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Did feds shoot straight?
Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association
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"A lawsuit by the Bloomberg administration has revealed that the firearms industry received key gun data denied to a gun control group, the group charged yesterday."

"When the Brady Center to Prevent Handgun Violence requested the report under freedom of information laws, it received a heavily redacted version, with crucial sections blacked out."

"But the city's subpoena to a firearm trade group found that group had an unexpurgated copy of the November 2000 document, the Brady Center said. The center provided the Daily News with both copies of the document."

MD: Gov. Ehrlich of Maryland Opposed State Assault Weapons Ban, Voted To Repeal Federal Assault Weapons Ban; Statement of Sarah Brady
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"Today, the manager of Maryland Governor Bob Ehrlich's re- election campaign responded to a television advertisement released by the Gubernatorial campaign of Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan. In responding to the ad, Governor Ehrlich's campaign manager, Bo Harmon, said 'to set the record straight, Governor Ehrlich has never supported repealing the assault weapons ban.' He also suggested that Governor Ehrlich had not opposed a bill that would ban assault weapons in Maryland."

"Both of these statements are false. The Ehrlich campaign should be ashamed. ..."

NJ: Police Kill a Bear Cornered at Urban New Jersey Home
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"To Alexis Simms, a custodian at Augusta Elementary School, it was "just a cub, the cutest thing you had ever seen." But to animal control officers and the local police who had tracked it for more than an hour through the closely packed backyards of this Essex County town, it was an addled and frightened black bear that had reared up as if to charge."

"Taking no chances, the police shot and killed the 218-pound bear about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. It was the second bear in five days to be killed after wandering into an urban area where a new state bear management policy allows the animals to be shot and killed. Wildlife officials said the Irvington bear was 1 or 2 years old."

Concerns About Privacy Don't Stop Anti-Gun Pols from Seeking Data on Gun Owners, Says Second Amendment Foundation
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"The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) today accused perennial anti-gunners including Senators Dianne Feinstein and Chuck Schumer, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi of 'world class hypocrisy' in their snit over disclosures that the National Security Agency (NSA) is checking phone call data, when they have no problem at all snooping into the privacy of American gun owners."

"'The hypocrisy here is staggering,' said SAF founder Alan Gottlieb. 'Feinstein, Schumer, Pelosi and others are having fits about the NSA's possible invasion of privacy over telephone calls, but they've never had such reservations about mining gun trace data from federal law enforcement agencies, or demanding other invasive measures against law-abiding gun owners.'"

WA: Armed Citizen Who Came to Aid of Tacoma Councilman Deserves Credit - CCRKBA
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"An incident that unfolded in Tacoma this week, in which a legally-armed citizen was instrumental in helping a Tacoma City Council member who was the victim of a vicious attack, clearly demonstrates how people with firearms contribute to public safety."

"...Initially, only the Tacoma News Tribune and KIRO Eyewitness News were interested in the fact that Korba came to Talbert's aid after grabbing a pistol he keeps at the dry cleaning shop where he works. Talbert was confronted by a motorist who struck him at least twice and then reportedly threatened to kill him while motioning as if he was reaching for a gun."

ME: Academy Cadets Learn Power Of Firearms
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"Just over two months ago, News 8 profiled a group of female cadets at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Now, they have only two more weeks of training, which so far has included everything from self-defense to handling a firearm."

"'It's definitely a powerful experience, because once you draw a weapon, it's like all that power is in your hands,' according to cadet Kristy Morrison."

"It only took one pull of the trigger for the future South Portland police officer to realize the responsibility that goes with wearing the badge."

Firearm Manufacturers Challenge Baseless Conclusion of Antigun Group Report
Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association
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"The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the firearms industry's trade association, called the conclusions of a gun tracing report issued by an antigun group 'ludicrous' and referred those who want an unbiased explanation about the relevance of trace data to the real experts, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)."

"NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G. Keane dismissed 'Without a Trace,' a report published by the antigun lobbying group the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. 'Without a Trace' shows antigun groups are without a clue. This so-called report is the last gasp of a desperate extremist group that remains intent on pursuing junk lawsuits against a critical U.S. industry -- despite the clearly stated will of the American people through the actions of Congress and state legislatures to block such lawsuits.'"

"Keane noted that ATF has said that gun traces 'indicate only that a gun has come to the attention of law enforcement. They do not automatically implicate a dealer or purchaser in any wrongdoing.'"

CA: Attempted Burglary Suspect Shot By Homeowner
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A 33-year-old woman is in stable condition at UC Davis Med Center after being shot by the homeowner she was attempting to burglarize.

The shooting took place in broad daylight yesterday, on the 8400 block of La Riviera Drive near Sac State.

36-year-old Mike Smith heard someone prying open the doors and windows of his home. He called 911 and grabbed his gun. He says when the female suspect came charging after him, he fired shots injuring her.

Police are also looking for another suspect.

Belgium: Belgian PM urges quick revamp of gun legislation
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"The legislative proposal aimed at tightening Belgium's gun legislation will undergo an accelerated debate following the Antwerp shooting incident on Thursday, the chairwoman of the parliament's justice commission said Friday."

"Martine Taelman made the promise in response to an urgent request from Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt on Friday."

"The prime minister called for a quick conclusion to the current discussion at the parliamentary justice commission about new firearm legislation, following Thursday's killings of a black woman and a white toddler by a 18-year-old with his newly-bought gun."

PA: Priest at funeral for slain officer pleads for gun control Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A pastor pleaded for tighter gun laws at the funeral Mass for a police officer killed in a brazen bar robbery." "'Enough grief, enough dead heroes, enough widows, enough fatherless children,' Monsignor Francis S. Feret said Friday at St. Adalbert's Roman Catholic Church. 'When do we _ families and citizens _ become more important to each other than an individual's right to have a gun?'"

FL: Student arrested with gun on school campus Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"An alert gun shop owner helped authorities arrest an 18-year-old student who they say brought a handgun onto the campuses of two Pasco schools on Friday." "Patrick 'Steve' Quinn, 18, was charged with two counts of possessing a firearm on school property and one count of trespassing on school property." "The gun was unloaded, authorities say."

UK: Man was too drunk to recall how he got a gun
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"A gardener has been ordered to carry out 200 hours' unpaid work for being in possession of a gun which he did not realise he had on him because he was too drunk."

"Glen McAdam, 21, of New Addington, was talking to police near his home when a gun an imitation firearm fell out of his pocket Croydon Crown Court heard yesterday (Tuesday)."

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Those gun control laws must be working wonders, if even a drunk guy can pick one up and not remember where.

PA: Gun Scare Sparks Lockdown at School
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toy gun has caused a big scare at a Delaware County High School. For a time, Penncrest High School in Middletown Township was under lock down Friday morning after a student was allegedly inside the school with a gun.

It turns out it was actually a toy.
Action News has learned two boys were fighting in a bathroom, one of the students apparently took out the toy gun.

Police took two youngsters into custody. There is no word yet on whether any charges will be filed.

Guns dont kill people, toddlers kill people (Letter and reply)
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"A toddler fatally shot a 22-year-old man this past Monday in California. ..."

"I dont know how many times something like this has to happen before people learn their lesson. Our society is plagued by guns, yet the government does nothing to try to cure the problem."

AND THE REPLY

"Our society is plagued by toddlers. How many people have to die before we do something?! Did those people have a license for that toddler? It was probably one of those assault toddlers that can fire up to five rounds in a single second. It was probably even the toddler of choice for criminals and terrorists. Now did any of those comments sound ridiculous to you? ..."

NY: Parking ticket blitz underway? Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"There's new fuel to the ongoing debate about a city wide ticket blitz." "Did you know that you could be ticketed while giving your car to a valet? It's true." "In fact, the problem has become so bad, several restaurants in New York City are now complaining they are losing business." "In the time it takes to give your car keys to a valet, is believe it or not, enough time to get a ticket."

