Posted on 12/30/2016 7:40:22 AM PST by Zakeet
Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz bought personalized shotguns for his offensive line this Christmas, and now a gun control group says they'll be sending the players gun locks.
The 23-year-old rookie quarterback is a North Dakota native and a hunter. He bought the Beretta long guns for his teammates with their numbers engraved on the butt of the guns, according to ESPN. Offensive guard Allen Barbre, a fellow hunter, says the guns are the Beretta model known as the Silver Pigeon, which retails for about $2,000.
"This is an awesome gun. I'm excited about it," said Barbre. "I don't know if I'll shoot it, though. It's pretty nice."
Seeing an opportunity to spread their message, gun violence prevention group CeaseFirePA announced they'll be sending gun locks to the players.
"Our staff's immediate reaction to the news about Wentz's gifts to his teammates was to ensure that the gifts were used safely and responsibly," said CeaseFirePA Executive Director Shira Goodman in a statement.
Bearing Arms writer Bob Owens reported Thursday that Goodman said his group is trying to decide whether to send cable locks or trigger locks to the players.
"Amusingly, CeasefirePA’s attempt at grandstanding is an entirely futile one, as neither trigger locks nor cable locks will work reliably with an over/under shotgun," wrote Owens, explaining the group's misfire.
"Maybe next time instead of looking for attention, CeasefirePA can do the rudimentary work it takes to discover that Carson Wentz bought his offensive line one of the safest firearms on the planet, which simply cannot be fired when stored," Owens wrote. "CeasefirePA, like most gun control groups, runs on a toxic mix of ignorance arrogance, and fear."
Still, some Eagles players have had problems with guns this year. In October, linebacker Nigel Bradham forgot about a loaded gun he kept in a backpack. He had a concealed carry permit for the gun, but was arrested at Miami International Airport when he tried to bring the bag through security, according to Philadelphia Daily News.
In November, wide receiver Josh Huff was released from the team after he was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon. He had a 9mm handgun and six hollow-point bullets, as well as a small amount of marijuana when he was pulled over for speeding on the Walt Whitman Bridge, according to court documents.
An informal poll of Eagles players found that 18 of the 37 players asked said they owned a firearm.
"I like to go clay shooting and stuff," said right guard Brandon Brooks. "All I've got is a home defense tactical shotgun, short-barrel, so I was looking for one of these," he said, referring to Wentz's gift.
"I haven't really held a gun or anything before," said rookie lineman Isaac Seumalo. "But I'm more than thankful for it. It looks sweet. Carson said he'd teach me how to use it and all that good stuff."
Needs a gun lock so that it won't accidentally discharge when stored ...
Beautiful gun. I wish I had a boss like that.
Best shotgun I’ve ever hoisted.
That ought to help them hold off those defensive backs and maintain the pocket ....
They don’t know what to do when they realize that there are millions of genuine men left in the USA that the crabby feminists and metrosexuals on the coasts have no power to pervert.
I love it when progressives heads spin.
Chuckle.
Yeah, I hope they don’t scratch it on somebody’s helmet!
I’m not a shotgunner myself, but I don’t think they are typically stored in a case like that. Valuable guns usually get put into a safe, or maybe a locking display case.
Kinda sounds like they could use duck calls more than locks.
As an ex-Bengal fan (after they screwed Carson Palmer), I gotta say that’s funny.
“This calls for a stupid, futile gesture, and we’re just the ones to do it.” The gun grabbers
https://youtu.be/_h4DZeBleLs?t=12
Every gun I’ve bought from a retailer has come with a lock. I think there was legislation passed that required a lock be sold with every gun. In any case the lock itself is not a lot of money. Gun grabbing organization did this purely for headlines and the press obliged.
Awesome-what a breath of fresh air from the group of spoiled rich bratty disrespectful thugs that the NFL generally is known for.
Well, D’uh! Those silver shotgun shells at lower left might discharge accidentally, right? Where would you be, then?
That’s one way to protect the pocket
Yup. I think the Feds require a lock with every handgun, but only a few states require locks with long guns. It's probably cheaper to include the locks with everything than to deal with the inventory complications. I doubt the locks cost even $1. State-to-state magazine limit variations are complicated enough. (Pssst ... President Trump... if Obama can use the Federal "power of the purse" to force states to allow perverts to use the little girls' room, maybe you can use financial leverage to do something about this.)
Bryan Seay needs to go back to grade school English vocabulary class and learn the the quarter back GAVE the shotguns. He did not GIFT anything. Rant /
Something tells me that when Carson wasn’t in class at North Dakota State U., he was hunting birds on the plains. He probably even kept his shotgun in gun rack in his pickup truck in the school parking lot...
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