Pre crime screenings
Kinda of like the terror watchlist?
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Wonder why people carry?
A Columbus officer standing watch over a recent East Side gun-crime scene said, "If the citizens knew what we know, they'd never leave their house."
Really not overrun with guns, you overrun with thugs
Really not overrun with guns, you overrun with thugs
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
NRA & Patriot Act
From email:
As often happens with complex issues, NRA's position on Sen. Rand Paul's defeated PATRIOT Act amendment is being mis-reported by those who either don't understand the facts, or prefer their own version of "facts."
This amendment was rejected by 85 Senators, which included many of the strongest Second Amendment supporters in the U.S. Senate. Unfortunately, Senator Paul chose not to approach us on this issue before moving ahead. His amendment, which only received 10 votes, was poorly drafted and could have resulted in more problems for gun owners than it attempted to fix. For this reason, the NRA did not take a position on the amendment.
To be more specific about the amendment and its problems, the amendment would have prohibited use of PATRIOT Act legal authority for any "investigation or procurement of firearms records which is not authorized under [the Gun Control Act]." There have been no reports of the current PATRIOT Act being abused with respect to firearms records, however supporters suggested a far-fetched scenario in which every firearms sales record in the country--tens or hundreds of millions of documents dating back to 1968--could be sought. Again, we nor anyone else is aware of any case in which this authority has been used to abuse gun owners. (In fact, published reports indicate that few of these orders are ever sought for any reason.)
In particular, the amendment appeared to be aimed at so-called "section 215 letters"--orders from the FBI requiring the disclosure of "tangible things" such as records and documents.
Under the current PATRIOT Act, an application for this type of order with respect to firearms sales records has to be approved no lower than the director or deputy director of the FBI, or the Executive Assistant Director for National Security. The application is made to a federal judge based on "a statement of facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the tangible things sought are relevant to an authorized investigation ... to obtain foreign intelligence information not concerning a United States person or to protect against international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities." The judge has the power to modify the order and must direct the use of "minimization procedures" to protect the privacy of Americans.
If the Paul amendment were adopted, the FBI would have used other ways to access whatever firearms records it might need for intelligence or anti-terrorism investigations. This is especially troublesome for gun owners.
This would result in United States Attorneys simply demanding the same records through grand jury subpoenas, which require no judicial approval before issuance. Fighting a subpoena after the fact can be very costly and carries legal risks of its own, including possible charges for obstruction of justice.
Even worse, the government would have used the Gun Control Act's provision that allows the Attorney General to "inspect or examine the inventory and records of [a licensee] without ... reasonable cause or warrant" during a criminal investigation. That means by simply characterizing its activities as a "criminal investigation," it would enter a licensee's premises and demand these records without "reasonable cause or warrant"--in other words, without judicial oversight of any kind, and without any of the procedural limits imposed by the PATRIOT Act.
Therefore, given all of these potential problems for gun owners, the NRA could not support this poorly drafted amendment.
From: Parsons, Rachel
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 7:20 PM
Subject: NRA on Amendment #363
As often happens with complex issues, NRA's position on Sen. Rand Paul's defeated PATRIOT Act amendment is being mis-reported by those who either don't understand the facts, or prefer their own version of "facts."
This amendment was rejected by 85 Senators, which included many of the strongest Second Amendment supporters in the U.S. Senate. Unfortunately, Senator Paul chose not to approach us on this issue before moving ahead. His amendment, which only received 10 votes, was poorly drafted and could have resulted in more problems for gun owners than it attempted to fix. For this reason, the NRA did not take a position on the amendment.
To be more specific about the amendment and its problems, the amendment would have prohibited use of PATRIOT Act legal authority for any "investigation or procurement of firearms records which is not authorized under [the Gun Control Act]." There have been no reports of the current PATRIOT Act being abused with respect to firearms records, however supporters suggested a far-fetched scenario in which every firearms sales record in the country--tens or hundreds of millions of documents dating back to 1968--could be sought. Again, we nor anyone else is aware of any case in which this authority has been used to abuse gun owners. (In fact, published reports indicate that few of these orders are ever sought for any reason.)
