges. One month we visited every museum in the city, another it was every park, and another was trying a different restaurant every day for a month.
17. Become a regular. In a big, transient city, it is often hard to feel like you fit in. By becoming a regular (at your local coffee shop, library, certain restaurant, etc) people will recognize you and you will feel more like you are a part of the place.
18. Develop traditions. Again, in a big, transient city that is far from traditional, sometime you have to create your own traditions. If you make it a point to go to the Ethel M lighted cactus garden every December or participate every year in the Santa run, or look forward to attending the NFR rodeo each year, you will begin to develop family traditions even in a not to traditional place.
19. Get in the habit of always asking for a discount. Ask for a locals discount, a senior discount, a veterans discount...lots of places, from restaurants to stores to events and tourists sites offer discounts just for the asking.
20. If you really need to get out of Vegas for a while consider the ultra cheap--and really interesting--Greyline tour to Laughlin, or take the Megabus or Bolt Bus to LA for the day.

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UNRESOLVED MYSTERIES
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• October 23, 1979 - Harry (53) and Mollie Schlesinger (54) were shot and killed in Austin, Texas (US). Harry and his wife Mollie ran a liquor store and had been preparing to close their shop for the night when an assailant(s) robbed the store and then shot the couple dead. Police later informed the victims’ family that serial killers Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole confessed to the murders. However, some of the family doubted the validity of these claims due to some glaring inconsistencies in the case. The case is personal to one Reddit contributor Bamont because his grandmother was one of the victims of this horrible crime. What happened on that night? (UPDATE:) Some commenter's from the Unresolved Mysteries community offered their assistance in helping Bamont. In particular, Hotblueglue researched the case and found...
  
• December 1, 1981 - Virginia Freeman (40) was found dead beaten with stab wounds and a broken neck in College Station, Texas (US). Virginia was a real estate agent and mother, who was also actively involved in giving back to her community. Virginia was on her way to dinner when she received a call from work about a man wanting to see a house in a secluded area. The man had a southern accent and said he was carrying a large amount of cash. Hoping to make a sale, Virginia left alone to meet the potential client and was never seen alive. What happened to Virginia? (UPDATE:) National Geographic Explorers were contacted and agreed...Who did this to Virginia?
  
• March 14, 2015 - Cristie S. Codd (38) and Joseph "JT" Codd (45) disappeared from their home in Leicester, North Carolina (US). Cristie was a respected chef, who provided catering services to film crews. She was five months pregnant and had recently appeared in the 8th season of the reality show "Food Network Star." Her husband, JT, worked as a key grip in filmmaking. FYI, a key grip collaborates with the director of photography in productions and supervises all "grip (lighting and rigging) crews" (Wikipedia). The couple had hired their neighbor, Robert Jason Owens, as a contractor to do some work in their home. "Owens robbed, assaulted and threatened the couple with weapons before killing them." He would later admit to dismembering their bodies to conceal evidence (CBS News). Robert J. Owens is still a person of interest in the disappearance of Zebb Quinn (UPDATE:) Robert Owens has accepted a plea deal in the murders of JT Codd and Cristie, and...Will this provide any new information on Zebb?
  
• March 17 - July 11, 2016 - Maryvale (Phoenix) Serial Shooter - "an unidentified serial killer who has been linked to nine separate shootings resulting in seven deaths and two injuries across Phoenix, Arizona (US) in 2016, mainly in the Maryvale neighborhood" (Wikipedia). The shooter's attacks seem to be random, and he targets people who are walking outside or standing/sitting by their homes or cars. Who is the killer? (UPDATE:) Person of interest identified in this... The post originally stated that the Phoenix Serial Shooter was arrested; however, at this time he had only been publically identified by law enforcement. Maryvale Serial Shooter
  

THE MISSING

• May 1, 1982 – Diana L. Munyon (16) disappeared from Fontana, California (US). Diana formerly lived in Mississippi but had left home at a young age and frequently hitchhiked with truckers. There isn’t very much information about her on the net; however… What happened to Diana?
  
