 | Newslinks for Friday, May 16
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • David Codrea: How You Can Become a 'Gun Felon' • David E. Young Interview • During National Police Week, Brady Campaign Pays Homage to Police Officers Who Fell in Line of Duty
One Malf Away From a Felony • Down the Rabbit Hole: Part I • Gun owners: one malfunction away from prison • Wisconsin Man Sentenced To Prison Because Of Gun Malfunction
'Gun Free' Zones *Work* (for Predators) • AZ: Two suspects dead after police pursuit on Interstate 8
News from the Campaign Trail • Guns and Judges: Electing the Supreme Court in 2008 • Three Peas In A Pod • TN: Tenn. GOP mocks Michelle Obama's 'proud' remark
Politicians and Legislation • Protecting our families and the Second Amendment • Rep. Boren named to NRA board of directors • Solicitor General Clement Says He Will Step Down • CA: Breaking News of AB 2062 – Ammo Registration • GA: Gun Bill Supporters Happy With [Gov.] Perdue Nod
The "Authorities" • Pilots trusted to fly planes; why not let them have guns? • AZ: Off-duty Phoenix officer accused of choking neighbor • GA: Attorney General Defends Stone Mountain Park Carry Ban • NY: Program will trade gift cards for guns Saturday • PA: Gun Rights in Dickson City • TN: 911 dispatcher gets pink slip after cursing caller • TX: Grimes County Deputy Arrested for Burglary • Canada: Ontario Provincial Police officers charged under street racing law
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|  | Brookings man draws gun in self-defense (OR) OpSD --"Von Pohle attempted to fend off the attack but realized Eber was closing in on him as well. Von Pohle drew his concealed 9mm revolver ... and pointed it at both subjects telling them if they came any closer he would shoot. ..."
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 | Teen killed by homeowner had previous burglary arrest (GA) OpSD --"Friday afternoon, Merterries and two other boys were trying to kick in the back door of a home on Hawkins Street when the resident, 26-year-old Jeff Fraser, grabbed a gun and fired at least eight shots at the intruders ..."
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 | Newslinks for Thursday, May 15
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • Mike Vanderboegh: Resistance • No Compromise Against Gun Control: Interview of Aaron Zelman by John F. McManus • Guns and green spaces • NC: Firearms policy to get more tweaks • PA: Did guns or a flawed justice system kill Sgt. Liczbinski? • PA: Valid, deadly purpose (fourth letter) • WI: Automatic gun transfer nets prison sentence
Armed Self-Defense vs. Dialling 9-1-1 • GA: Teen killed by homeowner had previous burglary arrest • OR: Brookings man draws gun in self-defense • TN: 911 operator comments spark outrage
News from the Campaign Trail • Bob [Barr]: I’m in it to win it • Camille Paglia: She [Hillary] won't go easy • NRA chief shares thoughts ahead of Louisville meeting • The NRA On Sen. John McCain, Then And Now • NJ: Pol hopes McCain will blaze his comeback trail
Politicians and Legislation • Bill Would Renew Federal Assault Weapons Ban • Up to Americans now to comment on guns in national parks proposal • GA: Gov. Perdue Signs HB 89 • IL: 2nd Amendment resolution heads to full McLean board • NY: Crisis team plan counters gun violence • NY: Gun buy-back program draws fire and ire • VA: Gun sign fires up Boones Mill meeting • VA: Is it really a problem?
The "Authorities" • GA: Tesler prosecution rests: FBI agent says police officer feared being labeled a 'rat' • PA: Gun owners protest police action
Historical Perspectives on RKABA • Rousseau And Grinnell. [N.Y. Times, July 22, 1866]
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|  | Des Moines homeowner corners burglar in garage (IA) OpSD --"Randy Owens, 42, said he fired a shot into an old furnace so the burglar would know he wasn't holding a BB gun. He said he did not shoot at the burglar."
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 | Newslinks for Wednesday, May 14
Firearms, Freedom and General Interest • ATF throwing Adventure Outdoors under the bus • Indiana Politics. [N.Y. Times, Aug. 19, 1864] • Wal-Mart to Videotape Gun Buyers • Who's the real criminal - Gun owner or BATFE? • The Firearms Column • MAS-49/56: End of an Era. • IL: Capitol Commentary • NY: Albany gun violence task force to update community • PA: Why do we buy the NRA's line?