In particular, the amendment appeared to be aimed at so-called "section 215 letters"--orders from the FBI requiring the disclosure of "tangible things" such as records and documents.
Under the current PATRIOT Act, an application for this type of order with respect to firearms sales records has to be approved no lower than the director or deputy director of the FBI, or the Executive Assistant Director for National Security. The application is made to a federal judge based on "a statement of facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the tangible things sought are relevant to an authorized investigation ... to obtain foreign intelligence information not concerning a United States person or to protect against international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities." The judge has the power to modify the order and must direct the use of "minimization procedures" to protect the privacy of Americans.
If the Paul amendment were adopted, the FBI would have used other ways to access whatever firearms records it might need for intelligence or anti-terrorism investigations. This is especially troublesome for gun owners.
This would result in United States Attorneys simply demanding the same records through grand jury subpoenas, which require no judicial approval before issuance. Fighting a subpoena after the fact can be very costly and carries legal risks of its own, including possible charges for obstruction of justice.
Even worse, the government would have used the Gun Control Act's provision that allows the Attorney General to "inspect or examine the inventory and records of [a licensee] without ... reasonable cause or warrant" during a criminal investigation. That means by simply characterizing its activities as a "criminal investigation," it would enter a licensee's premises and demand these records without "reasonable cause or warrant"--in other words, without judicial oversight of any kind, and without any of the procedural limits imposed by the PATRIOT Act.
Therefore, given all of these potential problems for gun owners, the NRA could not support this poorly drafted amendment.
From: Parsons, Rachel
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 7:20 PM
Subject: NRA on Amendment #363
Thursday, May 26, 2011
If you run out of bullets
you can beat them to death
Attaches to the bottom of magazine, and can be used during any "Use of Force" situation
Several Days of Shooting Goodness
Starting tomorrow, going to put on 3 days of NRA Personal Protection Instructor courses.
Each person will be shooting from 150-450 rounds depending on which course or courses they are taking, the Personal Protection courses are great building blocks for people to advance from a basic or CCW class.
Each person will be shooting from 150-450 rounds depending on which course or courses they are taking, the Personal Protection courses are great building blocks for people to advance from a basic or CCW class.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Interesting day
Tiring too started with a long drive on a 2 lane for 75 miles in not the bestest of weather, and 8 hours of seminars
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Inciting the "Lone Wolf"
Current issue of Inspire
"Authorities for some time have been warning about the possibility of lone wolf terrorists attacking targets within the United States," Snyder added. "What better protection against that possibility could there be than the armed American citizenry ready, willing and able to resist such attacks?"
"Authorities for some time have been warning about the possibility of lone wolf terrorists attacking targets within the United States," Snyder added. "What better protection against that possibility could there be than the armed American citizenry ready, willing and able to resist such attacks?"
It is not just common criminals anymore
Inspire, the online magazine published in English by Al Qaeda in Yemen, routinely sings the praises of Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who in November 2009 killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood using two handguns. Inspire's creators - cleric Anwar al-Awlaki from New Mexico and graphic designer Samir Khan, formerly of North Carolina - would like nothing better than to see other American Muslims follow Hasan's lead.
I did agree with the title
"Right to carry concealed guns comes with responsibility"
But suffice to say at odds with some of the content
But suffice to say at odds with some of the content
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Seems
We are still here, only 3 students but we had a good day, and they all learned alot and look forward to coming back
Friday, May 20, 2011
New Knife
Cold Steel Laredo
Always wanted a decent quality Bowie, and Cold Steel seems to have filled the bill
Always wanted a decent quality Bowie, and Cold Steel seems to have filled the bill
My Big Plan is
To come home
If going over a 100 miles, there will be a trauma kit, rifle, and magazines, and a 72 hour bug out bag that is in addition to my standard stuff, handguns, magazines, blades, lights etc.
