Posted on 08/31/2025 4:24:32 PM PDT by CFW
Shoppers at New York state’s largest mall were thrown into panic on Thursday after a man carrying an umbrella sparked fears of an active shooter, police said.
The scare began around 3:20 p.m. when 911 calls flooded in about a man carrying what appeared to be an AR-15-style rifle inside the Destiny USA shopping and entertainment complex in Syracuse.
A second caller said the suspect slung the “weapon” on his shoulder and appeared to cock it.
Within minutes, officers swarmed the area, backed by drones and a sheriff’s helicopter on standby.
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But when they see it
Leftists freak out
You get maced in the eyes
In a jail with a pout
“It’s because I’m black, isn’t it?”
Apologies! I was trying to be funny. I’m a fan of the old Patrick McNee/Diana Rigg TV series “The Avengers.” McNee played John Steed, who was rarely without his steel-plated bowler hat and sword-cane umbrella.
Just damn.
Sure as heck, NOT the AR-15. The dude needs to get his eyes checked.
An entire generation of fainting goats. Yay!
Ha. There’s a meme for everything, I guess.
I did not. Thanks.
That looks like the samurai sword umbrella I wanted to get my daughter. She would have loved it but I was afraid it would get her shot.
Lol!!
Echoes of basic training so long ago. Which is why I still think LBJ is a four-letter word.
No need to apologize.
When the British series was on I was distracted by Diana Rigg and then in the US Avengers movie they had Uma Thurman. Still distracted.
Movie had about the harshest criticisms in years. I didn’t think it was that bad. Although the star Ralph Fiennes fit right in as the Pope’s successor search inner circle guy in Conclave.
Loved The Avengers as a kid. Emma Peel was one of those “I know I should like this a lot, but I don’t really understand why yet” things.
New York obviously needs Umbrella Control. Ban black umbrellas. Particularly those with automatic triggers and no safeties on them.
Don't jump to conclusions. She might actually like that long, ribbed, handle. Looks like it would provide a nice grip.
“Nobody needs a 30” round umbrella...”
It’s interesting how different things are in blue vs red states.
A couple years ago I bought a magnifier for my AR-15, and it was to be installed by the shop selling it. So I just went to our car, got the weapon and walked right into the shopping center and had the thing mounted. No one gasped: GUN, GUN!.
That store’s policy has changed since, where a manager must meet a person at the door, verify the weapon is cleared, and hand carry it for the customer. Nevertheless, it’s still carrying a weapon in plain sight of many people.
I haven’t seen the movie. I should check it out. But I remember that The Avengers, Star Trek, Wild, Wild West, and so many other shows of the 60’s were filled with the most beautiful up-and-coming actresses.
I could just see all these hysterical people in NY running from the umbrella. What a hoot
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