The Brady Campaign has a listing of CCW abuses on their site, many that I have covered but some that I hadn't seen. Thanks to my friend, Doug, for pointing it out.
Maybe one of these days when I have time not covered by job and family (stop laughing, it has to happen sometime), I'll work on an excel spreadsheet so we can bring all the info together.
Showing posts with label Concealed carry weapon permit holders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Concealed carry weapon permit holders. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Innocents Paying For CCW Gun Mishandling
October, 2009 - Crime: As yet to be stated
Jacksonville, Florida - A unidentified woman at a Jacksonville entertainment center was shot and killed because another patron, a CCW permit holder, was as the police describe it, mishandling his firearm. What charges will be filed has yet to be determined.
Jacksonville, Florida - A unidentified woman at a Jacksonville entertainment center was shot and killed because another patron, a CCW permit holder, was as the police describe it, mishandling his firearm. What charges will be filed has yet to be determined.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Great piece by the IndyStar
Read this attached article and remember it when you hear the NRA or any of their paid pundits claim that all those who get CCW permits are law abiding citizens merely wishing to protect themselves from the big bads of the world. According to an investigation done by the IndyStar, those with fully blown criminal histories have been obtaining CCW permits. And surprise, surprise, they went on to commit further crimes.
Wonder whether you'd find the same thing in your state?
Wonder whether you'd find the same thing in your state?
Friday, October 2, 2009
Just in time for the pre-Christmas sales
September, 2009 - Crime: Aggrevated menacing
Cincinnati, Ohio - Donald Goodrich, a CCW permit holder, was angry because his cell phone wasn't working properly. When he took it to the Apple store, he told the employee that he was so angry that he could "pop a 9mm at it" and then stated that he was going to shoot the phone as he showed the employee that he indeed HAD a 9mm.
The employee, with remarkable calm, assured Mr. Goodrich that she would fix the phone, took it to the manager and alerted him to the situation. Police were called and Mr. Goodrich was arrested.
Cincinnati, Ohio - Donald Goodrich, a CCW permit holder, was angry because his cell phone wasn't working properly. When he took it to the Apple store, he told the employee that he was so angry that he could "pop a 9mm at it" and then stated that he was going to shoot the phone as he showed the employee that he indeed HAD a 9mm.
The employee, with remarkable calm, assured Mr. Goodrich that she would fix the phone, took it to the manager and alerted him to the situation. Police were called and Mr. Goodrich was arrested.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Update August 30, 2009
August 2009 - Crime: Misdemeanor Assault
Hendersonville, North Carolina - Scott Sheffron, an attorney and CCW holder, made choices which, put all together, lead to him being charged with misdemeanor assault. He chose to pay more attention to his cell phone than his driving. He chose to engage another driver in an argument while driving. He chose to follow the driver into a parking lot. He chose to reengage the other driver in an argument and then he chose to pull his gun on the other driver.
More than two weeks and only after discovering that charges had been filed against him, Mr. Sheffron decided that he should file charges against the other driver...for flicking his cigarette, which landed on his car.
Hendersonville, North Carolina - Scott Sheffron, an attorney and CCW holder, made choices which, put all together, lead to him being charged with misdemeanor assault. He chose to pay more attention to his cell phone than his driving. He chose to engage another driver in an argument while driving. He chose to follow the driver into a parking lot. He chose to reengage the other driver in an argument and then he chose to pull his gun on the other driver.
More than two weeks and only after discovering that charges had been filed against him, Mr. Sheffron decided that he should file charges against the other driver...for flicking his cigarette, which landed on his car.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Update August 22, 2009
August 2009 - Crime: Criminal Trespass
Louisville, Kentucky - Thomas Irwin, a concealed carry permit holder, had been banned from the University of Louisville library for harassing an employee last year. This month he returned to the library carrying two firearms and ammunition. Employees recognized him and called police. He was arrested without incident.
Louisville, Kentucky - Thomas Irwin, a concealed carry permit holder, had been banned from the University of Louisville library for harassing an employee last year. This month he returned to the library carrying two firearms and ammunition. Employees recognized him and called police. He was arrested without incident.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Update August 15, 2009
August, 2009 - Crime: Murder
http://www.wreg.com/wreg-davisparttwo-story,0,2446637.story
Bartlett, Tennessee - Austin Agee, a 22 year old CCW permit holder, committed suicide in front of his mother and sister. He was apparently distraught because the police were planning on questioning in more detail over the disappearance of aspiring actress, Lisa Davis. Agee left several suicide notes informing the police where he dumped Davis' body. She had been shot in the back of the head. Agee wrote that 'things just got out of hand'.
http://www.wreg.com/wreg-davisparttwo-story,0,2446637.story
Bartlett, Tennessee - Austin Agee, a 22 year old CCW permit holder, committed suicide in front of his mother and sister. He was apparently distraught because the police were planning on questioning in more detail over the disappearance of aspiring actress, Lisa Davis. Agee left several suicide notes informing the police where he dumped Davis' body. She had been shot in the back of the head. Agee wrote that 'things just got out of hand'.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
New Report Update From the Violence Policy Center
The VPC has a new report out on crimes committed by individuals with CCW's.
