Jane and I were teaching a Ladies Only CWP class yesterday, September 21. There were only four students but it was an excellent, supportive and cohesive group that really pulled together. Nothing unusual -- Ladies Only classes are always that way! During the course of the class, Debi passed out pieces of paper with her phone number and recommended that the ladies get together and shoot socially since they were having so much fun. This grew into an idea developed by Debi, Ellen, Donna, Kathy and Jane to start a Ladies Only Shooting Club. Dadgum women -- I wish it were my idea!  However, I came up with the name. I think 'Ladies of the Knight'  has a certain appeal particularly based on my police experiences! We expect to start with monthly meetings during a weekday evening beginning at 6:30PM at Knight Shooting Sports of course. The first 30 minutes would be social. The next hour would be for invited guest speakers (airline pilots, federal air marshals, counter-terrorism experts, crime scene investigators, auto theft detectives, state special agents, medical care providers, etc.) to present a program. The last hour would be for advanced shooting techniques (handgun, shotgun, machinegun,etc). We don't envision either dues or formal memberships but may issue member cards. I will simply notify my female friends and students of the date, time, topic and expected expense for ammo & range fees and then invite them to attend. Please email me if you are interested in the idea and have any other topics that would involve other security type speakers. See you at Knight's! 

 

Recent St. Petersburg Times Stories

"Store clerk shot in robbery in stable condition"  -- September 13, 2002
 

A convenience store clerk working in the Star Deli Food Store, located at 2451 Fifth Avenue N. was shot in the chest during an armed robbery September 12. The robbery and attempted murder occurred approximately 8PM September 12. There were no arrests made in this crime so the scumbag with a gun is still out there and may continue to hunt in the same area. Tip -- be sure that you carefully look inside from the outside! There have been numerous instances where innocent shoppers wander in while an armed robbery is in progress. The recent killing of the Bradenton store clerk and a customer is an excellent example. A customer was opening the door to the convenience store (AKA Stop & Rob) when the two armed robber scumbags entered the store with an SKS military rifle openly displayed. This 'moroon' (double moron) customer then walked into the store behind the armed robbers and watched as the clerk and the customer were gunned down!

 

"Store burglary nets $70,000 in equipment" -- September 14, 2002
 

The owner of A&B Audio arrived at his store at 8:30AM after receiving an early morning phone call about a broken window.  The thief or thieves broke a small window at the front of the store and then crawled inside. The alarm was disabled by cutting the telephone line. The rear door security bars were unbolted and the deadbolts unscrewed. The scumbags then had to apparently use a truck to haul off their stolen car amplifiers, stereo systems, DVD players and navigation systems. This takes time. The owner hopes he has enough inventory left to stay open for business. This store is on US 19 N near Klosterman Road probably in a strip type mall setting. Tip -- since the majority of residential and commercial burglaries are 'smash & grabs', protect your very vulnerable door and window glass with Mylar Glass Gard. In addition, phone lines should be hardened and a rotating beacon installed on the exterior of the building that will attract attention from passersby if the alarm is tripped.

 

"Man, 81, robbed in home invasion"  --  September 21, 2002
 

An 81 year old man was in the process of unloading his car when two masked home invading scumbags burst into his home and surprised him. His home is in East Bay Oaks on Starkey Road. The victim said that the scumbags, apparently a man and woman based on their voices, " ... just barged in...." They then tied him up and left him on the floor with his mouth duct taped and his hands tied. The dirtbags left with his car keys, cell phone, about $200 and a 1992 Lincoln Towncar, white in color with a blue fabric top and Michigan plates. It took him an hour to free himself. These scumbags are out there folks so be on the lookout for the car. Tip -- This is easy! Keep your Dadgum doors locked. I know it seems ridiculous but the simplest precautions will frequently preclude criminal behavior. Most criminals are not only lazy but opportunists. I am not sure but I'll almost bet that he had his car doors and/or  house door wide open. Sounds like an invitation to me. Jane is really good at this. Actually I must admit that I get ticked having to unlock a door to get in my house from a closed-door garage but at least she has good habits! Fortunately this victim was not injured!

 

Jon Gutmacher's September 2002 'Florida Firearms-Law, Use & Ownership Update'
 

September 2002 Book Update - copyright 2002 by jon h. gutmacher FLORIDA FIREARMS - Law, Use & Ownership, 4th edition
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par. #8 A "withheld" on a nolo plea is not a domestic violence “conviction” per current FDLE interpretation (see next note). However, if you plead “guilty” or were found guilty after a trial, federal case law currently considers it a “conviction” even if you got a “withheld”. This is due to an incorrect interpretation of Florida law.
61-62 A person with a misdemeanor battery/assault “withheld adjudication” involving “domestic violence” should not possess firearms under current federal law if plead “guilty”; or if “found guilty” after trial. Only a “nolo” or “no contest” plea with a “withheld adjudication” is currently acceptable, as “not a conviction”. Also, under Florida law (and thus federal law) such a person can’t purchase a firearm from a dealer, or obtain a concealed permit until 3 years after probation or any other portion of sentence has elapsed. F.S. 790.065(2)(a)(3). The book incorrectly indicates that “possession” of firearms was illegal for the three year period.
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cases * Chinese throwing star is a deadly weapon, thus concealed permit needed. C.A.W. 27 FLW 1320 (5DCA 02)
* Lack of knowledge that cane had concealed knife is defense to CCW. Rahming, 27 FLW 1315 (4DCA 02)
* Common pocketknife concealed in open position may be a “weapon”. Porter, 798 So.2d 855 (5DCA 01)
* Pointing gun at trespassing kids on apartment common area = aggravated assault. Geffkin, 27 FLW 483 (4DCA)
* History of Second Amendment with finding it is an individual right to bear arms. U.S. v. Emerson, 270 F.3d 203 (5th Cir. 2001)

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