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Book Launch at United Nations- The Global Gun Epidemic
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"The book is coauthored with Dr. Vic Sidel, past president of the American Public Health Association, examines the global burden of gun death and injury, the proliferation of guns, the globalization of the gun lobby, international firearms laws and the emergence of a global effort to combat the problem of illicit trafficking and misuse. ...In addition to addressing the root causes of violence it also focuses attention on the need to choke of the supply of illegal guns. In order to do this, it focuses on the sources of illegal guns and the ways in which legal guns are diverted to illegal markets - every illegal gun begins as a legal gun."

Out With A Bang
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"A famous ad that most boy baby boomers will recall from Boys' Life, the old scouting magazine of the '50s, showed a happy lad, carrot-topped and freckly like any number of Peck's Bad Boys, his teeth haphazardly arrayed within his wide, gleeful mouth under eyes wide as pie platters as he exclaimed on Christmas morn, 'Gee, Dad . . . A Winchester!'"

"All gone, all gone, all gone. The gun as family totem, the implied trust between generations, the implicit idea that marksmanship followed by hunting were a way of life to be pursued through the decades, the sense of tradition, respect, self-discipline and bright confidence that Winchester and the American kinship group would march forward to a happy tomorrow -- gone if not with the wind, then with the tide of inner-city and nutcase killings that have led America's once-proud and heavily bourgeois gun culture into the wilderness of marginalization."

Winchester decision a shot in the gut Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"If youre 40 or younger, do not read todays column." "If you do not like John Wayne movies, skip over to the Entertainment Page and read about Dear Abbys futile attempts at advice and wire stories about gay cowboys." "If you do not like Winchester rifles (is there really any other kind?), put the newspaper down and go watch your favorite sitcom." "This column isnt for you."

Osaman Forever
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"In the unlikely event the liberals, academics, and the media ever got their way and the United States succumbed to the war on terror, what would life be like here in the place we once called home, and what might the ramifications be for the rest of the world?" ...

"Since liberals have always sought the demise of our Second Amendment, that would be one of the first things to go, as the ability to defend oneself from tyranny usually does in unfriendly dictatorships or theocracies. Any of us right wingers who've written in favor of defeating radical Islam would be either stoned to death, beheaded, or taken away with our families to languish in some prison that would make Abu Ghraib look like Motel 6."

Let Me Live
Submitted by: Buckeye Firearms Association
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"Floridas recently enacted self-defense reform eliminates the duty to retreat while not in your home. Such reform gives the presumption of innocence in an armed encounter back to the law-abiding, and limits how an unscrupulous lawyer can use the law against an honest citizen."

"Despite claims by the anti-self defense movement Floridas law does not change that deadly force can only be used if a person reasonably fears for their life or has a fear of bodily injury. It also doesnt give immunity for someone who uses deadly force when it isnt warranted."

"Floridas new law also strengthened the castle doctrine to allow the use of deadly force whenever confronted by an intruder in your own home and limits the civil liability of a law-abiding citizen that uses legally justified deadly force. A welcome provision that serves to deny a criminal, or their estate, profits that stem from illegal and violent behavior."

Real or not, weapons have no place in school Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"From 30 feet away, not even a well-trained eye can tell if it's a real gun or a toy." "And who is willing to take a closer look." "The Seminole County Sheriff's Department in Florida wasn't." "And as a result, a 15-year-old student is dead."

Shooting a reminder of right to bear arms (Letter)
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"I read with sadness and anger about the death of grocery store owner Pritam 'Sam' Singh in the Dec. 31 Tribune. It is a terrible tragedy when an innocent person dies due to a thug's selfishness, greed and general lack of self-respect and respect for other people."

"... Sam has called police a whole bunch of times." ...

"This horrible event should serve as a reminder to all law-abiding residents that when it comes down to their protection, the police should definitely be called if it is possible to do so. However, more importantly, law-abiding people should always exercise their constitutional Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms."

Right to protect ourselves basic to American citizenship (Letter)
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"Strange that the Brits failed to learn the value of privately owned firearms when we Colonialists took our independence from them with muskets taken off our mantels." ...