And according to their documentation, from May 2007 to April 2009 seven police officers (Including an FBI agent) have been killed by individuals with concealed carry permits, three have been wounded; 43 civilians have been murdered and six were injured. In six of the incidents, the individuals later killed themselves, which increases the body count.
Read the reports on the incidents, they will amaze and outrage you.
I know, normally, I write up the reports but since VPC did the work, they should get the counts going to their site.
And according to their documentation, from May 2007 to April 2009 seven police officers (Including an FBI agent) have been killed by individuals with concealed carry permits, three have been wounded; 43 civilians have been murdered and six were injured. In six of the incidents, the individuals later killed themselves, which increases the body count.
Read the reports on the incidents, they will amaze and outrage you.
I know, normally, I write up the reports but since VPC did the work, they should get the counts going to their site.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Update August 7, 2009
August, 2009 - Crime: Drug possession
Columbus, Ohio - Former OSU football player and CCW permit holder, Timothy (T. J.) Downing was found guilty of possession of marijuana, cocaine and prescription drugs after a routine car stop due to no front plate. T. J. was also in possession of a loaded .40 caliber weapon which was improperly stored.
Columbus, Ohio - Former OSU football player and CCW permit holder, Timothy (T. J.) Downing was found guilty of possession of marijuana, cocaine and prescription drugs after a routine car stop due to no front plate. T. J. was also in possession of a loaded .40 caliber weapon which was improperly stored.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Pittsburgh Gym Shooter had CCW permit
August 2009 - Crime: Premeditated Murder and Attempted Murder
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - George Sodini, CCW permit holder, hadn't had a date in decades so he joined a gym. Unfortunately, instead of forging new relationships and possibly inviting someone out, he went in with four guns (two .9 mm, a .45 and a .32 semi-automatic) and began shooting women -- women he had never met, because he couldn't get a date. Twelve women paid for George Sodini's lack of social skills and mental illness. Four women paid with their lives.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - George Sodini, CCW permit holder, hadn't had a date in decades so he joined a gym. Unfortunately, instead of forging new relationships and possibly inviting someone out, he went in with four guns (two .9 mm, a .45 and a .32 semi-automatic) and began shooting women -- women he had never met, because he couldn't get a date. Twelve women paid for George Sodini's lack of social skills and mental illness. Four women paid with their lives.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Men Arrested For Selling Fradulent CCW Certificates
Aug. 2009 - In Ohio you are expected to take a 12 hour handgun instruction seminar before being given your permit. Well, it would appear that some entrepreneurial souls discovered that there were lots of folks in their neck of the woods who had little patience but a lot of money and were willing to give it up to get around the rules.
Jason Hernadez and Michael Davenport sold 132 fraudulent certificates, some for as much as $300.
I do hope that those individuals enjoyed having their CCW's because since they obtained them in a criminal manner, they will, of course, lose the privilege and possibly, since it's a felony, they may lose their right to have guns at all.
I bet sitting through a 12 hour class doesn't sound so bad to those gentlemen now.
Jason Hernadez and Michael Davenport sold 132 fraudulent certificates, some for as much as $300.
I do hope that those individuals enjoyed having their CCW's because since they obtained them in a criminal manner, they will, of course, lose the privilege and possibly, since it's a felony, they may lose their right to have guns at all.
I bet sitting through a 12 hour class doesn't sound so bad to those gentlemen now.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Law Abiding CCW...with a fake badge and handcuffs?
August 2009 - Crime: Aggrevated Assault with a firearm and criminal mischief
St. Petersburg, Florida - Dale Arthur Single, a CCW permit holder, was riding a bike and according to police, was weaving in and out of traffic. When a driver honked at Mr. Single, he slapped at the windshield and broke it. The victims called 911 and followed Mr. Single until police arrived. Mr. Single then pulled out a pistol and began pointing it at the occupants of the car. The victims also saw that he had a badge, which he waved at them, and a pair of handcuffs.
Police quickly arived and Mr. Single was arrested. No explaination was given for why a citizen who is not on the force would be waving around a badge and carry a pair of handcuffs.
St. Petersburg, Florida - Dale Arthur Single, a CCW permit holder, was riding a bike and according to police, was weaving in and out of traffic. When a driver honked at Mr. Single, he slapped at the windshield and broke it. The victims called 911 and followed Mr. Single until police arrived. Mr. Single then pulled out a pistol and began pointing it at the occupants of the car. The victims also saw that he had a badge, which he waved at them, and a pair of handcuffs.
Police quickly arived and Mr. Single was arrested. No explaination was given for why a citizen who is not on the force would be waving around a badge and carry a pair of handcuffs.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Update Aug 2, 2009
July 2009 - Crime: Aggravated assault, giving a weapon to a prohibited person.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Edwin "Snookie" Rivera, age 22, had a concealed carry permit and a problem. He and a man named Maurice Fokas Jr. had a disagreement concerning drugs and drug related money. Mr. Rivera decided he wanted to be prepared in case the discussion became heated so he went to his home and retrieved two pistols so that he could arm his friends, Monte and Jose. (Edwin already was armed.) Problem number one was that Jose had a previous drug conviction, so he was prohibited from carrying a firearm. When the incident did erupt in violence, Maurice was able to wrestle the gun away from Jose and when Edwin took a shot at Maurice, he accidentally hit Jose. (Face it, this just wasn't Jose's day.)
