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I went from going to #firearms ranges at least once a month to disliking almost all firearms. I'd never use a #handgun again. If I ever used any firearms again, it would be a #rifle & only out of genuine necessity - not 'just for fun'.

I abhor firearms for the most part now because of a few reasons. I disliked the misogynistic shit at ranges a lot. I disliked the racism/bigotry in many firearms addicted social communities. I didn't like the egos of many in those communities. I don't believe I need a firearm to actually defend myself against a home invader - which is the excuse many people use to obtain one or more guns. I don't like the environmental pollution that spent ammo leaves on the lands - most people don't pickup their casings at ranges or outside of ranges.

I can shoot several different firearms well. I have access to a few firearms. I just choose not to use any of them anymore.

Edward Kelley was the 4th rioter to breach the Capitol on #Jan6 & was convicted of assaulting #law enforcement & other charges after a trial in DC last year in which the #FBI alleged that he was armed w/a #handgun when he breached the Capitol. Kelley was then separately convicted by a fed #jury in #Tennessee of #conspiracy to #murder employees of the #UnitedStates, solicitation to commit a #crime of #violence & influencing or retaliating against fed ofcls by threat.

nbcnews.com/politics/justice-d

NBC News · Trump's Jan. 6 pardons don't cover Capitol rioter who plotted to kill FBI agents, DOJ saysBy Ryan J. Reilly
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Just wanted to note, for the non-americans and non-gun owners reading the above, #US #ConcealedCarry programs involve getting a license by passing a written and practical test showing you understand the law and can actually use a #handgun effectively. The one issue is that different states have different rules, meaning some states have very easy tests.

However, it works: criminals and Hot Heads do not bother to get these licenses, so they have a very rate of committing crimes.

(Cntd)

Thank you, Monterey PD!

"September 13, 2024, at 5:47 P.M., #Monterey #Police Officers responded
to a report of a stolen electric #scooter. The scooter had a #GPS device attached to
it and the reporting party believed it was located in a wooded area near Mark
Thomas Drive and Josselyn Canyon Road. Monterey Officers responded to the scene and located a campsite in the wooded area. Inside the campsite, Officers found the stolen scooter, a stolen electric
#bicycle, controlled substances, #drug paraphernalia and a loaded .45 caliber
#handgun.” files.monterey.gov/News-Releas
#BikeTooter #BikeTheft #MontereyCounty #LawEnforcement #ActiveTransportation
#ElectricScooters #ElectricBikes #ebike #ebikes #guns

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His posts were first ID’d in July by the #Maricopa County Recorder’s Office in #Arizona, which alerted the #FBI to #threats on #Gettr against that county’s recorder. The office has faced numerous #violent threats after #Trump made false claims that his 2020election loss in the county was fraudulent.
Investigators linked phone numbers & email addresses associated w/the Gettr account to Carillo. #FBI agents searched Carillo’s residence last week & seized a #handgun & an #assault-style #rifle.
#law

Man Arrested on Multiple Charges following Gunfire Investigation at Spenard Hotel Saturday
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#americasbest #Anchorage #burglary #felon #gunfire #handgun #possession #spenard #valdez #weapon #williams

Another day of #gunviolence in America now in small town #iowa 6th Grader Killed 5 Others Injured in School Shooting 4 other students & an administrator injured in shooting. Gunman identified as 17 yr old student, died from a self-inflicted gunshot. Shooting occurred in backdrop of Iowa caucuses not far from where GOP candidates were campaigning. nytimes.com/2024/01/04/us/perr #gunviolence #GOP #socialmedia #shotgun #handgun #MurderinAmerica will never end - #Vote out the #GOP #BanGuns #schoolshooting

The New York Times · Iowa Shooting: Sixth Grader Is Killed and 5 Are Injured at Perry High SchoolBy Remy Tumin

#Burlington #Vermont #Police Department is currently classifying yesterday’s triple #hatecrime #shooting of three 20yo #Palestinian men as “aggravated assault”, rather than what it actually is, which is “attempted #homicide”.

The three men were walking down the street minding their own business on the way to visiting relatives for #Thanksgiving, when they were confronted by a white man who shot them four times with a #handgun.

#racism#Israel#Gaza

NYC #GOP councilwoman arrested for bringing #gun to pro-#Palestinian rally

#NewYork Democrats & critics are calling on a #Republican city councilwoman to resign after she was #arrested for carrying a #handgun at a pro-Palestinian rally on a #BrooklynCollege campus this week.

Inna #Vernikov, 39, who is Jewish & represents southern #Brooklyn, surrendered to police early Fri & was charged w/ #criminal possession of a #firearm.

washingtonpost.com/politics/20

The Washington Post · NYC GOP councilwoman arrested for bringing gun to pro-Palestinian rallyBy Tobi Raji