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  1. OPS MARINE

    Intruder Shot Dead at home of DA and Deputy

    DENVER (Reuters) - An intruder who forced his way into the mountain home of a Colorado deputy district attorney was shot dead by either the prosecutor or her police officer husband, authorities said on Tuesday. The shooting, shortly before midnight Monday, comes two weeks after...
  2. OPS MARINE

    GA Town Passes Law Requiring Gun Ownership

    According to Politico.com, Council members in Nelson, a city of about 1,300 residents that’s located 50 miles north of Atlanta, voted unanimously to approve the Family Protection Ordinance. The measure requires every head of household to own a gun and ammunition to “provide for the emergency...
  3. OPS MARINE

    Assault Weapons Ban Dropped From Bill

    The leader of the Democrat-controlled Senate on Tuesday dropped a proposed assault weapons ban from the chamber’s gun-control package – dealing a blow to supporters of the ban, though it could still come up for a vote. The sponsor of the measure, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., revealed...
  4. OPS MARINE

    Assault Weapons Ban Dropped From Bill

    The leader of the Democrat-controlled Senate on Tuesday dropped a proposed assault weapons ban from the chamber’s gun-control package – dealing a blow to supporters of the ban, though it could still come up for a vote. The sponsor of the measure, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., revealed...
  5. OPS MARINE

    Armed Intruder Shot and Killed

    http://www.thecalifornian.com/article/20110811/NEWS09/108110316/Armed-intruder-shot-killed-Salinas-home An armed 19-year-old intruder was shot and killed inside the garage of a home on the northern outskirts of Salinas Wednesday, Monterey County Sheriff's Department deputies said. A Sheriff's...
  6. OPS MARINE

    Still Wonderful Experiences

    I have been visiting Las Vegas for a number of years, and every time I come here,I have a great time. Today's OC was pretty much everywhere I could, and I encountered absolutely no issues. I found myself at The Gun Store on Tropicana, and talked with Mike, who is a fellow Marine and staff...
  7. OPS MARINE

    Cheesecake Factory is OC Friendly

    I had the opportunity to dine at the Cheesecake Factory recently, and had a wonderful experience. I've got a really good picture, but Flickr won't let me get the HTML...no worries. Either way, I had a good conversation with the manager on the way out of the store, who was curious about the...
  8. OPS MARINE

    Prunedale Homeowner Shoots Burglar

    A man trying to burglarize a Prunedale home Tuesday was shot in the thigh by the home's owner, deputies said.Deputies said Craig Bowers knocked on the door of a home in Prunedale and when there was no answer, forced his way inside.When Bowers went inside the home the victim told him to get out...
  9. OPS MARINE

    NRA Emergency Gun Rights Survey

    https://www.nrahq.org/chicagosurvey/default.asp?st=1&ek=Y0JWHOSC&mid=178231496 Will you please click on the link and complete the 2 minute survey? I have certified mine.
  10. OPS MARINE

    States with weak gun laws...

    A handful of states with weak gun laws are the largest contributors to the U.S. market for illegally trafficked guns. That's the alarming finding of "Trace the Guns: The Link Between Gun Laws and Interstate Gun Trafficking," a new groundbreaking report issued by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a...
  11. OPS MARINE

    Full day of OC

    On Friday, 10/08/10, I went to San Francisco. I OC'd, but because I had to visit the Federal Building, I made sure to lock the weapon up and leave it in the vehicle. My stay there was just under an hour. Back outside and OCing again, I had to walk around a few Police Officers as they were...
  12. OPS MARINE

    Salinas PD Contact at Wal-Mart

    I was just contacted inside the Wal-Mart at the corner of San Juan Grade and Boronda in Salinas. It is, at the front doors, 400 yards away from McKinnon Elementary School. When I walked in I noticed him and he looked at me and nodded his head in acknowledgement. I had to cross his path to get...
  13. OPS MARINE

    Shooting at Ft. Bliss

    http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/20/texas.base.shooting/index.html?hpt=T2 The FBI is on its way to Fort Bliss in west Texas to investigate a shooting at a convenience store on the base that left a man dead and two women wounded, according to base spokesman Dieter Jester. The man, who...
  14. OPS MARINE

    Effective Posters?

    I thought I would try making posters during Labor Day weekend, and this is what I came up with...please click on images for full size.
  15. OPS MARINE

    Manteca Sportsmen Outdoor Range

    Spent a few days in Manteca and found my way to the wonderful BassPro there. Great customer service upstairs in the guns and hunting area. Yes, I was OCing, and a friend took a picture as we walked downstairs to do more shopping (that's why it's shaky and unfocused). The outdoor range was to...
  16. OPS MARINE

    Coyote Point San Mateo County

    Saw Rangers all afternoon Things went well at Coyote Point. We were at Magic Mountain 23. Ate, played football, walked by the ocean and watched aircraft land and depart. At one point, someone needed first aid and Rangers came by...no one said a thing. Great day to OC anyway...next stop, Manteca.
  17. OPS MARINE

    Coyote Point San Mateo County

    Just enjoyed another rowing session, and now it's time to play. I am going to Coyote Point in San Mateo...I know the range is closed, but Leann will be there on my hip as usual. I was unable to make contact with them to ask their policy. I will let you know what happens.
  18. OPS MARINE

    Gun and a Baby...How To.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJriDAhIIQs&feature=channel This video is about ten minutes long, but informative.
  19. OPS MARINE

    CCW Holder Catches Intruder

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLXTnUPhKOY In my opinion, leaving and then returning to the house was a bad idea. I'm glad it turned out well for her, though.
  20. OPS MARINE

    AB1934 is dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Pics Pics Pics! Vote to Re-Refer Bill to the Senate Committee. Take note that even Fiona Ma votes "No." Second to the Motion. Notice once again that Fiona Ma votes "No." Mr. Calderon moves to pass on this Bill, and Fiona asks if there will be any objections... A confused Saldana stating...
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