Stockton Militia Organizer Claims Strong Support

[The Straight Story]

Stockton Militia Organizer Claims Strong Support

STOCKTON, CA - The Stockton man who wants to put a militia on the streets if police layoffs happen, said he's got 270 people signed on to help.

"They're going to have rifles, shotguns, pistols--whatever they get their hands on," said 66-year-old Alan Pettet. "We're not going to go out looking for trouble, but the first person who fires on us, will get a lot of return fire going is way."

Pettet said a militia is needed if the City of Stockton follows through with police layoffs that could come as early as this summer.

"If they don't lay off police, there won't be a militia," Pettet said. "But with the first person laid off July 1st, 270 men will be out on the street."

The idea of an armed militia patrolling Stockton streets doesn't have many supporters around the city.

"I think it's a terrible idea, that's all you need--a bunch of folks who aren't trained and not accountable to be running around with guns," said Andrea Pinkham.

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[tularetom]

1. A bunch of angry half blind armed old farts driving around lookin for trouble

What could possibly go wrong?

[The Straight Story]

2. Look for fox to do a reality show on it....

:rofl:

[katty]

3. new jobs in stockton: bring yer own gun

[Mari333]

4. yikes

check out his pic

[Duke Newcombe]

5. /facepalm. Because Stockton doesn't have ENOUGH bad press. n/t