• May 26, 1982 - Yolanda Jean Maull (30) disappeared from Birmingham, Alabama (US). She was originally from Knoxville, Tennessee and had graduated from Knoxville College. Yolanda was in the middle of a divorce and had planned to be in court on the day she disappeared. On the morning she vanished, Yolanda spoke to her attorney and was never... What happened to Yolanda?
  
• June 6, 1984 - Sherry L. Marler (12) disappeared from Greenville, Alabama (US). Sherry was a tomboy, who enjoyed farm life. She was last seen with her stepfather at a local First National Bank. Sherry had walked across the street alone to buy soda and never returned. There have been multiple sighting of Sherry with an older man... Never Posted
  
• July 2, 1989 – Barbara Elizabeth Miller (30) disappeared from Milton, Pennsylvania (US). Barbara was a police informant, who had recently received anonymous threats before she went missing. She was last seen attending a wedding, and police believe she made it home safely from the wedding that day. Her live-in boyfriend reported her missing three days later… What happened to Barbara?
  
• October 24, 1998 - Kristine Kupka (28) disappeared from Brooklyn, New York (US). Kristine was an honor student majoring in Philosophy at Baruch College in New York. Kristine was romantically linked to her former Chemistry instructor from school, Darshanand Persaud, who was recently married to another woman. Kristine was pregnant with his child, and Darshanand had not been supportive of her decision to keep the baby. Shortly before she vanished, Darshanand had a change of heart and Kristine was last seen with him... Where is Kristine?
  
• December 7th, 2001 - Janine Vaughan (31) disappeared from Bathurst, New South Wales (Australia). Janine worked as a store manager and had a large group of friends. On the day she vanished, Janine took a cab to meet up with some friends at two different bar and grills. At some point in the night, she lost her purse with her phone and wallet. Janine didn't want to end the party on her bad luck. So while they were leaving the second establishment, she yelled something out to her friends about getting more drinks and then jumped into an unknown person's car before they could question her (Western Advocate). Janine has never...Discuss
  
• February 23, 1999 - Shannon Clair LaBau (23) disappeared from Helena, Montana (US). Shannon was a father and a cook, who was close to his mother. On the day he vanished, he had planned to look into buying a car in the nearby city of Townsend. Shannon's friend picked him up that day and claims to have dropped him off later on the street in Helena that morning. Shannon has never been seen again. What happened to Shannon?
  
• July 14, 2003 - Revell Jeeter (59) disappeared from McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania (US). Revell was a divorced father and an introvert, who preferred the company of his dog Bubba to most people. On the day he vanished, it appeared as though Revell had walked out of his home to do something but never returned. His wallet and cell phone were found inside, and his three cars were parked nearby. Revell's family and friends told law enforcement that he'd never leave his dog alone for an extended period. Police later found his ATV at a neighbor, Gregory Rouzer's, home. The neighbor had claimed he was fixing the... What happened to Revell?
  
• July 5, 2007 - Monica Renee Bowie (34) disappeared from Atlanta, Georgia (US). Monica owned two different businesses and sometimes worked in accounting. Monica’s fiance was in prison on drug charges when she vanished. She was abducted from her apartment complex late at night. Witnesses heard her screams and then saw a maroon car drive off... Missing in Georgia
  
• January 1, 2008 - Amy Fitzpatrick (15) is an Irish teen who disappeared from Riveria del Sol, Costa del Sol (Spain). Amy was last seen leaving a friend's home that night. She lived with her mother and stepfather, the latter who she despised. Amy's stepfather, Dave Mahon, had been accused and later convicted of stabbing her brother in an angry confrontation outside their home. What happened to Amy?
  
• February 23, 2010 - Tameka Anderson (25) disappeared from Baton Rouge, Louisiana (US). Tameka was a working mom, who recently had received her income tax return. She had hoped to buy a car in a nearby community, so she withdrew all of her cash from the credit union and had an acquaintance pick her up from her home. She was never seen... Missing and Forgotten
  
• June 2, 2011 - Siriyakorn “Bung” Siriboon (13) disappeared from Boronia, Victoria (Australia). Bung was last seen leaving her home to walk to school. Bung was born in Thailand, and police believe that her family there or someone else in the country can provide clues to her disappearance. Two years after she vanished, a man claimed he... Where is Siriyakorn?
  
