Mark Meckler is one of the founders of the largest tea party group Tea Party Patriots and serves as that organizations National Chairman.
Today he was arrested in New York City on weapons charges at LaGuardia airport.
A co-founder of an influential Tea Party group was arrested at LaGuardia Airport Thursday for illegally trying to bring a pistol and ammunition aboard a plane, authorities said.
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Mark Meckler of the Tea Party Patriots had a Glock 27 pistol and 19 bullets in a locked gun box — but he didn’t have a New York State permit for the firepower, which he told authorities he needs because he gets threats.
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Meckler, of Grass Valley, Calif., faces up to 15 years in prison on a charge of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a Class C felony. He was released following arraignment.
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Wonder if convicted felons are allowed to vote in California?