"The Great New Orleans Gun Grab-Descent Into Anarchy"

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Well, I've read my copy, and it will be spread around to city management & and city police department. I took it to the local library today, to have them get orders in. I have made the comment that I do not trust the new laws that supposidly will prevent this type of lawlessness by "law enforcement" to actually stop it. From page 190 of the book: "In a local radio interview on June 2, 2006, after Governor Kathleen Blanco signed the Louisiana statute into law, NOPD superintendent Warren Riley was asked his opinion of the new law, and what would happen in New Orleans in the event of another disaster of the proportions of Katrina? Riley thought briefly and then asnwered: 'During circumstances like that, we cannot allow people to walk the streets carrying guns. As law enforcement officers, we will confiscate the weapon if the person is walking down the street, and they may be arrested.'" :cuss: So --- The super says that the law means nothing to him - so what do we do? :confused:
sailortoo
Semper Paratus (also)
 
Thanks for making this a sticky thread, I probably wouldn't have gotten around to getting the book if it wasn't. I just finished it yesterday and agree it is a must read for Americans. (Not just gun owning Americans.)

Well done Gordon and Todd. Thanks for the excellent documentation and getting the story out there. I'm glad that it appears so much legal action has been taken in many states to make this less likely to happen in the future, but like sailortoo, I was blown away and dismayed by the attitude of Superintendent Riley. Knowing full well it would be illegal he is determined to do it again!

Along with Hannity, I think Glenn Beck would also do an interview with the authors. (Has he already?)
 
I got a new copy off eBay for ~$10 shipped. Almost finished. Interesting book. I am glad I was not there. I hate lying, and cannot remember the last time I lied, but I think that the appropriate response in the situations described would be “No officer. Guns are dangerous, and I would never own one of those things. I think the only people who should have guns are cops and soldiers. I appreciate your service to the community.” Actually IMO, as always, I think the best response is to just remain invisible to LE. Oooooh, the warm cloak of invisibility.

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Nothing bad said about Michigan State Police in the book. :)

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Actually, since pistol registration is mandatory in MI, I might have to give them the ole “lost them all in a boating accident” bit.
 
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Just finished my copy...very disturbing read, but vital for us to digest so that we can know what to expect in similar situations.

Now, here's my offer...I want to share my copy with those who'd like to read it, but cannot afford to do so. Just PM me your address and I'll drop it in the mail to you. The only caveat is that you must PIF. When you've finished reading it, don't keep it, but send it to another member, who will read it and pass it on and so forth.

If it does ever make its way back to me, it had better be dog-eared and well-worn!

(Mods - If it's not cool to make this sort of offer because it can be viewed as taking sales away from the authors, feel free to delete.)
 
Will look to order the book,some books just have to be read.It will take something like this to open peoples eyes...
 
Ratbert...

Thanks for your generous offer to pass our book around.

Rest assured missing the small residuals off a few pass-alongs will not break us. I'd rather members get the book, read it, and tell others about it, and I know my co-author, Todd Masson, would agree.

The message that what happened in New Orleans could happen again simply HAS to be disseminated in any way we can make it happen.

I'd appreciate anyone getting the book to share their comments here, and on any other gun site where they participate--that will do more good than worrying about the pass-along of a few books.

Thanks for your kind offer, and thanks for your continuing fight to keep our Second Amendment rights in this country.

Gordon Hutchinson, co-author (with Todd Masson), "The Great New Orleans Gun Grab"
 
"Now, here's my offer...I want to share my copy with those who'd like to read it, but cannot afford to do so. Just PM me your address and I'll drop it in the mail to you. The only caveat is that you must PIF. When you've finished reading it, don't keep it, but send it to another member, who will read it and pass it on and so forth."

Okay, this one's done. PM received.
 
Ratbert (lol Dilbert), does that book come in a little "book box"?

