the wheel keeps on turning

Back in December, Leonard Embody, an individual who posts by the name of “kwikrnu” on the Internet, openly carried a Draco pistol-receivered AK-47 in Radnor Lake Park. The pistol was intentionally painted in such a way that would be confusing to police officers (as expressly stated by Leonard himself), and he was detained until such time as the park rangers and police officers called to the scene were able to verify that the firearm was, indeed, fabricated as a pistol, and was not simply a stockless Short Barreled Rifle.

Moving up to a month ago, Leonard Embody/kwikrnu filed a frivolous suit against the park ranger responsible for his detainment.

And, now, not a few days ago, Leonard Embody/kwikrnu was attempting to research how to bring legal action against a county Sherriff who refused to sign off on a certain portion of Leonard’s NFA application – a refusal I completely understand, given that I would not want to be associated with Leonard either. This research resulted in kwikrnu being banned from one of the more-respected firearm-related forums on the internet, along with this priceless, and once-again topical, quote:

It seems like this sheriff is using the letter of the law to thwart the intent of the law to make some kind of political or public statement.

That sounds a lot like a guy I read about who found an arcane city ordinance and used it as an excuse to walk the streets of Belle Meade brandishing a black powder revolver.

That reminds me of the saying: “You reap what you sow.”

And, to round out the recap, I would remind everyone that Leonard/kwikrnu has a documented history of causing problems regarding how he carries his firearms, his behavior at the Nashville Costco convinced the store to post non-binding signs at their entrances, he has intentionally and specifically sought methods to confuse and deceive police officers, he has threatened to sue people over disagreements, he is now suing a park ranger for doing his job, he has a history of adding his name to court dockets just to make money, he carried a firearm in his hand in Belle Meade (which, of course, caused the police to stop and question him), and he posted about the Radnor Lake incident on as many forums even loosely related to firearms as he could. In short, it appears to me that he has sought out trouble, with malice aforethought, wherever he could, escalated that trouble to the highest level possible, and then whinged about that trouble far-and-wide.

So how is that quote, and, more specifically, the last part of it, relevant? It would appear as though Leonard Embody/Kwikrnu has had his handgun carry permit suspended, on the basis that he “poses a material likelihood of risk to the public“.

For those interested in such things, that basis is an accepted reason in accordance with Tennessee State Code 39-17-1352 (a) (3), though the preceeding clause requires “a showing by its records or other sufficient evidence that the permit holder” is such a risk. I wonder what the Tennessee Department of Safety has on ol’ Leonard.

I am not a lawyer, and I am speaking solely from a position of personal opinion, but Leonard/kwikrnu has been asking for this for a while… I do not understand why he is surprised that he finally received what he wanted.

Which brings us to the funniest part of this sad saga:

“I’m a private person,” Embody said. “I didn’t want to be in the spotlight. I didn’t want my name in the news reports.”

Really, Leonard? Is that why you whined about your non-existant persecution on as many firearm-related forums and boards as you could find? I am not a lawyer, so I obviously have no idea what I am talking about, but if you are wanting to build a case as to your status as an honest citizen, this may not be the best way to do it.

At this point, I can only repeat those poignant words quoted above – you reap what you sow, and it seems as though harvest time has finally found kwikrnu. Here is to hoping that the blowback from this incident will be limited to him and him alone… but, unfortunately, I doubt it.

(Obligatory disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. I do not portray one on television. I did not sleep at a Holiday Inn last night. My understanding of the law is based on my own personal interpretation and reading of it, and should not be considered to be binding, factual, or actual. Likewise, any opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone, and are just that – opinions.)