Lessons of longtime CCW...

[carmen fovozzo]

Totally agree Brian....the right person with the right attitude and knowledge can accomplish a lot...and I envy those people that can get it done that way....one of the many things I am lacking in....

[schmieg]

Another thing to ponder is whether anyone has been convicted of one of those invalid ordinances through ignorance and entering a guilty plea in a Mayor's Court or County Court where the judges don't necessarily know or follow the law.

[JediSkipdogg]

Another thing to ponder is whether anyone has been convicted of one of those invalid ordinances through ignorance and entering a guilty plea in a Mayor's Court or County Court where the judges don't necessarily know or follow the law.

Problem is the only way to know would be a lot of time on a public records request. A google search says there are 317 cities/villages/townships in Ohio. Then one would have to find out how many have their own firearm laws and then do a pubic records request on any arrests of those specific laws.

It would be interesting and I'm sure it's happened.

[schmieg]

Another thing to ponder is whether anyone has been convicted of one of those invalid ordinances through ignorance and entering a guilty plea in a Mayor's Court or County Court where the judges don't necessarily know or follow the law.

Problem is the only way to know would be a lot of time on a public records request. A google search says there are 317 cities/villages/townships in Ohio. Then one would have to find out how many have their own firearm laws and then do a pubic records request on any arrests of those specific laws.

It would be interesting and I'm sure it's happened.

Don't forget the 88 counties for the county and municipal courts.

[Brian D.]

Had a slight variation on the "My car ran out of gas" story earlier this week. Was on the sidewalk, short line of stopped traffic in the street. A driver took the opportunity to holler out at me: 'Hey man, I know it's hot and everything, but my brother's Jeep is broken down on the Clay Wade Bailey bridge and we're six dollars short."

Okay as Paul Harvey used to say, "Now, the REST of the story." This took place about two blocks from the southern end of that bridge, on Main Street in Covington Ky. The driver who yelled was indeed headed the right direction, so far so good. But, as many SW Ohioans would realize, there's a package liquor store between where we were, and the bridge ramp. It quickly occurred to me that it's sort of tough to know you're six dollars short on a car repair or tow, but not so hard to know what a six pack/pint/etc. of one's favorite alcohol beverage costs if it's a regular purchase.

So, I stayed back on the sidewalk, told him I couldn't help with the six bucks, but that he was indeed heading the right way and only had a short distance left to his "brother".

At this point I tend to doubt any story that starts with or in any manner involves car difficulties, short of seeing a hood up and engine on fire.

[JediSkipdogg]

That seems to be the latest and greatest scam these days. We picked someone up once for going around our Kroger parking lot that claimed to be homeless and needed some money. The interesting part was when we found his vehicle, it was a brand new F-350. Hmmm, so one spends $40,000 on a truck but nothing on a home?

Leaving the Cincinnati Horseshoe casino there seems to be someone there quite often begging for money. One time as I was headed in I offered to buy them a cheeseburger and bring it out to them, my offer was decline even though his sign said "Need money for food." I guess he was a vegetarian.

I've also seen an increase nationwide in car-jackings using disabled vehicles as decoys. It hasn't his S/W Ohio much yet, but I've seen bulletins of it occurring elsewhere. Basically someone stands outside the vehicle acting like they have a flat (and they may actually have one tire off.) Their accomplice hides in the back of the vehicle and then jumps out to sucker punch the person that helps and then steals their vehicle. If they see a vehicle full of people pull up to assist, they claim they have a tow on the way.

I think it's sad what society has come to in that people can't help others out because you don't know if it's legit help or a scam. Anymore, if I don't know you, I'm not stopping, or I may shout out my window "do you need help" and then make the call for assistance but that's it.

[SMMAssociates]

We had a couple of variations of that here a few years back.

One guy would claim to be a neighbor, and wanted $10 or so. He finally picked the wrong house, and sufficient testimony was produced to force him to retire.... (Nice vacation at the Greybar Hotel.)

Another guy would ask for $2.83 or something equally odd. His apparent plan was to get $5 or $10 - who's got change? - or to grab your wallet when you tried to find the appropriate bills.

Likewise retired....

Regards,

[Brian D.]

At this point I tend to doubt any story that starts with or in any manner involves car difficulties, short of seeing a hood up and engine on fire.

Close to Christmas now and the phony tug-at-heartstrings stories are getting a little more creative. Yes, someone else tried a "My car is broken down" tale on me again lately. In this case however I'd seen them arrive in the neighborhood an hour or so earlier via a vehicle that seemed to be running just fine when they parked it and got out.

Oh how I love the core (inside the circle interstate) part of a big city.

[welshj]

Another part of situational awareness...

I carry everywhere daily, and at home as well. Everywhere I can.
I do woodwork and make props for my sisters photography hobby.
I wasn't thinking and went to the garage to continue on the current project, routing MDF.
Spent hours out there in a long t-shirt and winter jacket.
When I finished for the night and went in to relax- I pulled my IWB holster and pistol out to set it in my usual place next to me.

As I did so, I noticed the insane amount of sawdust and wood "powder" coating my .45, gumming the slide and hammer.

The desert started my obsession with firearm cleanliness, and it's something i'm usually always aware of.
My younger brother has the same issue as a mechanic, grease, dirt and grime combat good operation levels in his weapon also.

Just something else to keep in the back of the mind and be aware of as well.

[schmieg]

Another part of situational awareness...

I carry everywhere daily, and at home as well. Everywhere I can.
I do woodwork and make props for my sisters photography hobby.
I wasn't thinking and went to the garage to continue on the current project, routing MDF.
Spent hours out there in a long t-shirt and winter jacket.
When I finished for the night and went in to relax- I pulled my IWB holster and pistol out to set it in my usual place next to me.

As I did so, I noticed the insane amount of sawdust and wood "powder" coating my .45, gumming the slide and hammer.

The desert started my obsession with firearm cleanliness, and it's something i'm usually always aware of.
My younger brother has the same issue as a mechanic, grease, dirt and grime combat good operation levels in his weapon also.

Just something else to keep in the back of the mind and be aware of as well.

Even if you don't shoot it, cleaning the carry gun at least once a month is a must. It will collect lint from your cover garments and dirt and dust from the air.

[djthomas]

Even if you don't shoot it, cleaning the carry gun at least once a month is a must. It will collect lint from your cover garments and dirt and dust from the air.

You mean the big dust ball on my front sight doesn't make it easier to be "up on target" ?

[carmen fovozzo]

I use a compressed gas duster....

[schmieg]

Even if you don't shoot it, cleaning the carry gun at least once a month is a must. It will collect lint from your cover garments and dirt and dust from the air.

You mean the big dust ball on my front sight doesn't make it easier to be "up on target" ?

Mine is a 1911, so it builds up a huge cushion on the firing pin.

[SMMAssociates]

Mike:

Just take off your cover garment and stand outside while firing the main gun on your SUV. The neighbors may not agree with your gun cleaning technique, but offering to drop one through their living room window ought to solve that one ....

IAC, it should take the dust off....

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Happy Holidays to all!

Regards,

[MyWifeSaidYes]

You mean the big dust ball on my front sight doesn't make it easier to be "up on target" ?

THAT'S the problem?

And here I thought I needed new glasses.