Remember Doug’s post on the World’s Largest Army? (link)

Ex-Burglars Say Newspaper’s Gun Map Would’ve Made the Job Easier, Safer

“That was the most asinine article I’ve ever seen,” said Walter T. Shaw, 65, a former burglar and jewel thief who the FBI blames for more than 3,000 break-ins.

“What they did was insanity,” added Shaw, author of “License to Steal,” a book about his criminal career.

“They just created an opportunity for some crimes to be committed and I think it’s exceptionally stupid,” said Bob Portenier, 65, a former burglar and armed house robber turned crime prevention consultant.

Frank Abagnale, who was portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2002 film “Catch Me if You Can,” and is perhaps the most famous reformed thief to ever earn a legitimate living by offering the public insight into the criminal mind, called the newspaper’s actions “reprehensible.”

“It is unbelievable that a newspaper or so called journalist would publish the names and addresses of legal gun owners, including federal agents, law enforcement officers and the like,” said Abagnale, who noted that he grew up in the suburban New York area served by the Journal-News. “This would be equivalent to publishing the names of individuals who keep substantial sums of money, jewelry and valuables in their home.”

Liberals look at that map and go Tsk, Tsk! Conservatives look at that map with pride, here are some quotes to go with the criminal experts…

Story from Minnesota State trooper
I made a traffic stop on an elderly lady the other day for speeding on Minnesota State highway 210 at mile marker 197 just east of Macgregor Minnesota.
I asked for her driver’s license, registration, then proof of insurance.
The lady took out the required information and handed it to me.  In with the cards I was somewhat surprised (due to her advanced age) to see she had a concealed carry permit.  I looked at her and asked if she had a weapon in her possession at this time.
She responded that she indeed had a 45 caliber automatic in her glove box.  Something, body language, or the way she said it, made me want to ask if she had any other firearms.  She did admit to also having a 9 MM Glock in the center console.  Now I had to ask one more time if that was all.  She responded once again that she did have just one more, A 38 special in her purse.  I then asked her what she was so afraid of.
She looked me right in the eye and said, ” Not a Fucking thing!”