• April 2, 2016 – Sidney Taylor (35) and Krislyn Gibson (35) disappeared from Austin, Texas (US). Sidney and Krislyn had taken a road trip from Houston to Austin to attend a concert. The night before the show, the couple met up with one of Sidney’s friend and went to a night club. They were last seen in the early hours of the morning. Sidney’s car was later found abandoned in Houston… What happened to Sidney and Krislyn?
  
• July 22, 2016 - Eric Pracht (25) disappeared from Lakewood, Colorado (US). Eric was a paramedic, who was planning to wed his fiancé. On the day he vanished, Eric was hosting a party at his home and got into some altercation with a guest. Eric decided to cool down by leaving his condo and taking a walk alone and barefoot at midnight. He was never... What happened to Eric?
  

UNRESOLVED (& UNUSUAL) DEATHS

• June 25, 1968 - Robinson Family Murders (Good Hart murders) - This was the mass murder of a family who was shot and killed in their vacation cottage in Good Hart, Michigan (US). The home belonged to a prominent magazine publisher in Detroit, Richard and Shirley Robinson and their four children. In July of that year, a caretaker for the neighborhood had been alerted to an odor coming from that area. The neighbors had been told that the Robinsons would be out of town, so no one seemed alarmed and assumed the smell was a dead animal. However, inside the home, the caretaker found the decomposing bodies of the entire family. With the exception of their youngest daughter (7 years old) who had been beaten with a hammer alone, everyone else was bludgeoned and shot. The investigation into the deaths found that Richard's business was in trouble. An employee had been embezzling... What happened to the Robinson family?
  
• June 25, 1974 - Maria-Luise Artmeier (25) died after she lost control of her car and struck another vehicle in Munich, Bavaria (Germany). However, Maria was not killed due to the impact of the crash. Instead, the medical team found that she had been viciously stabbed shortly before the accident and had suffered a mortal wound to her heart. Police never found the murder weapon, and there were very few clues left at the scene. Maria had spent the evening at a restaurant with friends and was most likely ambushed as she entered her car alone. Who could have done this to Maria?
  
• February 26, 1977 - Barbara Jean Maclean (16?) was found dead in Calgary, Alberta (Canada). Barbara had recently moved to Calgary and was living with her boyfriend. The night before her body was found, Barbara had gone to a bar with friends, family and her boyfriend (who was intoxicated). Barbara had been arguing with her boyfriend that night, and he ended up leaving her stranded in the parking lot. Barbara was under the influence, so she decided to hitchhike from the outside of the bar to an after party, where she... Why does Canada have fewer missing/unsolved murder cases? Do you think 70s culture contributed to more deaths?
  
• January 14, 1983 - Terri McClure (62) disappeared from Lake Tahoe, Nevada (US). Terri lived in Reno but had traveled to Lake Tahoe for her son Tim's wedding. Terri attended the wedding and reception but planned to return home that evening after the festivities. Tim told authorities that he walked his mother to her car before she left, and he never saw her again. After watching his mother depart, he claimed he went to a casino and gambled alone for two hours and then spent the rest of his night with his new bride partying until the early hours of the morning. Police were unable to confirm his alibi, and Tim made some strange statements... Trail Went Cold
  

THE UNIDENTIFIED

• October 18, 1984 - Hot Spring John Doe was a male hitchhiker on his way to California, who was picked up in Louisville, Kentucky (US). The driver of the car remembers that the hitchhiker said he was from New Haven, Connecticut. After the two had stopped to get something to eat, the hitchhiker took over driving the car and then... Who is Hot Spring John Doe?
  
• May 25, 2003 – Mammoth Lakes Jane Doe – A hiker’s dog found the remains of a petite, Asian, woman (30-40 years old), who had likely been killed around August 2002 in Mammoth Lakes, California (US). Police brought in a physical anthropologist to help them identify the woman, and he believed that this woman had been stabbed to death… Who is this Jane Doe and what happened to her?
  

