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A tale of two cultures proves value of firearms, bankruptcy of gun bans
Ohioans For Concealed Carry ^ | Wednesday, May 19 | Dave Workman

Posted on 05/22/2004 6:42:53 AM PDT by TERMINATTOR

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Dairy Mart clerk injured in holdup
Robber strikes worker on head with pistol before fleeing with cash

A robber entered a busy West Market Street convenience store Tuesday and struck a clerk in the head with a gun before fleeing with the store's cash.

The holdup occurred about 10:50 a.m. at the Dairy Mart at West Market and Rhodes Avenue, just east of the Highland Square area. Six customers were in the store when a hooded man walked in and pointed a handgun at the clerk, police said.

"I was at the lottery machine and had just rung something up for a customer when he showed me his gun,'' the clerk, Mustapha Taoufik, recalled later. "He put the gun in my face and said, 'Open the register and give me all your money.' ''

Taoufik worked nervously to punch buttons on the register so it would open. Once he got the register to cooperate, he started handing over the money.

The robber raised his gun.

"He knocked me in my head with his gun and then took the rest of the money,'' Taoufik said. "Sometimes (robbers) are not satisfied. They want to hit somebody, too.''

When the gunman walked out of the store, he headed north across Merriman Road.

"He left really cool,'' Taoufik said. "He was not in a hurry.''

Later, on nearby Charlotte Street, police found a purple Chevrolet Cavalier believed to be connected to the robbery. Officers took pictures of the car and had it towed away.

Police charged Edward Morton, 23, of Cuyahoga Street with aggravated robbery. He was being held at the Summit County Jail on Tuesday night.

Taoufik was struck hard enough to draw blood. He was treated for the injury at Akron General Medical Center.

The store owners declined to be interviewed about the incident. They said they didn't want "negative publicity.''

Commentary: If they didn't want negative publicity, the owners should never have made this store a disarmed victim zone.

1 posted on 05/22/2004 6:42:54 AM PDT by TERMINATTOR
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To: *bang_list
We're disarmed, please don't rob or hurt us!

Molon Labe!

2 posted on 05/22/2004 6:53:24 AM PDT by TERMINATTOR ("In my opinion, the M1 Rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised." -General Patton)
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To: TERMINATTOR

I have a question. The author stated that Ohioans for Concealed Carry have a list of businesses that dont allow weapons on their premises. Does anyone know if there is such a list for Minnesota? I know the Land O Lakes feed plant in Detroit Lakes has such a sign in their office window. I would prefer to spend my money with those who choose not to undermine my rights. Thank you


3 posted on 05/22/2004 6:57:27 AM PDT by Burf
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To: TERMINATTOR

About 37 states now have "shall issue" concealed carry laws and at least 9 other states allow some form of "may issue" ccw's. The sky has not falllen, blood has not run in the streets and every negative thing the anti gun crowd trumpeted has not happened. Best of all, these facts (or lack of facts) are undermining the anti's efforts to push more gun restrictions.


4 posted on 05/22/2004 6:57:55 AM PDT by umgud (speaking strictly as an infidel,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)
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To: Burf

Certainteed roofing shingle plant in Shakopee does too.


5 posted on 05/22/2004 7:12:29 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: TERMINATTOR

The only "weakness"in the M-1 Garand was that you could'nt"top off" the magazine.You had to empty the weapon in order to insert a fresh clip of eight-rounds.Great rifle despite this!Our enemies in WWII were still largely armed with bolt-action rifles which were(for the most part)excellent(Mausers,for example),but they could not match the fire-power of a rifle-squad armed with Garands supported by BARs!!


6 posted on 05/22/2004 7:28:01 AM PDT by bandleader
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To: Burf

I absolutely agree with you!These people who impute magical powers to inanimate objects(Guns)are living in a fool's paradise!!Belgium was neutral in WWII.I guess we need the History Revisionists to re-write what happened to them in WWII!!!


7 posted on 05/22/2004 7:31:49 AM PDT by bandleader
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To: bandleader
Thats why I like my M 1 Carbine, 30 round magazines :)
8 posted on 05/22/2004 7:43:07 AM PDT by Abogado
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To: TexasCowboy; Eaker; Shooter 2.5; glock rocks; Pete-R-Bilt; Squantos; Travis McGee

A ping to an increasing number of sensible American citizens have decided they are not sheep.


9 posted on 05/22/2004 7:52:36 AM PDT by B4Ranch ( "Lady, I only speak two languages, English and Bad English!" - Corbin Dallas "The Fifth Element")
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In my best Jeff Foxworthty slang.........Heres yer sign Taoufik ! Duh !

Stay Safe !

10 posted on 05/22/2004 7:58:19 AM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.)
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To: Abogado

One of the neatest features of the M1 Garand is it's low profile, really nice for the prone position. You'd have to dig a hole for that 30 rounder. No mag hanging out the bottom on the M1 Garand. Just keep your elbow down while reloading!


11 posted on 05/22/2004 8:09:15 AM PDT by TERMINATTOR ("In my opinion, the M1 Rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised." -General Patton)
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To: TERMINATTOR
Every one has the right of self defense,It's up to each individual to use it.

After a stabbing and shooting incident around the house I was talking to the investigating deputies about the incident. Both stated that the people were getting tired of the criminals and the legal system. Although it wasn't said I got the impression of "olde time" justice being talked about (not this case) and the deputies weren't happy.

12 posted on 05/22/2004 8:11:24 AM PDT by earonthief (I never was good at following instructions)
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To: Squantos

Here's yer sign.

LMAO.


13 posted on 05/22/2004 8:16:04 AM PDT by glock rocks (Please pray for our patriot armed forces in harm's way - and the families awaiting their safe return)
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To: Burf
Instead of just not patronizing the place, why not let them know what they are missing? A few years ago, Denny's restaurants here in South Florida tried to pull the same crap. My gun club (more than fifty folks) used to go around to different Denny's in the county and show up for lunch or dinner with all of us in tow and you could see the $$$ signs in the manager's eyes. Then we'd just about get seated and somebody would point out the NO CONCEALED WEAPONS sign and we all just get up and leave in a mighty huff. A month of that (with multiple clubs participating) and the policy just went away. Worked with Blockbuster video too.
14 posted on 05/22/2004 8:43:16 AM PDT by ExSoldier (When the going gets tough, the tough go cyclic. (R.I.P. harpseal))
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To: TERMINATTOR

bttt


15 posted on 05/22/2004 9:22:44 AM PDT by Travis McGee (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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To: TERMINATTOR; ExSoldier; Burf
The steel mill that I work at, has signs barring guns, explosives or weapons of any kind. I told my daughter to sue them if anything happened to me.

The other business that I "used" to go to, get one of these


17 posted on 05/22/2004 4:46:55 PM PDT by MissTargets
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To: MissTargets
This is AWESOME. I'm sending this to my gun club President. WOW.
18 posted on 05/22/2004 4:51:20 PM PDT by ExSoldier (When the going gets tough, the tough go cyclic. (R.I.P. harpseal))
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To: TERMINATTOR
"Just keep your elbow down while reloading!"

I've always loved the M1.
It just feels right!

It takes a little practice to shove that clip in there without worrying about losing your thumb in the process.

I'll have another M1 someday, but it won't be one of those special made Springfields.
They have a tendency to blow up.

19 posted on 05/22/2004 7:46:10 PM PDT by TexasCowboy (COB1)
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To: MissTargets
I love your signs, MissTargets!

I'm going to get some of those printed....with your permission, of course.

20 posted on 05/22/2004 7:47:38 PM PDT by TexasCowboy (COB1)
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