I feel like Beetlejuice: I’ve seen gun-grabbers get mad at their own laws 167 times, and it just keeps getting funnier…
The Coronavirus pandemic is doing much more than making people sick; it’s exposing sicknesses that have been eating at the heart of the Second Amendment for decades. Those of us who support the right to keep and bear arms have known for a very long time that there are a number of laws, both federal and state, that do infringe on that right…and that we have, collectively, accepted some of the lesser infringements as compromises (although as individuals we’re still pretty annoyed). That’s why it’s so knee-slappingly hilarious to us every time we hear about the shock and anger of the anti-gunners when they realize that those laws they touted as “reasonable” and “common sense” are, in fact, neither.
As we’ve mentioned here before, one of the Second Amendment’s most indefatigable defenders is the NRA’s first woman president, a Florida woman named Marion Hammer–never has anyone been more aptly named, and that is a compliment–and she’s been serving up some absolutely delicious schadenfreude coming from that state. Today, because we could all use a laugh, we’re presenting the latest hot cup of tea from the Sunshine State. Take it away, Marion!
An employee of a Florida Gun Shop called me last week to let us know that a very liberal customer was quite angry that he could not pick out a gun, pay for it and walk out of the store with it. This is the story he shared in pretty much his own words:
After filling out the 4473 Form, and showing his drivers license, the customer was annoyed that he had to go through a background check. He angrily questioned, “Don’t you know who I am?” (He is a City Commissioner) When I told him it didn’t matter, he said it was a waste of resources to do background checks on law-abiding people and said the law obviously “needed exceptions.”
He got more angry that the background check took almost 20 minutes, and said, “there is no excuse for it to take this long.” Once he cleared the background check and paid for the handgun, he about blew a gasket when he found out that he had to wait 3 days and come back before being allowed to take possession of the handgun and walk out with it.
He DEMANDED to know “Why can’t I take it now? I need it now.” He was not happy to hear that it was the LAW. He then explained, “I hate guns and I have supported gun control in the past but this is damned ridiculous. When you need a gun you should be able to get it.”
He then stormed out of the gun shop.
Of course, this hasn’t been the only example of how upset anti-gunners get at the gun-store counter when it turns out that the employee does not, in fact, Know Who They Are (or particularly Give a Crap). There are many others, which Ms. Hammer pointed out by sharing this article from Redstate.com. Here’s my favorite part, coming from a gun store in California:
More than a dozen of these buyers (men and women) actually thought that since they filled out and signed everything, they could just walk out and go home with the firearm. Several actually said they saw how easy it was to buy a gun on TV and why did they have to fill out all these forms.
The majority of these first timers lost their minds when we went through the Ammo Law requirements. Most used language not normally heard, even in a gun range. We pointed out that since no one working here voted for these laws, then maybe they might know someone who did. And, maybe they should go back and talk to those people and tell them to re-think their position on firearms – we were trying to be nice.
Most were VERY vocal about why it takes 10 days minimum (sometimes longer if the DOJ is backed up) to take their property home with them. They ask why do I need to wait 10 days if I need the protection today or tomorrow? We pointed out again that no one working here voted in support of that law.
My most fervent hope is that this moment will teach the anti-gunners of America that the Founding Fathers said what they meant and meant what they said when they drafted the Bill of Rights. That those rights apply to all of us; that they are our natural rights, and that the government doesn’t “give” them to us; and that it is better to have a gun and not need it than it is to need a gun and not have it. Perhaps that’s overly optimistic, but there’s nothing like a good belly laugh first thing in the morning to make us feel hopeful for the future.
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Diane Hart says
It’s not as easy as they thought to purchase a firearm. Just because you are a law abiding citizen doesn’t mean anything, you have to go by the laws you inplaced . Do they not think that the rest of us that support the NRA are not law abiding citizens. Hate to break this to you but we are and we have to abide by those laws. What makes you think you are special. Serves them right for voting these laws into place. Now that they think they need them they can’t get them LMAO. Maybe now they will think twice about these laws and decide to try and change them for the better of all of us.
Walt says
In the words of that old leftest folksinger, Phil Ochs, “a liberal is ten degrees left of center in good times and ten degrees right of center when it effects him personally.”
John percival says
Amen brother
Woody W Woodward says
They are learning what it’s like when they are bitten by their own damn dog.
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Barbara Drabek-Doyle says
good.
Ron says
Karma
Lawrence Greenberg says
I know that every word you speak is truth. And keep an eye on Florida – the idiots who destroyed NY, NJ, and Connecticut by voting for Communists there have retired to Florida and are in the process of destroying Florida as well.