After the shooting, Edwin fled to a third man, Scott's, house. When police searched for Edwin, they also found drugs and drug paraphernalia at Scott's house, so Scott got a trip downtown as well.
July 2009 - Voluntary manslaughter
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Matthew Miller, a vet and concealed carry weapons permit holder, who obtained the permit after being viciously attacked in 2006. In July, he got into a disagreement with Ross Vigeant, a father of three who was on a two day vacation, at a McDonald's because he felt Mr. Vigeant was taking too long in the drive through. The disagreement became physical with Mr. Vigeant punching Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller had not been convicted of any previous crimes but was facing a charge of harassment due to an incident in February. It's unknown at this time if Mr. Miller had ever been assessed for PTSD either from his attack or from his war time experiences.
Previous Listings:
2009 - 26
July - 21
June - 1
May - 0
April - 1
March - 2
February - 1
January - 0
2008 - 4
2007 - 2
2006 - 0
2005 - 1
2004 - 2
2003 - 0
2002 - 0
1994 - 2001 - 584
Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Edwin "Snookie" Rivera, age 22, had a concealed carry permit and a problem. He and a man named Maurice Fokas Jr. had a disagreement concerning drugs and drug related money. Mr. Rivera decided he wanted to be prepared in case the discussion became heated so he went to his home and retrieved two pistols so that he could arm his friends, Monte and Jose. (Edwin already was armed.) Problem number one was that Jose had a previous drug conviction, so he was prohibited from carrying a firearm. When the incident did erupt in violence, Maurice was able to wrestle the gun away from Jose and when Edwin took a shot at Maurice, he accidentally hit Jose. (Face it, this just wasn't Jose's day.)
After the shooting, Edwin fled to a third man, Scott's, house. When police searched for Edwin, they also found drugs and drug paraphernalia at Scott's house, so Scott got a trip downtown as well.
July 2009 - Voluntary manslaughter
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Matthew Miller, a vet and concealed carry weapons permit holder, who obtained the permit after being viciously attacked in 2006. In July, he got into a disagreement with Ross Vigeant, a father of three who was on a two day vacation, at a McDonald's because he felt Mr. Vigeant was taking too long in the drive through. The disagreement became physical with Mr. Vigeant punching Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller had not been convicted of any previous crimes but was facing a charge of harassment due to an incident in February. It's unknown at this time if Mr. Miller had ever been assessed for PTSD either from his attack or from his war time experiences.
Previous Listings:
2009 - 26
July - 21
June - 1
May - 0
April - 1
March - 2
February - 1
January - 0
2008 - 4
2007 - 2
2006 - 0
2005 - 1
2004 - 2
2003 - 0
2002 - 0
1994 - 2001 - 584
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Latest CCW in the News - August 1, 2009
Sorry that it's taken so long to update - we had a computer glitch thanks to Vista. But this update, you will find worth it.
I was able to verify through that great reporter, Yonat Shimron, that Daniel Boyd, the man arrested for potential domestic terrorism had a current concealed carry weapons permit until Wednesday of this last week.
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1624103.html
Yes, we're arming the folks who want to hurt our citizens.
I was able to verify through that great reporter, Yonat Shimron, that Daniel Boyd, the man arrested for potential domestic terrorism had a current concealed carry weapons permit until Wednesday of this last week.
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1624103.html
Yes, we're arming the folks who want to hurt our citizens.
Monday, July 27, 2009
The theme today is kids Update - July 27, 2009
This just in: I was sent this by a reader, Nick, and had to contact the reporter to get verification. Thanks to Josh Boatwright at the Asheville Citizen-Times for the assist.
July 2009 - Crime: Attempted first degree murder
http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090727/NEWS01/907270323
Charles Alexander Diez, a firefighter and CCW permit holder since 2007, got out of his car and stopped Alan Ray Simons and his wife to complain because he didn't agree with the idea of people riding bicycles with children on back. When Simons attempted to walk away from him, Diez attempted to shoot him in the back of the head. Luckily, while the bullet went through the helmet, it missed Simon's head. Diez fled the scene but witnesses took down his number. Police found him at home. Ironically, he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
New Listings:
July 2009 - Crime: Animal cruelty and reckless endangerment
http://www.columbian.com/article/20090724/NEWS02/707249958/Bail+reduced+in+Doberman-shooting+case
Vanover, Washington - Dennis McLean, a CCW permit holder, was walking his dog when he came upon three girls aged 12, 8 and 5 who were with their two dogs. The dogs got into a fight and McLean shot both dogs, killing one and wounding the other. Witnesses conflict as to which animal started the fight.
