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My Letter to the Editor Re:Sen. Lautenberg's Unsafe Handling of Pistol
Me ^ | 3-4-2005 | Me

Posted on 03/04/2005 10:49:19 AM PST by jmc813

In the picture accompanying "N.J. senators seek a ban on powerful assault pistol" (3-4), I was disappointed to observe Senator Frank Lautenberg ignoring one of the fundamental rules of gun safety.

While displaying the Five Seven pistol he is seeking to ban, Sen. Lautenberg's index finger is clearly on the trigger. Anyone who has taken a basic pistol safety course can affirm that one of the first rules taught to students is never to touch the trigger until you are ready to fire the weapon.

Gun control remains a volatile issue in this country, but advocates on both sides of the issue should agree that safety when handling a firearm is critical.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; US: New Jersey
KEYWORDS: bang; banglist; liberalhypocrites; moronswithgunsalert
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I tried to find an online version of the picture that appeared in the paper. It accompanied an AP article, so if anyone can find it, please post it.
1 posted on 03/04/2005 10:49:23 AM PST by jmc813
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To: Joe Brower

ping


2 posted on 03/04/2005 10:50:33 AM PST by jmc813 (PLAYBOY ISN'T PORN;YES,PLAYBOY ID PORN ... ONLY PHOTOGRAPHED PORN IS PORN)
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To: jmc813

so a guy who wants to ban guns is ignorant. what else is new?


3 posted on 03/04/2005 10:54:02 AM PST by camle (keep your mind open and somebody will fill it with something for you))
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To: jmc813

Heck, should have laid into him for not having a trigger lock on it!


4 posted on 03/04/2005 10:55:23 AM PST by Kirkwood
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To: jmc813

This it?

5 posted on 03/04/2005 10:55:53 AM PST by Sloth (I don't post a lot of the threads you read; I make a lot of the threads you read better.)
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To: jmc813

Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J, second from right, accompanied by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y, left, Rep. Eliot Engel, D-NY, and Sen. Jon Corzine, D-N.J. holds the Five-SeveN pistol during a news conference about introducing legislation to ban the deadly 'cop killer' handgun on Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Washington. The pistol, made by FN Herstal, fires a special high-velocity and pointed bullet that can pass through the front and back Kevlar panels of a bullet proof vest. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
6 posted on 03/04/2005 10:56:35 AM PST by Pyro7480 ("All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady." - Tolkien)
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To: jmc813

It's only fitting that an unconstitutional law would be promoted by a guy who got into office illegally.


7 posted on 03/04/2005 10:58:47 AM PST by Uncledave (I want blue fingers!!!)
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To: Pyro7480; Sloth

Thank for finding the pic, gys. Is there a site where you can search for news pictures? I tried google news, but I did not see a feature to look for pictures.


8 posted on 03/04/2005 10:59:12 AM PST by jmc813 (PLAYBOY ISN'T PORN;YES,PLAYBOY ID PORN ... ONLY PHOTOGRAPHED PORN IS PORN)
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To: AAABEST; wku man; SLB; Travis McGee; Squantos; Shooter 2.5; The Old Hoosier; xrp; freedomlover; ...
One more to file under "know thy enemy".

Click the Gadsden flag for pro-gun resources!

9 posted on 03/04/2005 11:00:39 AM PST by Joe Brower (The Constitution defines Conservatism.)
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To: jmc813

Yahoo! has a searchable news photos section.


10 posted on 03/04/2005 11:00:58 AM PST by Sloth (I don't post a lot of the threads you read; I make a lot of the threads you read better.)
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To: jmc813

This is so stupid. Not only are the gungrabbers weens, but they are ignorant weens!

1. The 5.7 round has ballistics similar to .22 WRFM (the Winchester rimfire magnum, or .22 magnum). That is to say, a small slug going about 2k FPS.

2. Penetration of class III body armor (if it indeed does) is accomplished with a very specialized projectile. Hard and pointy pointy.

3. That hard and pointy ammo IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE MILITARY AND THE POLICE, NOT NOT NOT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC!!!!!

STOOOOPID congresscritters!

At least he has it pointed closer to his own head than anyone else's!

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11 posted on 03/04/2005 11:05:08 AM PST by petro45acp (Democrat = socialist. Say it loud, say it often, and VOTE!!)
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To: jmc813

This is so stupid. Not only are the gungrabbers weens, but they are ignorant weens!

1. The 5.7 round has ballistics similar to .22 WRFM (the Winchester rimfire magnum, or .22 magnum). That is to say, a small slug going about 2k FPS.

2. Penetration of class III body armor (if it indeed does) is accomplished with a very specialized projectile. Hard and pointy pointy.

3. That hard and pointy ammo IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE MILITARY AND THE POLICE, NOT NOT NOT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC!!!!!

STOOOOPID congresscritters!

At least he has it pointed closer to his own head than anyone else's!

Top sends


12 posted on 03/04/2005 11:05:45 AM PST by petro45acp (Democrat = socialist. Say it loud, say it often, and VOTE!!)
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To: jmc813
This one?

Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J, second from right, accompanied by  Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y, left, Rep. Eliot Engel, D-NY, and Sen. Jon Corzine, D-N.J. holds the Five-SeveN pistol during a news conference about introducing legislation to ban the deadly 'cop killer' handgun on Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Washington.  The pistol, made by FN Herstal, fires a special high-velocity and pointed bullet that can pass through the front and back Kevlar panels of a bullet proof vest. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Thu Mar 3, 2:49 PM ET
AP

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (news, bio, voting record), D-N.J, second from right, accompanied by Sen. Charles Schumer (news, bio, voting record), D-N.Y, left, Rep. Eliot Engel (news, bio, voting record), D-NY, and Sen. Jon Corzine (news, bio, voting record), D-N.J. holds the Five-SeveN pistol during a news conference about introducing legislation to ban the deadly 'cop killer' handgun on Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Washington. The pistol, made by FN Herstal, fires a special high-velocity and pointed bullet that can pass through the front and back Kevlar panels of a bullet proof vest. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

13 posted on 03/04/2005 11:06:36 AM PST by OXENinFLA
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To: petro45acp
At least he has it pointed closer to his own head than anyone else's!

Keeping my fingers crossed.

14 posted on 03/04/2005 11:06:37 AM PST by Wormwood (Iä! Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!)
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To: Uncledave

They let him have a GUN? Jeez, when my grandpa was that old, we wouldn't let him have a FORK!



(Just kidding.)


15 posted on 03/04/2005 11:08:53 AM PST by Blood of Tyrants (God is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
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To: Sloth

I wonder how many hours chuckie spent in front of a mirror to get that look ???


16 posted on 03/04/2005 11:09:25 AM PST by Gilbo_3 (Patience is a virtue, but it aint one of mine !!!)
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To: Sloth

PS, meant also to say it reminds me of my son in diapers, 'I think i just made poopooo'...


17 posted on 03/04/2005 11:11:10 AM PST by Gilbo_3 (Patience is a virtue, but it aint one of mine !!!)
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To: Pyro7480

Oh no... POINTED BULLETS ...


18 posted on 03/04/2005 11:12:09 AM PST by Gilbo_3 (Patience is a virtue, but it aint one of mine !!!)
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To: jmc813

Looks like a "circle of jerks" to me. OK, a line; Schumer and Corzine will have to take care of themselves...


19 posted on 03/04/2005 11:16:01 AM PST by ManHunter (You can run, but you'll only die tired...)
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To: Gilbo_3

Seriesly, these retards giving firearms advice would be like going to taco bell to get info on space flight...


20 posted on 03/04/2005 11:16:07 AM PST by Gilbo_3 (Patience is a virtue, but it aint one of mine !!!)
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To: ManHunter
Looks like a "circle of jerks" to me. OK, a line; Schumer and Corzine will have to take care of themselves...

LOL! Thanks ManHunter.

21 posted on 03/04/2005 11:20:24 AM PST by Studebaker Hawk (Let's get serious: Who you gonna believe? Me or your lyin' eyes?)
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To: jmc813
CHUCK SCHUMER ALERT


22 posted on 03/04/2005 11:22:39 AM PST by t_skoz ("let me be who I am - let me kick out the jams!")
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To: jmc813

Brings to mind the time when DiFi, finger on trigger, pointed an AK-47 at an audience and swept it across the room.


23 posted on 03/04/2005 11:23:07 AM PST by George Smiley (This tagline deliberately targeted journalists.)
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To: t_skoz
Pic 1 - Where's Scumer's eye protection?

Pic 2 - He looks a little too happy with that rainbow flag.

24 posted on 03/04/2005 11:25:18 AM PST by Dan from Michigan ("There out ta get me! They won't catch me! I'm #@^#@# innocent! They won't break me" - Guns N Roses)
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To: jmc813
Reminds me of Dianne Fineswine a few years ago brandishing an M16 on a stage in front of an audience. She not only had her finger on the trigger, she was pointing it all over the audience.

It's a mystery to me how the otherwise intelligent populace of Calipooia could elect such a dud to be their U.S. senator.

25 posted on 03/04/2005 11:25:35 AM PST by nightdriver
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To: George Smiley

Gun Grabbing state senator Gilda Jacobs (D) did the same thing. She also said that the state police would NEVER give her a loaded gun so there was no need to worry(when some ducked and covered).


26 posted on 03/04/2005 11:27:36 AM PST by Dan from Michigan ("There out ta get me! They won't catch me! I'm #@^#@# innocent! They won't break me" - Guns N Roses)
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To: Pyro7480

They should be working on immigrant laws.

When these kids immigrate illegally to
America the Five-Seven pistol isn't
going to be their weapon of choice.

Those 4 men look out out touch
with weapons.

27 posted on 03/04/2005 11:29:24 AM PST by Major_Risktaker
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To: t_skoz

is schumer gay?


