"Steiner was charged this month with possession of an assault weapon, possession of a short-barreled rifle or shotgun, possession of a large-capacity magazine and carrying a loaded firearm in public, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court records."
"At the time of Steiner's arrest, deputies seized a loaded 'joker-style' rifle that was painted in green and purple and had the phrases 'Why so serious?' and 'Let's put a smile on that face' written on it."
"Steiner told deputies that he had fired one of the guns he was carrying near a landslide area to get 'some anger out,' according to the Sheriff's Department."
Sean Steiner, 36, was arrested for carrying a Joker-themed rifle and multiple firearms near Trump National Golf Club. He faces felony charges including possession of an assault weapon and carrying a loaded firearm in public. Deputies responded to reports of him running in traffic and hiking with weapons while wearing a bulletproof vest. The rifle had phrases associated with the Joker character and was painted to resemble a toy. Steiner claimed he fired a gun to relieve anger.
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