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In reply to the discussion: A guy just shot himself in the bathroom of the cyber cafe I am posting from (Open carry activist) [View all]Nika
(546 posts)27. It rattled me pretty good. Which is why I had to leave the scene while the ambulance were dealing...
.. with him, and the cops were dealing with the gun and leather gun belt with the cartridges.
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A guy just shot himself in the bathroom of the cyber cafe I am posting from (Open carry activist) [View all]
Nika
Jan 2013
OP
Because comparing Constitutional rights and State-revocable privileges makes SO MUCH SENSE
Occulus
Jan 2013
#116
Oh,so that is why Jim Rob the Freeper Magnate needs a Socialist WheelChair
Rain Mcloud
Jan 2013
#120
We had seven cops answer the call to secure the scene for the ambulance as a gun was involved.
Nika
Jan 2013
#92
I fully agree with you and it is indeed illegal to fire a gun in the incorperated portion of Eugene.
Nika
Feb 2013
#277
You have not established that it is always unsafe, we have agreed it upsets some
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2013
#159
Far from it...your statement is much like the creationists going after evolution...its that basic
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2013
#173
And I lose patience with those who argue from emotion and not facts
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2013
#221
Nor are most things when done by professionals. But to compare a cop to any random bubba with a gun
panzerfaust
Feb 2013
#194
If the bullet had gone the wrong way, two of us in front of the loo could of been hit.
Nika
Jan 2013
#13
The new CAT (Combat Application Tourniquet) system has literally been a lifesaver
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2013
#174
That's right... And I assume the help had to clean up after the mess... And fix the roof?
freshwest
Jan 2013
#60
They did have to do that. Someone who has training with bio hazard protocol did come over to help
Nika
Jan 2013
#67
Since your business wisely called the PD, they'll bill him and reimburse you, I'm sure.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#87
There are bagger infestations up and down the west coast, doncha know. Sad, but true.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#86
off subject -what are the worst of these areas? Are they grouped in one county or place?
lunasun
Jan 2013
#101
Some inland areas... Or check the voting districts... It's all there... Yikes.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#111
Sorry, I failed to recognize the difference and the significance of that difference.
wake.up.america
Feb 2013
#153
Wow, that was a fast post on the Register Guard site, thanks for posting the link.
Nika
Jan 2013
#17
I can explain why, even if I can't speak to the reasonableness of what he was doing.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#53
The real impact of Newtown is that many people are learing just how pervasive shootings are
BlueStreak
Jan 2013
#22
It wasn't until Newtown that I realized how much the NRA stopped gun research.
SunSeeker
Feb 2013
#163
It rattled me pretty good. Which is why I had to leave the scene while the ambulance were dealing...
Nika
Jan 2013
#27
The guy is real macho and covered with tattoos, and talks about the Kenyan usurper when he talks ...
Nika
Jan 2013
#35
There are lots in the gun culture just like this- non-law abiding, stupid, cowboy, dangerous, etc.
Hoyt
Jan 2013
#33
If there were 1000 times more, it still wouldn't be enough for gunners to give em up.
Hoyt
Jan 2013
#119
Those who accumulate, promote, and profit from guns care little for anyone but their guns.
Hoyt
Feb 2013
#152
It did fit the *rootin' tootin' six gun shootin'* mentality of the shootee in the OP.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#145
what a moron expecting you guys to hide his pistol too! WTH did he think he would tell police?
bettyellen
Jan 2013
#56
Open carry advocate with an open wound opens up on himself. I'll keep an open mind.
Bucky
Jan 2013
#65
This is the new policy at Indra's as a matter of fact. No guns at all are allowed there.
Nika
Jan 2013
#69
I was here for the shooting and aftermath, but I left the premises and took a walk during the time
Nika
Jan 2013
#84
Anything that can ricochet is a bad thing. Someone else could have been killed. n/t
vaberella
Jan 2013
#95
If it had struck something else... he might of needed a bigger gun!! (nt)
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#102
This prick should have to pay back the taxpayer $$$ that paid the police and paramedics.
TroglodyteScholar
Jan 2013
#132
And of course the worthless fucker got everybody else involved in his fucked up shit
NBachers
Feb 2013
#141
his cut off clothes, including his jockey shorts were in the plastic bag the fireman secured in the
Nika
Feb 2013
#237
How long before one of these idiots accidentally hurts or kills an innocent person?
drm604
Feb 2013
#181
It's made it to "weird news" so you know this guy is going to live in shame.
Spitfire of ATJ
Feb 2013
#222
I wonder what will happen when one of those idiots with assault rifles on their backs,...
Crowman1979
Feb 2013
#212
Average cost to treat a gunshot wound was $38,000 according to a 2006 study.
PA Democrat
Feb 2013
#241
And he is an Obama hater and a health care plan foe too. Which makes this ironic.
Nika
Feb 2013
#283
Most times, most places I do in PDX. However, at a light rail stop I was alone with a group of...
Nika
Feb 2013
#281
I'd consider moving back to the US to a place like Oregon, but the open conceal law
lebkuchen
Feb 2013
#290
Thanks, I try hard to stay safe. I will note that as a young 7 Eleven clerk I was held up five times
Nika
Feb 2013
#291
The bullet is in the ceiling after going through the wall to the room three of us were in.
Nika
Feb 2013
#230
It was common practice in the old west to lower your hammer on an empty chamber so as not to shoot
doc03
Feb 2013
#257
Tell me about it. I have been an environmental activist many years here and done many tree sits and
Nika
Feb 2013
#284
That is hysterical- and truly is a good sign of how inept most of these gun rights folks are. nt
cecilfirefox
Feb 2013
#264