I was nearly stranded in Colorado years ago, a late May blizzard hit, and even though I was on main roads, it was a question if we were going to make it out anytime soon, we were both prepared, and lucky
To say you have never needed it, does not mean you will never need it.
If going over a 100 miles, there will be a trauma kit, rifle, and magazines, and a 72 hour bug out bag that is in addition to my standard stuff, handguns, magazines, blades, lights etc.
I was nearly stranded in Colorado years ago, a late May blizzard hit, and even though I was on main roads, it was a question if we were going to make it out anytime soon, we were both prepared, and lucky
To say you have never needed it, does not mean you will never need it.
Training Sheep
Of course being a campus the sheepdogs are unarmed too
GET OUT of the area to somewhere safe. Leave the room and go in the opposite direction from any shooter. (most classrooms have one point of entry/exit)
CALL OUT to 911. Give as many details about what you saw or heard and your current location. Do not assume that someone else has called – you may have new information for the police. (Only if you have made it to a safe secure location, 911 takes seconds, and the police are only minutes away, and if it is a school the 911 lines will be busy from all the calls)
HIDE OUT. If you can not leave, turn out the lights of the room you are in, and hide until help arrives. Avoid hallways, turn your cell phone on silent, and remain as quiet as possible. (Hiding under a desk is not hiding, it is just making you an easy target)
KEEP OUT. Lock, block, or barricade the door with any available furniture. (this does work, but you need to work fast, and being wrong is ok, barricade now)
TAKE OUT. This is a last resort when you have no other option, this is the life or death situation. Attempt to take out the shooter however you can. (This is a viable option, and if the shooter is in the room may well be your best bet, this guys are not looking for a fight , just easy targets. Attack with whatever you have and be loud about it, and do it swiftly)
GET OUT of the area to somewhere safe. Leave the room and go in the opposite direction from any shooter. (most classrooms have one point of entry/exit)
CALL OUT to 911. Give as many details about what you saw or heard and your current location. Do not assume that someone else has called – you may have new information for the police. (Only if you have made it to a safe secure location, 911 takes seconds, and the police are only minutes away, and if it is a school the 911 lines will be busy from all the calls)
HIDE OUT. If you can not leave, turn out the lights of the room you are in, and hide until help arrives. Avoid hallways, turn your cell phone on silent, and remain as quiet as possible. (Hiding under a desk is not hiding, it is just making you an easy target)
KEEP OUT. Lock, block, or barricade the door with any available furniture. (this does work, but you need to work fast, and being wrong is ok, barricade now)
TAKE OUT. This is a last resort when you have no other option, this is the life or death situation. Attempt to take out the shooter however you can. (This is a viable option, and if the shooter is in the room may well be your best bet, this guys are not looking for a fight , just easy targets. Attack with whatever you have and be loud about it, and do it swiftly)
Walgreens writes:
From: "consumerrelations bb" consumerrelations.bb@walgreens.com
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:46:14 AM
Subject: Ref #3084662
May 20, 2011
Dear John,
Thank you for contacting Walgreens regarding this matter. Our policies in this area are designed to maintain the maximum safety of our customers and employees.Store employees receive comprehensive training on our company’s robbery procedures and how to react and respond to a potential robbery situation. In past incidents, employees have told us they’ve found this training effective.These policies and training programs are endorsed by law enforcement, which strongly advises against confrontation of crime suspects.Compliance is safer than confrontation. Through this practice, we have been able to maintain an exemplary record of safety.We’ve made significant investments in security technology in recent years, including increasing the number of digital surveillance cameras at our stores.With upgrades to security technology, we are able to provide police with high-resolution photographs and video of crime suspects.We continue to invest in state-of-the-art security measures and high-definition surveillance equipment and hope that the apprehension of robbery suspects in the Benton Harbor area will prevent future crimes. Thank you for contacting Walgreens to share your comments.