If so, I'm next in line. PM me when it's ready
 
I've just started reading my copy. I was "forced" to order a copy after I read all the great feedback here at THR :D. I've finished the first few chapters, and so far, so good. I grew up in the South, and had my share of Hurricane preparedness drills. I don't miss them one bit! I'll take a blizzard any day. I helped my father pack up and say goodbye to his retirement home on Florida's Gulf Coast after he was almost put out to sea in July of 2005. it was a close one, and they had their own troubles with looting and what not for several days as well. No electric, no water, no phone (land or cell), and NO ROAD off the Island. Lot's of raw sewage though, no shortage of that. At least he had a boat to get back and forth to the "mainland" until they got the road half.ss useable. If you've never been there, or lived through one, then you DEFINATELY should read this book, if for no other reason than perspective. This truly should be passed around to every City Official you can "convince" to read it. Of course, a lot of them are already smarter than the average Joe, so good luck with that one. It is worth a try though. There is no success without effort.
 
I just ordered mine from Amazon.com along with America Fights Back.

If that lawyer was caged and shot with beanbag rounds, those cops involved need to be prosecuted for civil rights violations.

Tex
 
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I ordered a copy from the same location you did, noticed they were selling the pair because many bought the other with this one. Looks like you were one of those who thought the pair was a good deal. Should have it in a week and I'll be able to read about the story also.

The below is fiction but it is a good read, James Lee Burke, very good author writes about the area, his famous Character David Robicheaux some say is one of the best cop story writing out there.

http://www.jamesleeburke.com/bibliography/40.php


:)
 
As soon as my library opens I'll be sure they have a copy available or on order. Tommorrow I'll pick up a couple copies, for myself, the local prosecutor's office, a cop friend, my bro and my dad.
 
WOW! Not only does our local Barnes Noble not carry the book, they claim they can't get it!
 
XavierBreath

I'm getting really concerned about The Louisiana Conservative link. Ordered a copy the 18th. Nothing but an order confirmation and pending charges on my credit card. Oh, and a buck to paypal (gag and puke).

Edited to add: Never mind. Book arrived this afternoon.
 
Okay — I'm finished with the book. Only took me about 8 hours to read it.

1. Riveting.
2. Colorful language, very accurate (as far as I can tell) and descriptive, covers pretty good background before the "incident".
3. Easy to read, comprehend, ponder, sympathize.
4. Makes you really think about some things. One for me, I gotta start hunting down as to what LEO ID is supposed to look like. In one incident a vehicle was stopped by black clad troopers with >no< ID and refused to give any. Think about that — he's got a M4 in hand — what to do? Refuse to recognize the jerkwad? Race off the in the car? it is kinda hard to get anywhere on extremely congested areas. Probably best to use a motorbike — if you can ride worth something. Even cops find it most extraordinarily difficult to catch criminals on dirt bikes, much less those who travel between traffic lanes. They'll need helicopters.

Whose next in line for the book? PM ratbert. I'll pm him letting him know it's available again.
 
I got the book and started reading it, hope it is better written past chapter 1, the attempt to make the person creditable. Am I missing something here?

HQ
 
I just finished it. A little too much poetic writing at the start and finish, but pretty solid in between. Parts of it did indeed make me furious. I may have to buy several copies and distribute them.
 
Why have you deleted the last few posts that ask about the beating of the older woman and the CHP doing it? Is it not a valid request? Or is it not a true story?
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Please refer back to post #6.

This thread is about the book, The Great New Orleans Gun Grab. It is a stickied thread. If you would like to discuss the veracity of Patricia Konie's eviction and evacuation then start a new thread to do so.

I will not allow this thread to be closed because it got off topic.
 
XB,
Thanks for the answer. I did not read # 6, got in on page 3, will go and do a search and followup. :uhoh: What drew me to the post was the book, bought a copy, am reading it now.

HQ
 
Hey guys,

I have no idea where Ratbert is, but the book is with me now, and it's avaible for the next pass-on.

Thankies.
 
"Hey guys,

I have no idea where Ratbert is, but the book is with me now, and it's avaible for the next pass-on.

Thankies."

Haven't logged on for a couple of days. modifiedbrowning wants it next, so he'll be sending you a PM.

This book has definitely made me rethink how one would arm themselves in cases where social order breaks down. It also underscores the fact how important it will be to hook up with neighbors to present a united front against undesireables.
 
Just ordered from Amazon. Can't wait to read this Tuesday. Some of my family don't believe how bad NOLA was... hopefully this book will help.
 
I hope others are enjoying it better than I have, I am not impressed with the book. Sorry folks just one opinion. :uhoh:
 
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