Posts Tagged ‘Guns’
Inconvenient facts: what is the real difference in violent crime between the U.S. and Great Britain?
Piers Morgan has been peddling his mantra of the U.S. being the “wild west” in terms of gun violence, and continues to make the point that the U.S. has a relatively high number of gun related deaths compared to Great Britain (GB). In literal numbers, yes, the U.S., with its Second Amendment, and roughly six…
Read MoreNRA’s gun safety program for kids pays off in Michigan
Remember when some journalists freaked out when Martha Dean advocated firearm safety training in Connecticut schools? Well that same training worked out pretty good for four young kids in Michigan who found a loaded revolver while playing hide and seek. Stop; Don’t Touch; Leave the Area; Tell an Adult.
Read MoreSomeone freaks out at sight of pistol at Middletown, Conn. City Hall
In Connecticut, it is legal to carry a pistol either openly or concealed as long as you have a Connecticut Pistol Permit. If you call the police and complain about someone carrying a pistol walking down the street, or running errands at City Hall, the standard reply should be “that would be completely legal to…
Read MoreFeel-good firearm legislation in Connecticut – Gun offender registration
In Connecticut, after you serve your time in jail and complete your probation for killing a person with a knife, there is no requirement – or current suggestion by lawmakers – to require you “register” as a knife offender. Heck, there is no requirement you register with the state even if you are a convicted…
Read MoreNew Connecticut firearm legislation around the corner?
Don’t panic. Although the Connecticut State Legislature is always “discussing” new legislation, to my knowledge no “real” bills are actually in the pipeline. That said, members of the legislature have meetings and discuss ideas, and this year – like every other year – gun laws are being discussed.
Read MoreChristie steps in and commutes sentence of New Jersey man convicted in gun case
We covered this story and few weeks ago and looks like we have a happy resolution. If you remember, Brian Aitken, had been convicted of illegally carrying two guns and was sentenced to 7 years in prison. Except that the guns were purchased legally, and the Judge never allowed the jury to hear specific exception…
Read MoreTrifecta for tyranny
We posted what follows on November 11, 2010. In light of recent events, perhaps it is time to repeat it. Guns…Fast and Furious, wealth…the rich aren’t paying their fair share, religion…
Read MoreMatthews on the Tea Party: “They have guns, it’s scary.”
This is old, it’s tiring, and it’s really starting to tick me off. Chris Matthews with Andrea Mitchell yesterday afternoon is promoting his upcoming special on “The New Right” and the Tea Party. Mitchell gives him the chance to promote the show … and Matthews feeds right into the lefty paranoia machine. “They’ve got guns.…
Read MoreNow you’re gun toting racists
We dealt with this yesterday on the show … but it certainly, it is worth watching for yourself. Chris Matthews, bless his heart tried to explain why an avoid communist killed JFK because he was influenced by right wing extremism. His guest Gerald Posner (Daily Beast) agrees the protestors are just a loaded magazine away…
Read MoreCNN instructs America on “assault” rifles
… and once again gets it wrong. I am sometimes stunned at the media’s lack of knowledge of firearms, and the 2nd Amendment. My guess is the world in which they live this is perfectly acceptable but it not only shows their ignorance but prejudice as well. Here’s Jack Cafferty on the Situation Room at…
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