Man jailed for pointing loaded pistol at NSW Chinese restaurant chef in row over sweet and sour pork (www.abc.net.au)

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In short: David Brian Shinner, 62, has been sentenced to three and a half years jail, with two years and one month non-parole.

The court heard Shinner pulled a gun on a chef in Branxton, NSW, because he was angry over the quality of his sweet and sour pork.

Shinner pleaded guilty to using an offensive weapon at the restaurant.

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[-] Tylerdurdon@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

You know what we need here? More guns. That aught to fix things right up. Bang bang! Fixed.

[-] trk@aussie.zone 8 points 6 months ago

If the chef also had a gun this wouldn't have happened!

[-] Diffuser5593@aussie.zone 4 points 6 months ago

The classic American logic.

[-] TassieTosser@aussie.zone 3 points 6 months ago

Something something good person with gun.

[-] cuppaconcrete@aussie.zone 1 points 6 months ago

Exactly! If every chopstick was actually a rifle then everyone would be safe.

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