Fun With Guns: I Guess You Won’t Be Needing the Dessert Menu Edition
New York. Apparently it’s not cold enough.
A man in a Mendon restaurant accidentally shot himself and the person he was eating with on Saturday.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s department said a man was eating at the Cottage Hotel of Mendon at the corner of Routes 64 and 251 when his gun went off accidentally.
He ended up shooting himself in the hand and ankle and also striking one of the people he was eating with in the ankle as well.
So far, no charges are being filed.
Oh come on, guys, there has to be some sort of penalty for stiffing the waiter on the tip.
Thanks to Brian for the heads up.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I don’t think the average American should carry firearms because I’ve seen how they drive. If they can’t operate a motor vehicle responsibly, they likely aren’t going to use their firearms responsibly, either.
1Nice. “Family values” man.
Conservative U.S. Rep. Bill Young, R-FL, left his first wife and family after former secretary had his child
She, on the other hand, sounds kind of vindictively bitchy…
“Now Young’s original family has spoken out to the Tampa Bay Times, claiming he abandoned them for a woman younger than his first three kids.
Beverly Young, now 58, gave this choice quote about first wife Marian, who at age 81 lost her $2,000 monthly alimony after Young’s death.
” … It’s sad, that after thirty years (Marian Young) still can’t accept the fact that he never loved her. … She attempted to make him stay in a loveless marriage by having her children, but once they were out of his home and grown adults he wanted to experience real love, life and happiness. And that’s what we did. We did it when, where and how we wanted to.”
Beverly Young also made sure Young’s first family was invisible at his funeral:
Asked whether any photos of Young’s first family were included in the photo montage at his funeral, Mrs. Young replied: “Hell, no. Why would I do that? Why should they be? They played no part in his life whatsoever. Consider that courtesy of me.””
2Thanks to all the 2nd A gohmerts, it is now advisable to wear a protective vest, cup and an assortment of gear, while shopping and dining. But do not under any circumstances wear a hoodie for protection against mere rain or cold.
Got it. Their stupid outranks our safety. Thanks Mr La Pierre.
3I’ve sat on my US government issued flak jacket before to improve its potential for personal protection. I just never thought I’d have to do so again. In my 60s. In restaurants or stores in the US of A.
4In the past, it’s been my personal policy to never hang out with armed individuals, and I believe I’ll continue that policy. I imagine there’s just nothing like getting shot by one’s lunch buddy.
5I agree with the first poster. The same ones that can’t drive are the ones with guns…I stay away.
BTW, its dessert, not desert. 🙂
6I live only about 30 miles from where that brain trust shot himself and his friend. I’m so proud.
I hope his friends and family members sincerely question the wisdom of dining with him in the future.
Sigh…
7Thank you, Kallie. I will have to learn not to post from my phone.
8In Illinois we’re just getting around to issuing concealed carry permits thanks to a court decision that forced enabling legislation last year. Fortunately, businesses have the right to post signs barring weapons on their property. Like Rubymay and others, I’m distinctly uneasy at the thought that I will be in close proximity to people who may be armed without my knowing it. Despite all their supposed training in order to qualify for a permit, why should I trust that these people will not expose me and mine to the increased risk of being shot accidentally? If you read the comments to the Mendon, NY news story, people who were present wrote that there were a toddler and a newborn close to where the gun went off. Supposedly the guy said afterwards several time, “I have a permit.” I wonder if he has a permit to bring dead kids back to life if his negligence killed one of them.
9When people carry loaded firearms into restaurants, are they participating in “Dessert Storm”?
I can see some Rambo-clone now, recruited for an undercover mission to Hometown Buffet: “Are you going to let us have sprinkles this time?”
10Imagine. A friend of ours said just an hour ago that folks keep guns because it makes them feel safer. We had an interesting discussion. I also told her about the time I was trying to shoot an impudent skunk. I am not good with guns. My husband, who hates guns, was on the porch, ridiculing my lack of marksmanship. Only extreme self-control kept me from shooting him. I figure that happens more than we’d like to think. Next time I’m going for the skunk with an 8 ft. steel T post; they are foolproof and don’t have to be loaded and you can’t carry one in your purse.
11p.s. we don’t have guns now.
Marge Wood-please keep gallons of tomato juice on hand,next to your steel,t-post. Skunks are loaded and,unlike little Rambos,usually hit what they aim at. 8 feet to a perturbed skunk is an easy chip shot and twice as annoying as a rethuglican paid political advertisement.
12I have the distinct impression the guy with the accidental gun considers himself the victim!!!! Note his argument: I have a permit! Big fat hairy deal! Who does he think he is, the ice skater Tanya Harding? (That was 20 years ago today, y’all, that she came up whining that same song! Maybe its poetic justice Mr. Accidental Gun finds himself in the same leaky rowboat.)
13Waitress to bleeding pair:
14“You want fries with that?”
What we need is for someone to design guns that will only shoot other people who are holding guns. Some magnetic field, maybe?
15For those times when ankle-biting seems inappropriate,just bag ’em with your shootie-gun. Apparently guilt free and best of all no criminal charges.
16@e platypus onion: Hope nobody gets upset with me for sliding slightly off topic, but there’s a terrific way other than tomato juice to deal with skunk odor, especially if your dog has a skunk encounter. See the formula, which is dirt cheap for an application. We always keep these items on hand and buy a fresh quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide every few months.
http://briansplace.ynt1.com/skunk.php
This mixture was invented by a scientist about five miles away from me, and it’s been widely copied around the web. I’ve used it on two occasions with a pet greyhound (slow learner!) that had skunk encounters. Skunk spray is oily and clings to whatever it hits. This stuff works because the soap helps to emulsify the oil. Mixing baking soda and 3% hydrogen peroxide
17makes lots of foam to lift the skunk stuff up off the fur and skin. The foam is also a strong oxygenator, like oxygen bleach, which also helps neutralize the odor. Then use lots of water to wash the foam off. You may want to repeat. Be aware, however, that dogs don’t make natural skin oils as fast as people, so pick up some topical skin and fur moisturizer from a pet store.
On the skunk odor thing, here’s a better and more complete link. Sorry I didn’t see it sooner.
http://home.earthlink.net/~skunkremedy/home/
18UmptyDump-many thanks for the update. I don’t much care for dogs(or skunks,either) so I don’t have one around. Others will find this advice useful and when or if needed I can find it in archives. No printer,you see. Thanks again.
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