Sincerely,
Rori R
Consumer Response Representative
My Reply:
Dear Rori,
You can still take your policy and ram it,
When one has a gun pointed at their head company policy pretty much goes out the window.
Cameras provide historical data, as to what happen, and they do not prevent crime, yes they may solve it at a later date, but that is of little use to the victims. Big brother watching me does not increase my security.
Your policy is against personal defense, and compliance is getting people killed
Really law enforcement is telling you compliance is better?, as the FBI has reported several times the worse choice a victim can make is submit to an attacker.
Nearly every week we review robbery videos of clerks in stores being shot in the head, after they complied.
A couple of high profile cases the Lane Bryant robbery in Chicago IN 2008, five dead when they complied with the robber, or the Wendys massacre in NY in 2000, again 5 dead.
Cases like Michael Swanson killing two store clerks in November of 2010 in Iowa, (Video shows clerks complying) when ask why he killed them, he said because he could are growing evermore typical.
We have arrived at a new age of vicious criminals, that will kill, and maim, whenever given the chance.
Behaving passively increases the chance of injury or death by 1.4 times
Your polices are outdated, and today's criminals are more violent, more determined that they were a decade ago
Your polices are against human nature and life, and are designed to cover the company and not the people.
If an employee stands their ground and stops a robbery or worse, the company could be held liable, but dead employees can be replaced.
Your polices are about protecting profits, not people. If Walgreens truly cares about both customers and employees they would have fresh eyes look at those stated polices, and revise them for today's violent criminal element.
As long as Walgreens maintains its anti-self defense policy, I would not feel safe shopping in any of your locations, and urge others that feel the same way to shop elsewhere.
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:46:14 AM
Subject: Ref #3084662
May 20, 2011
Dear John,
Thank you for contacting Walgreens regarding this matter. Our policies in this area are designed to maintain the maximum safety of our customers and employees.Store employees receive comprehensive training on our company’s robbery procedures and how to react and respond to a potential robbery situation. In past incidents, employees have told us they’ve found this training effective.These policies and training programs are endorsed by law enforcement, which strongly advises against confrontation of crime suspects.Compliance is safer than confrontation. Through this practice, we have been able to maintain an exemplary record of safety.We’ve made significant investments in security technology in recent years, including increasing the number of digital surveillance cameras at our stores.With upgrades to security technology, we are able to provide police with high-resolution photographs and video of crime suspects.We continue to invest in state-of-the-art security measures and high-definition surveillance equipment and hope that the apprehension of robbery suspects in the Benton Harbor area will prevent future crimes. Thank you for contacting Walgreens to share your comments.
Sincerely,
Rori R
Consumer Response Representative
My Reply:
Dear Rori,
You can still take your policy and ram it,
When one has a gun pointed at their head company policy pretty much goes out the window.
Cameras provide historical data, as to what happen, and they do not prevent crime, yes they may solve it at a later date, but that is of little use to the victims. Big brother watching me does not increase my security.
Your policy is against personal defense, and compliance is getting people killed
Really law enforcement is telling you compliance is better?, as the FBI has reported several times the worse choice a victim can make is submit to an attacker.
Nearly every week we review robbery videos of clerks in stores being shot in the head, after they complied.
A couple of high profile cases the Lane Bryant robbery in Chicago IN 2008, five dead when they complied with the robber, or the Wendys massacre in NY in 2000, again 5 dead.
Cases like Michael Swanson killing two store clerks in November of 2010 in Iowa, (Video shows clerks complying) when ask why he killed them, he said because he could are growing evermore typical.
We have arrived at a new age of vicious criminals, that will kill, and maim, whenever given the chance.
Behaving passively increases the chance of injury or death by 1.4 times
Your polices are outdated, and today's criminals are more violent, more determined that they were a decade ago
Your polices are against human nature and life, and are designed to cover the company and not the people.
If an employee stands their ground and stops a robbery or worse, the company could be held liable, but dead employees can be replaced.