Jamaica: Cop jailed for illegal possession of firearm
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"A Police Constable attached to the Mobile Reserve has been sentenced to two years in jail after he pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition."

"Constable Ricardo Cunningham pleaded guilty before Chief Justice Lensley Wolfe in the Gun Court."

"The Chief Justice sentenced him to two years for illegal possession of a firearm and two years for illegal possession of ammunition."

IN: Women on Target helps prepare women with firearm safety Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Guns are in nearly half of all U.S. households, but many gun owners are not familiar with their own weapon." "Thats where training courses in St. Joseph County can be very helpful." "The program is called Women on Target and it aims to teach women their way around a gun."

VA: Newspaper carrier shoots teen trying to rob him
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"A newspaper carrier fired his gun to protect himself from two teenage robbers, he told 13News."

"59-year-old 'Charlie' said it's the second time in the last few months he's been targeted while on his route."

"The first time, his wallet and cell phone were stolen. The suspects haven't been caught."

"But that wouldn't be the case Thursday morning. 'Charlie' said two teens came out of a bush on Chesapeake Boulevard and made threats. He said he showed his gun in hopes of scaring them off, but it didn't." ...

"That's when he fired."

Canada: Tories launch internal probe to find out who leaked gun registry audit
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"The federal government has launched an internal investigation to find out who leaked details from an auditor general's report that's due out next week."

"On Thursday, news reports detailed portions of a report dealing with the federal gun registry."

"Auditor General Sheila Fraser is to table the report in the House of Commons next Tuesday."

"Fraser, who said she was "very upset" by the leak and had strong suspicions about who let out the details, didn't reveal who she suspected."

OK: Governor Brad Henry signs "Stand Your Ground" self defense bill
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"Legislation that gives greater legal protections to people who use deadly force when threatened or attacked was signed into law Friday by Gov. Brad Henry."

"The legislation, which received bipartisan support in the House and Senate, expands citizens' rights under existing self defense laws to protect themselves inside their home to other locations, including their car or another person's home."

"The measure also removes a duty on the part of citizens to retreat in the face of an attack and authorizes them to use deadly force to protect themselves when they believe they are in danger in any place they have a legal right to be such as their office, a supermarket or on the street."

Canada: Fighting firearm crime
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"Gun-toting criminals will spend more time behind bars under a tougher sentencing regime tabled by the Conservative government yesterday."

"Under the proposed laws, anyone convicted of using a firearm to commit a serious, violent or gang-related crime will be slapped with a mandatory minimum sentence of five years on the first offence, seven on a second and 10 years for a multiple conviction."

"Conditional sentences, known as house arrest, will also be eliminated for serious drug and sex offences or other crimes that warrant a sentence of 10 years or more."

South Africa: Gun trade out of control
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"As legal advocacy groups continue to apply pressure on governments around the world to impose stricter and more comprehensive arms control treaties, diplomats and officials will be meeting in June 2006 to discuss proposed arms treaties. One of Africa's biggest problems is the use of children as soldiers." ...

..."[T]his year the world has a choice, either it continues to ignore massive human cost or it finally acts to control the arms trade."

Last year, Amnesty International and IANSA released a report 'suggesting that arms sold to unaccountable and poorly trained military forces are often used to suppress human rights and exploit natural resources'."

The Right, (Expanded).
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"The additional enumeration of this specific Right was insisted upon by the Anti-Federalists, particularly George Mason, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee and others, during the Framing of the Constitution..."

"But whether they will INTERMEDDLE with that PALLADIUM of our liberties or not, I leave you to determine." - Patrick Henry

"The Right of the Citizens to Keep and Bear Arms has JUSTLY been considered, as the PALLADIUM of the LIBERTIES of The Republic; since it offers a strong moral check AGAINST the Usurpation and Arbitrary Power of rulers..." - Joseph Story

"The Right of The People to Keep and Bear Arms Shall NOT be Infringed!"

"THIS IS FACT ON WHICH THERE CAN BE NO COMPROMISE."