HISTORICAL MYSTERIES

• Vilvos posted some musical mysteries like none other I've seen in this sub. Frankly, I was unaware of one band but found myself fascinated nonetheless. When will Jimmy Hendrix acoustic album be released in its entirety? Ever heard of the Peanut Duck? What is Charles Manson's connection to The Beach Boys? Musical Mystery Tour

BIZARRE, PARANORMAL, & UFOs

• Suicidal Animals - Do they exist? Why does this occur?
  
• June 10, 1876 - James Moon (36) was believed to have committed suicide in a hotel room in Lafayette, Indiana (US). James had meticulously planned his death, and created a guillotine inside the hotel to serve this purpose... Why did James go through these efforts?
  
• November 12, 1966 - The Mothman - Outside of Clendenin, West Virginia (US), a group of men preparing a burial saw a moth-like-creature emerge from the trees. It was manlike in structure and different from anything else they'd ever seen. Later more sightings were reported, and most of these seemed to be near the old West Virginia Ordnance Works. The WVOW is a well known, but abandoned munitions factory from WW II. It's in a highly polluted area, referred to as an 'environmental disaster.' One couple who saw the creature described it as... What is this creature?
  
• January 7, 1970 - Aarno Heinonen and Esko Viljo were taking a break from cross country skiing when they saw something in the sky in Imjärvi, Heinola (Finland). It appeared to be an "elongated, fire colored object...with a 'flame' coming from behind." Within a few moments, they then saw a flying saucer and heard the sounds of buzzing. A strange man soon appeared... Do UFOs exist?
  
• January 28, 1991 - Outside of Las Vegas, Nevada (US), a 23-year-old man was found walking alone in the Mojave Desert. He appeared lost, overdressed for the climate, and severely dehydrated. When he was taken to the hospital, he could not provide the staff with any information on his identity. The hospital would later name him "Tyler, " after he was diagnosed with psychogenic amnesia. After undergoing hypnosis, Tyler begin to remember more information about his past... Who is Tyler? Was this all a hoax?
  

THE ACCUSED

• May 1918 - The Axeman - A mysterious monster emerged in New Orleans, Louisana (US) one who wielded an ax and killed at his discretion. He snuck into his victim's home, then gruesomely butchered a grocer and his wife but left without taking any valuables. Police had no suspects but found that these cases were noticeably similar to other crimes against Italian grocers, who had been attacked years earlier by a man with an ax. As the details leaked out to the public, grocers around the city reported their close encounter with this axeman. The city waited in fear until another family was attacked and killed. Then a local newspaper editor received an anonymous letter from the killer saying he would attack again but would spare the lives of those where a jazz band played... What happened to the New Orleans Axeman?
  
• 1982-1984 - The Brabant Killers (Nijvel Gang) are a group in Belgium, who committed violent attacks which resulted in 28 people's deaths and another 40 being injured. The notorious gang was known for their excessive use of violence (like killing innocent bystanders and children) and indifference to law enforcement. Their motive for their crimes is still unknown, some believe they were psychopaths, and others think they may have been politically motivated. The statute of limitations on the...Who were The Brabant Killers and why did they commit these crimes?
  
• June 16, 1991 - Father's Day Bank Massacre - On a Sunday morning (which happened to be Father's day) in Denver, Colorado (US), a man showed up outside the building of the United Bank Tower claiming to be the vice president of the bank. When security went down to investigate, the would-be robber showed a handgun to the unarmed guard and forced his way into the bank. He then shot and killed four employees and made off with... Who was behind this massacre?
  
• February 7, 2008 - Greg Rouzers (41) was accused and convicted of the attempted murder of Randolph "Randy" Walters. Greg held some grudge against Randy and his girlfriend Marian Wertz because Marian had once been engaged to Greg's brother (the brother tried to commit suicide at some point during that relationship). While in prison for the attempted killing of Randy, Greg failed twice at trying to hire a hitman to kill Randy. Greg's girlfriend and father were accused of assisting him in those plots. Greg's father was the former neighbor of Revell Jeeter. Greg has told police that he has information on Revell's disappearance Is Greg responsible for Revell's disappearance?
  

