Topic: ammunition
US reaffirms Cayman as safe, advises on firearms laws and medical access
The U.S. has reaffirmed Cayman’s Level 1 travel rating while highlighting concerns over ammunition laws, water safety and medical access.
Elderly tourist in court after bullet found in bag at airport
A 79-year-old American visitor who admitted accidentally bringing a bullet into the islands escaped a criminal conviction on Monday, after a magistrate delivered a no-conviction-recorded verdict.
Man accused of owning gun in crashed car claims vehicle was stolen
A man accused of leaving a gun and ammunition in his car, after crashing his vehicle into a light pole last year while evading police, told a Grand Court jury Monday that his vehicle had been stolen from a construction site at which he'd been working that day.
Man pleads guilty to gun possession
A man pleaded guilty in Grand Court on Friday to possessing a gun that had been converted into an automatic weapon.
Gun seized following crash as suspect flees from police
Police recovered a handgun, a loaded magazine and bullets from a vehicle that crashed into a wooden pole as the driver tried to evade police.
Customs officer admits having illegal guns and ammunition
Former Customs and Border Control officer Timothy McKenzie has pleaded guilty to having two illegal handguns and 50 rounds of ammunition.
Brac man in court over ammunition
A Cayman Brac resident appeared in Summary Court in Grand Cayman Tuesday, accused of being reckless or negligent while in possession of ammunition.
Loaded gun seized, two arrested in police operation
Police arrested two people after seizing a loaded firearm during a search of a premises in West Bay Wednesday.
Judge urges minimum sentence for unlicensed ammunition
Citing the “massive increase” in firearm offenses in Cayman over the last seven or eight years, Justice Charles Quin on Monday suggested there should be a minimum sentence for possession of ammunition without a license.
10-year sentence for bullets was ‘clearly unlawful,’ judge says
A decade-long sentence was “clearly unlawful” for possession of unlicensed ammunition, Justice Michael Wood said after hearing a recent appeal on behalf of a woman who received a 10-year jail term on the basis that it was the mandatory minimum.
Souvenir bullets land traveler in court
Two bullets kept as souvenirs cost a tourist $1,000 when she appeared in Summary Court on Monday, charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Handgun, ammo charges go to Grand Court
Firearms charges against Randy James Parchment were committed to Grand Court on Monday after the defendant elected to have his matter heard in the higher court.
Savannah man charged with firearm offense
A Savannah resident appeared in Summary Court on Monday afternoon charged with possession of a revolver and ammunition without a firearms license.
Court orders two retrials
The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has ordered retrials in two cases after hearing arguments over the past two weeks.
Magistrate advises not using ‘gun bag’ for travel
A woman who expected to leave the island on Aug. 19 had her stay extended four days because of a bullet found in her hand luggage at Owen Roberts International Airport.
Man in court for loaded gun, 50 rounds of ammo
Randy James Parchment, 35, appeared in Summary Court on Monday, facing three charges relating to possession of unlicensed firearms – a loaded .38 revolver and an additional 44 rounds of ammunition.
Man and woman charged for pistol, ammunition
Two people arrested for a firearm on Saturday, April 23, appeared in Summary Court on Monday.
Long-time visitor brought bullet with him
A man who has been coming to Cayman for 30 years had no conviction recorded against him after pleading guilty to importing a single round of .38 ammunition.
