Subdeacon Joe

Can the officials who persecuted him be charged with malicious prosecution?

Never had one tell me "No." But I watched one tell a guy "NO!" emphatically and enthusiastically. Guy had swept him with a loaded 1911. Mac grabbed it, dropped the magazine, ejected the cartridge, stripped it in about 5 seconds, threw it in the trash, told the guy to get out.

I'll tell you, it's amazing how many fascinating little snippets like this are lurking around for us to uncover.

Nothing new. 2008, UC Davis: Gun microstamping needs more testing | UC Davis https://share.google/6VF4CVJOTveA0EyaO Key Findings of the UC Davis StudyFlawed Reliability: Testing showed that microstamping codes transferred poorly or failed entirely in certain tests, such as with rimfire cartridges.Tampering Risks: Researchers found that the alphanumeric codes engraved on the firing pin could be easily erased or modified using basic household tools like sandpaper or a file.Recommendation: The study authors stated that further testing, analysis, and evaluation were required before attempting to legally mandate the technology in semi-automatic handguns. Which our Legislature ignored. And overlooked the glaring issues that didn't turn up in the very short term tests: California's Microstamping Mandate: Technological Promise or Practical Pitfall? - California Firearms Lawyer | The Davis Law Firm | California Firearms Lawyer | The Davis Law Firm https://share.google/6fplFfOJl8vB29arB The DOJ’s investigation, conducted in response to Senate Bill 452 (passed in 2023), focused on advancements since earlier barriers, such as patent restrictions that were lifted by 2025. Key conclusions include: Viability in Controlled Tests: The technology performs reliably in lab settings, with legible imprints achievable on various ammunition types without compromising gun safety or function. Cost Estimates: Implementation is deemed “minimal” for manufacturers, though exact figures are sparse. Regulatory Timeline: If viable, the DOJ must issue performance standards by September 1, 2025, accept licensure applications by January 1, 2026, and assess commercial availability at reasonable prices by July 1, 2027. Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the potential to enhance public safety, stating the report removes “technological hurdles” to adoption.oag.ca.gov As of July 21, 2025, no further updates on performance standards have emerged, but the mandate could drastically reduce the state’s already limited “safe handgun” roster if manufacturers balk at compliance. Overlooked Challenges: Why Microstamping May Not Be Viable Despite the optimistic tone, the report has drawn sharp criticism for its narrow scope, prioritizing lab success over practical hurdles. Industry groups and experts argue it fails to address factors that could render microstamping ineffective or burdensome. Ease of Tampering and Defeat One glaring omission is the vulnerability to tampering. Microstamps, etched only 25 microns deep, can be erased with simple tools like a file or sandpaper in under a minute. Criminals could replace firing pins—inexpensive, off-the-shelf parts—nullifying the feature entirely. The report acknowledges this but dismisses it as irrelevant to “technological viability,” ignoring how such ease of subversion undermines crime-solving utility.wcbm.com Studies from institutions like UC Davis have shown degradation after minimal use, and real-world variables like ammunition quality or environmental factors further reduce legibility. Durability and Long-Term Reliability The DOJ’s tests were short-term and controlled, overlooking wear after thousands of rounds. Firing pins erode from friction and corrosion, leading to inconsistent imprints. Forensic analyses indicate that multiple casings are often needed to reconstruct a code, and toolmarks evolve over time, complicating identifications.thetrace.org Critics, including the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), point out that no major manufacturer has adopted microstamping commercially due to these reliability issues – even at the cost of losing the California market. UC Davis 2007 Mixed results for coded bullet casings | UC Davis https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/mixed-results-coded-bullet-casings Graduate student Michael Beddow tested firing pins from six brands of semiautomatic handguns, two semiautomatic rifles and a shotgun. The firing pins were engraved with three different types of code: a letter-number combination on the face of the firing pin, a pattern of dots or gears around the pin, and a radial bar code on the side of the pin. To study the effects of repeated firing, he fitted engraved firing pins into six Smith and Wesson .40-caliber handguns that were issued to California Highway Patrol cadets for use in weapons training. After firing about 2,500 rounds, the letter-number codes on the firing pin faces were still legible with some signs of wear. But other types of codes around the edge of the pins were badly worn. "They were hammered flat," Beddow said. Tests on other guns, including .22, .380 and .40-caliber handguns, plus the semiautomatic rifles and a pump-action shotgun, showed a wide range of results depending on the weapon, the ammunition used and the type of code examined, Beddow found. Generally, the letter-number and gear codes transferred well to cartridge cases, but the bar codes on the sides of the firing pin performed more poorly. The researchers did not have access to information allowing them to read the bar or gear codes, and so could not determine if these remained legible enough to be useful. One known downside: Codes engraved on the face of the firing pin could easily be removed with household tools, Beddow found. The researchers estimated that setting up a facility to engrave the firing pins of every handgun sold in California would cost about $8 per firing pin in the first year, falling to under $2 per firing pin in subsequent year.

Oh..... Not about The Saloon.

Wearing a tie after work.

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Yep... It deserves

The Nancy Harts "Like countless other women of the Civil War, the wives, sisters and sweethearts of LaGrange, Georgia watched the majority of men in their town march away to military service in 1861. But while other Confederate women on the home front prepared to nurse the wounded and wait out the war, the women of LaGrange prepared to do battle. Between 1861 and 1865, a group of 40 LaGrange women organized an all-woman militia, the Nancy Harts. Organized in military formations and skilled in marksmanship and battle tactics, the women were prepared to defend their town against a Union incursion—and near the end of the war, they did." "It looked like the Nancy Harts would get through the entire war without firing a shot at Union soldiers. But that changed in April 1865, when Union troops raided West Georgia, destroying manufacturing facilities in a swoop they called Wilson’s Raid after commanding officer Brigadier General James H. Wilson. A Confederate officer telegraphed LaGrange to let them know that the nearby town of West Point was under siege. The few men who remained in LaGrange marched away to help defend it, and the Nancy Harts prepared for battle. The women stepped into their familiar formation and marched to the campus of the LaGrange Female College, which was located on the edge of town. As civilians and the remaining Confederate cavalrymen fled, 40 Nancy Harts stood in a group waiting to fight. The fleeing men begged them to hide, but they refused. Soon, a column of 3,000 federal troops approached, and the Nancies noticed several of their family members among the prisoners that came with them. Union Colonel Oscar LaGrange (unrelated to the town) approached, and asked to speak to the militia’s captain. When Morgan complied, she told him that they were willing not to engage in battle if the colonel would promise not to plunder the town. LaGrange complimented Morgan on her well-trained troops and agreed not to attack homes or civilians. She handed over the town to the attacking soldiers. As LaGrange went back to his soldiers to give orders to take over the town, he was overheard saying “The Nancy Harts could probably use their eyes with better effect than their old guns.” The Union soldiers stayed true to their word and did not attack homes or civilians. They did, however, destroy local warehouses, rail lines, and other strategic targets, and looted local stores. The town’s residents were spared, though, and in gratitude, the Nancy Harts cooked dinner for LaGrange." https://www.ajc.com/blog/arts-culture/artistic-salute-female-civil-war-militia-that-saved-lagrange/J4TDre1pHlLNNeVZczkvqM/ Mort Künstler's final major painting, “LaGrange vs. LaGrange.”