MYSTERY SERIES

• 1979 - 1986 The East Area Rapist (Original Night Stalker) – “an unidentified serial killer and rapist who committed 50 rapes in Northern California and murdered twelve people in Southern California” (Wikipedia). He is believed to have started his crime spree as the Visalia Ransacker. Some of the actions of the rapist are puzzling. His.. The East Area Rapist, Part 4
  
• August 8, 2010 - Ben McDaniel (30) disappeared from Ponce de Leon, Florida (US). Ben was a gifted man with an unflinching sense of adventure. He had recently experienced some setbacks, and with the blessing of his family decided to take a sabbatical in Florida. While he was in Florida, Ben pursued his scuba diving passion and made use of the geographical landforms to explore underground caves in his area. Although these dives were considered dangerous, Ben remain undeterred. Ben McDaniel, the diver who vanished from 58ft below the surface of an Underwater Cave. Part 2.5
  

ASK THE SLEUTHS

• Question on the intro sequence of Unsolved Mysteries Discuss
  
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• "'IT GNAWS ON YOU.' Virginia Freeman's unsolved 1981 killing remains priority for original investigators." The Eagle.
  
• "Janine Vaughan: Eight years on, the trail is cold." Western Advocate.
  
• "State seeks death penalty in murder of Food Network contestant, husband." CBS News
  
• The Charley Project
  
• Wikipedia
  

First off, I am a Las Vegas native, born and raised. My family works @ the Luxor currently. My folks moved here in the 70s with the Mob... My grandfather designed the generator inside the Hoover dam, also, a mobstebookie. My family were Free Masons before Washington... We're Quakers. My great-grandpa was a Mason, a Quaker and slave owner(indentured servitude) who fought for the North. Let's talk secret societies ;]
Where I stand: 9/11 was a complete lie to push political agenda such as the Patriot Act, an endless war. America has to maintain economic power... Our only real method I think these days is war or a big fuckin' wall... JFK deserved it and was definitely assassinated. Without going into much detail as why he deserved it, he could have easily persuaded the public into mass hysteria with his newly appointed position. Seeing how we don't want 'desert stormed' in 24hrs because of mass rioting or protests from other military complexes throughout the world, he was shot. I think JFK was suicide by cop basically... But for Presidents... Either way, Las Vegas.... My hometown.
GOYIM. GOYIM. GOYIM. GOYIM. GOYIM.
There is currently a great theory involving the Sinola Cartel which is great... But ... What does Sinaloa Cartel have anything to do with BOB GANNON? Nadda. Follow me:
------ months before shooting took place (planning phase) -------
This theory started with this post on 4chan prior to the attack: https://i.redd.it/u0w48l2ji1qz.png https://www.reddit.com/conspiracy/comments/74h7u9/they_create_the_conflict_and_then_they_provide/
OSI Systems? Huh... Let's do a simple google search on them, check their stock on Marketwatch.... Volume... Price... YTD.
OSI Systems Securities fraud: http://securities.stanford.edu/filings-documents/1051/OSIS00_01/2014520_r01c_13CV09174.pdf
OSI Systems was UP day of attack. I believe in made a new record high after the attack as well. OSI has been on the rise since... You guess in... 9/11 (They are in the 'IN' crowd when it comes to private biz)
I did 'OSI Systems competitors' in google. Discovered Foxconn on some comparison charts. YTD numbers, return percentages.
Found this about Foxconn, remember Wisconsin:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-22/foxconn-s-terry-gou-vows-to-keep-pursuing-a-toshiba-deal
http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2017/07/26/scott-walker-heads-d-c-trump-prepares-wisconsin-foxconn-announcement/512077001/
http://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2017/07/28/foxconn-chairman-terry-gou-explains-10-billion-plan-wisconsin/518765001/
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/columnists/chris-rickert/chris-rickert-foxconn-not-the-only-thing-left-dangling-in/article_f1c8b160-73ee-5fcf-be02-62533fc52a19.html

• 'Republicans control the legislature'

