"Listen, there are people that are coming down the pilot ladder of the prow. You go up that pilot ladder, get on that ship and tell me how many people are still on board. And what they need. Is that clear? You need to tell me if there are children, women or people in need of assistance. And tell me the exact number of each of these categories. Is that clear? Listen Schettino, that you saved yourself from the sea, but I am going to... I'm going to make sure you get in trouble. ...I am going to make you pay for this. Go on board."
Captain Gregorio De Falco
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For a fee of 5 dollars for members and 10 dollars for non-members, the Scottsdale Gun Club in Arizona will arrange a photo op with a nervous looking Santa and a selection of automatic weapons valued at 170,000 dollars.
In the backdrop of the photos is a Garwood Minigun, which can fire up to 6,000 rounds per minute, the Telegraph reported.
Revellers have a range of hand-held guns to choose from including pistols, assault rifles and the odd grenade launcher.
The club's website exhorts readers to "Get your holiday picture with Santa and his machine guns!"
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