"But it is absolutely stunning they have not recognized their error since recently outlawing firearms in England and witnessing an explosion of violent crime."

"Most Americans including those such as I who have prevailed in individual combat fervently cherish the right, paid for in American blood, to protect themselves, their families, and their nation by force of arms."

"Growing up with guns saved my life in Vietnam and growing up without the right of gun ownership cost hundreds of thousands of North Vietnam Army and Viet Cong their lives."

UK: Mary-Ann witness cries in court Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The friend who was with murdered Mary-Ann Leneghan on the night she died broke down in court as she described how she was also led out to be killed." "The 19-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said how she was told - as she was being raped - the night had reached the 'final stage'." "The pair are said to have been abducted in May last year in Reading, Berkshire."

UK: Farmer robbed - and police confiscate his shotgun
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"TWYFORD strawberry farmer Eric Jarnet is fuming after police confiscated his shotgun on his 70th birthday because they feared he might emulate Norfolk farmer Tony Martin."

"Mr Martin became a national figure after the shotgun killing of a burglar at his farmhouse."

"An exasperated Mr Jarnet publicly admitted he might 'do a Martin' after raiders stole hundreds of yards of irrigation piping from his 25-acre Twyford Fruit Farm in London Road, effectively putting him out of business."

"Moments after he made his remarks police arrived to seize his shotgun, for which he has a licence."

CO: Federal Agent's IDs, High-Powered Weapons Stolen
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"A federal agent's credentials, and high-powered semi-automatic handgun have been stolen from his car yet neither the U.S Air Marshals nor Westminster police were going to tell the public about this serious security issue until 7NEWS investigated."

"This has been kept under wraps for about a month."

"The incident occurred three days before Christmas when a Denver federal air marshal violated a cardinal rule for agents -- he left his gun and his federal identifications in his car while stopping at a restaurant for dinner."

WI: Doyle Says He will Veto Concealed Gun Law
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"Jim Doyle said he planned to veto a GOP-authored bill that would let Wisconsin residents carry concealed guns and knives Friday."

"Doyle, a Democrat, said he planned to veto the bill when he returned to Madison early Friday evening from trips around the state."

"Wisconsin is one of four states that ban concealed weapons, but National Rifle Association lobbyists and Republican lawmakers have been trying to change that for years. The latest version of the bill would have let state residents who pass firearms training and get permits carry concealed handguns, knives, billy clubs and electric shock weapons in most public places save for schools, taverns and police stations."

SD: Bill would allow gun sales
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""The South Dakota crime lab and local police should be allowed to sell guns that have been taken from crooks, the House Judiciary Committee decided Friday."

"HB1075, sent 12-1 to the House floor, will let the crime lab, sheriffs and police sell firearms seized from criminals."

"Assistant Attorney General Charlie McGuigan said local law agencies already may use or destroy guns taken from crooks. Those agencies may also trade in guns on other things, but the state crime lab cannot do that, he said."

NY: Despite protests, Rockland legislators OK toy gun ban
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"Residents, politicians and law enforcement officials differ on the effectiveness of the Rockland Legislature's newly adopted ban on imitation and toy guns that look like real firearms." ...

"The law, which was approved 15-1, makes it illegal in Rockland County to sell, offer to sell, give away or possess a replica, toy or imitation of a gun that substantially duplicates the look of a real firearm."

"Toy guns with markings designating them as such, including a brightly colored exterior, are permitted."

OH: Safety concerns sweep campus
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"A recent rash of violent crime reports near Miami University has heightened concerns and caused fear among students."

"Some students say the crime reports motivated them to lock their doors and take safety precautions. Others contend students around campus are careless and these incidents won't change their behavior."

"The first day of spring classes brought news that a 21-year-old female student was raped and robbed in her off-campus residence by a male intruder wearing a mask and carrying a gun, police said."

"That was followed by news of two attempted robberies at other off-campus residences and the kidnapping of a freshman student who was walking home."

NY: Rifle and pistol association give NYS gubernatorial candidate Patrick Manning highest rating
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"The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) has given New York State Assemblyman and Gubernatorial Candidate Patrick Manning its highest rating for protecting New Yorkers' freedoms and preserving New Yorkers' rights to legally purchase, own and use of firearms."

