Where Did Keith Lamont Scott Get His Gun?

By Bob Owens

According to Rakeyia Scott, the wife of Keith Lamont Scott, he suffered from a traumatic brain injury, did not own a gun, and was reading a book in his SUV when approached by police.

The “book” turned out to be a Colt Mustang II, a relatively rare and no longer made “mousegun” manufactured for a relatively brief period in Colt’s long history, and which commands a premium on the used handgun market. A version in good condition starts at roughly $650, and one excellent to “new in box” condition starts at $800.

This is considerably more than the cost of common .380 ACP, 9mm, and .40 S&W caliber pocket pistols which range in price from less than $200 on the bargain basement end of the spectrum, to the much more common $350-$550 retail price.

Of course, Keith Lamont Scott could not purchase his firearm retail, or lawfully possess one by any means.

Keith Lamont Scott was a violent ex-con with a long criminal history with weapons.

A public records search shows that Scott was convicted in April 2004 of a misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon charge in Mecklenburg County. Other charges stemming from that date were dismissed: felony assault with a …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms