"Nothing Really Matters;" A Musical Interlude

Oh, Canada! You Royal Mounties must be havin' yer some fun up there, eh?

Every now and then, there's some stupid and moronic stuff that happens on the job that possesses an entertainment factor almost off the charts. I really think that this is one of those moments. I know it's a little lengthy but this talented rising star has put his own spin on the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.

Sit back, get ya a cold one, and enjoy the backseat dash cam movie of the week.

Cheers!

http://deadspin.com/5897507/arrested-drunk-man-sings-bohemian-rhapsody-in-its-entirety-in-back-of-police-car

A Little Variety

I don't know about any of you, but I'm a bit tired of all this Martin-Zimmerman crap. The rhetoric, speculation, protests, and then the vigilantism from the NBPP. In my opinion, for what it may be worth these days considering whitey is at the top of the shit list, the NBPP is a terrorist organization and purveyors of bigotry and racial hatred. They should all be arrested for conspiracy to commit a couple of felonies. But I'm guessing the feds are a bit too busy these days to tip toe through the valley of political correctness.

I'm fed up and hope that my favorite analyst, Beat and Release will enlighten us all with facts and nothing but the facts.  (No pressure, Beat.)
The self defense stand your ground rule is about to be put on trial and this incident has surely sent the democratic liberal gun haters in to a tizzy.
The doom and gloomers are also waiting in the wings ready to say, "I told you so." Their predictions of total anarchy are beginning to come to fruition. So, get your zombie ammo while you still can!

With that off my chest, let me just throw a few things out there and take your mind off all this other shit.

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MORE STUPID

Accidents happen all the time. It's rare that you hear of such a major accident at a firearms shooting range.

Does everyone remember the 4 cardinal rules of firearms safety?

1. Always assume it's loaded or treat it as if were loaded
2. Always point it in a safe direction
3. Know your target, backstop or surroundings
4. Keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to fire

This guy forgot common sense and paid the price.

MAN SHOOTS SELF AT FIREARMS RANGE

When you have any type of malfunction, keep it pointed downrange, waiting approximately 30 seconds in case of a hang fire, and then proceed with the proper protocols necessary to clear your malfunction.

The idea is not to shoot yourself or someone else. Too late for this guy.

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A SIMPLE EQUATION

It's a very simple equation, really.
I own a gun because I can. (Thank you 2nd Amendment)
You try to hurt or rob me, I will use my gun.
Because I can.


THAT'S JUST WHAT THIS GUY DID


He was struck with a gun, and robbed of his money and jewelry. As the bad guy was about to get away, the victim shoots the robber. Unfortunately, the robber had a posse and more gunshots followed and the robbers fled from the scene. One robber is in the hospital fighting for his sorry ass life and another is in custody.

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WARDROBE MALFUNCTION

I sure wish I could have been at this scene to observe this incident first hand. Maybe it's best I wasn't. I probably would have cried myself silly with laughter and maybe even pissed my pants.
Words of advice, when committing crimes and attempting to run from the police, you should carefully consider your wardrobe. Attempting to run with your pants down below your buttocks will result in you falling on your face and maybe....you might even get your ass tasered!

PRIME EXAMPLE


Tell me you're not laughing.

And the winner is....The Castle Doctrine

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The Castle Doctrine Strikes Again

Charleston, SC

The previous entry reported on an attempted carjacking case where the driver of the car, fearing for his safety, shot and killed a suspect who was attempting to get in to his vehicle while he was stopped at a red light.

After firing 2 times at the perpetrator, the driver fled the scene and called 911 when he was a safe distance away. The convicted drug dealer and total scumbag that he shot, died right there on the scene.  31 year old Artremain Grant had several convictions for drug offenses and spent some time behind bars. (Shocking!)

Grant's Grandmother, Willie Mae Grant, done raised him to be a fine, up standin' young man. He was a church goer and all. Well, not so much anymore.

Under the Protection of Persons and Property Act for SC, the occupant of the vehicle can use deadly force if he has reasonable cause to believe that his life is in danger, and to protect himself and his property during the commission of a dangerous felony. Carjacking is a dangerous felony and well, it's 4 a.m. and someone is trying to get in to his car. He got that gun that all law abiding citizens are allowed to possess. The one he has legally in his vehicle stored in the closed glove compartment, console or trunk. Yes. That one. The one that doesn't require a permit. The one the 2nd Amendment says he can have. He got his gun and he acted in self defense. He shot the bastard.

Well, as luck would have it, the REAL victim of this crime will not be charged.

Amazingly, Miss Willie Mae doesn't deny her grandson had his share of issues. Listen to her story.
Granny's pretty mellow or she's heavily medicated.

Also, no one knows how Grant got there and who his co-horts in crime are. They fled the scene and left their buddy in the middle of the road to die. Nothin' like a little bro love.

The Castle Doctrine Strikes Again!

Charleston, SC

The Castle Doctrine is a powerful piece of legislation that for a moment, had me thinking that politicians actually got something right for a change. Alas, moments are just that.

I also love it when the law abiding citizen takes a stance and defends themselves. It gives me a little bit of smug satisfaction knowing that there are people out there who will not tolerate being a victim.  People are fighting back and turning the tables. It's too bad that the criminals haven't started catching on to that. They still do what they do best....being stupid.

In South Carolina, the Castle Doctrine allows you to use deadly force against an intruder or an attacker in your dwelling, residence, or occupied vehicle.

You have no duty to retreat in any of these places because you have a lawful right to be there. So, if you try to car jack me, I can use my handgun, initiating deadly force during the commission of a dangerous felony. You see, I don't need a permit to have a handgun in my vehicle. I need only have it in a closed glove compartment, console or trunk.

