Tag Archives: firearms

Inane Wisdom?

Posted on July 14, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

The image to the left is a bit of “wisdom” making its way around social media. As with many such posts, it is intended to be a pithy way of making a point. In my mind, a similar-sounding word might … Continue reading →

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A World Apart

Posted on January 7, 2015 by S. Eric Jackson

Two news stories caught OneOldCop’s attention recently. One was in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the other in Mobile, Alabama. The incidents reported were separated by seven weeks and 900 miles. However, details of the incidents reflect much more separation than the time and … Continue reading →

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A Little Sanity Please*

Posted on May 31, 2014 by S. Eric Jackson

I’ve noticed several posts and comments on Facebook today concerning the announcement that a number of restaurants have asked patrons not to openly carry firearms. The comments have been from folks who chose to take offense at that decision, with … Continue reading →

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The Zimmerman Option

Posted on June 29, 2013 by S. Eric Jackson

George Zimmerman is back in the headlines. His trial is finally underway, and it appears the passion on one side to bury him under the jail is exceeded only by the lack of wit displayed by his defense attorney during opening arguments. … Continue reading →

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