28 posted on 03/04/2005 11:30:30 AM PST by DM1
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To: Major_Risktaker

Oh, if only some guard would screech "GUN!!" and physically wrestle Lautenberg to the ground and cuff him for publicly brandishing that weapon in an unsafe manner. ROFL

29 posted on 03/04/2005 11:33:34 AM PST by Teacher317
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To: petro45acp

My old CZ52 will do more damage to kevlar clad critters than that Fn7 POS (yes I have a Fn7).....Polidiots are........phucm !


30 posted on 03/04/2005 11:33:37 AM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: DM1
is schumer gay?

He looks happy in this picture.


31 posted on 03/04/2005 11:35:32 AM PST by Major_Risktaker
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To: Wormwood

I am worried about the people on the second floor over that press room!
Ouch, someone could lose a foot!


32 posted on 03/04/2005 11:37:10 AM PST by Holicheese (This is Hockey East)
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To: Squantos

The 7.62 x 25 is an amazing little round. I've seen it punch through cast iron skillets, shovels, and car wheels.

One steppin' round!

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33 posted on 03/04/2005 11:45:46 AM PST by petro45acp (Democrat = socialist. Say it loud, say it often, and VOTE!!)
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To: Teacher317
What give Frank the right to publicly brandishing a weapon on Capitol Hill? Only a professionally trained person with clearance should be able to have a weapon in public view in our Capitol Building.

What would the MSM report if President Bush publicly brandishing a weapon during a news conference at the White House?

34 posted on 03/04/2005 11:46:26 AM PST by Major_Risktaker
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To: Pyro7480

Why does Inspector Frank Drebin (Leslie Neilsen) of the Naked Gun movies come to mind?


35 posted on 03/04/2005 11:49:24 AM PST by writmeister
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To: Dan from Michigan; DM1

Schumer may not be a homosexual but he sure is gay!

Yeah, nice eye protection indeed. Idiot!


36 posted on 03/04/2005 11:51:15 AM PST by t_skoz ("let me be who I am - let me kick out the jams!")
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To: petro45acp

Back at ya........Stay safe !


37 posted on 03/04/2005 11:51:31 AM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: Squantos

Especially those saboted handloads. Put an SS109 bullet in there, and I think they step out of a CZ52 at near 2000 FPS.


38 posted on 03/04/2005 11:59:09 AM PST by Tijeras_Slim (This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no fooling around.....)
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To: jmc813

39 posted on 03/04/2005 12:01:12 PM PST by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: jmc813

lol, good letter.


40 posted on 03/04/2005 12:02:40 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Sloth

These "guys"(if you can call them that) utterly disgust me.


41 posted on 03/04/2005 12:05:55 PM PST by stevio (Let Freedom Ring!)
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To: jmc813

How many others wanted to buy one or more of these puny varmint hunting pistols only after they heard of the effort to ban them?


42 posted on 03/04/2005 12:17:55 PM PST by Beelzebubba (Your Friendly Freeper Patent Attorney)
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To: dead

Love that graphic....make me a T-shirt with it!!


43 posted on 03/04/2005 12:21:15 PM PST by Feiny ( I own many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany.)
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To: t_skoz

In that upper picture, Schumer looks like he's actually enjoying himself. I guess he figured out that throwing a few rounds downrange really is a lot of fun; he just doesn't want the rest of us to enjoy it.


44 posted on 03/04/2005 12:35:41 PM PST by ManHunter (You can run, but you'll only die tired...)
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To: petro45acp

It is so sad and frustrating that virtually all anti-gun legislation is promoted and sponsored by individuals who blatantly display their ignorance of firearms! Whachagonnado?


45 posted on 03/04/2005 12:36:18 PM PST by ArmyTeach (Pray daily for our troops.)
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To: Major_Risktaker
"Only a professionally trained person with clearance should be able to have a weapon in public view in our Capitol Building."

Such rules and laws only apply to "pro-gun-rights" folks. The anti-gunners can willfully violate any and all laws, rules, and regulations when they are staging their anti-gun stunts--things that would get thee and me as gun-owners arrested in a microsecond.

46 posted on 03/04/2005 12:37:51 PM PST by Wonder Warthog (The Hog of Steel)
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To: Dan from Michigan

Pic 1 - Why is it that the first word that pops into my mind when I see a picture of (Up)Chuck Schumer is "putz?"

Pic 2 - Why is it that the first word that pops into my mind when I see a picture of (Up)Chuck Schumer is "putz?"


47 posted on 03/04/2005 1:48:57 PM PST by Ancesthntr
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To: jmc813

BTTT


48 posted on 03/04/2005 2:52:14 PM PST by spodefly (This is my tag line. There are many like it, but this one is mine.)
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To: Squantos

If you can really shoot, just shoot 'em in the head..doesn't matter what kind of "underwear" they have on.


49 posted on 03/04/2005 2:59:04 PM PST by cajun-jack
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To: Wormwood
Keeping my fingers crossed.

Schumer looks like he's got his finger somewhere. Only his proctologist knows for sure.

50 posted on 03/04/2005 5:23:23 PM PST by P8riot (Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.)
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