Kaitlin Bennett makes a case against higher education. The 15 minutes for Kaitlin Bennett started ticking once she decided to pose for her Kent State graduation photos with an AR-10 death machine strapped to her back like someone unfortunate enough to live in a war zone or desperate enough to crave attention no matter how silly it makes you look:
Nah, her fifteen minutes are just beginning. She's blond, vapid, can spout rightwing talking points, has a huge sense of entitlement, and clearly owns some short skirts. She's got a bright future as Vidcaster for NRATV or some other outlet on the wingnut welfare web.
In a few years, when Tammy Lehran is pushing 30, Caytlin will be there to take her place on a Fox couch.
What is the matter with Hogg? Doesn't he know this young lady was suggesting the mature and time-honoured American way of settling disputes? Hasn't he ever seen the old Disney movie "Davy Crockett"?"How'll you have it, Big Foot?""Rough an' tumble! No holts barred!"And by this method right and justice triumphed, as always.
The problem is, in the event of an unintentional discharge from a rifle in an urban area, there is no "safe" direction for the barrel to point. Point it at the ground, it's going to ricochet off the hard surface and go in an unpredictable direction. Pointed up, it's going to come back down again somewhere, likely where people are, at the same velocity as it went up. Some angle between straight up and straight down, well, there's probably someone within range. So "up" is mostly just the best of a lot of poor choices.
Actually, the NRA (oh, the irony) recommends pointing the gun in a safe direction (see illustration).
So up is a bad idea, because it can angle towards a tall building and discharge, or arc and hit someone on the ground (people have been killed this way). Walking around pointed down at pavement is a bad idea with the likelihood of ricochet in an urban environment. Casually slung over the shoulder is just asking for it to be taken from her and used on her or anyone else in the area.
Gun folks think they're impervious to attack because they're armed. So are cops, and they get killed on duty all the time.
"Hi, I've got an expensive weapon, this is where I'll be, meet me at my mugging and/or slaying, happy to give you a gun to go kill more people! From my cold, dead hands! LOL"
I believe JCfromNC above summed it up pretty well. However, to address the PSA material you cite, a "safe direction" is very dependent on the specific circumstances and environment in which you are carrying a firearm. Would it be safe to point a gun "up" if you were surrounded by "tall buildings"? No. You always need to be aware of your surroundings and muzzle direction.
However, in regards to the the original comment that pointing your gun straight up is an indication of an irresponsible gun owner. Its simply false. In the photo in question, Bennet is doing what would be considered the "ready" position. Which is actually considered one of the safest carry positions because provides the best control of the muzzle.
Also notice that her finger is off the trigger as its is supposed to be. Considering that the photo is posed its a good bet that her firearm is also unloaded as it was for her graduation photo-op. All are proper practices of a responsible gun owner.
Nah, her fifteen minutes are just beginning. She's blond, vapid, can spout rightwing talking points, has a huge sense of entitlement, and clearly owns some short skirts. She's got a bright future as Vidcaster for NRATV or some other outlet on the wingnut welfare web.
In a few years, when Tammy Lehran is pushing 30, Caytlin will be there to take her place on a Fox couch.
What is the matter with Hogg? Doesn't he know this young lady was suggesting the mature and time-honoured American way of settling disputes? Hasn't he ever seen the old Disney movie "Davy Crockett"?"How'll you have it, Big Foot?""Rough an' tumble! No holts barred!"And by this method right and justice triumphed, as always.
Maybe we can suggest this method of negotiation to Trump and Kim when they meet in Singapore (ugh) on the 12th of June.
Should be better than either of them speaking anyway.
The problem is, in the event of an unintentional discharge from a rifle in an urban area, there is no "safe" direction for the barrel to point. Point it at the ground, it's going to ricochet off the hard surface and go in an unpredictable direction. Pointed up, it's going to come back down again somewhere, likely where people are, at the same velocity as it went up. Some angle between straight up and straight down, well, there's probably someone within range. So "up" is mostly just the best of a lot of poor choices.
the resultGreat. I cannot wait. Can you play today?
BTW, there is a low probability that MENSA will consider your victory over Pruitt as sufficient credentials for membership eligibility.
Nah, he's not creative enough.
I don't know of any 4-year school that allows guns on campus. Why the fuck hasn't Kent State said anything yet?
Have you been to Texas?
https://campuscarry.utexas.edu
It sort of makes sense that someone like her would assume that might makes right.
Yes, there are always exceptions. But somehow I suspect Kent State is not one of them.
Actually, the NRA (oh, the irony) recommends pointing the gun in a safe direction (see illustration).
So up is a bad idea, because it can angle towards a tall building and discharge, or arc and hit someone on the ground (people have been killed this way). Walking around pointed down at pavement is a bad idea with the likelihood of ricochet in an urban environment. Casually slung over the shoulder is just asking for it to be taken from her and used on her or anyone else in the area.
Gun folks think they're impervious to attack because they're armed. So are cops, and they get killed on duty all the time.
"Hi, I've got an expensive weapon, this is where I'll be, meet me at my mugging and/or slaying, happy to give you a gun to go kill more people! From my cold, dead hands! LOL"
Can we call her a feckless, careless cunt?https://www.antiquesnavigat...
Hey Kaitlin? https://uploads.disquscdn.c...
This feels obligatory whenever an ammosexual throws down their stupid gauntlet:
https://i.imgur.com/BDaShMO...
Side note: Ammosexual is the preferred title, right? As much as I like Gundamentalist, I don't want to besmirch any Gundam enthusiasts.
What's a populous?
Jesus, how badly do you crave attention?
I believe JCfromNC above summed it up pretty well. However, to address the PSA material you cite, a "safe direction" is very dependent on the specific circumstances and environment in which you are carrying a firearm. Would it be safe to point a gun "up" if you were surrounded by "tall buildings"? No. You always need to be aware of your surroundings and muzzle direction.
However, in regards to the the original comment that pointing your gun straight up is an indication of an irresponsible gun owner. Its simply false. In the photo in question, Bennet is doing what would be considered the "ready" position. Which is actually considered one of the safest carry positions because provides the best control of the muzzle.
Also notice that her finger is off the trigger as its is supposed to be. Considering that the photo is posed its a good bet that her firearm is also unloaded as it was for her graduation photo-op. All are proper practices of a responsible gun owner.