Your polices are about protecting profits, not people. If Walgreens truly cares about both customers and employees they would have fresh eyes look at those stated polices, and revise them for today's violent criminal element.
As long as Walgreens maintains its anti-self defense policy, I would not feel safe shopping in any of your locations, and urge others that feel the same way to shop elsewhere.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Walgreens can go F*xK themselves
Employee stops armed robbery gets fired
Walgreens Customer Service page if you would like to contact them
Walgreens Customer Service page if you would like to contact them
Sorry Dave, I can't do that
One, It is not: The American Rifles Association It is the National Rifle Association
Two, There have been several studies, from the St Louis Law review to Gary Kleck that find ownership of guns resulting in the owners and their families being protected, from 1.2 to 2.5 million times a year.
Three, I own guns because there are, Guns in the hands of people, especially angry, insane and undesirable elements
Four, I do have confidence in Americas law enforcement officers, but you have to understand their role is most of the time is historian, as they get there after the fact, and record what happen
Two, There have been several studies, from the St Louis Law review to Gary Kleck that find ownership of guns resulting in the owners and their families being protected, from 1.2 to 2.5 million times a year.
Three, I own guns because there are, Guns in the hands of people, especially angry, insane and undesirable elements
Four, I do have confidence in Americas law enforcement officers, but you have to understand their role is most of the time is historian, as they get there after the fact, and record what happen
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
I'd of shot him
When he got to the fender
If they do not heed your warning the 3rd time they will not heed it the 7th time
Update: Found a longer video of shooting, seeing it I would have shot him sooner about the 24 second mark
If they do not heed your warning the 3rd time they will not heed it the 7th time
Update: Found a longer video of shooting, seeing it I would have shot him sooner about the 24 second mark
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Anti Freedom Left
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
You have to ask?
Why people would carry a gun into a restaurant?
Well here is one reason and another and another and another and another and another and another and another and another so how many reasons do you need?
The Constitutional Right And Social Obligation To Carry A Gun
Well here is one reason and another and another and another and another and another and another and another and another so how many reasons do you need?
The Constitutional Right And Social Obligation To Carry A Gun
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Well every time a felon tests
the system, no one does anything about it
Worked part time at a gun shop in 94, a convicted felon tried to buy a gun, and no one wanted to pursue filing charges, so if there is no punishment, why not?
Worked part time at a gun shop in 94, a convicted felon tried to buy a gun, and no one wanted to pursue filing charges, so if there is no punishment, why not?
Thursday, May 12, 2011
My Fav Tactical Pants
Are the Tru-Spec 24/7 series
I've tried 5:11, Blackhawk, and a couple of others and these have been the most comfortable, and handy to wear of all of them.
The front pockets are big enough I can stash my Para Carry 9, the side slot pockets will hold ether a knife or a surefire flashlight, the leg pockets have magazine slots, and make a great place to carry spares, when I don't want to carry the mag pouch.
I really like the comfort slide waist band, all in all they work about the best for me.
They come in ether 100% cotten or 65/35 Poly Cotton rip-stop I like the heavier cotton in the fall and winter, and the ripstop in the warmer months.
(FCC I paid full price for these so bugger off)
I've tried 5:11, Blackhawk, and a couple of others and these have been the most comfortable, and handy to wear of all of them.
The front pockets are big enough I can stash my Para Carry 9, the side slot pockets will hold ether a knife or a surefire flashlight, the leg pockets have magazine slots, and make a great place to carry spares, when I don't want to carry the mag pouch.
I really like the comfort slide waist band, all in all they work about the best for me.
They come in ether 100% cotten or 65/35 Poly Cotton rip-stop I like the heavier cotton in the fall and winter, and the ripstop in the warmer months.
(FCC I paid full price for these so bugger off)
More Women overcoming fear
of gun ownership
Ladies nothing to fear, and you'll find it empowering!
