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Well Rich you called it... If you try to politicize Starbucks they are going to change their minds. Here we are again where gun enthusiasts are their own worst enemies. Thanks to Starbucks appreciation day they have released an internal memo stating that they have decided that weapons are no...
Alderman Jack Flinn of Shelton has put up a proposal for the town to create weapon free zones around all city owned buildings, parks, open space, and schools. Trampling on our 2nd amendment rights and his basis for this? he is unhappy that a gun safety class was taught at the public library...
Channel 8 is running this article now. It's kind of dumb to be honest.
http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/hartford_cty/city-may-end-concealed-weapons-ban?ref=scroller&categoryId=10001&status=true#.UEoDh5agF8E
I saw these and thought they were amusing so I wanted to share them. I'm amazed the dog sat still for these pictures. There was a caption that came with these pictures that is below.
Found a paper posted up at the counter of my local lawnmower repair shop advertising for the NRA basic pistol safety course. The following is the exact wording. He doesn't have a web site just a phone number to call.
He doesn't give a website or email address only the name Dan and his phone...
A home invader's worst nightmare.
If you own a gun, you will appreciate this. If not, you should get one and learn how to use it.
Shooting Advice:
Cops carry guns to protect themselves, not to protect you.
Never let someone or thing that threatens you get inside arm's length and...
What I find most interesting is that the judge said there is nothing wrong with going outside with an unloaded shotgun... this was a funny read.
http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_haven_cty/man-uses-shotgun-to-fix-traffic-tribulations
So I was reading WTNH's website and I saw an advertisement for the CT program for "See something Say something" SO I was curious what types of ridiculous things they are telling people to look out for and at the VERY bottom of the page I saw this
"People openly possessing a weapon or dangerous...
I thought this was interesting I'm sure someone linked this already but its the BFPE FAQ site and the first question gives a thumbs UP to open carry. I might print this and keep it with my CCDL pamphlet
http://www.ct.gov/bfpe/cwp/view.asp?a=1838&Q=418126&PM=1
EDIT: realized this was actually...
http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/new_london_cty/officer-kills-himself-at-headquarters-
Groton Police officer took his own life while at police headquarters
This has got to be the worst case of police abuse of power I have ever seen. in that article is a link to the Youtube audio from his recording device, everyone should listen to at least part 1 and 2...