Barbara Drabek-Doyle says
I hope not. Florida has a lot of gun owners-I hope they are not able to do this here. I know the developers are destroying in our water and natural habit for our wildlife
Rick Burgess says
I am Florida born and live there still at 60 years of age. There are so many yanks around here I can hear them squawk in my sleep. NY NJ and other northern trash need to stay up north. You are despised and not at all welcome here by true Floridians.
L. Shamus McQuade says
The NEUROSIS of the Liberal Mind……..They and their following make these draconian laws, but in true LIBERAL form “do as I say NOT as I do” fashion they whine like a broke dicked dog. These people will NEVER change. They are born this way and will die this way.But as Ron White the comedian says……there ain’t no fixin STUPID in this case the same applies……………… There ain’t no fixin liberalism
Don Richardson says
There ain’t no cure for stupid but I love it when the lefties realize that what they supported actually applies to them also. The colleges now teach that freedom of speech means that if you even think someone is going to say something with which you disagree, you have the right to stop them from saying it even if it takes physical force to do so. Those who are taught and believe such crap tend to look at the world that way, the rules apply to others but not to ones self. Our education system is controlled by leftists and this is evidenced by seeing that 96% of political donations from teachers unions go to Democrats.
I can remember when I could (and did) walk into Kmart, pick out a Colt 1911 and a box of ammo, pay the clerk and walk out. No more paperwork than to buy a Snickers bar (none whatsoever). Back then half the pickup trucks in the parking lot at the high school had guns in a rack in the back window and the same lineup was seen on main street. The crime rate back then was practically zero compared to what it is now.
Cory says
No it was not. The crime rate was much much higher in the past. It was just that you didn’t have a dozen 24 hour cable news channels, plus hundreds of online news outlets all trying to fill up those 24 hours with as much “Fear Porn” they could find or even make up.
TheSkeptic says
Fact-check yourself, Cory. Or at least define “the past” so we know which decades’ crime statistics to stuff up your nose. Crime is a cultural thing–BAD culture, though influenced by policing and prosecution practices.. Just like how similarly sized cities in different parts of our great land have markedly different violent crime rates. Look at the FBI crime reports going back to 1960 and get educated.
Guest says
https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FT_19.10.14_CrimeTrends_1.png
Over 50% decline over the last 30ish years. Take a breath it’s gonna be ok
JonsOn says
This just shows how really ignorant and dumb those on the left are. There shouldn’t be a waiting period unless perhaps a person comes in to buy a gun and is visibly ready to kill someone. I used to live in California and it was a joke 4 years ago and has only gotten worse. I stopped paying attention to their new “ammo” law which last I heard was a joke, voted in by idiots and enforced by morons (the AG’s office not rank and file police).
Jon says
I would disagree, everyone has a 1st time, it is even possible that after learning about the black scary thingy, they may like to make it go bang. I know not all liberals like loud noise unless they are the source but we should all have Hope In this sad time.
eagle10 says
Don’t these dummies know they can make their own. Just go to Home Depot get some pvc pipe. Go to the grocery store and get some marshmallows. Put the marshmallow in one end of the pipe – now you have and instant blow gun. Then again, those idiots will probably suck it in instead of blowing it out.
Oak says
Thank God for those morons they don’t live in places like the People’s Republik of NJ, They might have to jump through a lot more hoops and wait months.
John W. says
They should be told to call 911 to get all the protection they deserve. I’m sure the cops will rush right over….
joseph white says
Meh, why would you freak out over a wait period, for what logical reason would you need to get a gun NOW? Are you Kevin Kline in Silverado? That liquor store have a big day? This just looks like the typical American freak out for no reason.
ASmith says
I’m from Kentucky and if you have a CCW you can go into any gun store, buy what you can afford and leave with it immediately. I’ve never lived anywhere else so I guess I’m spoiled and didn’t know it. Jerry C from Texas above talking about the changes he’s seeing in his state…dear God if Texas falls the rest of the country has no hope. I’d give anything to see an actual video of some of these liberal idiots foaming at the mouth “Don’t you know who I am?”. I’d pee myself laughing.
DaveS says
We moved from CA to AZ. Like Kentucky if you have a CCW you can buy want you want and immediately leave with your purchase. In CA I had to wait 10 days even with my CCW.
R l Clayton says
Unfortunately since the liberals f****ed up California, they’re moving to AZ to do the same. WE’RE BUILDING THE WALL ON THE WRONG BORDER!
Stacey Schaller says
Payback bites, right? LOL. Maybe those guys will realize that who you vote for matters and the media actually LIES. Thanks for the great laugh this morning. Need that. 🙂
GomeznSA says
This article didn’t mention the ones who are astounded, astounded I tell ya that they cannot simply order a gun over the intrawebz and get it shipped directly to their house – cuz they were told for years that they could and that it was easier to do than buying veggies or books.
