Category Archives: gun control

Just a Little Odd

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In the aftermath of tragedy, Democrats sprint to their soapboxes, waving legislative Band-Aids at a gunshot wound, as if their proposed laws were magical shields that could have whispered “stop” to a determined assailant. Meanwhile, when a knife-wielding menace turns sidewalks into a personal drama, the airwaves remain suspiciously silent—no calls to ban cutlery or regulate the sharp and pointy population of kitchen drawers everywhere.

Yet a good knife thrower can be very terrifying with half a dozen knives.

Gun Violence

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WHBQ-TV Channel 13 had a lengthy segment tonight on gun violence. It is one time I wish I had a DVR. I would like to review what was said. I did hear the number 40,000 used in the segment. I hate to say or imply anything without knowing the specifics.

Therefore, I went to the internet. I found that Statista reports an average of 50,000 deaths from firearms per year. The numbers are close, though I don’t know how much one has to do with the other.

According to DEA reports, over 107,000 deaths were attributed to fentanyl in 2024. This is a staggering number that does not involve any gunshots or bullets, which is far higher than the number of deaths caused by shootings.

Let’s add a little unknown factor. How many of those shootings involve drug-related activities? My wild guess, at least a quarter.

So, let’s look at the cold, hard facts. If people stop shooting people, it would save 50,000 lives. Wonderful! Great! If we stop the drugs, over twice that many lives would be saved.

Yet the conversations about guns on TV and radio are very common. On the other hand, drug abuse rarely gets a mention.

Do you think that is by accident? I am sure it is intended.

And so it is. Every year we lose more people than in all the long years of Vietnam. Is this your idea of proper priorities?

Unique Idea

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For years, I have been writing posts suggesting that a good way to cut back on crime is to keep the criminals in prison.

Surprise. I just heard an official in Memphis suggest the same thing when he was addressing a problem with repeat offenders. Maybe he is a little slow on the uptake, but he just might have finally figured it out.

Now, he needs to spread the word to all the other cities. Rare as the idea is, it is a proven method.

Of course, it does have a downside for me. If the crime rate in Memphis goes down, it might not help my property values as much.

I’m Still Waiting

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It’s been well over a week since Brian Thompson, United Healthcare CEO was killed. He was shot to death with a gun. That’s right, he was shot. Much has been said about it. Much has been said about the man that likely did it.

However, not one word has been said about gun control. Always, and I mean always before, from the time some one was shot to the time they talked about gun control was about a microsecond. (Okay. I exaggerated. It was just over a millisecond.)

I wonder why in this case, not one word was said about gun control. I wonder what is different. I honestly don’t know.

Did Anyone Have a Stopwatch?

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I would really like to know… Just how long was it from the time the first shot rang out to the time the first antigun speech was started. My question, did they have the reaction all planned and ready.

As you know, I do not write about shootings immediately after the fact. I like to wait for the facts to come out first. I do not want to use the event to further a cause, as the dems do. I have learned my lesson. I have made snap judgements and then found out I was wrong. The dems, frankly don’t care if they are wrong. Might I be remind you of twice when Obama made rush remarks he later had to swallow.

The fact of the matter is, the dems don’t care about the victims here. If they did, they would put criminals in prison and they would not allow criminals to walk across our border. If they cared about our children, they would not put filth in or school libraries. Such are but a couple of indicators on how little they really care.

I will permit myself a remark on two indisputable facts. If laws would stop people from getting guns, this kid would not have had a gun. Fourteen-year-old, by law are not permitted have or purchase guns.

Secondly, at least one resource officer was on the site and stopped what could have and would have been far worse. The dems don’t like resource officers and they don’t like want them in the schools.

Beyond that, I would prefer we wait for the investigation. Beyond that, I would ask for the dems to wait for the investigation to launch their prepared responses. Then again, I am a bit of a pragmatist. I realize I am asking far too much. The dems just can’t wait for the opportunity to take advantage of this and other situations. Indeed, I am sure they are already making ready for the next shooting.

Assassination Attempt?

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Normally, I prefer to wait a week or two after a shooting to say anything about it. I prefer to avoid the appearance of trying to profit from it. However, very carefully, I do think a short statement might be good.