July 2009 - Crime: Attempted murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, aggrevated assault and reckless endangerment.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090725_Patrols_to_guard_the_trail.html
Plymouth, Pennsylvania - Joseph James DePaul, a concealed carry weapons permit carrier, crossed paths with a 15 year old and a 17 year old on a bike path. DePaul fired at the boys from a distance of 200 to 250 feet. According to Depaul, one of the boys had, while on his bike, kicked him in the ribs, thus forcing off the path and into a fence.
July 2009 - Crime: Attempted Murder
http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_12890747
Bluffdale, Utah - Two decent men who were known for being neighborhood protectors met. It should have been a good thing. It wasn't. Now one man is in jail and the other is likely to be paralyzed for life.
Previous Listings:
2009 - 21
July - 16
June - 1
May - 0
April - 1
March - 2
February - 1
January - 0
2008 - 4
2007 - 2
2006 - 0
2005 - 1
2004 - 2
2003 - 0
2002 - 0
1994 - 2001 - 584
July 2009 - Crime: Attempted first degree murder
http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090727/NEWS01/907270323
Charles Alexander Diez, a firefighter and CCW permit holder since 2007, got out of his car and stopped Alan Ray Simons and his wife to complain because he didn't agree with the idea of people riding bicycles with children on back. When Simons attempted to walk away from him, Diez attempted to shoot him in the back of the head. Luckily, while the bullet went through the helmet, it missed Simon's head. Diez fled the scene but witnesses took down his number. Police found him at home. Ironically, he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
New Listings:
July 2009 - Crime: Animal cruelty and reckless endangerment
http://www.columbian.com/article/20090724/NEWS02/707249958/Bail+reduced+in+Doberman-shooting+case
Vanover, Washington - Dennis McLean, a CCW permit holder, was walking his dog when he came upon three girls aged 12, 8 and 5 who were with their two dogs. The dogs got into a fight and McLean shot both dogs, killing one and wounding the other. Witnesses conflict as to which animal started the fight.
July 2009 - Crime: Attempted murder, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, aggrevated assault and reckless endangerment.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090725_Patrols_to_guard_the_trail.html
Plymouth, Pennsylvania - Joseph James DePaul, a concealed carry weapons permit carrier, crossed paths with a 15 year old and a 17 year old on a bike path. DePaul fired at the boys from a distance of 200 to 250 feet. According to Depaul, one of the boys had, while on his bike, kicked him in the ribs, thus forcing off the path and into a fence.
July 2009 - Crime: Attempted Murder
http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_12890747
Bluffdale, Utah - Two decent men who were known for being neighborhood protectors met. It should have been a good thing. It wasn't. Now one man is in jail and the other is likely to be paralyzed for life.
Previous Listings:
2009 - 21
July - 16
June - 1
May - 0
April - 1
March - 2
February - 1
January - 0
2008 - 4
2007 - 2
2006 - 0
2005 - 1
2004 - 2
2003 - 0
2002 - 0
1994 - 2001 - 584
Friday, July 24, 2009
Breaking News: Brooklyn Organ Trafficker is CCW holder
The man who the FBI alleges was trafficking in organs, Levy-Izhak Rosenbaum, was a concealed carry permit holder who, according to sources, utilized that privilege to threaten poor individuals who had been brought to the country from countries like Moldavia for surgery if they attempted to back out of the deal. In other words, if reports are accurate these poor people had their organs removed under threat of never returning home and/or death.
Something tells me that's not what they people of New York had in mind when the CCW was issued.
Something tells me that's not what they people of New York had in mind when the CCW was issued.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Update - July 22, 2009
Well, here's today's round-up. The crimes for today include road rage, aggrevated menacing, DWI, attempted kidnapping, attempting to bring a firearm into an airport, etc. Remember, the latest additions are in red.
Conceal Carry Crimes
July 2009 - Crime: Aggrevated menacing, DWI, having drug paraphenalia, and violating concealed carry laws http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090719/NEWS0107/907200326/Soldier+charged+with++road+rage++
Cincinnati, Ohio - Kyle Adam Rogers, a CCW holder and member of the US Army was charged after brandishing a gun during a road rage incident. He was arrested a few blocks from where the incident took place.
July 2009 - Crime: Unlawful display, aiming or discharging a dangerous weapon http://www.kvnews.com/articles/2009/07/18/news/doc4a6169739cd9e079166508.txt
Ellenburg, Washington - Dustin Sims, a CCW permit holder, became angry at a truck driving down the street, took out his semi-automatic and pointed at the vehicle. He then walked several blocks while waving the gun around. He was spotted by police and arrested.
July 2009 - Crime: Attempted kidnapping, carrying a concealed weapon while intoxicated, and resisting arrest http://missoulian.com/articles/2009/07/21/news/local/news05.txt
Wye, Montana - David William Larsen, a concealed carry permit holder, attempted to carjack by gunpoint a vehicle which contained three small children. As the mother and aunt fought the man, he attempted to pull his firearm from his ankle holster. Passersby contained the man until police came but when police arrived, he once again attempted to utilize his gun. Luckily, no one was injured.
July 2009 - Crime: Bringing a gun into an airport http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1149653.html
St. Petersburg, Florida - Frances Fuller, a CCW permit holder, attempted to bring a handgun through a security checkpoint in the St. Petersburg airport. Ms. Fuller stated she forgot she was carrying and was cooperative with police.
