triggerlock

triggerlock
 n.— «Demarcus Coley, 29 years of age, of the 12000 block of Tech Ridge in Austin, Tx., charged with possession of a Schedule I narcotic with intent to distribute, criminal conspiracy, and Triggerlock. Triggerlock is a term for the enhanced penalties that can be brought against a suspect found in possession of narcotics and firearms together.» —“Big bust nets drugs, cash, guns and 5 arrests” by Carolyn Roy KSLA-TV (Shreveport, Lousiana) May 13, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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