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2017/07/26/scott-walker-heads-d-c-trump-prepares-wisconsin-foxconn-announcement/512788001/
Hmm.... Metal Detectors probably have LCDs right? They are also an Apple Supplier. Chances are they could supply OSI as well.
*Bob Gannon dies... Oct 3rd... No more than 48hrs after the attack... *
http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/04/wisconsin-outspoken-lawmaker-bob-gannon-dies-legislative-leader-says/731230001/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Gannon
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/state-rep-bob-gannon-dies-at-58/
So... Guess who takes center stage for me now.. And who is PUBLICLY speaking on the Vegas shooting... One of Bob Gannons buddies (obviously, they have similar views, Bob grew up and never left the area... He's a public figure. They both are) queue https://www.cbsnews.com/news/milwaukee-sheriff-david-clarke-has-resigned-county-clerk-says/
Sheriff David Clarke... Resigned. RECENTLY. Amongst this Foxconn deal... Maybe received personal threats? What's going on? This Clarke guy definitely has some reputation back home...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyXHnjOgM3s&t=144s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUUaHQcfqec&t=21s
Sheriff David Clarke KNOWS the Vegas shooting is a Farse because, things were going down in WISCONSIN, LEGISLATIVELY. People probably being openly bribed.
He's talking out, because he knew Bob Gannon. http://archive.jsonline.com/newswatch/382243861.html
My thoughts: Bob Gannon would figure out Repubs in Wisconsin took bribes and overlooked environmental issues(possibly). Opted for job creation. Pushed the plant into reality. Would also speak out OPENLY about Las Vegas shooting. Being Pro-Gun. Outspokenly Pro-Gun.... Bob Gannon thinks like me... Active shooter situation? Why don't more people have guns? If more people had guns int he same room as an active shooter. Concealed weapons.... The active shooter would be down in seconds. Mass casualties avoided. Subversion over total abduction.
They needed to.... 'Send him to Australia'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FiWkchrEMg
----- fast n furious ----- Where does it fit?
https://i.redd.it/z7ma82sfxopz.png
Paddock, whom I believe to still be breathing... Is an arms dealer. His actual brother... Slips in the interview with, 'Arms...' , 'wait.... I'm sorry....' Shtik. He has been doing Arms deals since he left Lockheed. His brother, involved in drug trade (he's fucking coked out, just watch the videos)... They are both GVMT. There's so many Federal families here in Las Vegas....
-------- the shooting itself ---------
1st Shooter I think there is possibility of the semi-auto 'bump-stock' being fired from 'Paddocks' room... Actually coming from the room. So that's one shooter. This is not the belt fed weapon you hear.
Next, 2nd shooter. He's in the tower closest to the Mandalay Bay, behind the stage. He has the belt-fed weapon and the best spot in the house.... These two guns can (sound) swapped @ times.. MAYBE... They do, as part of the coordination. Discredit. Misinform. Distract.
3rd shooter: He is literally ON the white fuel tanks I'll support this claim with this video: (TIME MAGAZINE YOUTUBE BTW) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv54iuAQ1z0
Right at the beginning... It's timed perfectly with the audio clap of a gunshot. That is a long rifle on those Fuel tanks. Due EAST, aiming WEST. This shooter doesn't have automatic gear, but could be there to pick specific targets. I'm saying .22 or slightly higher caliper. I think the gun shot could have bounced(from drop) a-top one of the concessions and lost velocity maybe broken off and turned into shrapnel, causing the bullet to not slam AS MUCH into the concrete wall to the right of the Officer(we'd see or hear something I'd imagine maybe these cameras and mics on them are not the greatest), on Las Vegas Boulevard. Comments about this video on previous threads stated someone is on the other side of the tarp. BULLOX!!! STFU. THIS IS 7-8 MINUTES IN, EVERYONE DIPPPPPPPED. No one single person is going to stand right there...
You hear the shot, you see the bullet... End of story. It's coming from EAST due WEST. There are other videos to support this why OTHER concert goers towards the back of the venue started leaving early. I think the group towards the back getting a head start WAS THE SIGNAL TO BEGIN!!!! Long-rifle guy starts the volley. Other two join in.
Fish in a barrel. Cattle. GOYIM....
Let me REPEAT. GOYIM
This is great video to reference, trajectory, also... Just wow, they didn't care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3KelqZ9fc4 This is the first video I go, wow... That's a bullet landing! I can see it, the stage videos are great but there's no debris kicked up. The splatter confirms the trajectory.
----- Following the money -----
George Soros PUT's:
http://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news/world-news/1383-george-soros-investment-fund-bought-puts-on-1-35-million-mgm-stocks-60-days-before-attack-at-mgm-mandalay-bay-in-las-vegas
