-=> Quoting Paul Nixon to Steve Gunhouse on 13 Jul 96  20:03 <=-
 Re: Plastic 
 SG> That may explain why they can get away with it, but it doesn't explain
 SG> why they are doing it in the first place. When did the truth become 
 SG> subservient to sensationalism?
 PN> When the entertainment divisions took over the news departments.
Close. Actually, when the sales department took over, and demanded 
ratings over all. But now they're losing their viewers ...
When the highest rated "news" program is still losing its share, they 
need to reevaluate their strategy.
 
 SG> At best, this should have been just a small local story about a dozen 
 SG> kooks. Instead, it was a full-fledged media blitz.
 PN> Kooks?
 PN> Gee, just because a bunch of ole boys get together and blow up
 PN> stuff...
I could have been polite and called them "eccentric", but I don't do 
that.
Steve
... Union gives strength. - Aesop
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 -=> Quoting Paul Nixon to Steve Gunhouse on 13 Jul 96  20:03 <=-
 Re: KICKED OUT OF DENNY'S 
 SG> At the time, our concealed carry law had not yet come into force,
 SG> though  I knew it would. My primary consideration was actually the
 SG> briefcase, not  the holster - but I also knew I would be getting my
 SG> permit eventually. 
 SG> A dealer from your state - D & R Enterprises of Tucson - happened to
 SG> be  at one of our gun shows, with the full line of Stealth Products
 SG> fanny  packs, purses, and 2 or 3 briefcases. After looking at it, I
 SG> bought it  for use as a briefcase, and have used it as that since. Only
 SG> recently did  I get my license, and the other aspect of it have any
 SG> direct value. 
 PN> Ah.  You like it?  'Bout how long does it take to be "ready?"
The way I use it? Too long! ;-)
First, you'd have to carry it over your left shoulder (unless you're a 
lefty). Second, you'd have to position the holster at an appropriate 
depth in the compartment. Third, there has to be enough space left in the 
other compartments to not be too tight.
Given all that and sufficient practice, I'm sure it would be as quick as 
those purse holsters it is related to. Not quite as fast as a fanny pack 
in that it isn't tied to you and so requires two hands for access, but 
fast enough if the other guy isn't expecting it.
But as I usually have it on my right shoulder and my job requires me to 
load it pretty full, it might as well be just a good briefcase. Which it 
is, most of the time.
Steve
... It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
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