Someone said that President Trump should move to indoor venues. In a way, I hate that. It would mean that the shooter profited from his effort. He has altered the way that Trump campaigns. It would also limit the size of the crowds. I really hate to say this, but I suggest in this case, it would be a good idea to let this murderer and those that would cheer him on to have their little bit of success.

Moreover, I would hope President Trump would agree with me. You see, It’s not just his own life he is risking. One supporter was killed and two more were badly wounded. Therefore, for the safety of those that support him, he needs to take a little more caution in the future.

I feel I should wait a couple of weeks to say more. I need to wait for all the facts to come out and I need to wait for things to calm down so that I can maintain a little more objectivity. I’m not a fan of those who would like to profit from shootings before the barrels of the guns cool.

Just Have to Pass Along This Selleck

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Just happened on this quote. I don’t know all the specifics. I’ll let you figure it out.

“I refuse to debate gun control with someone who believes a man can have a baby.” said by Tom Selleck

When I read this, my wife wanted to know why my sudden laughter. So much I wish I thought of it. It has been repeated by hundreds of thousands and I can’t remember how many likes.

To the Rescue, Not

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If you are one of those willing to risk life and limb to save someone from murder, rape or theft, you really should think about it.

If that neighbor woman in that nearby apartment should be assaulted, if you go to the rescue, it might be more than you physical well being at risk. If you should hurt or kill the man threatening that helpless woman, the district attorney might decide you are the dangerous one. He could actually charge and and convict you. You could go to prison.

Even if he doesn’t get a conviction, you will still lose your fortune and you will be penniless and on the street for legal bills. And if you didn’t kill the real assailant, he will be roaming the streets free, looking for another victim.

Am I wrong? It happens and it will, possibly to you.

You need to be careful as to who you vote in as district attorney. You need to be careful of who you elect to be sheriff. Certainly you need to know the candidates for mayor and city council. These people are not running for federal office, but no one can ruin you life any faster.

Not only can they come after you for protecting yourself but for coming to the rescue of others too. If you can’t get someone in office who believes in proper and responsible defense, you just might want to leave the area. If you can’t do that, bar your doors and windows. Fortify your home and maybe your business. Then, of course, you might not want to go out for that walk on that nice day. You should just resort to the treadmill.

And if that young woman is crying out for help, turn away and plug your ears.

It’s Inconceivable

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It is inconceivable that a person without a gun is going to stop a person with a gun. The person with the gun has the advantage. Those who are without arms are without defense and they are totally at the mercy of the one who is armed.

The armed person is free to shoot all he wants until he is confronted by another person who is armed. The sooner that happens, the fewer who will be hurt or killed. If they wait until police arrive, that likely will mean a few more injured, maybe another death or two.

Sounds like a logical reason to arm well trained teachers. Then again, dems don’t care about logic or lives. All they care about is power, to them guns represent a threat to their power.

Consider, a gun in the hands of a teacher or two is better than in the hand of a murderer.

Carbine Williams

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Look him up on the internet. David Marshall Williams, while incarcerated in a prison in North Carolina, designed, built and tested a rifle. He built it in the prison machine shop, while being carefully watched, of course. To be sure, he was a convicted killer.

It is very historic. The rifle went on to be one of our most used weapons in WWII, Korean War and at the beginning of Vietnam.

Now. Just what makes anyone think that outlawing ghost guns will have any affect whatsoever? Williams had very little training in guns. What would make anyone think that ghost guns can be stopped when there are thousands willing and able trained gunsmiths to make guns in their basements. Moreover, there are more than a few willing to pay a pretty penny to buy them too.

Also, with the open border, the gunsmith can make his guns somewhere outside American jurisdiction. Our laws will not be able to touch them in Cuba. Then they can just haul them over the border, individually or by the gross.

Here is one more point. Not one of them would have a serial number. Not one would be traceable.

I saw a sign once. “Littering prevented by law.” Sorry. Littering can be discouraged by law, but it can’t prevent it. I just saw the one sign. I guess most of us are more realistic.

Go ahead. Make your laws outlawing ghost guns. You won’t prevent them. It is too easy to build them and there will always be those wanting to buy them. Those who think they will put a stop to them are foolish.

By the way, I am not suggesting anything new. I am not that intelligent. I am sure many have thought of this long ago. They have been building guns for hundreds of years. In some cases, they were built by blacksmiths on a forge with not much more than a hammer. You’re not going to stop a trained machinist with a well equipped machine shop.