The NYPD and other security professionals are not only capable of meeting those needs; they are the only ones who should be meeting them. [More]Interesting that he chose that term.
A Volusia County, Fla., deputy is the subject of an internal investigation for allegedly using his Taser gun on a friend for fun. [More]Because their superior judgment and knowledge of watt's up, volt's happening and current practices, combined with such ample ability, is why they're "Only Ones" and we're not.
All I’m saying is prepare yourself for the worst-case scenario. If your defense includes your gun, then make sure that you have it together. Know it, practice with it and have a plan in case you need to respond. [More]Sage advice from a cop who evidently doesn't consider himself to be an "Only One."
Last month, the Shreveport Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board voted to reinstate Willis on the police force. He'll get full back pay and benefits for the year-and-a-half he was fired. The reason? During the internal investigation of Willis, a polygraph machine operator failed to record the results of his Q&A with Willis. This apparently is a violation of Louisiana's "Police Officer's Bill of Rights," a set of guidelines every department must follow when investigating officer misconduct. [More]You remember Willis...he's the big brave "Only One" who really knows how to treat a lady:
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[T]his is one of the officers that decided to felony stop my wife, my father in law and myself for legally carrying a handgun.You can read his account of the incident here. What sterling professionals. How to win friends and influence people.
The felony stop was committed against them because he was, legally, carrying a pistol in a belt holster. He was ordered to his knees at gunpoint! He reports in a later post how the officer's gun was shaking as it was pointing at his head.Perhaps the Gwinnett County Police could use some encouragement right now on how they could improve public perceptions...
A DeKalb County police officer is on paid administrative leave while police investigate allegations he illegally handcuffed a woman and broke her wrist. [More]What? No badge? No ID?
A 41-year-old man who witnesses said had been drinking since 9 a.m. was arrested Monday afternoon after authorities say he created a disturbance by pretending to drown and throw jellyfish on teenagers. [More]When assault jellyfish are outlawed...
Still, there's something proponents of all three approaches--and their critics--ought to be able to do now that could have a satisfying effect--and will only burden anyone supporting it for a minute or two. Mike Vanderboegh at Sipsey Street Irregulars proposed it, and I think it's a powerful idea and well worth exploiting... [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner shows you something you can do right now to help hold some BATFU decision-makers accountable for their abuses.
Isn't it past time we made some of the abusers personally accountable for their actions? Will you take a few minutes to join me, and to spread the word?Will you?
September 10, 1777 The state of Georgia authorizes printing of specie, paper money exchangeable for Continental dollars on demand [More]