July 2009 – Crime: Felony Road Rage
http://www.kfor.com/news/local/kfor-news-edmond-road-rage-story,0,5845809.story
http://www.kfor.com/news/local/kfor-news-edmond-road-rage-story,0,5845809.story
Edmond, Oklahoma – An angry driver pulls a gun on an Oklahoma couple during a road rage incident. Concealed weapons permit holder, 43-year-old Darryl Inman, charged with felony. Inman is currently a pilot for JetBlue.
July 2009 – Crime: Impersonating a police officer
http://www.ktvb.com/news/localnews/stories/ktvbn-jul1709-citizen_arrest.4e0b1fd0.html
http://www.ktvb.com/news/localnews/stories/ktvbn-jul1709-citizen_arrest.4e0b1fd0.html
Boise, Idaho – After witnessing a petty theft, Concealed weapons permit holder, Paul Brookhouse attempted to make a citizen’s arrest. Unfortunately, he chose to pull his gun and identify himself as a police office. Now, both the thief and Mr. Brookhouse are facing charges. Police appreciated the help but stated that in a situation like this, there was no reason to pull a firearm.
July 2009 – Crime: Domestic violence and assaulting a police officer
http://www.galioninquirer.com/local.asp?ID=1687&Story=2
Galion, Ohio – Police responding to a domestic violence call shoot and kill William Kitzmiller. Concealed weapons permit holder Kitzmiller told his wife if she called the police he “would not be taken easily.” When police tried to disarm him an officer was shot in the hand, a second officer returned fire and struck and killed Kitzmiller.
July 2009 – Crime: Speeding and concealing a weapon
http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/516353.html?nav=5188
http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/516353.html?nav=5188
Lisbon, Ohio – Concealed weapons permit holder, 50-year-old William Lewis, was stopped for speeding, forgot to tell police officers he had a loaded .40-caliber pistol in his car and reached for the gun when he opened his glove compartment to get his car registration. Lewis has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
Jeffersonville, Kentucky – Concealed weapons permit holder, 39-year-old Michael Dunn, is being held on seven counts of first-degree child sodomy in a case involving a 14-year-old boy. In a separate case, Dunn is being charged with filing incomplete firearms training records while servicing as a concealed weapons instructor. In February 2008 a grand jury found Dunn acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a man during a dispute at his home.
July 2009 – Crime: Murder
http://northeast2.tbo.com/content/2009/jul/13/131316/man-shot-killed-tampa-apartment-complex/
http://northeast2.tbo.com/content/2009/jul/13/131316/man-shot-killed-tampa-apartment-complex/
Tampa, Florida – Marcos Antonio Truillio, a concealed weapons permit holder, shot Carlos Aris, a graphics artist working for the Seventh Day Adventist Church, because he thought the man was breaking into his house. Family members say he had been going door to door evangelizing.
July 2009 - Crime: DWI, Using weapons while intoxicated and possession of marijuana
http://blog.cleveland.com/parmasunpost/2009/07/driver_facing_long_list_of_wea.html
http://blog.cleveland.com/parmasunpost/2009/07/driver_facing_long_list_of_wea.html
Seven Hills, Ohio - Concealed weapons permit holder, 43-year-old Russell Larson, was pulled over for going 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. Larson, who had eight prior operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrests, had a loaded .45-caliber pistol in his car, as well as a large folding knife, brass knuckles, and a bag of marijuana. He was charged with operated a vehicle while intoxicated , felony improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, using weapons while intoxicated, and possession of marijuana.
July 2009 - Crime: Felony hit and run, DWI
http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&id=775044091&v=feed&story_fbid=120369648216&mid=cdeb05G1e0710ceG2eb14c0G37
Corunna, Michigan – Shiawassee Co. prosecutor and CCW permit holder Randy Colbry was responsible for an afternoon hit and run accident and found guilty of DWI. He voluntarily surrendered his CCW permit.
http://www.facebook.com/n/?profile.php&id=775044091&v=feed&story_fbid=120369648216&mid=cdeb05G1e0710ceG2eb14c0G37
Corunna, Michigan – Shiawassee Co. prosecutor and CCW permit holder Randy Colbry was responsible for an afternoon hit and run accident and found guilty of DWI. He voluntarily surrendered his CCW permit.
July 2009 – Crime: Promoting illegal gambling
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=820976
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=820976
Rotterdam, New York – Gary DiCocco, CCW permit holder, was found guilty of promoting illegal gambling in a sport –betting operation which netted $250,000 in two months.
June 2009 - Crime: Firing a gun in public
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2009/06/ann_arbor_police_arrest_man_wi.html
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2009/06/ann_arbor_police_arrest_man_wi.html
Ann Arbor, Michigan - A CCW permit holder was arrested after shots were fired during a fight in front of a restaurant. According to reports the fight was concerning damage to a car.
April 2009 - Crime: Three counts of homicide, aggrevated assault, and a weapons violation
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512560,00.html
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512560,00.html
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Richard Poplawski, a CCW permit holder, ambushed four police officers, killing three and wounding one.
