Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Safer Streets Commentaries

Longenecker's latest... [Read]

We're the Only Ones Unrelated Enough

The two incidents are not components of a 'continuing course of negligent conduct.'...[More]
That's exactly what I say every time my negligence with a firearm injures someone.

Besides, it was hectic the first time. And dimly lit the second.

He's still more trustworthy and better qualified than you or me.  At least that's what some would have us believe...


[Via Kevin Starrett]

A Botched Operation

Jerry Seper's conclusion-reaching process...[Read]

What was Phase 2 again, Jerr?

Unintended Consequences

What?  You don't like our handguns?

Well, OK, but these seem a bit like overkill for the occasion.  Still, if you insist...

LAPD weapons theft shows inexcusable negligence, at minimum

Because Chief Beck would have us believe he and those he commands are the “Only Ones” Angelinos can trust with guns...[More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at another example of where presuming some are better than the rest of us leads.

A Gun Free Zone

For "operational safety reasons," you see...  [Read]

It always bemuses me to see similar rules posted at gun shows.

They're all anal about liability and don't stop to think they give credence to the notion that gun control works.
[Via Les K]

KOA = DOA

Well, here's another place that evidently doesn't want our business. [Read]

And as far as the corporate flack weasel-wording that "Our KOA kampgrounds are independently owned and operated and do set their own rates and policies. The kampgrounds also make their own regulations with regard to what is allowed on their property as well as what is not allowed," that is absolute bull.

An independent KOA operator would not be allowed to keep the brand name if he decided to make his facility segregated. Or post Satanic symbols or swastikas.  Or...

If corporate would rather do the cowardly thing and pass the buck than respect our rights, the hell with them as well as with their idiot affiliates.

Pass the word on to all gun owners.

This Day in History: October 18

William McKendry, Lieutenant, 6th MA, "This day the troops were ordered to be Barrackd in town, those that had no tents to cover them--Capt. Daniel Lane this day was dischargd. from the Continental Army By Genl. Sullivan at Easton." [More]