Look at the volume of MGM up to the attacks, most volume in... 3+ years:
https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/mgm (You have to adjust the chart)
------ LVPD ------
Lombardo: He's just doing his job. The LVPD needs to lie to the public right now. Why? Well, all of you wondering why, who don't live in Las Vegas, it's simple... Our local economy relies on TOURISM. If future business trips don't allow for travelers to feel safe. We're fucked here locally. End of story. Hats off to you Lombardo, go home and hug your kids, kiss and fuck your wife. Please, for me. We know you are fearing for your life if you slip up on this shit. It's Las Vegas, we know you understand how it works here in the underworld Lombardo... I ain't mad at ya. My family HAS to go to work. There would be MASSIVE lay-offs due to lack of tourism. People were cancelling reservations at the Luxor all day on the 2nd, and 3rd. I know that for certain...
---- The Paddock MYTH ----
Who is Paddock? See this man gambling? https://youtu.be/owRvAlTC4ds Also, in Nevada... You can fake your own Death btw... If you know Oscar Goodman, Adelson, Frittita, Murren, any of those guys... They can probably make ya 'disappear'; set you up with a government job. But if you're retired and wealthy, who cares about a job? You just.... Go... Right... Back.... To... Gambling.................. Little botox... Fresh trim haircut. New lady friend because the old one moved out, just as the neighbors said. Has a thing for Pinay women....
Faked Death in NEVADA: https://p2lawyers.com/blog/2016/1/31/is-it-legal-to-fake-your-death
Chasing the dragon.
Las Vegas.... The mob.... Black Ops Government.... NEW JERSEY ....
The Casinos will take your house... Wedding ring... Car... Your life if you owe them enough money AND HAVE. WHAT THE FUCK IS 58 bodies to them? Nadda. Not a fucking thing.
GOYIM.
Here's how it went down... Gangland, get back style (REALITY).... There's an old man, tied up, possibly owes the casinos money, homeless man, etc... He's been held hostage for a while by CIA or FBI... He is alive in the room, bound. The shooter carries out the mass executions... Get's a signal or timed himself(not recorded himself as LVPD said, if he's recording where is the video? Wrong setting? Forgot to press 'record?')... Plants a dead body. Shoots him once... Not good enough.. Wait's... Shoots the dead body twice(see this reddit post): https://www.reddit.com/conspiracy/comments/74htbb/video_from_outside_mandalay_bay_2_single_hand_gun/
Then, proceeds to.... The 34th and 35th floor... 4Chan Anon: https://i.redd.it/m2emu7u4r1qz.png
Has some scotchy scotch scotch.... Flicks on the news.
Why plant the body? Well... To stage, 'LEAKS'... Our current President is in office because of Wikileaks and Seth Rich. Plain and simple. The CIA, NSA, FBI all knew we(the public) wanted to see the kill shot of the SWAT team. We all wanted to see this dead dirtbag who did this. They ALWAYS show us SOMEONE, on the TV... BID LADEN RING A BELL?(His photo was so bad when they released it, I said, that's MS PAINT!)
Why leaks?
LOOK AT ALL THESE GUNS WE NEED TO BAN! BAN BAN BAN BAN BAN!
I personally know there are a lot of very high security clearances here in LV. Area 51... etc... I have a family member who gets blindfolded and sent on a plane to 'the test site'..
Quit worrying about Weinstein, he's the distraction. All of Hollywood is disgusting. There are very few genuine people in that scene... Stay on point about Vegas. It's the cherry on top to 9/11... Sandy Hook (was on my birthday...). Boston Bombing... YOU GO WATCH THE VIDEO... FBI IS ALL OVER! THE GUY MISSING HIS LEG IS SMILING, JUST WOWWWWWW!
Stay woke everyone.
It was another False Flag.
GOYIM
Buy more guns and ammo while you can.
GOYIM
I grew up here in Vegas guys... Organized crime is just that... It see's no difference... There was just Al Capone in a high rise with a machine gun. Mob style.
"the bosses"
TL:DR; I'm native. Free Mason. 9/11 was a lie. This was a false flag. There were 3 shooters. Not Sinaloa. Not MexMafia. This is Deep State, money was MADE BIG TIME. George Soros. Murren. MGM.. OSI Systems commited securites fraud(are they above insider trading for MGM? Nah...) 10Billion dollar Foxconn deal goes down in the same state a pro-gun state rep dies. Bob Gannon was PEANUT BUTTER SANDWHICHED... It was a multi-state,county, government operation. CIA. FBI. NSA. No other culprits. Just the same old crooks. MSM and LVPD are lying to keep the local economy floating, our GDP depends on Vegas.
https://gfycat.com/gifs/detail/IllinformedSlightGilamonster These are in Vegas, no doubt... Every corner. Everywhere. We haven't heard a peep from NSA during this Las Vegas bullshit. No Paddock search engine history... What kinda porno he liked... Nothing.. NSA is silent, this wholleeee time. HOW!? WHY!? The NSA has copies on every phone in the vacinity, every shot heard. From each person. With all that data, we could tri-angulate each shooters exact position through syncing the audio with their position in the crowd.... Again, we are hearing CIA... FBI... NO NSA. NOT A PEEP.
STAY WOKE
Thanks for reading guys.