March 2009 – Crime: Eleven counts of murder and arson
http://www.dothaneagle.com/dea/news/crime_courts/article/mclendon_planned_killing_spree_that_left_11_dead/69328/
Kinston, Alabama - CCW permit holder, Michael McClendon killed 11 people including the wife of a deputy sheriff.
http://www.dothaneagle.com/dea/news/crime_courts/article/mclendon_planned_killing_spree_that_left_11_dead/69328/
Kinston, Alabama - CCW permit holder, Michael McClendon killed 11 people including the wife of a deputy sheriff.
March 2009 - Crime: Stalking
http://crazy-celebraties.blogspot.com/2009/03/robert-oryan-was-arrested-by-los.html
http://crazy-celebraties.blogspot.com/2009/03/robert-oryan-was-arrested-by-los.html
Los Angeles, California - Concealed carry weapon permit holder, Robert O'Ryan was arrested after jumping the fence at CBS Studios and attempting to meet Shawn Johnson. A search of his car at the time of the arrest found a loaded handgun, a loaded shotgun, duct tape and love letters to Johnson. The 17 year old's parents are filing for a restraining order against O'Ryan.
February 2009 – Crime: Three counts of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, one count of second degree murder, second degree kidnapping
http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009906120346
http://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2009906120346
Brockport, New York - CCW holder Frank Garcia killed three people and wounded one in upstate New York. Reports are that the killings occurred because the women had reported Garcia for sexual harassment.
October 2008 - Aggrevated Assaulthttp://www.kcbd.com/Global/story.asp?S=9208805&nav=CcXHe7rB
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -Tye Burke, CCW holder, put a gun to a man's head at a children's soccer game because he took issue with a coach's call. The victim was the coach's husband.
October 2008 - Crime: Unlawful carrying of a weapon, having a weapon on school groundsand prohibited use of a weapon
http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/coloradoan/access/1695803011.html?dids=1695803011:1695803011&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+2%2C+2008&author=Ashley+Keesis-Wood&pub=Fort+Collins+Coloradoan&edition=&startpage=n%2Fa&desc=Armed+man+on+school+grounds+arrested
http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/coloradoan/access/1695803011.html?dids=1695803011:1695803011&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+2%2C+2008&author=Ashley+Keesis-Wood&pub=Fort+Collins+Coloradoan&edition=&startpage=n%2Fa&desc=Armed+man+on+school+grounds+arrested
Windsor, Cororado -CCW Holder, Thomas Krueger was arrested on school grounds carrying a loaded Glock and drinking alcohol.
September 2008 - Crime: DWI
http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2008/sep/20/202015/armed-man-charged-drunken-driving-90-mph-street-ra/
http://www2.hernandotoday.com/content/2008/sep/20/202015/armed-man-charged-drunken-driving-90-mph-street-ra/
Spring Hill, Florida - Gerald Deaguiar, a CCW permit holder was stopped after racing at 90 MPH. He had a blood alcohol four times the legal limit and a gun on each hip.
June 2008 – Crime: Aggravated Murder
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700231347/Ragsdale-to-be-tried-in-wifes-slaying.html
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700231347/Ragsdale-to-be-tried-in-wifes-slaying.html
Provo, Utah – CCW holder David Ragsdale pulled up to his church parking lot and shot his wife 12 times.
November 2007 – Crime: Having firearm on school property
http://www.whiotv.com/news/14602646/detail.html
http://www.whiotv.com/news/14602646/detail.html
Huber Heights, Ohio – CCW holder was found passed out in her car carrying a firearm on a Wednesday morning at the St. Peter Catholic School
October 2007 - Crime: Assault, obstruction of Justice, resisting arrest
Wheeling, West Virginia - Gary Clyde Borham, a CCW permit holder, got into a shouting match with an individual indentified as Eric Popish, concerning how fast Mr. Borham he was driving in a grocery store parking lot. Mr. Borham decided to up the ante by informing Mr. Popish that he should "back off because he had one" and that he had a concealed carry permit. Mr. Borham, a short time later discovered that it's not a good idea to threaten was an off duty police officer. The case was later dismissed with prejudice and Mr. Borham has filed suit. [ed. From the sound of the wording of the complaint, these individuals know and actively dislike each other.]
December 2005 – Crime: Aggravated assault and felonious assault
http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DDNB&p_theme=ddnb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10F10428E2A994B8&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DDNB&p_theme=ddnb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10F10428E2A994B8&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
Beavercreek, Ohio – CCW holder Jason Todd Waple placed his 9 mm handgun up to a man’s neck after a New Year’s Eve traffic dispute.
October 2004 – Crime: Murder
http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=FV&p_theme=fv&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10627761C08B545F&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=FV&p_theme=fv&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10627761C08B545F&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
Sanford, NC – CCW holder Horace Greeley Dawson arrested for shooting his neighbor, Richard Raab after a long standing feud. Dawson was later acquitted of first degree murder.
