Man arrested with gun, knives at Batman screening

Police have found a cache of weapons and ammunition in the home of a man arrested after bringing a loaded 9mm Glock pistol and four knives to a late night showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Ohio.

The weapons cache included seven pistols and 12 shotguns and other rifles, along with thousands of rounds of ammunition, according to Arcuri.


Initially, Smith declined to comment on his motive for bringing a weapon to the theater. But he later told authorities the gun was "for his protection and the protection of innocent people," Arcuri told Reuters.


According to police, Smith has no previous criminal record. He had no conceal and carry license, however, and The Regal Cinema theater also has a no weapons policy advertised in signs posted at the entrance.


The case will move to Cuyahoga County where charges could include at least one count of illegally carrying a concealed weapon.


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