Man Charged With Death Of Boy

At least the police arent' blaming the gun. We'll leave that to the local politicians. The cops are saying the bad guy is solely to blame.

Sadly, this tragedy need never have happened. A criminal had rifle in his house when he was a felon and knew he had no right to such. The rifle was loaded. Why on Earth, especially when he had kids in the house, is anybody's guess. Probably because he is a criminal and didn't care about even his own family members.

The media is calling it an assault rifle -- a machine gun. My guess is its a nomenclature problem and once again they have no clue what they are talking about -- unless that is what they were told by police. If so, then we have another problem . . .

The bottom line: A seven year old boy lies dead. No one taught him, if he sees a gun to: STOP! Don't Touch! Leave the Area! Tell An Adult! A known criminal is at fault. It could have been a knife. Either way . . .

Worse, his death will be exploited and commonly used competition rifles will be blamed for this senseless tragedy by someone on Columbus City Council before the summer is over for their own political gain.

Students For Concealed Carry on Campus to Hold First National Meeting Tomorrow

Students for Concealed Carry on Campus will hold its first national meeting tomorrow at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

The student gun rights organization will host a debate, a speaker's panel, a legislators' panel and several notable speakers. SCCC anticipates an attendance of between 100 to 150 members, said SCCC Public Relations Director Katie Kasprzac.

Read the full story, in of all places, the Collegiate Times.

King Of Comedy Busted In Vegas Airport With Firearm

"Police say they have confiscated a gun belonging to Jerry Lewis that was found in the 82-year-old entertainer's carryon bag as he prepared to fly to Detroit from Las Vegas. Las Vegas policeman Bill Cassell said Tuesday that the actor was cited Friday for carrying an unloaded concealed weapon at the Las Vegas airport."

It can happen to anyone. While it is a criminal offense, it doesn't mean he's a criminal.

Tennessee Church Shooting Spurs Anti-Self Defense Talk From Senate Candidate

Now when I commented on the tragic church shooting in Knoxville, Tenn., my statement was that it was too bad none of the parishioners took advantage of existing state law.

That the means existed for people to defend themselves, but the Unitarian Universalist doctrine is anti-gun/pro-social change (whatever the latter means). I never said to loosen existing gun control in Tennessee. Just that they should not willfully put their congregants in harms way by turning the church into a self-imposed victim zone.

On the other hand, it didn't take long for some politicians to use the tragedy as a springboard for more gun control.

Op-Ed News has the piece authored by "progressive" candidate for the U.S. Senate, Chris Lugo.

h/t to Alphecca.

Just Because

Five hotdogs that will kill you.

As for a favorite (not having tried any of these), I find myself torn between No. 1 (Breakfast Hot Dog) and No. 3 (Jimmy Buff's Double Hot Dog).

What's your vote?

Split Court Decision in Florida Favors Employees, Penalizes Customers

"Employees with concealed weapons permits can keep guns locked in their cars at work in Florida, but businesses are allowed to prohibit customers from bringing firearms on their property, a federal judge has ruled.

"The Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Retail Federation, which challenged the state law that took effect July 1, huddled with their lawyers Tuesday to understand the split decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle in Tallahassee and decide whether they should challenge it."

The Retail Federation has indicated they don't think they will appeal.

I hope these businesses realize they are liable for the safety of both their customers AND their employees.

The Fallacy Of Protective Orders

Protective orders have long been a problem. They are a piece of paper that does nothing to protect the person asking for or needing protection. Case after case occurs each month where one party decides to attack the person with the protective order.

But, of course, if the person who fears had a firearm, many of those situations might be averted.

Now comes evidence that protective orders are being misused, in order for one party to jockey for position against the other party.

So, either they are worthless and do not protect life, or they are a bargaining chip.

Sad.

Quote Of The Day

“These are the .223 of beer. I mean, sure, it’s beer, but it takes twice as many to knock a man down.” -- Blogger Sebastian, commenting on Rolling Rock.