"'Assemblyman Manning has worked hard during his years in the Legislature to ensure that New Yorkers can legally obtain and safely use firearms. His voice has been unique in that regard and we appreciate his support,' said Tom King, president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association."

Canada: Residents hand over dozens of guns before amnesty begins Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Ottawa city's gun amnesty hasn't even begun, but police have already raked in dozens of firearms." "So far, police have collected 43 guns since the city announced plans to host the amnesty on Jan. 5 as part of a larger strategy to reduce gun crime in the city."

MA: Consalvo to Smith & Wesson: Track your guns
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"After Boston's bloodiest year in a decade, one city councilor has called on one of the largest manufacturers of guns in the country to install satellite-tracking technology in its weapons."

"District 5 City Councilor Rob Consalvo, who represents Roslindale and Hyde Park, recently wrote a letter to Springfield-based Smith & Wesson asking the chief executive if he would blend GPS technology with the company's newly manufactured guns."

"'There is an insatiable appetite for guns in urban neighborhoods,' said Consalvo, who has also been pushing for a gun offender registry. 'If we can stem that tide, if we can put a choke on that supply, we're going to reduce the amount of teenagers with guns in the city and less gun violence.'"

Canada: As the crime situation up north goes south
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"Canada's gun control scheme has not just failed -- it has failed disastrously. Clear evidence of that can be found in a comparison of the crime rates for Canada and America."

"While advocates of Canada's type of restrictive gun laws will play with raw figures and show how there might be many more homicides in cities such as Chicago or Miami or Detroit than there are in Toronto, the real story is found by comparing the per capita crime rates. Do that, and you will discover that Canada's crime rate is skyrocketing while down in the states, overall crime is declining."

NC: Gun, Knives Found at Raleigh School
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"A student at Southeast Raleigh High School is out of school for a year after authorities say he made threats and had a gun and two knives in his car."

"Dondre Glover and Justin Roseboro, both 17-year-old seniors, got into a fight after a card game, police say."

"'During the altercation, one of the students [Glover] indicated that he had a gun that he wanted to get out of his car,' said Wake schools spokesman Bill Poston."

"The threat led to a search of Glover's car, where school administrators and officers say they found a .22-caliber handgun and two knives. ..."

VA: Two Suspects Arrested In School Shooting
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"Police arrested two suspects, Thursday night, for shooting two female students at a Portsmouth high school with a fake BB gun."

"About 3:00, Thursday afternoon Portsmouth Police responded I. C. Norcom High School to investigate a shooting. Two female students had been shot with plastic BB gun pellets. One victim, age 15, was struck in the upper and lower torsos. The other victim, age 17, was struck in the lower torso. Neither victim sustained penetration from the pellets."

NC: Ex-soldier avoids prison for son's death
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"Iraq war veteran who pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the death of his 2-year-old son was ordered to pay for the funeral but spared from prison."

"Prosecutors had sought the maximum sentence of almost two years in prison for William C. Ullom, but Judge William C. Gore Jr. said Thursday that too much time had passed since little Christian Norris was violently shaken in 2002." ...

"Ullom, 25, pleaded no contest in March 2004 as part of a deal with prosecutors. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter after the boy died. He has never said in court that he shook his son."

TN: Trouble Trooper caught on tape
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"More trouble for the Tennessee Highway Patrol."

"Another state trooper is currently on paid administrative leave and in some serious trouble, after the state released a videotape of a vulgar encounter."

"35-year veteran, Russell Cope is seen in the videotape approaching two cars he pulled over in Giles County, back in 2000."

"The tape shows Cope questioning the drivers and then is heard making rude comments to those inside." ...

"The trooper instructs one passenger to stay in his vehicle and then slams his leg with the car door."

KS: Police career may be finished
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"Gary Tabor's long police career could end as a result of a conviction for striking his wife and another woman."

"Tabor, a former Wichita police captain who was demoted last year to detective, pleaded no contest this week to two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery. ..."

"Judge Greg Waller sentenced Tabor to six months probation. But Tabor's biggest penalty could be the loss of a career that's been mired in controversy for more than a year." ...