Armed Self-Defense *Works* • IA: Des Moines homeowner corners burglar in garage
News from the Campaign Trail • Libertarian Barr announces run for president • McCain To Speak At Same Event As Violent Nugent • NRA chief stresses common ground with McCain • CA: Ose points to House record to back his conservative credentials • OH: Give an hour or two and advance our gun rights
The "Authorities" • FL: Man Ticketed For Wearing Speedo On Beach • MO: Fordland police officer charged with raping 14-year-old • Canada: Crash raises questions on whether cops convicted of drunk driving can stay on job
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Latest Armed Self-defense News Stories: • Brookings man draws gun in self-defense (OR) • Teen killed by homeowner had previous burglary arrest (GA) • Des Moines homeowner corners burglar in garage (IA) • Neighbor Fatally Shoots Donut Store Robber (TX) • Business owner kills suspected burglar (TX) • Store clerk shoots would-be robber (AZ) • Sheriff: Dentist shot wife in self defense (CA) • Suspect in St. Paul break-in caught by homeowner (MN) • Manager recounts shooting in West Palm Beach grocery (FL) • Armed citizen dials 911 and waits...and waits...and waits... (OH) • Clerk Shot Robber In Self-Defense (CA) • Would Be Car-Jacker Gets Gun Pulled On Him (TN) • Homeowner pursues suspected thief, shoots him (AZ) • 2 suspected robbers shot during attempted robbery (IN) • Houston pawn shop owner shoots man during hold-up (TX) • Oakland man shoots home burglar at 8 a.m. (CA) • Home intruder shot in Douglas County (CO) • Oakland liquor-store owner shoots man who opened fire first (CA) • Buffalo Man Chases Burglars Away With Gun (MN) • Homeowner Shoots Suspected Burglar in Oak Cliff (TX) • Homicide Treated As Self-Defense (OH) • Weekend homicide might be self defense (WI) • Man Opens Fire Inside Busy Grocery Store (WI) • Man acted in self defense in fatal Lexington shooting, police preliminary report says (TN) • Home Invader In Critical Condition After He Is Shot By Homeowner (TN) • Retired city officer kills intruder, police say (PA) • Woman Shoots At, Terrifies Intruder (TX) • Homeowner Shoots Burglar In Moore (OK) • Homeowner Shoots, Kills Teenage Intruder (KY) • Homeowner Shoots Suspect After 2 Break-Ins (TX) • Senior Citizen Holds Burglar At Gunpoint (MD) • Police: Home invasion victim shoots, kills suspects (NC) • Arrest made in pizza shooting (IA) • Homeowner Kills Intruder During Hickory Hill Home Invasion • Woman Shoots Robber, Husband During Home Invasion (TX) • Police: Intruder Shot, Killed In Break-In (FL) • Scottsdale woman shoots at persistent intruder (AZ) • Man shot to death early Easter Sunday (CO) • Store Owner Lent Robber Money For Chips (PA) • Resident shoots at burglars in his home (NY) • Police: Home invasion victim shoots, kills suspects (NC) • Peoria homeowner confronts and shoots burglar in chest (AZ) • 81 Year Old Man Kills Home Invader (IL) • Man shoots two men on his father's property in southern Indiana (IN) • Intruder Shot During A Frightening Home Invasion (UT) • Victim's Wife Shoots at Home Invaders TX) • Man tells police he shot woman in self defense (GA) • Homeowner Shoots Suspected Burglar; Another Suspect On The Loose (KY) • Shots fired, boy scares off burglar (CO) • Sheriff: Intruder shot in backside by owner of truck stop near Tea (SD) • Toledo concealed handgun license-holder defends own life during robbery attempt (OH) • Tucson Homeowner Shoots Intruder To Death (AZ) • A LI homeowner with gun chases two burglars from his house (NY) • South Valley Teen Kills Man, Police Say Self Defense (CA) • Rochester resident held purse-snatching suspect at gunpoint (MA) • Prosecutor: Bay Point Man Killed Roommate In Self Defense (CA) • Dallas Man Shoots, Kills Burglar (TX) • Business owner shoots at burglar (CA) • Homeowner Shoots, Kills Man Who Breaks In (AR) • Police: Homeowner shot man in self defense (IN) • Altamonte Springs Homeowner Shoots, Kills Intruder (FL) • Neighbor runs to women's aid, shoots and kills attacker (TN) • No charges expected in home invasion shooting (AL) • Man Says Shooting Was In Self Defense (KY) • Shooting Was In Self Defense (WA) • WWII vet sends armed burglar suspect to hospital (TX) • 3 accused of attacking man (MI) • Man killed in shootout with bouncers at Detroit club (MI) • Man shoots alleged intruder in downtown condo (CA) • Intended victim fires gun, routs holdup man (NY) • Armed Shopper Thwarts Mall Parking Lot Robbery (TX) • Store owner fatally shot suspected thief (TX) • Billings man who fired pistol in self-defense released (MT) • Homeowner Shoots Intruder (KY) • Police Find Blood Trail From Store To Alleged Robber's Doorstep (PA)
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