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Ed Martenfeld's, the owner of Knight Shooting Sports, firearm pick of the month is the 9MM FN Herstal Double/Single Action pistol. This neat, comfortable, compact and easily concealed pistol feels great in the hand and will make an excellent carry gun. The capacity is 10 + 1 and is selling for $469.00 plus tax. Dan Trombini also advised that he has some excellent buys on cases of ammunition as long as supplies last. Knight's is offering 1000 rds of 9mmP Geco for $159.99 ($8.00 per 50) + tax and 1000 rds of 9mmP Hotshot for $139.99 ($7.00 per 50) + tax. They also have Deluxe Pistol Cleaning Kits with either wood ($24.99 + tax) or aluminum ($32.99 + tax) cases and an ADG aluminum Two Pistol Range Bag for $68.99 + tax. See Knight's Korner on my website (www.staysafestreets.com) next week for photos and more info. Don't forget -- Knight's offers you a 10% discount on all products except firearms, range fees, sale items and memberships as a student of Major Norm Belson, Inc. Please remember that the discount card must be shown prior to the purchase! See you at Knight's!

Once again I am impressed by the innovative ability of scumbag criminals. I have 25 years in the business and this is a new one!

 

St. Petersburg Times  "4 women carjacked at toll plaza"  April 11, 2004
 

This occurred in Orlando at 3 AM. Four women were apparently returning home from a night of dancing and partying. The driver stopped at an unmanned toll both as they exited the East-West Expressway. The women were fumbling around in their purse trying to find the 50 cent toll and finally did so. The 21-year-old driver rolled down her window to deposit the money and a scumbag dove in through the open window of the Ford Focus with a gun in his hand. The scumbag then ordered the driver at gunpoint to pull off the expressway, had her stop the car, stole $8.00 from the other three women and made them exit the vehicle. The driver did think to secretly drop a cell phone from the car for those women. The scumbag then directed the driver to an industrial park where he became a rapist and then drove away leaving the driver at the scene of the rape. He was captured several hours later and charged with carjacking, kidnapping and sexual battery. This is probably the finest argument for Sun Pass that I have ever seen. This mutt would have had a heck of a time jumping in the window as they drove by at 25 MPH! If no Sun Pass, be prepared to make your deposit as you roll up to and then through the toll booth with the window down only enough to allow you to make the deposit. Somebody does something stupid, hit the gas! All four women should all feel very fortunate that they were not killed!  

 

St. Petersburg Times  "Young murder suspect's journal fixated on violence"  March 20, 2004
 

The 14-year-old boy charged with hacking a fellow eighth grader to death in a restroom at Southwood Middle School in Palmetto Bay on February 3, 2004, kept a journal about serial murderers and killers as well as spree killers. This apparently severely disturbed teenager had a 41 page journal with information and comments about Molotov Cocktails, bomb building instructions, violent movies and video games. His final comment in the journal was "will become a serial killer" as well as ramblings about having a cult, becoming a mass murderer, plan a mass kidnapping and do killings around the world. It was stated in previous newspaper articles that he tried to kill two boys in school that day but could only trap one. Folks, I know that it is difficult to intrude on your children's privacy but perhaps in this instance as well as Columbine, parental involvement before the acts occurred may have prevented these tragedies. Trust me -- it is OK to snoop! If you find something that makes you feel uncomfortable, please discuss your concerns with the child and formulate a plan of action! The only possible sentence for the killer is life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder!  

 

A 31-year-old Tarpon Springs resident heard his someone breaking the window of his black 1994 Honda Civic. He went out to investigate and then returned to his apartment to get his gun. He went back outside and fired four shots to scare the 16-year-old burglar as he ran away. Three shots scared the teenager but the fourth one was even better -- it scared the boy to death! One of the rounds struck the would be burglar in the back and his body was found in a retention pond on March 28, five days after the shooting. The 31-year-old, with a history of drug arrests over a 10-year period, did not have a permit for the firearm and is being held without bail in the Pinellas County Jail. The 16-year-old also had a history of drug and burglary arrests beginning at age 14. This was the second shooting of a would be auto burglar since March 20 in south St. Petersburg when a 15-year-old was shot while trying to steal a car near 64th Avenue South. How freaking stupid! What a couple of moroons! Please remember the rules and repeat after me -- you must not, better not, shall not use deadly force to protect property only or stop a fleeing criminal! Please also remember that "warning shots" or shots intended to scare people are illegal and you, solely and individually, will be held strictly accountable for any collateral damage that occurs regardless of the circumstances. Property is property -- simply call the police and turn on the lights or alarm siren to advise the cockroaches that they are being observed. I also strongly recommend that you don't confront them -- all of a sudden a crime against property could become a crime of violence. I am pleased to state that neither of these scumbag shooters are my clients. PS - Please don't make me look bad!

 

St. Petersburg Times  "Teens get high on remedy for cough, colds"  April 6, 2004
 

According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, the number of teenagers using over the counter cough and cold treatments is increasing. Examples of the brands are apparently the most popular, Coricidin HBP, known on the street as "Triple C, chocolate chip cookies or skittles," and Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough Medicine and Vicks Nyquil LiquiCaps. The key ingredient is dextromethorphan or DXM. Abused, these products may result in death, heart attacks, strokes, an irregular heartbeat and brain as well as liver damage. According to the Poison Control Center, DXM abuse among teens has doubled nationwide within the last three years and a 48% increase with 1264 cases in the Tampa Bay area when compared to 2002. Please be aware and look for indicators of problems with these cheap, legal and readily obtained drugs. Dr. Paul Doering, a University of Florida Pharmacy Professor, stated that you "... watch their children for behavioral changes. Parents should be wary of teens who exhibit bizarre actions, who sleep all the time, become withdrawn or experience a sudden decrease in school performance." A recovering teenage addict also says that you should be concerned "if a teen develops a wide-eyed stare, stumbles when he walks or has unexplained dry heaves." She also said that "It will grab a hold of you like a tornado and suck your life away....It's bad news."
 

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