June 2004 – Crime: Illegal possession of a firearm in a courthouse
http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=doc&p_docid=10364B55EC57AD29&p_docnum=1
http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=doc&p_docid=10364B55EC57AD29&p_docnum=1
Dayton, Ohio – CCW holder Douglas Lyons attempted to enter the Montgomery County courthouse to see an inmate while carrying a firearm.
2002 – According to Salt Lake City Tribune, 584 CCW’s were revoked because of crimes committed between 1994 - 2001.
A Short Piece Concerning Excellent Prior Research
Thought I would send you to some wonderful pieces of research that was done by the Violence Policy Center.
The first is called, "Where'd They Get The Gun" which documents high profile shootings between 1963 and 2001. Now, this piece doesn't discuss CCW as it documents periods before such laws were in effect, but that said, it analyses incidents where the firearm used in the commission of a crime was purchased legally.
Next, is their study on Texas CCW permit holders, called "License To Kill" which deals with crimes committed between 1996 and 2000.
And finally, in case you thought these guys at VPC had been taking a break, they have the record, "Law Enforcement and Private Citizens Killed By Concealed Handgun Permit Holders" which covers the US between the dates of May 2007 and April 2009.
Read, enjoy and educate. And then send a donation to VPC - they do good work.
The first is called, "Where'd They Get The Gun" which documents high profile shootings between 1963 and 2001. Now, this piece doesn't discuss CCW as it documents periods before such laws were in effect, but that said, it analyses incidents where the firearm used in the commission of a crime was purchased legally.
Next, is their study on Texas CCW permit holders, called "License To Kill" which deals with crimes committed between 1996 and 2000.
And finally, in case you thought these guys at VPC had been taking a break, they have the record, "Law Enforcement and Private Citizens Killed By Concealed Handgun Permit Holders" which covers the US between the dates of May 2007 and April 2009.
Read, enjoy and educate. And then send a donation to VPC - they do good work.
Monday, July 20, 2009
First Update
In less than 24 hours, more examples have come in. New data will be entered into the chronology and highlighted in red but especially heinous examples will be highlighted in articles. There appears to be a theme running in the crimes I found this afternoon - obsession, one with a celebrity and the others, with alcohol.
Conceal Carry Crimes
July 2009 – Crime: Felony Road Rage
Edmond, Oklahoma – An angry driver pulls a gun on an Oklahoma couple during a road rage incident. Concealed weapons permit holder, 43-year-old Darryl Inman, charged with felony. Inman is currently a pilot for JetBlue.
July 2009 – Crime: Impersonating a police officer
Boise, Idaho – After witnessing a petty theft, Concealed weapons permit holder, Paul Brookhouse attempted to make a citizen’s arrest. Unfortunately, he chose to pull his gun and identify himself as a police office. Now, both the thief and Mr. Brookhouse are facing charges. Police appreciated the help but stated that in a situation like this, there was no reason to pull a firearm.
July 2009 – Crime: Domestic violence and assaulting a police officer
Galion, Ohio – Police responding to a domestic violence call shoot and kill William Kitzmiller. Concealed weapons permit holder Kitzmiller told his wife if she called the police he “would not be taken easily.” When police tried to disarm him an officer was shot in the hand, a second officer returned fire and struck and killed Kitzmiller.
July 2009 – Crime: Speeding and concealing a weapon
Lisbon, Ohio – Concealed weapons permit holder, 50-year-old William Lewis, was stopped for speeding, forgot to tell police officers he had a loaded .40-caliber pistol in his car and reached for the gun when he opened his glove compartment to get his car registration. Lewis has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
July 2009 – Crime: Child Sodomy
Jeffersonville, Kentucky – Concealed weapons permit holder, 39-year-old Michael Dunn, is being held on seven counts of first-degree child sodomy in a case involving a 14-year-old boy. In a separate case, Dunn is being charged with filing incomplete firearms training records while servicing as a concealed weapons instructor. In February 2008 a grand jury found Dunn acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a man during a dispute at his home.
July 2009 – Crime: Murder
Tampa, Florida – Marcos Antonio Truillio, a concealed weapons permit holder, shot Carlos Aris, a graphics artist working for the Seventh Day Adventist Church, because he thought the man was breaking into his house. Family members say he had been going door to door evangelizing.
July 2009 - Crime: DWI, Using weapons while intoxicated and possession of marijuana
Seven Hills, Ohio - Concealed weapons permit holder, 43-year-old Russell Larson, was pulled over for going 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. Larson, who had eight prior operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrests, had a loaded .45-caliber pistol in his car, as well as a large folding knife, brass knuckles, and a bag of marijuana. He was charged with operated a vehicle while intoxicated , felony improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, using weapons while intoxicated, and possession of marijuana.
July 2009 - Crime: Felony hit and run, DWI
Corunna, Michigan – Shiawassee Co. prosecutor and CCW permit holder Randy Colbry was responsible for an afternoon hit and run accident and found guilty of DWI. He voluntarily surrendered his CCW permit.
July 2009 – Crime: Promoting illegal gambling
Rotterdam, New York – Gary DiCocco, CCW permit holder, was found guilty of promoting illegal gambling in a sport –betting operation which netted $250,000 in two months.
