Cherry Valley Police Chief Gary Maitland disagrees with the judge's ruling.
"This is not the Old West," he said. "I'm not advocating banning handguns. But I'm not aware of any police officer who would advocate more handguns on the street. When they start taking their weapons out of their home and walking around with them strapped to their hip, bad things can happen."
Yeah, well too bad, Chief--I don't see you unstrapping your gun. Oh, but then you're one o' them there "Only Ones," with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men.
And I see we keep dusting off that long-discredited "Old West" lie.
Oh, and as far as Chiefy being "not aware [which seems a given] of any police officer who would advocate more handguns on the street," his lack of knowledge doesn't surprise me. But really, Gary, they're just
not
that
hard
to find ,
assuming, of course, that you're not too lazy or ignorant to look.
Good for Shaun Kranish. That's another very courageous thing he did.
3 comments:
This is a brave young man that took his belief and knowledge to the frontline. Illinois is not a gun friendly state. I have stated many times that I cannot support the NRA when they do not have a presense in this state. Of course, there are other reasons.
Many thought that Shawn would end up in prison. I think he should sue everyone involved in his arrest and public humiliation.
The state police, King Richard, Governor Blowhard, and others running this, the most corrupt state in the union, don't think ordinary citizens should be able to defend themselves.
I want to see more people carrying their handguns, shotguns, and rifles, with them wherever they go.
We don't need no stinking permit!
Here is another policeman to add to your list. He trains citizens in Illinois. He is Chief of Police in Comanche, Iowa.
Bob Houzenga
As a 20+ year veteran street-cop, Bob brings a real world perspective to his teaching. Combined with his competitive career that spans decades and has earned him six national titles and over 300 state and local titles, he is uniquely qualified as a firearms instructor. Bob has served as a staff instructor for Massad Ayoob's Lethal Force Institute since the early `80s. He is also the firearms instructor for his department and expert in Police Training for surrounding county and municipal departments.
www.midwesttraininggroup.net
Whoo-hoo!
I've been following the S. Kranish story, and just read his update on his site yesterday.
GREAT news, and it's in the paper I see to.
Kudos for this admirable fellow.
C.H.
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