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We’re the Only Ones Forced Enough

The NYPD unveiled emergency rules Friday that will let people carry concealed weapons in the city. [More]

I’m wondering if they left the definition of training purposely vague to invite a challenge with resultant excuses for delays…

[Via Jess]

New York, New York, It’s a Wonderful Town

The victim suffered a skull fracture, broken cheek bone and bleeding in the brain… [More]

That’s attempted murder.

This animal can’t be trusted with hands.

[Via bondmen]

Escape from New York

Assaulted bodega worker flees NYC for the safety of… the Dominican Republic [More]

He has a point:

While crime is “a moderate threat,” the murder rate in the country is lower than many US cities and has been on the decline for years.

[Via Michael G]

New York, New York, It’s a Wonderful Town!

10 career criminals racked up nearly 500 arrests since NY bail reform began [More]

Fighting “disproportionate” incarcerations by enabling more disproportions, are we…?

No worries. Eric Adams has a plan to disarm the rest of America.

[Via bondmen]

It Depends Upon What the Meaning of the Word ‘Productive’ Is

In Productive Meeting, Adams Requests Doubling of ATF Agents in NYC, Enhanced Data Sharing, and Revocation of Polymer80 Firearms License [More]

I wonder if Tucker has started reexamining his assumptions yet…

[Via Jess]

Stranger in a Strange Land

Iranian Impunity in the U.S.? Man Arrested with AK-47 Outside Brooklyn Home of Iranian Dissident [More]

Rigorous!

[Via Michael G]

A Spree Grows in Brooklyn

What do police defunders have to say to Brooklyn’s 75th Precinct? [More]

I gotta go with Tommy Lee on this.

[Via bondmen]

The Anointed Ones

After being robbed during livestream of worship service, NYC bishop says, ‘I think all pastors should be able to get permits for pistols’ [More]

How about parishioners?

Talk to your “mentor, brother, and friend.” He’s big on “Only Ones.”

Maybe put a little something extra in the collection plate…

[Via Jess]

We’re the Only Ones Beady-Eyed Enough

Another example of the NYPD’s ongoing effort to keep our communities safe. [More]

Whatever…

[Via Jess]

♫ Bringing in the Thieves ♫

Flashy NYC bishop robbed in $400K jewelry heist during livestreamed service [More]

Either that or Eric’s pal had to make things look good for the insurance claim…

New York State of Mind

NYC Mayor Adams floats nationwide guns database before anti-gun summit of mayors at Gracie Mansion [More]

Then we can all share in the “common sense”!

I’ll let Dr. Evil field this one.

I wonder if Tucker Carlson is ready to curb his enthusiasm yet.

[Via bondmen]

Lawless Disorder

Crew member shot dead on ‘Law & Order’ set in NYC: cops [More]

At first, I wondered if Alec Baldwin was guest starring, especially when I saw what the argument was about.

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So named from a comment by DEA agent Lee Paige, who told a classroom full of kids he was “the only one” qualified to be armed and then promptly shot himself in the foot, the purpose of this feature has never been to bash cops. The only reason I do this is to amass a credible body of evidence to present when those who would deny our right to keep and bear arms use the argument that only government enforcers are professional and trained enough to do so safely and responsibly. And it’s also used to illustrate when those of official status, rank, or privilege, both in law enforcement and in some other government position, get special breaks not available to we commoners, particularly (but not exclusively) when they’re involved in gun-related incidents.