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WI: Most firearms banned under proposed "anti-terror" law Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
**You'll need AcrobatReader: Download the latest FREE version, or copy and paste URL INTO THIS FORM Almost every gun in Wisconsin would be illegal under a bill by Sen. Jim Baumgart at the request Attorney General Jim Doyle. The legislation would outlaw the use of pump, lever or bolt-action rifles or shotguns, revolvers, and semi-automatic firearms.

Lawmakers Attempt to Change Ballot Initiative Outcomes Submitted by: Newslinks Director Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In many states across the country, the will of the people is being undermined by the will of the politicians.

OH: "Unregulated gunfire" draws lawmaker's attention Submitted by: MichaelTSH	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Regulating firearm use on private rural property? -- Stop this legislation now. Contact your state representative.

Gun Control Lawsuits: The Rise of Nuisance Theory
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"A new class of lawsuits is being used to go after gun manufacturers based on the theory that firearms are being deliberately marketed to criminals."

"Advocates for public nuisance theory as it relates to gun control claim that distributors and dealers knowingly supply and market guns to criminals, thereby creating a public nuisance."

--Their "misuse" lawsuits dropping like flies, the gun-grabbers are attempting another approach.

RI: A "good idea" gets shot down by the shooters
Submitted by: Bill Armstrong

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"There was a brief chance to really look at gun possession -- at its perils and its positive possibilities. There was a chance for people to use the issue of guns at the Rhode Island State House to take an honest look at the right to bear arms. But the chance appears lost. Governor Almond and his administration have quietly folded on their proposal to restrict the carrying of guns at the State House to uniformed on-duty police officers." --Bob Kerr

CA: Guns, guns, guns
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"A Ranchita resident tied up North County traffic for hours not long ago because she was seen carrying a gun in her moving car and refused to pull over when directed to by sheriff's deputies and Highway Patrolmen. The woman has been convicted of illegally brandishing a gun in a threatening manner and of possessing a gun when she was prohibited from doing so, and she is paying her debt to society."

OH: Ohio law saves Hoosier lives Submitted by: Rick Schwartz	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"As your neighbor to the west, I disagree with Judge Robert Ruehlman (Hamilton County) and encourage Ohio not to allow residents to carry concealed handguns." (This is the second major Ohio newspaper to print a variation of this particular Letter to the Editor.)

TN: Sheriff's officer held in ammunition theft Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A 12-year veteran of the Williamson County Sheriff's Department, accused of stealing and reselling more than $20,000 worth of ammunition and other property from the department, was arrested yesterday on felony charges of theft and official misconduct.

UT: Kmart Seeks New Trial in Suicide Case Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Slapped with a $3 million judgment in a Utah federal lawsuit last year, Kmart has asked for a new trial because a juror allegedly did independent research during the case. The civil trial involved a schizophrenic Park City teen-ager's suicide with a shotgun illegally sold by the store.

Armed and dangerous - The right to be irresponsible Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"I won't argue about the right to bear arms. The Second Amendment, loosely defined, says you can have a gun if you want one. My question is why do you want one? Personal security? That's what people usually say when asked why they kept the gun around that their kid found or that their spouse used to settle a family argument..." --David Wells, The Cincinnati Enquirer

Outlook Hopeful for Second Amendment Rights Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The words of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution have been debated more than any law in American history. What will 2002 hold for liberals determined to restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners, and for conservatives intent on protecting those rights?" --Jeff Johnson, CNSNews.com

TX: Officer kills man after knife threats Submitted by: serinde Website: http://www.progunwomen.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
3rd story on page. Dallas homicide Sgt. Ross Salverino said patrol officers were dispatched to the Sand Bar in the 2600 block of Commerce Street to check on a man with a knife who was threatening people outside the club...when officers arrived, the man tried to attack one of them, "but when he couldn't back up any more, he fired at the man."

NC: Man who killed deer to serve 10 days
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"Gladden's legal troubles may not have ended Wednesday with his guilty pleas to unlawfully shooting a firearm in the city limits, hunting a deer from a public right-of-way and taking deer during closed season. Prosecutors hope that federal authorities will take a look at Gladden's criminal record - which includes a conviction for second-degree murder - and pursue charges related to a felon possessing a firearm."

--What happened to laws that are supposed to prevent convicted felons from obtaining firearms?

MD: Interpretation of law allows confiscation (of firearms) Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Another gun confiscation article about Maryland. "At first I was so upset that I brought in my American flag from out front. I felt like I didn't have any freedom anymore. Then Sept. 11 came and everybody everywhere was buying guns to protect themselves, but I wasn't allowed to protect myself."

Bill Would Soften California's 'Three Strikes' Law Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Critics of California's "three-strikes-and-you're-out" law have introduced legislation that would prevent non-violent criminals from being sentenced under the 1994 law. Assembly Bill 1790, introduced by Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg and eight fellow Democrats, aims to put the question to voters in 2004: Should non-violent offenders receive a "third strike" for a petty crime conviction?

California wiretapping bill dealt legal setback Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gov. Gray Davis' controversial bid to give state and local law enforcement more power to listen to private telephone conversations was dealt a setback Tuesday as the state's legislative counsel concluded that California does not have the authority under federal law for such wide-ranging surveillance.

LA: La. will distribute 50,000 gun locks Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
BATON ROUGE -- Lt. Gov. Kathleen Blanco and a gun safety group began a statewide blitz Tuesday to distribute up to 50,000 gun locks to firearms owners by the end of January. The effort includes a giveaway at Zephyrs Field in Metairie on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and in Abita Springs on Saturday. More than 12,500 locks will be available in the New Orleans area during the giveaway.

PA: Officer pleads guilty to not acting on gunfire Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A former Camden police officer pleaded guilty in Superior Court yesterday to failing to act as a police officer after witnessing a shooting with a police-issued firearm.

Security Blanket Submitted by: Robin Maxwell	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One pilot's view on aircraft security.