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Preface - This is to provide some perspective for those interested in concealed carry in Southern Nevada, based on my experiences here.
There are various places to take the CCW class in town. I went to the Gun Store on Tropicana because it was recommended by a friend, and free*. To define Free, the class itself is free, but you need to buy their frangible ammo for the testing. When testing with 9mm it was $25 - that goes for all mid-caliber rounds. For .22, its $16, and .45 is $30. All in all, I enjoyed the class. The instructor was full of insight and really focused on the responsibility one must bear as a CCW holder. 9/10 for the class.
After passing your class and qualification (which takes all day), you get to go spend some time at the LVMPD fingerprint bureau (on a different day). This process can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 4 hours, depending on how busy they are. There is quite the collection of characters that have to visit that department so people watching is one way to pass time. They go through the paperwork, relieve you of 100 hard earned dollars, make you wait some more, and then print you and photograph you.
Now you wait. And wait. And wait. And wait some more. By law, the LVMPD has 120 days to process your application and send it to you. Mine arrived in 113 days. My theory is that somewhere up the bureaucratic chain, someone said, "Well, by law we have 120 days. Let's make these bastards wait as long as possible. We'll do the backgrounds which takes maybe 2 weeks then file them. At 110 days we'll print the cards and mail them." Anyways, that's my theory at least.
FYI, it is legal to carry in a casino/hotel.
Really, the only places it is illegal to CCW are municipal buildings, the airport, schools and day cares, and Clark County parks (a local ordinance, not statewide).
I've had experiences with both LVMPD and Henderson PD while concealed carrying. Both were respectful and had no issue.
Ex. 1 - LVMPD - My business was broken into, and I was first on scene - prior to my Security Company arriving. I drew my weapon, called 911, and informed LVMPD Dispatch I was on site and carrying a weapon (since I didn't want to get shot). After a couple minutes I determined the building was empty and holstered my weapon. LVMPD arrived a bit later, asked me about it, told him it was secured, and it was no big deal.
Ex. 2 - Henderson - I got pulled over for expired tags. Stupid, I know, but kinda not my fault. DMV never updated my mailing address when I moved, and only updated my physical address even though I checked the box for both. Anyways, I roll down my windows and keep both hands on the wheel. Officer approaches on passenger side and informs me the reg is expired. I was surprised, and told my side of it. He said, no worries, proof of insurance and license will do. Since I carry IWB right next to my wallet, I didn't want him to notice something without me informing him. You are not legally obligated to tell them you have a weapon. My personal opinion is to decide the attitude of the officer, and use your judgement. I told him that I am currently carrying a concealed weapon, and that it is in the area of my wallet. He was calm and said, "Ok, no problem." He didn't reach for his gun, or anything like that. I handed over my license and CCW permit, and he just gave me a warning.
Anyways, this is a bit long, but hopefully will provide some perspective for those in the area or coming to Nevada. Keep Calm and Carry On my brothers and sisters.