Well, our national police force has made another unilateral decision regarding the legal status of the Swiss Arms rifle. Generally referred to as a "green" or "black special", this rifle has been in the non-restricted category for well over a decade and has now been relegated to prohibited status. The rationale behind this reclassification and confiscation order is that, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Profound Stupidity Has Consequences (Imagine That!)
Human beings are amazing creatures. We’re creative, astounding beings most of the time. However, there are times when the Gene Pool needs cleaning and in those moments our genetic code’s self-correcting mechanism is extremely powerful. Take, for example, the case of an unnamed Michigan man who decided to teach his girlfriend all about firearm safety. He told her all three … [Read more...]
Slates for Sarah – In Memory of Sarah Elizabeth Jones
Sarah Elizabeth Jones, 27, was a native of West Columbia, South Carolina. She was born on September 22, 1986. She lived in Atlanta, GA where she worked as a Camera Assistant on many projects. Sarah lost her earthly life on February 20, 2014 in Savannah, GA, doing the job she loved. Film crews across North America are banding together to express their condolences at the … [Read more...]
Government Health Workers Take Charge of Your Child and Parents have NO say in the matter
The idea of an appointed government overseer for every person born sounds ludicrous, doesn’t it? Surely such a bloated bureaucracy exists only in the imagination of Nanny State promoters, right? Who could believe such a plan was hatched in Scotland. Not only was it hatched in Scotland, this Big Brother’s Wet Dream, also known as the Children and Young People … [Read more...]
Should Arthur Topham Have Sexually Assaulted 23 Women Instead?
That may seem a strange title for an article about our legal system, but after reading about Campbell Ernest Crichton, the former Duncan, BC, physiotherapist who faces charges he sexually assaulted at least 23 of his former patients, it seems to be the correct title. A February 21, 2014, article in The Province started thus: A hearing has been ordered in the case of a … [Read more...]
Claude Ritchie Learns an Expensive Lesson in Personal Responsibility
When I read the headline “Cyclist ordered to pay man $226,000” I thought the award was outrageous. Perhaps even ridiculous. Then I read the article and the actual court ruling in the case of Jang v. Ritchie (Jang v. Ritchie 2013 BCSC 2459) and came to a very different conclusion. The award is far too low. Claude Ritchie learned a very costly lesson. He is now on the … [Read more...]
With Concealed Carry Comes Personal Responsibility
A frightening story from Belize reinforces the responsibility we gun owners have when carrying our firearms legally, no matter where we are. A man was in Brown Sugar Mall, a crowded area called “Tourism Village”, when felt the need to adjust his pants. Perhaps they were too baggy; perhaps his belt was too loose? Whatever the reason this man committed the heinous error of … [Read more...]
Son Saves Father by Shooting Burglar… and (rightfully) faces no criminal charges.
Imagine waking up to find a stranger breaking into your pickup truck which is parked in your front yard. You grab your rifle and walk outside to confront the burglar but something awful happens. The would-be burglar attacks you, takes your rifle and points it at you, presumably intending to kill you with your own gun. Then a miracle happens. A shot rings out. Your … [Read more...]