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Originally posted by WeRpeons
reply to post by neo96
That's why hardly anyone can buy pure AN off the shelf anymore. Most AN sold is mixed so that it can not be used as an explosive.
Really? I wasn't aware it wasn't produced in its pure form anymore. So I guess they no longer have to keep tabs on the purchases anymore. I doubt they can alter the pressure cooker to prevent it from using it as an explosive.
Originally posted by neo96
reply to post by WeRpeons
Since the Oklahoma City bombing, I think they keep tabs on the amount of ammonium nitrate people purchase.
That's why hardly anyone can buy pure AN off the shelf anymore.
Most AN sold is mixed so that it can not be used as an explosive.
Originally posted by ShadellacZumbrum
reply to post by neo96
Maybe, just maybe the background check might have impeded his ability to obtain a Firearm, however, the last time I checked, there was No background check required to buy Pressure Cookers, Ball Bearings, and Nails.
Which I might add is what he obtained to do the Initial Damage with.
The gun issue did not even enter the equation until nearly a week later.
A local news outlet is reporting that the home-goods retailer, Williams-Sonoma has pulled pressure cookers from their shelves in the aftermath of the Boston attack.
According to the Dedham Patch, Williams-Sonoma has pulled pressure cookers off the shelves out of respect for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Kent, a store manager of the Williams-Sonoma at the Natick Mall says:
"It's a temporary thing out of respect."
Authorities have confirmed that pressure cookers were used by the two men who planned and carried out the bombing at the Boston Marathon last Monday.
Williams-Sonoma says that the product will still be available online
Originally posted by jibeho
reply to post by WeRpeons
Oddly enough, Williams-Sonoma apparently pulled pressure cookers from the shelves. But, you can still buy them online? Easier to track the sale