NRA looking to recruit more women as Instructors
Ladies nothing to fear, and you'll find it empowering!
NRA looking to recruit more women as Instructors
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
First we create the problem
Then we come up with a solution that pleases us
According to Brady Campaign, project "gunwalker" was a result of weak gun laws, not a bungled government project.
According to Brady Campaign, project "gunwalker" was a result of weak gun laws, not a bungled government project.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
What the gun didn't make him do it?
Dire financial straits drove shooter to rob, kill,
If that is the case, better brace yourselves, most of the country is suffering from financial problems (it is interesting how the media tries to make him appear the victim)
If that is the case, better brace yourselves, most of the country is suffering from financial problems (it is interesting how the media tries to make him appear the victim)
Monday, May 09, 2011
In 94 Wrote a letter to John Glenn
About this
I ask if the Government had plans to register gas cans and perform back ground checks before gasoline could be purchased, to save lives.
His response was passing laws would not stop "Nut Cases", but stronger gun control laws would save lives
It continues today
Yep its not about guns it is about control
I ask if the Government had plans to register gas cans and perform back ground checks before gasoline could be purchased, to save lives.
His response was passing laws would not stop "Nut Cases", but stronger gun control laws would save lives
It continues today
Yep its not about guns it is about control
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
NO CCW for you
Illinois House fails to pass
Rep. Monique Davis, D-Chicago, said she finds it hard to believe that guns are still manufactured and sold in a "civilized society."
"America is no longer the wild, wild West," Davis said.
Yep, Chi town is about all thats left of real wild west shootouts
Rep. Monique Davis, D-Chicago, said she finds it hard to believe that guns are still manufactured and sold in a "civilized society."
"America is no longer the wild, wild West," Davis said.
Yep, Chi town is about all thats left of real wild west shootouts
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Next time
I'll plan more time
Of course traffic got me on Friday, and commitments sent me home early
Last year, I took in a lot of the speeches, etc.
Next time around I will plan for at least two full days, as for as much as I saw I missed alot
It is a big show
Of course traffic got me on Friday, and commitments sent me home early
Last year, I took in a lot of the speeches, etc.
Next time around I will plan for at least two full days, as for as much as I saw I missed alot
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
Dimished?
Hardly 71,139 attend annual meeting
George Morris lost his wife in the Tucson mass shooting, and is addressing the NRA Board.
“I will be your spokesman, as my wife would wish, to be your spokesman, to tell everyone that it wasn’t a gun that killed my wife.”
“I will be your spokesperson in protecting the Second Amendment going forward.”
From the news in Pittsburgh I've heard the antis had between 100-250 at the protest on Saturday
George Morris lost his wife in the Tucson mass shooting, and is addressing the NRA Board.
“I will be your spokesman, as my wife would wish, to be your spokesman, to tell everyone that it wasn’t a gun that killed my wife.”
“I will be your spokesperson in protecting the Second Amendment going forward.”
From the news in Pittsburgh I've heard the antis had between 100-250 at the protest on Saturday
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Expanding SG Slugs
D Dupleks, I missed the table, but these do look interesting
At slightly over $3 a round they are not cheap, but it appears they would get the job done
More posts tomorrow
Left the show around 11 am, and drove straight back, just in time to help an instructor with 2 hours of range time, and have a 12 hour Ohio starting in a couple hours.
But it was great to see some of the folks from the Gun-Blog Blackwater shoot, Uncle, and Caleb, had time to say hi to Breda, and met Jay G, and a few other new faces.
Didn't take enough pic. and in the rush (late arrival Friday due to Pittsburghs lovely trffic patterns, and had to get back yesterday) missed some good stuff
But it was great to see some of the folks from the Gun-Blog Blackwater shoot, Uncle, and Caleb, had time to say hi to Breda, and met Jay G, and a few other new faces.
Didn't take enough pic. and in the rush (late arrival Friday due to Pittsburghs lovely trffic patterns, and had to get back yesterday) missed some good stuff
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