| Re: Bicyclists take on radio empire
"Rick Onanian" <spamsink@cox.net> wrote
>
> I wonder if a realistic gun replica strapped to your camelbak (or
> just your back, if you don't wear a pack) would have any effect
> (other than having to explain yourself constantly).
One of the dumber things you can do.
A couple of years ago, a few kids in my neighborhood took it into their
heads to spraypaint their squirtguns black. Looked quite realistic until you
got up real close.
One of them was a passing acquaintance with my son, and they were over at
our house. I confiscated the 2 or 3 squirtguns, and the one spray can.
I told them exactly what would happen if they continued to carry them around
"One of these old ladies on the street will see you fools walking along,
waving a weapon around. She'll call the cops. *If* you luck out and don't
get shot, you'll probably get arrested, and end up on probation at the
least"
"But it's only a squirtgun!!!"
"Too bad. I've handled and owned quite a few weapons, and *I* couldn't tell
at a glance"
"If you want these back, have your mom or dad come get them"
Of course, none ever did.
2 weeks later, the one kid who wasn't there had exactly that happen to him.
House arrest all summer.
Last week I read on Drudge about a 9 year old busted for the same thing.
A replica weapon may get you hassled by the cops, and shot by the idiots who
think it is real.
If I'm going to carry something that looks like a weapon, I'd make damn sure
it works like one.
Pete
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