I came home to news that the madman who shot up the Navy Shipyard in Washington used a Remington Model 870 in his killing spree.
The media is treating the shotgun like it’s the most powerful shotgun ever created, and spent way too much time analyzing how many shells it holds. I couldn’t help but notice that the media chose to run with pictures of the tactical model of the 870 because it’s scary looking. Since the shotgun was introduced in 1951, there have been HUNDREDS of variations of this shotgun, in multiple configurations. There are civilian, police and military models currently in use.
Knock it off, you media idiots! I use a Remington Model 870 to hunt with. It’s a nice hunting shotgun.
The shooter at the Navy yard is 100% to blame, not the shotgun. He turned it on his fellow human beings, then stole the guns of his victims to continue his killing spree against his former employers.
We have to understand that if he didn’t have this particular model available, he could have legally bought another type of firearm to carry out his attack. I’m following my customary rule and not naming the SOB. He’ll get no free publicity and name recognition here.
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