With all that information, imagine being at a red light when someone gets out of the vehicle behind you, starts beating on your car and tries getting in. Are you in fear of your life when a total stranger is trying to get in to your car at 4 a.m.? Ab-so-freakin'-lutely! While the occupant of the vehicle could have retreated, he had no duty to. Instead, he stood his ground, used deadly force in self defense, and then retreated to a safe location to call police. The guy he shot didn't make it. Are you feeling sad about that? If you are, you're a freakin' idiot!

 Check out this local TV news story



Now here's another little bit of new information. Pay close attention....law enforcement officials are not releasing the name of the shooter for fear of retaliation. And surprise, (gasp!) the dead guy had an extensive criminal history, mostly for drugs.

The latest story.

TSA - Those Same Assholes

Everyone who reads this blog already knows that I am not a real big fan of the TSA. In fact, I loathe them and everything they stand for. A non-regulated branch of our government who has too much power and like a bunch of bungling, bumbling keystone cops, just can't seem to protect anyone.  A bunch of power hungry idiots with badges who can't get a grasp on the meaning of the words, "diplomacy" and "The Constitution."

They keep coming up with these so-called safe and less intrusive methods of screening the flying public. Unfortunately, they conveniently left out the part about the health risks involved in their super-secret x-ray machine. Flying has become ridiculously expense and an inconvenience. The Supreme Court sided with the TSA, citing that the security of the flying public was detrimental to our nation and that it did not violate a person's Constitutional right to be free from an unlawful search and seizure.

I, however, will continue to exercise my 1st Amendment right to express my displeasure with them, both verbally and in writing.

Case in point -- here's a wee chuckle and the unpleasant things one encounters on an average trip to the airport.

Time to Take a Stance

Things being what they are; personal finances, budget cuts, the high cost of everything, people are forced to work secondary jobs or work over time as much as they can. Over time is not a steady paycheck and cannot always be counted on to supplement the income. Don't get me wrong, I take it whenever my schedule allows it as it pays more than my part time job. I took a part time job because it's a steady paycheck.
While it doesn't pay a great deal of money and doesn't provide benefits, it has some bonuses and perks.
Plus, I get to play with my favorite toys all day. Yep, I get to handle GUNS!

I handle and show guns to potential buyers. I rent guns to people who want to learn to shoot. I get to shoot guns and make purchases at an employee discounted rate. I teach people about gun safety and even teach some to clean and operate their new purchase.

I meet a lot of interesting people every day. I consider myself a people person. Although, the average thug on the street doesn't like to show his face in this gun shop. I suppose because everyone working there is wearing a gun and it's full of what they think are "rednecks." Not only that, the law requires instant criminal history checks and well, most that try to purchase a gun get denied. (Imagine that) Then they try their bullshit story telling and it doesn't work. According to everyone that works there, and my own personal observations, when seen, the droopy drawers crowd tends to play it cool. Although, if they dressed like normal people with their pants up, they would not attract as much attention to themselves.

Don't get me wrong, this gun shop caters to everyone, including women, and boasts the largest indoor range within a 100 mile radius. It's just that with so many law enforcement officers in there or even working in there, it more than likely deters their presence.

The 2nd amendment is a powerful Constitutional right that all law abiding citizens should be able to exercise. Some of our more liberal, blue state law enforcement officers may believe that allowing the ordinary citizen to possess or even carry a concealed firearm is an accident looking for a place to happen. Some fear that there will be a wave of mass shootings of innocent people. Well, there is right now!

I like living in a red state. We have a rock solid Castle Doctrine law that protects the victim/homeowner. Robberies, Carjacking, Burglary, Kidnapping, Sex Assaults, are all violent crimes in this state and licensed CWP holders, can use deadly force in the prevention or commission of such crimes. CWP holders can also come to the aid of any relative, friend or bystander who would likewise have the right to use deadly force and do so on their behalf. It's called the "Alter Ego" rule. Keep in mind, you don't need a CWP to own or possess a firearm in this state, you need a CWP to carry a concealed firearm on or about your person.

So, my own personal interactions with law enforcement in this state is that most all believe in the concealed carry law. They take pleasure in the fact that innocent victims can legally take a stand against the average maggot on the street without fear of the criminal justice system screwing them because they simply acted in self defense or defense of others.  Cops also like clearing cases as "Justified."

Does it cause people with guns to act like it's the wild west? NO! On the contrary, it has the opposite effect. Look at cities such as Chicago and Washington, DC. Both take the honor of being in the top 10 of  America's most lawless cities with crime rates through the roof. Why? Because they actually tried to ban guns....even going so far as to ban them in a person's home. A person should be able to feel safe in their own home and should be allowed to defend their castle against intruders or attackers. How dare the government intrude in to my home.
On another note, terrorists and scumbags will allows manage to get their hands on guns or other weapons in some way. Meanwhile, the average citizen is left naked and defenseless against the armed criminal element. Who wins? It is impossible to get all the guns off the street.

Ah, but I digress.....

Working in the gun shop and being a CWP instructor, there has been a recent surge in gun sales and people attending the CWP training courses. What could cause that, you ask? Tax refund time? The current political climate? The current economic crisis with undertones of violence? Fear of losing our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms? The increase of gun violence? Who knows.

In recent weeks, a good majority of my attendees have been the over 50 crowd. Let's face it, the elderly are the biggest targets. Now, they want to fight back and I don't blame them one bit.

It's time to take a stance. Take the safety courses. Get your permit. Follow the gun safety rules. Don't be a victim.