April 2009 - Crime: Three counts of homicide, aggrevated assault, and a weapons violation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Richard Poplawski, a CCW permit holder, ambushed four police officers, killing three and wounding one.
March 2009 – Crime: Eleven counts of murder and arson
Kinston, Alabama - CCW permit holder, Michael McClendon killed 11 people including the wife of a deputy sheriff.
March 2009 - Crime: Stalking
Los Angeles, California - Concealed carry weapon permit holder, Robert O'Ryan was arrested after jumping the fence at CBS Studios and attempting to meet Shawn Johnson. A search of his car at the time of the arrest found a loaded handgun, a loaded shotgun, duct tape and love letters to Johnson. The 17 year old's parents are filing for a restraining order against O'Ryan.
February 2009 – Crime: Three counts of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, one count of second degree murder, second degree kidnapping
Brockport, New York - CCW holder Frank Garcia killed three people and wounded one in upstate New York. Reports are that the killings occurred because the women had reported Garcia for sexual harassment.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -Tye Burke, CCW holder, put a gun to a man's head at a children's soccer game because he took issue with a coach's call. The victim was the coach's husband.
October 2008 - Crime: Unlawful carrying of a weapon, having a weapon on school grounds
and prohibited use of a weapon
and prohibited use of a weapon
Windsor, Cororado -CCW Holder, Thomas Krueger was arrested on school grounds carrying a loaded Glock and drinking alcohol.
September 2008 - Crime: DWI
Spring Hill, Florida - Gerald Deaguiar, a CCW permit holder was stopped after racing at 90 MPH. He had a blood alcohol four times the legal limit and a gun on each hip.
June 2008 – Crime: Aggravated Murder
Provo, Utah – CCW holder David Ragsdale pulled up to his church parking lot and shot his wife 12 times.
November 2007 – Crime: Having firearm on school property
Huber Heights, Ohio – CCW holder was found passed out in her car carrying a firearm on a Wednesday morning at the St. Peter Catholic School
December 2005 – Crime: Aggravated assault and felonious assault
Beavercreek, Ohio – CCW holder Jason Todd Waple placed his 9 mm handgun up to a man’s neck after a New Year’s Eve traffic dispute.
October 2004 – Crime: Murder
Sanford, NC – CCW holder Horace Greeley Dawson arrested for shooting his neighbor, Richard Raab after a long standing feud. Dawson was later acquitted of first degree murder.
June 2004 – Crime: Illegal possession of a firearm in a courthouse
Dayton, Ohio – CCW holder Douglas Lyons attempted to enter the Montgomery County courthouse to see an inmate while carrying a firearm.
2002 – According to Salt Lake City Tribune, 584 CCW’s were revoked because of crimes committed between 1994 - 2001.http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SLTB&p_theme=sltb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=100E42BB37256322&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM
The New CCW bill in Congress: Who Are They Protecting?
It's not unusual to question what Congress is thinking when they write or pass something, in fact, it's quite common.
But this takes the cake.
Imagine that your state worked very diligently to pass a CCW law which prevented individuals with criminal backgrounds, a history of mental illness or current restraining orders from obtaining a CCW. Now imagine Congress coming in and telling you that an individual living in your state, who has been barred from getting a CCW due to one or more of these issues, can shop for a state with a laxer regulation, and get a CCW from them. (Keep in mind that currently Alaska's CCW allows adult residents to carry a concealed weapon without having gone through a background check or training even if they have committed many violent misdemeanors or have committed misdemeanor sex offenses against minors.
Does that sound like a bill which protects citizens, law abiding gun owners or police? Nope. But that's what is attempting to get through the Congress of the United States even as you read. Ironically, this bill is being snuck through attached as an amendment to a Defense Authorization Bill. Those who would profit from this bill/amendment are those who because of previous criminal behavior, prior chemical dependency, or known mental illness have prevented them from obtain a concealed carry permit in the past.
Why are some in Congress attempting to assist in arming such people? Ask them yourselves. The amendment is Senator Thune's Amendment No. 1618 to the Defense Authorization Bill (S. 1390).
But this takes the cake.
Imagine that your state worked very diligently to pass a CCW law which prevented individuals with criminal backgrounds, a history of mental illness or current restraining orders from obtaining a CCW. Now imagine Congress coming in and telling you that an individual living in your state, who has been barred from getting a CCW due to one or more of these issues, can shop for a state with a laxer regulation, and get a CCW from them. (Keep in mind that currently Alaska's CCW allows adult residents to carry a concealed weapon without having gone through a background check or training even if they have committed many violent misdemeanors or have committed misdemeanor sex offenses against minors.
Does that sound like a bill which protects citizens, law abiding gun owners or police? Nope. But that's what is attempting to get through the Congress of the United States even as you read. Ironically, this bill is being snuck through attached as an amendment to a Defense Authorization Bill. Those who would profit from this bill/amendment are those who because of previous criminal behavior, prior chemical dependency, or known mental illness have prevented them from obtain a concealed carry permit in the past.
Why are some in Congress attempting to assist in arming such people? Ask them yourselves. The amendment is Senator Thune's Amendment No. 1618 to the Defense Authorization Bill (S. 1390).
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