Archive for July, 2008
Governor Janet Napolitano (D) vetoed House Bill 2389 earlier this week.
Simply stated, under HB2389 you would have been allowed to carry a firearm by means of any transportation – other than public transportation – without a concealed carry permit. Many states already allow the lawful transport and keeping of a firearm in a private vehicle without a state-issued permit.
This is the fourth veto of a pro-gun bill by Governor Napolitano this legislative session on NRA-supported measures such as HB2629, the defensive display of a firearm clarification; HB2630, which would have lowered the penalty for carrying a firearm without a permit to a petty offense; and SB1106, the lifetime concealed carry permit bill.
A recently enacted state law in Florida allows citizens to keep their lawfully owned firearms locked in their vehicles while they are at work. In the past certain employers, such as Disney World, would prohibit the lawful possession of a firearm on their property. This had the unfortunate effect of denying thousands of citizens their right to self-defense. If a citizen went to work without a lawfully owned and carried firearm due to the employer’s policy, that same citizen would be unable to defend themselves that evening in the parking lot of the grocery store when they stopped to pick up a few things for the family dinner.
A spokeswoman for Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has said that individuals can file complaints with the Attorney General’s office if their right to have a firearm, locked in their privately owned vehicle in a parking lot, for self-protection and other lawful purposes is being violated by a business.
To file a complaint, please contact the Attorney General’s office by phone at 866-966-7226 or click here. Attorney General McCollum can be reached via email at ag.mccollum@myfloridalegal.com.
To view a news article by WMBB in Panama City, please click here.
Good Dogs and the .357 Magnum: Excellent Felon Repellant
Posted by: | CommentsIn yet another example of how guns stop or prevent crime, a Tampa, FL man defended himself, his wife, and his home from a convicted felon early Saturday morning. The homeowner’s dog alerted the man and his wife to the blowtorch-wielding thief who had made entry onto his property in the dark of night. The resident grabbed his .357 Magnum and held the convict until police arrived.
Two points:
1. Probation does not work. The criminal was on probation for three felonies (Grand Theft, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and DUI-3rd) at the time of this crime.
2. Guns do work. Laws, the courts, and his probation officers all told this thief not to commit any new crimes. But it was the homeowner with his handgun that actually stopped this crime.
From the Bay News 9 website:
Tampa man stops tunneling burglar
A man is behind bars after authorities say he tried to tunnel his way under a fence to break into a Tampa home.
Robert Cash Jr. says he found a claw hammer covered with a rag in a backyard flower bed two weeks ago. Then a week later, the gate to his wooden privacy fence had been forced open. Finally, police say Mark Edward Mazur tunneled under a neighbor’s fence carrying a blowtorch early Saturday morning and crawled onto Cash’s property.
Cash was woken up by the family dog and grabbed his .357 Magnum. He was able to hold the intruder while his wife called the police.
Police charged Mazur with felony burglary, felony possession of burglary tools and misdemeanor assault.
He was being held without bond.
Williams Fire Sights for the SKS: Review Coming Soon on the WSKS Aperture Fire Sight Set
Posted by: | CommentsAfter combing the Internet, I have ordered the WSKS Aperture Fire Sight
When they arrive, I will post a full review with photos.
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New .380 ACP Ammunition Tailored For the Ruger LCP
Posted by: | CommentsAccording to Michael Bane’s blog, a major ammunition manufacturer will bring a new .380 loading to the market that is specifically designed for the Ruger LCP. This is exciting, as two current problems exist with the current crop of ammunition and the LCP.
The first problem is the .380 ACP cartridge is an underpowered chambering. Generally, the .380 loads are weaker than what is available for the .38 Special. For self defense, you need all the bang you can get.
The second problem is I have been getting some reports that the LCP is ammunition sensitive. Some popular cartridges are not feeding properly. This, of course, is a HUGE problem if it extends to the entire line of LCP’s and not just a few examples. One of the reports was posted as feedback here (scroll all the way down).
Time will tell who brings what to the market. However, Bane has a lot of good contacts and I expect this information is very reliable.
*** Update 11/15/2008 ***
Hornady has introduced a new line of ammunition: Critical Defense. The Hornady Critical Defense ammunition is designed for self defense from small handguns like the Ruger LCP. I’m not sure this is the ammunition that Bane was hinting at, but it certainly fits. More information about the Critical Defense ammo can be found here.
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