Saw this a few ago.
Orlando Sentinel said:
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Loaded gun found on Animal Kingdom ride
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Who needs a gun at WDW? Thank God a child didnt find it.
G00fyDad
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Killnme
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The O.S. also has a story up about it. They just kicked the guy out for the day. I think his excuse is crap b/c he had the gun in his pants at the security check and then put it in his back back once inside the park. He knew exactly what he was doing to get that in the park.
That is the Orlando Sentinel story above. Their first version of it. I know that they are working on the story at the moment.
I believe it was dinosaur is the ride in question.
Mark In KY
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A total and complete moron. A total and complete moron who should be permanently banned from WDW property, have their gun permit revoked and if there is an applicable statute, be prosecuted.
Bolt
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Orlando Sentinel Article as of 12:03pm
A Walt Disney World park guest found a loaded gun in the seat of a ride at the Animal Kingdom that had fallen out of a man's back pocket on Sunday.
A grandmother handed a Cobra .380-caliber semiautomatic pistol to a park attendant, who immediately contacted security and the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
The owner, Angelo Lista, 44, of Royal Palm Beach claimed the firearm — which had five hollow point bullets inside — fell out of his back pocket during the bumpy Dinosaur ride, according to a Sheriff's Office incident report.
Deputies unloaded and confiscated the weapon.
Lista has a valid Florida concealed weapons permit and told authorities he did not know he was supposed to tell Disney security that he had the weapon.
According to the report, Lista thought the security bag checks were for explosives not guns. He had the pistol in a back pant pocket.
Deputies said Lista was apologetic and tried to retrieve the gun once the moment he realized it was no longer in his possession after the ride.
Disney authorities asked Lista to leave for the day but did not trespass him.
Lista complied, the report said.
arehernandez@tribune.com or 407-420-5471
A Walt Disney World park guest found a loaded gun in the seat of a ride at the Animal Kingdom that had fallen out of a man's back pocket on Sunday.
A grandmother handed a Cobra .380-caliber semiautomatic pistol to a park attendant, who immediately contacted security and the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
The owner, Angelo Lista, 44, of Royal Palm Beach claimed the firearm — which had five hollow point bullets inside — fell out of his back pocket during the bumpy Dinosaur ride, according to a Sheriff's Office incident report.
Deputies unloaded and confiscated the weapon.
Lista has a valid Florida concealed weapons permit and told authorities he did not know he was supposed to tell Disney security that he had the weapon.
According to the report, Lista thought the security bag checks were for explosives not guns. He had the pistol in a back pant pocket.
Deputies said Lista was apologetic and tried to retrieve the gun once the moment he realized it was no longer in his possession after the ride.
Disney authorities asked Lista to leave for the day but did not trespass him.
Lista complied, the report said.
arehernandez@tribune.com or 407-420-5471
luv
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Everybody is packing heat in Florida, lol. Little old ladies carrying loaded guns...and encouraging me to do it, lol. So different than where I came from. Doesn't bother me - just different.
Losing it on a ride is not okay, though. If you're going to carry, you NEED to be responsible. They have to charge that guy with whatever it is they can. No excuse for leaving a loaded gun in a public place...and one filled with children, at that! Yikes!
Losing it on a ride is not okay, though. If you're going to carry, you NEED to be responsible. They have to charge that guy with whatever it is they can. No excuse for leaving a loaded gun in a public place...and one filled with children, at that! Yikes!
Timekeeper
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I wonder what Disney's position is on the culture of guns...
Bolt
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I wonder what Disney's position is on the culture of guns...
I can't speak with 100% confidence, but I don't believe those are loaded. Not an expert, though.
Timekeeper
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bsiev1977
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Forgive me, but I'm not jumping down your throat here. There is nothing wrong with the "culture of guns". It's people like this guy, who was irresponsible, that makes responsible gun owners look bad. A truly responsible gun owner knows where their weapon is at all times.I wonder what Disney's position is on the culture of guns...
Mark In KY
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It is up to PARENTS to decide whether or not to buy those toy guns for their children. It is up to parents to decide whether or not they are going to have guns in their homes and how those guns may be secured. It is not the job of Disney to do these things instead of parents.
The outcry against the "new Merida" is a similar circumstance, particularly as it relates to the argument that "she is no longer a good role model". Parents should be the role models and not expect Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Hollywood to provide them.
The outcry against the "new Merida" is a similar circumstance, particularly as it relates to the argument that "she is no longer a good role model". Parents should be the role models and not expect Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Hollywood to provide them.
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