Every time I think I am a horribly sarcastic a-hole you make me proud Dave... "no armed crime in NYC". No heroin or cocaine or pot either I bet!
Laws only apply to people like me and you. Nashville's finest athlete got run off to Dallas and is still shooting (not himself unfortunately) and has never spent a day in jail. Adam Pac-Man Jones makes Plaxico look like a choir boy. Money talks. Big money screams!

Plaxico Burress will walk. Unlike you or me, a pro athlete can't pick up where he left off if you take three years away from his prime. A three year jail sentence is the end of Burress's useful life; outside of some food service jobs or perhaps a run at the Senate, there's not much out there for a guy with Burress's limited brains and skill set. A judge will (hopefully) see that.

And again, I won't feel outraged if he walks because nobody, not even a boob who shoots himself, should go to prison on account of that stupid unconstitutional carry law. Drug dealers and liberal politicians walk the streets untouched, and he has to serve hard time for perforating his own dumb carcass? Burress is guilty of disorderly conduct and unlawful discharge of a firearm; slap him with a heavy fine, a ton of community service, and ninety days in the King George Hotel just so he knows how it feels to be there. And treat anybody else who did what he did the same way. Case closed.

You think the lawyers needed more time to figure out who gets a cut of the money?

There was U-tube video of a Federal agent(of the DEA I believe?)that was giving a classroom presentation in which he shot himself in leg. He was intoxicated, as well. I wonder whatever, if anything, happened to him over that fiasco?

We here in OH know that Mr.Burress had previously toiled for the Pittsburg Steelers until the grass was greener in NYC. Maybe Mr. Burress should just hire a bodyguard instead of threatening the safety of himself and others who may be near him when he puts his hands in his pockets. I guess fame will save him from prison but what will save him from himself. How about Mr. Burress do a public service announcement about gun safety? He could say, "Guns and stupid people don't mix."

You gotta wonder how he managed to shoot himself.

You’re a prophet, DP. …And you know how the system of power and affluence works.

BTW loved your story on hunting the wounded buffalo in the new F & S. Isn’t it amazing how a hunter will pay to put himself, or herself, in harm’s way? I take it the wounded buffalo story is a case in point of moral obligation.

Who says America hasn't got the best system of justice that money can buy? DEP, you hit the nail right on the head with your prognostication!

So much wasted talent these days. One day you have the world by the cahones` and then bang you shot yourself at a bar :)

I'm not saying Plaxico is the sharpest knife in the drawer, but the NY city carry law is stupid and unjust. We'll see if the city lays hard time on a man whose crime was shooting himself accidentally, or if NY lets Plaxico walk, thereby putting doubt on the antigun law's essential fairness. I'm loving this whole thing.

You watch, plea-bargain, say I’m sorry with tears flooding the court room, pay a hefty fine and get a slap on the wrist!

What ever happened a year or so ago about a Father shooting an intruder standing over his infants crib? Last I remember, the intruder had a rap sheet a mile long and they where prosecuting the Father for an unlicensed handgun! The family just moved there from Florida and the handgun was legal at that time.

Just goes to show why i'd never carry a Glock, no real safety. Anything hit's the trigger and BOOM! I'll stick with my 1911 thank you.

With enough $$$ you can get by with 2 muderers, just ask OJ how to do it.If I lived in NY you can bet your last $ I would carry a guy to defend myself from the likes of those mentioned above.

couldn't resist another comment. I truly wish that Pelosi, Hillary, Schumer, and a few others would be dumped in the middle of New York City's Central Park at midnight with no bodyguards, mace, pepper spray, certainly no guns since they don't believe anyone actually needs them for self-defense, or even a large stick. Any bets on how they would fare before they could get their collective asses out of the park? If they even got out.
Michael

Money and fame buy the justice now days. Personnaly I think that he should get what any Joe Blow would get.

So many of these athletes you see in the news claim they fear for their lives and that they are stalked by fans and the media.

They put themselves in these situations and want us to believe they are the victims, they are victims of their own stupidity and I am better than you attitudes.

This guy is a moron and as stated above he will find a way to make money off of this, if it was a normal person they would have already been done with the court case and they would be in jail or paying heavy fines, because he is a celebrity he gets a free pass.

Wingshooter 54,

I think you've got a great idea for a new reality show! I can't stand those shows generally, but I'd stand in line to see that one! What would we call it -- "Survivor: Central Park"?!?!

There is one other thing that I haven't seen brought up in this case. According to New York State Law it is illegal to carry a handgun into a bar. And it doesn't matter if it's registered to you or not.

they aint gonna do a thing to him about carring a gun or shooting him self,,jamal lewis killed a guy and hes still playing football

There are two "court systems" here too, if you think I'm wrong just ask O.J. Simpson, Plax will get off maybe even scott free. I mean the only person he atempted to kill was himself.

The best way to beat a ticket is, change in venue!

GO FIGURE!

Alright alright, enough about NFL thugs and whatever else. Let's hear about rifles.

How about something about super accurate rimfires? How about sheep guns? Goat guns? Varmint guns? Autoloading/slide/lever rifle comparo? I'm really curious as to how the newer semi-auto guns stack up with the old classics. Rifle for turkeys where legal? Best rifle for the impending endtimes?

that was stupid to shoot yourself

Why is anyone suprised at this comment by Dave. Sen Jim Webb of Va right after his election had his chief aide drop him off at the airport. Sen Webb gave the aide his handgun to take back to the office in DC which is a no no at the time prior to Heller (still is actually.) The aide was arrested and charged with felony handgun charges. 3 months later the charges were quietly dismissed. Just another case of the elite Democrat/ Republican pretending to be a common man to get elected but in reality another elite hypocrite.

I am so sick and tired of people who play Pro sports and most politicians, that break the laws of this country and get away with it. The honest Joe like you and me, would be in the crowbar hotel, for J walking or having an over due library book. Hate to tell you folks but it's only going to get worse in this Country. What you thought was wrong is becoming right and what you thought right is becoming wrong.

Life is though!..........It's even tougher when your stupid!

That boy needs to do something about the lack of gray matter.

Don't blame the Glock, safety lies between your ears. You could shoot yourself just as easily with a Browning designed pistol.
The trigger has a safety built in, just don't put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot, basic gun handling rules.
A Glock needs a holster that protects the trigger from both sides, the owner's manual says it and anyone can see that.
My Glock .45 would be the last gun in my house if it came down to it. I would not trade it for a bucket full of 1911's (bucket-a good place to keep old garbage)!