So: A choice

In the upcoming days, Chris Christie gets to make a choice:

Show everyone that his “Republican” and “Conservative” persona is true…..or not.

He will either veto the legislation passed recently that would limit any firearms magazine to10 rounds, with no recourse for those who already own firearms which exceed this capacity, no grandfathering of existing firearms. (this includes a boatload of .22 rifles).

Or he won’t veto it, thereby making sure that we all know his stance…and the fact that he ISN’T what his supporters claim he is (We all know he isn’t, but this will prove it to anyone who isn’t sure) and alienate the gun owners of this country…who vote.

So, Chris: What is it gonna be? Do ya wanna move up to try for the Presidency? Or do you want to remain at the Governor level for the rest of your career?

(While it would be bad for the folks in New Jersey, I hope he signs the bill, thereby effectively dropping out of the race for President in 2016…And hey, the folks in NJ are getting the representatives they voted for, right?)

So next time a cop intimidates or frightens me…

Can I put 4 in his chest?

If this police officer is in any way exonerated, is not charged with manslaughter (at least) and doesn’t serve prison time, then I see no barrier to shooting the next cop who makes me nervous (or anyone else for that matter). Next time a cop makes any suggestive move, or places his hand on the butt of his firearm (even if it stays in the holster) then I can make my move and shoot him, just so that I can be safe and go home to my family at night. (and no, I don’t intend to start shooting anyone, police officers or civilians…)

Look at the video. There is NO WAY that the cane can be construed to be any type of firearm. You can see it even in the crappy dashcam video….The officer should have been able to do so as well.

The York County Sheriffs office claims that Officer Knox followed procedure for a situation like this.

Whose procedure? Who approved of shooting people when there is no immediate threat? (Yeah, I know, they are gonna claim that he perceived a threat….but is that statement justifiable?) 

‘Cause if it is than My procedure is gonna lead to me defending myself from a lot more possible threats.

If the police are that afraid of every person they interact with, then they shouldn’t be police officers, shouldn’t have the right to carry a firearm, and shouldn’t be in any position of authority.

This officer killed attempted to kill a 70 year old man for no reason…….no matter what the department claims.

Yes, this is a tragedy. Mistakes were made…I got that. But it is still murder attempted murder. 

I’m sorry for the officer, but he should be in prison.

If it were you or I, that is where we’d be. And rightly so.

*Original reports were that the elderly man had been killed. subsequent reports say that the man is alive and expected to survive. Post updated accordingly. Instead of murder, it is attempted murder. Still think jail time is appropriate*

Folding on the Internet

Although this has been promoted by mostly Europe the rest of the world for many years, it appears that the US is going to give up control of the internet as we know it. 

Do we really want that? As much business as we do over the web, do we want a bunch of Europeans  with anto American complexes (see also: Brussels) having control over the internet as we know it? Having the ability to change, deny or otherwise mess with Domain Names and such?

Is this a good idea? I don’t think so. Handing over control of something the US invented, and that the US has controlled in a benign manner from the beginning to a bunch of other countries who may not have our (or others) interests at heart is not a good idea.

Let ’em start their own brand of internet if they wanna control it.

Ymarght… or something like that.

Yeah, no posting..

Burned out.

Been busy dealing with idiots and the weather and the issues they cause.

I don’t even have time to read the other folks that are smarter than me…

You can see them on the left side
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Later.

B

Border Patrol Chief: ” Run away!”

Really: It is true:

See the memo HERE .

Rather than project force, the Agents should retreat when rocks and other items are thrown….

What kind of Chief have they got there? The agents I have met were strong, brave men, worthy of a better directive than that. 

That’ll put the fear of God into those illegals!

So my choice of pistol platforms is bad

and will get me killed or something? Seems that you made a great deal of splash with your article, as I am sure you wanted to.

Really? You’d prefer that everyone carry a GLOCK or a M&P?

Who in hell asked you?

I suppose that you had to write about something in order to get paid, and a topic like this would get some comments so that your editor will now that people read your articles…..

While everyone is entiled to their opinion, your sucks. and it was, IMO, a poorly written article.

My choice of a pistol platform for self defense/CCW is not up to you. Yes, I have had a bad example of a 1911. I know Glocks that are shit too. One example having been sold to a close friend…both firearms were returned for service. and, not surprisingly, are now good examples of reliable firearms. (the 1911 variant that I had now has over 8k rounds through it with absolutely zero hiccups, despite being crap out of the box. The GLOCK has a similar round count after service, but wouldn’t fire a full magazine without issues as delivered). I’d be willing to bet my life on either of those firearm, if and when. In fact, I carry the 1911 variant almost daily. And I shoot about 20K rounds through my assorted 1911’s yearly.

You take all 1911’s and lump them into a group. Cheap ones, modified ones, and then you use Kimbers as you prime example….a company that built a reputation as a custom gushop and then has since traded on their name to easily impressed afficianados with more money than sense when it comes to purchasing firearms..(“I got a Kimber!!!! I must be an Operatianally Operational Operator!”) I actually know of very few Kimber 1911’s that run well enough that I would use them outside of a range…But I also know of many made by Para and Springfield that are excellent examples of quality reliable firearms….as is true of Glocks and, to a more limited extent, M&P’s. But I’d function test ANY firearm that I was going to plan to carry to defend myself with very carefully…I’d make sure that the ammo and the firearms were compatible and happy with each other, and that the gun would be reliable…not just for a magazine or two, but for hundreds of rounds…No matter what make of firearms…Glock, Para, Springfield, Colt, or Smith and Wesson.

What you prefer is up to you…the type of firearms, the particular style….and if you want to become a FanBoi to a particular brand or style, then, hey, you are (supposedly) an adult, and can make yer own choices.

I prefer the grip safety and the thumb safety….not the crap trigger safety abortion idea that Gaston Glock came up with…Your Mileage May, however, Vary…If you like your Glock, then by all means, use it. Just be careful when reholstering around me, please. (especially if you are a policeman!)

Actually, go ahead and bash the 1911. It’ll reduce the demand (maybe, if anyone cares what you write) and maybe make the prices come down.

In the meantime, I’ll take my chances with my 1911 on my hip in daily carry.  You carry what you want to.