Sunday, April 20, 2008

We're the Only Ones Going Swimmingly Enough

An off-duty New York City police detective's gun accidentally went off yesterday inside Peekskill Middle School and the bullet shattered, with a tiny piece striking a woman by the pool.
That's why Wayne says cops should be "The Only Ones" at schools with guns.

Me, I think he's all wet. I'd hand him a towel, but the unidentified officer's gun might fall out and discharge again.

Let's look at that: They offer up flimsy mitigating circumstance excuses to make it appear this was not gross negligence. First off, I'm not sure I believe it, because so much else about this story screams "cover-up" and "lie."

Assuming his finger did not press the trigger, he's carrying around a service piece that discharges when jolted? Do these people not maintain their weapons? They don't think that endangers the public?

And leaving it wadded up in his clothes unsecured on a bench where children are playing is not negligent? Oh, but his wife was sitting with them, so that's OK. It's not like your or my wife would be charged with illegal possession.

And we can't know his name, obviously because he's "undercover." Just blew that one, didn't you, genius?

And finally, of course, "the detective was not charged in the matter."

No, of course not. Just like what would happen if one of us had endangered everyone at a middle school and injured a fellow citizen with a bullet fragment, that is, shot her.


Fits has more.

A Chi-Town Spate

Four people were shot to death in Chicago in less than four hours in an unusually violent start to the weekend -- and at least 15 more were wounded.

The warm weather Friday evening and Saturday morning may have contributed to the violence, authorities said...

So I don't get it--what's to blame: guns or global warming? Perhaps we need to mandate lower carbon-emitting firearms...?

Y'know, I read once that rapes increase during spikes in ice cream sales...

Always glad to see the ubiquitous reference to the "AK-47 assault-style weapon." No "Authorized Journalist" hysterics would be complete without it.

That Boss Daley gun control sure is working out for them, isn't it? And I'd say it's time for Snuffy Pfleger to mount another crusade against the people who didn't do it, wouldn't you?

One thing does confuse me, though: I thought a spate was three...

UPDATE: It looks even worse. Fine weather for a blood dance we're havin'...

A Petty Offense

Finally, House Bill 2630, also introduced by State Representative Russell Pearce (R-18), would reduce the penalty for carrying a concealed “weapon” without a concealed carry permit to a petty offense.
Mixed feelings here--but unless there are hidden, as opposed to the obvious implications, I'd have to admit these are improvements, and not insignificant ones. But defining exercising a right as a "petty offense"? I find that offensive in a major way.

NRA-ILA urges support for three bills. It rankles me that they are even issues, but they are, and unless someone can wave a magic wand, these appear to improve the lot of people who believe in keeping quiet and taking their chances.

[Via Zachary G]

Taking a Hike With Your Glock

I just got word from one of my distributors that Glock magazines will be increasing 40% by May 1st.
As with all other essential commodities, I hope everyone is taking steps to make sure you have what you need for when the time comes that you'll need it. If you have feedback from others in the industry, please share in "comments," below.

Mock Training

Ohio State University's ROTC cadets have ended the decades-long practice of combat training with mock rifles on the main campus because of public edginess in the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, officials said.
And just to even things out, the enemies these young people will likely face have agreed to cease practicing with mock IEDs. The blue plastic mock suicide vests were scaring all the young jihadists at the training camps anyway.

All this and appeasing the environmentalcases, too.

Good grief. Talk about mockery.

It's just plain nuts. Why don't we just cut to the chase and require troops to wear straightjackets?

Fat White Man has more.

A Speedy Dispatch

I don't know why, but I suddenly feel an urge to go varmint hunting.

This deformed monstrosity sure is creepy looking, isn't it? I can't imagine it giving a young child anything but nightmares. What is it, some kind of mutated pederast woodchuck?

I also don't get how it's supposed to be "a positive role model for young black men." If this thing is supposed to be a representation, it's as patently racist as anything on exhibit at the Jim Crow Museum.

UPDATE: Apparently the gender-confused Tasmanian Devil with the lazy eye isn't Speedy--the character here is.

So what the hell is with the freak steroidal chipmunk, and why was it the illustration chosen for this story?

This Day in History: April 20

The New York Provincial Congress (1775-1777) was an organization formed by rebels in 1775, during the American Revolution, as a replacement for the Province of New York Assembly, and as a replacement for the Committee of One Hundred.

The first meeting was convened in New York City on April 20, 1775 with Philip Livingston as its chairman.
Wonder what these rebels would think of the likes of Bloomberg, Schumer, McCarthy, Clinton...