I can understand why people trade-in unloved and/or broken-*ss guns for cash money and gift cards. But a bible? Doesn’t anyone who want one have one? Anyway that’s what went down yesterday in Valdosta, GA . . .
The exchange will be hosted by Pastor William Morgan of Morning Star Baptist Church in partnership with the Valdosta Police Department.
Guns of all types may be handed over to Morgan and Morning Star volunteers, and in return, people will receive Bibles.
He said the guns that will be released to him are ones that are illegal, have no serial numbers or may not be registered with the state of Georgia.
Once received, the weapons will immediately be given to the VPD and entered into property evidence before being disposed, VPD Chief Brian Childress said.
If it’s discovered the gun is stolen, police will return the weapon to its rightful owner, Childress said.
Morgan said it is important to reassure that law enforcement will not be on the premises, and no one will be charged for the exchange.
“There will be no surveillance of law enforcement at all,” he said. “They will not be on the premises. They will not be patrolling. There will be no cameras. We will not take their names. We will give them a receipt for the ammunition.”
A receipt? Is surrendered ammo tax deductible? Click here to read the full story from valdostadailytimes.com.
Whatever caliber you get it in, that is not an elk rifle. I could tell you why but if you don’t know you’re not a hunter.
As I often say to my leftist friends…
“if guns are so unsafe, why do we give them to 18 year old kids in the army, not to mention the police!”
they then get mad at me and tell me i’m an idiot….
….they’re probably right.
Short answer is yes, i’ve forgotten, especially with a light gun in a non-obvious place, such as an ankle holster.
I’ve also forgotten it in my backpack, laptop bag, briefcase, etc…
Here in Texas, there is actually a state law protecting people who “forget” they are carrying when going into the airport. They are not arrested or harassed, simply told to leave the area with the weapon and come back without it. No hysteria, no goon squads, just reasonable discussion.
The fact that there is specific legislation addressing this issue suggests that this is a common occurrence: in a culture where carrying a personal weapon is commonplace, it is reasonable to assume that eventually, one gets so used to it that they don’t consciously pay attention.
Of course all the naysayers will now attack, stating that such an important responsibility should always be on the forefront of your mind – this is just not the way the human brain works. The first few months you carry you are consciously aware all the time of your weapon – eventually, it is just part of your daily carry and the only time you are concerned is when it is NOT there, such as when you forget your wallet or watch.
I rarely “remember” my sidearm. It’s there, and I just don’t think about it. –But I am aware of the circumstances and places where I need to safeguard my weapon or leave it behind. I’m sure I’ve inadvertently taken a weapon somewhere I shouldn’t have–but never have I seen the sign and forgotten that it applies to me.
I have often “forgotten” that I was not armed. I’ve more than once instinctively stayed outside the school or the courthouse and later realized that I left my pistol behind for just that reason. I’d rather assume that I was carrying than blithely forget that I am. I’m glad I’ve never had to reach for it and found it not there.
If you carry a 642 or a G43 always and everywhere in a quality IWB holster, it will indeed become a part of you. Like your shoe you will not always be conscious of it. But if it is missing, then you will know.
I can see the headlines already: “Fast and Furious 2: Bumpin’ and Jumpin'”
It would be laughable if it weren’t so pathetic, that the left turns to a couple of aging TV personalities for interpretation of our Constitution.
Before you criticize the cylinder latch too harshly, although it’s too late now, the position of that latch which reduces the amount of play at the front where alignment with the barrel occurs is the primary reason that your D.W. is so accurate.
The NYSRPA is a sham. They do nothing for us in NY. All they do is fear monger. There is no politicians even attempting to fight this. Because the only way it got passed is because the republicans allowed it.
LIBERALISM = DEATH
Short but absolutely correct.