Dave Carpenter says
AWESOME words above!! I’m a Safety Officer at many events. I have always felt safe & comfortable in those crowds….when 100% are wearing guns. BUT…..the rookies we have to be careful with. Rookies don’t become ‘seasoned’ without training, use & exposure. So we want to encourage that….& tech & watch carefully. ( it’s pertinent too)
THUS today’s situation:: we gotta be careful for those First Time Owners…..who Have NO experience….& because of social distancing, etc, can NOT get training at the moment. We can only hope they DO get training once it becomes available!! Til then….hope they are careful & don’t need it!!
PLUS: rookies almost certainly don’t have the training to keep it safe at home…..in storage!!! Guess a little prayer is in order!!
Al Perdue says
We should also view this as an opportunity. Reach out to these new owners in a welcoming manner. Don’t get on your soapbox about why these laws are bad. They will arrive at that conclusion quickly. Offer to teach without being condescending. Prove to them by our actions that we aren’t crazed, confrontational maniacs as the media has told them.
Tim says
Not me but a friend was in a gun shop waiting to ask if they had any 9 ammo left. He heard the following conversation.
Customer: got any 9mm guns?
Clerk: yes but we ran out of ammo in stock for them.
Customer: oh ok, got and 38ammo?
Clerk: No
Customer: what about 45?
Clerk: yes
Customer: I will have one of those then.
Clerk: You do know you are not walking out of here today with it right.
Customer: what?why? I guess just never mind then! I’ll take my business elsewhere!
SGT Preston says
Shows the Libtards incredible IGNORANCE of the law. With that knowledge, they should NEVER be allowed to touch a real gun, much less purchase one.
n.r. ringlee says
The Achilles Heel of Progressive ideology and public policy is an unwillingness to revisit policy once implemented. Progressives are more than happy to inflict spurious and unconstitutional solutions on vilified classes and will never revisit the consequences of those policies save one condition. That condition can be referred to as the “Chickens come home to roost” syndrome where feel good policies come back to bite progressives when law demands progressives comply. Kalifornia and many other progressive utopias are in an uproar because the chickens have come home to roost. I have relatives and friends who live in these worker’s paradises and who are enraged that I can’t simply give them a 1911 and Mossburg 500 to take home with them. Popularly supported common sense solutions are not quite so much when they apply to you.
D Thater says
Those dummies voted for it, they can enjoy it….let them stew in their own juices. They were repeatedly warned, many times, over and over. They are morons and sheep that never, never listen.
Jaybo1 says
In Texas once we pass the background check or present a valid carry license we pick up our guns and head out the door…I don’t think we Texans would tolerate those liberal “wait 10 days ” rules the yankees have…regardless , this is all coming to a head someday and the war will begin…
Jerry C says
I had to smile at this guy from Texas. We came within a hair’s breadth of loosing a Senate seat to Bozo O’Dork who has vowed to take away our semi autos rifles. The Texas population is changing because of a two pronged invasion of libtards from Kalifornia and illegals from south of our boarder. Don’t think illegals can’t vote? Think again. The communists/democrats are doing everything humanly possible to enable them to vote. Keep an eye on Texas. When our legislature goes commie democrat, that’s the ball game. Take a stroll through Austin to see our future.
Chuck G. says
No all Yankee states have bad laws. We have the same process in Michigan. Pass the background check or have a conceal carry permit and walk out with the weapon. There are no restrictions on buying ammo.
Gary Chapman says
You had.
John says
To the Texas guy
I live in a yankee state and I can walk in do a background check and walk out the door with
the same day
David. Shepardson says
Make the liberals do the paperwork and background check to buy the firearm
and when they come back do it all over again for the ammo…..
educate them on the anti constitutional laws they support!
SFC William Dinwiddie says
About time the anti gunners got a taste of what they dumped on the rest of us. Especially out here in California. Northern California is similar to the south east states in attitudes, but the jerks in SF and LA, etc. have more numbers. A few got caught in unlawful gun black market deals while the cops rake the rest of us over the coals for minor BS and steal our guns and other items.
Robert M says
I knew this day would come for libtards. I didn’t know when or how but I knew it would arrive like a Winter Snow Blizzard here in the upper Midwest and like Hussein Obama used to say his teachable moment nonsense . Not sure what exactly the quote was I was not a fan of his. Anyway the time is here now and I think many of them hate that they pushed for these laws and they got slapped hard by their own absurd laws. “Be careful what you ask for” as the quote states.