Some of the tanks/pools...

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Actually the one of the same cops "helped" us that night as when they almost broke down our door one morning trying to bust us for having some kind of grow op going on in our apartment, only to find out its just three aquariums. Man they wouldn't even let us get dressed before they searched the place.

What?!! Since when is that legal? Police can't just barge into your residence because you have a higher than average electricity bill, that's ridiculous. No way I would have let that happen.

Also sorry to hear about the break in Randi, seems to be a common thing these days. My next home will definitely have a pretty fancy alarm system. I would have to agree that the people knew you were gone, most likely a connection to someone you know.

[Whatigot]

no doubt.
without a warrant, total infringement of your rights.

BC Hydro might be able to say they have to have access, but the cops stay at the door.
typical.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Whatigot

no doubt.
without a warrant, total infringement of your rights.

BC Hydro might be able to say they have to have access, but the cops stay at the door.
typical.

BC Hydro wasn't even there. Just 4 cops. Very rude cops.

[Rbacchiega]

edited the post in question, but I think that's garbage.

[hillbillyreefer]

Me too but unfortunatley our limp wristed rulers feel that it is best for it's serfs to be unarmed.

It is actually illegal for you to be in possession of that firearm unless you have a license. The only way you may be in control of it is if you have a license or are under direct supervision of someone with a license. If you have one good for you, if not go take the course and get the license, it's a PITA but it'll keep you out of jail.

Welcome to Canada, it doesn't have to make sense it is just the law.

[Rbacchiega]

fortunately for myself I do have a license...so I'm good there. Maybe if someone tries to break in while I'm home I should offer them a coffee. The .22 is mainly for if coyotes come on the property and try to get at the dog or ducks ... but it helps me sleep at night knowing I can at least scare them off if I need to

[hillbillyreefer]

Sweet thing on the license. The firearm is in use for predator control. That is all perfectly legal. Good luck on the yodle dogs.

I hope all goes well with the insurance co. The cops are just going to file it away unfortunatley.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by hillbillyreefer

Me too but unfortunatley our limp wristed rulers feel that it is best for it's serfs to be unarmed.

Welcome to Canada, it doesn't have to make sense it is just the law.

I agree 100%...but that just may be the American in me

I love Canada (born here to American parents) but some of the laws really do make little sense. I think this is one of them although I do understand the reasoning behind it. Its kind of a tough one.

[Whatigot]

Man, at least in Calgary you don't have cops killing immigrants and beating up minorities without reprimand..

I've been robbed twice, both in new west, I only called the police the first time.
It was so apparent the first time that the officer didn't give a flying *&%$, like it was such a chore, she didn't even realize that the door had been kicked in, she came in, had one look around and said they must have come in the patio while it was very obvious from the splintered wood all over the floor in the front hallway that they had forcibly kicked in the door that I almost felt more was stolen by the police than the robbers.

Never looked at the police the same after that, never will.

[untamed]

Originally Posted by sphelps

What?!! Since when is that legal? Police can't just barge into your residence because you have a higher than average electricity bill, that's ridiculous. No way I would have let that happen.

If the police knock on my door, I'll gladly let them look at my aquarium. I don't think arguing my rights at the door is really going to help the situation get any better. I mean... the more you object to them coming in, the more they are going to think they should come in! I'm more concerned about them shooting my dog for being too friendly.

Geez..how many of us have NOT been broken into? Happened to me about 10 years ago. They kicked in my back door, burned a hole in my bedroom dresser with a left-behind cigarette and took all the food from my freezer...and $16 worth of pocket change. My wife came home when the guy was still in the house. Scary.