"State law requires permanent revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification upon a conviction for domestic battery. It also says a conviction disqualifies a person from being a law enforcement officer."

OH: Gun ban extremist announces candidacy for governor
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"In a move which ended heavy speculation that began in the hours after Columbus Mayor Mike Coleman quit the race for governor, anti-self-defense State Sen. Eric Fingerhut has announced that he will challenge NRA A-rated Congressman Ted Strickland in the Democrat's gubernatorial primary."

"And unlike many Democrats who have recently expressed concerns that their anti-gun positions have been hurting their ability to get elected, Fingerhut is quickly making it clear he will not try to hide his opposition to your Consitutional right to bear arms."

Rifle team has best performance
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"The University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team made a bold statement on Thursday at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y."

"The Nanooks turned in their best performance ever since the NCAA went to a new course of fire last season as they derailed Army by a 4,728 to 4,671 margin to improve to 9-0 on the season."

"All-American Matt Rawlings of Wharton, Texas grabbed the top spot in the smallbore competition and finished in a three-way tie for first in the air rifle event with teammates Jamie Beyerle of Lebanon, Pa., and Matthias Dierolf of Germany to lead the way for UAF's dominating performance."

Rifle shooting: A game of nuance
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"NCAA shooters hit targets that most of us can barely see, carrying rifles that some of us could barely hold steady."

"A college team fires small-bore rifles and air rifles that weigh between 12 and 17 pounds, or two to three times what normal hunting and military rifles weigh. The added weight helps keep the rifles steady on target."

"The athletes fire air rifles while standing, but they shoot the small bore rifles in the prone, squatting and standing positions. Unlike hunters and snipers, they cannot use tripods or other supports. And they cannot use telescopic sights."

OH: Eric Fingerhut announces run for governor
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"State Sen. Eric Fingerhut, who says he is the best leader to thrust Ohio forward in this competitive global economy, has formally announced his candidacy for governor." ...

"Opposition to gay marriage, stem-cell research and abortion has galvanized conservative voters who turned out in large numbers to support President Bush and other Republicans during the 2004 presidential election. But Fingerhut says the vast majority of Ohioans 'are concerned about the far right turn that the Republican Party has taken on these issues.'" ...

"Strickland, a supporter of gun owners rights and a minister, has been viewed with favor, in part because hes been able to win elections in the conservative southeastern part of the state."

NC: Officers hand out free gun locks
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"Law enforcement agents in Cumberland County are promoting gun safety with a free give away this weekend."

"Officers and deputies are hoping to keep kids safe by handing out 2,500 gun locks this weekend."

"There's no clear trend when it comes to accidental gun deaths and children, but officials say there shouldn't be accidents if the right measures are taken."

"Even those who don't have kids say it's safer to have a gun lock, just in case."

TX: Middle school student found with gun near campus
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"A 14-year-old Small Middle School student was arrested today on a weapons charge."

"A security monitor noticed the teen had left the school building and campus officials went searching for him, district officials said. The student was found in a wooded area south of the Southwest Austin campus with a gun and in the company of a 19-year-old who was not a student."

"Both the student and the man, whose name has not yet been released by police, were arrested. Bringing a gun on school property, a third-degree felony, is prohibited by state law."

IL: Two Gibault students charged for gun found at school
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"Two students from Gibault Catholic High School were charged today with possessing a stolen gun at the school." ...

"Charged by the Monroe County state's attorney were Curtis R. Roever, 18, of rural Monroe County, and Brent N. Darr, 17, of Smithton. Both were released on their promise to appear for court.
The gun was found Monday by a custodian who saw it under a bush at Gibault. Students were not present because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday."

"The gun was believed to have been taken from a home. Brauer said Columbia Police are handling that part of the investigation."

Canada: Ottawa gun amnesty nets 19th century breechloader
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"Ottawa city's gun amnesty hasn't even started but police have already raked in dozens of firearms, including at least one that's about 200 years old."...

"One-third of the guns collected were missing essential working parts, and most were several decades old, such as the only semi-automatic pistol in the haul, an 80-year-old German Walther .380, a rusty antique breechloader from the 19th century, and two old-style revolvers of the 'Saturday night special' design."