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"Gun control is on the back burner in Congress... and that is good news."
"But, as has often been said, in order to fully understand the good news, it helps to understand the bad news first. The 'bad news' was this: in early September, gun control was on the 'fast track' in the House."
"Pressure was mounting to help protect gun makers against frivolous lawsuits, but the prevailing attitude was that they should be helped at any cost... even if it meant swallowing new gun control regulations for the average gun owner."
"While the Senate passed S. 397 with two gun control provisions, the House bill (H.R. 800) remained free and clear of any gun control. ..." ... |
NOLA Senior Citizen Assaulted: It’s Just Cops on the NWO Beat (A view from overseas)
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"It’s a mistake to turn the beating of Robert Davis, a retired school teacher, into a racial incident. For the cops and FBI agents—yes, two of the attackers are identified as FBI (no explanation provided why the FBI are involved in mundane police work)—the fact Davis is an African-American is secondary to the fact the police in New Orleans (and many other cities in America) are sadists and bullies who like beating the crap out of citizens, especially citizens unable to defend themselves (or, as Davis’ case, too old to effectively defend themselves)."
"It would seem sadists and bullies are deliberately recruited as police officers these days and the citizenry at large is the enemy. ..." ... |
CA: San Francisco Gun Ban Initiative: Bad Law Hurts Good People
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"The San Francisco Gun Ban Initiative, Proposition H, will appear on the next election ballot in November. Several supervisors have touted the ban as a step in curbing violence and increasing public safety. A bold law with such high expectations merits a closer look."
"The proposed ordinance would prohibit San Francisco residents from possessing any handgun, and they would have 90 days to relinquish their property. ... Visitors to the city would not be subject to the ban if they are in compliance with applicable laws. Police officers and members of the military would also be exempt while 'carrying out the functions of his or her government employment.' ..." ... |
LA: FEMA Reconsiders Gun Ban at Camps
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"Federal officials, responding to complaints from gun-rights groups, yesterday said they were reconsidering a ban on firearms at emergency housing parks built in the wake of Hurricane Katrina." ...
"Officials said it has been general policy at FEMA for several years to prohibit guns at such parks anywhere in the country." ...
"'Whether it's a national disaster, whether it's by nature like Katrina, or a flu pandemic or an earthquake, the Constitution can't be thrown out the window,' said NRA leader Wayne LaPierre."
"He said the NRA was outraged, and he warned that the organization would take its case all the way to Congress and the White House." ... |
VA: Where Do Guns Fit In?
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"When Chet Szymecki does anything - goes to the store, pumps gas at the local Wawa, mows his lawn - he wears his handgun on his hip."
"So last month, when the 38-year-old father of three decided to attend the York County School Board meeting ... he called the Sheriff's Office to find out if he could take the gun with him."
"He could. ... He waited his turn to speak and when called, spoke for the three minutes he was allotted and sat back down."
"All the while, Szymecki's gun was in plain sight ... It also was visible to anyone watching the meeting broadcast on York's public access channel."
"It was perfectly legal."
"But the School Board is upset, so upset that it wants the state to change its laws. ..." ... |
FL: Suspected home intruder dies
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An unidentified man shot by a homeowner in an apparent home invasion in Escambia County Wednesday night has died at a local hospital, said Sgt. Ted Roy of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Roy said deputies were in the process of notifying the man’s family and soon would release his name.
The shooting, which happened at a Chatham Avenue home, still is under investigation, he said.
A homeowner allegedly shot the man in the chest during the apparent home invasion shortly after 9 p.m. The injured man was taken by Baptist LifeFlight helicopter to a Pensacola hospital where he was later pronounced dead. |
IN: Man says he fired gun after thieves shot first
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"An east side man told police would-be thieves breaking into his van fired at him when he confronted them, so he shot back, wounding a 16-year-old suspect." ...
"David Thedford, 55, told Patrolman Nicholas Ferrell his neighbor called him about 2 a.m. and said five suspects were trying to get into his van ..."
"Thedford, an employee with Numark Security, went outside and ordered the young men to stop."
"'He heard three shots,' the report states, and Thedford shot back with his .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol, the report states." ... |
HI: 'Lost' Actor, Wife Robbed at Gunpoint
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Josh Holloway and his wife reportedly were robbed at gunpoint in their home. There was no indication that the robber recognized the 36-year-old actor, who plays hunky con man Sawyer on the ABC castaway drama "Lost," television station KHON reported.
The robber rousted the couple from bed early Wednesday, took cash and credit cards and drove off in Holloway's Mercedes-Benz, which was found abandoned a short time later, the station said.
Honolulu police would not release any information on the robbery.
Holloway's agent did not immediately return a call to her Los Angeles office.
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PA: Wyncote man charged with trying to take guns on plane
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A 52-year-old Wyncote man was charged yesterday with trying to board a Sept. 2 Southwest Airlines flight from Philadelphia while carrying two pistols, a revolver and three magazines of ammunition.
An attorney for Larry Bland, who had intended to fly to Chicago, said the man never intended to carry the weapons aboard an airplane.
"He picked up a bag that he travels with and forgot they were in there," said Fincourt Shelton, a Darby Borough lawyer.
Bland was charged in an information, which usually means he plans to plead guilty. If he pleads guilty, he is expected to receive probation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Arlene D. Fisk declined to comment.
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TX: Senator shrugs off gun incident
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"With television news cameras circling him Wednesday, State Sen. Juan 'Chuy' Hinojosa downplayed the commotion surrounding him this week with the ease of a man who knows how to deal with controversy."
"He referred to his detention at McAllen-Miller International Airport, where he was caught carrying a handgun Monday, as an 'unfortunate incident' for which he apologized."
"When asked whether political favoritism played a role in the quick dismissal of the case, the District 20 state senator said no, explaining he’d simply forgotten the gun was in his briefcase." ... |
TX: Lawyer says judge's ruling was 'not unusual' [but facts say otherwise]
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"State Sen. Juan 'Chuy' Hinojosa’s arrest Monday was the second arrest for possessing an illegal firearm in the secured area of McAllen-Miller International Airport ..."
"But what happened to the democratic senator after he was arrested — having his case immediately dismissed by city Judge Kathleen Henley ... differs with the case of Donald Anderson Jr., a McAllen resident who tried to board a morning flight on Nov. 3, 1999, with a handgun in his carry-on luggage."
"Following Anderson’s arrest for the incident, Henley arraigned him and imposed a $2,500 bond. The local businessman ... had a concealed handgun license at the time, was arrested for possessing a loaded .45-caliber Smith & Wesson handgun in the secure area of an airport ..." ... |
TN: Student Charged After Bringing Gun to School
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"A 17 year-old Metro high school student is now charged with bringing a gun on school property, after police say he brought a gun on campus at Stratford High following football practice earlier this week."
"After football practice Tuesday Night, there was a fight between two students. One student apparently quit the team. He told coaches and teammates he was coming back with a pump. They then saw him with a 22 caliber rifle. Police say he had it in his truck."
"One parent, Nichole Hayes, said guns are too easily accessible for teens, 'It's kids getting hold of guns so easily is just ridiculous.'" ... |
VA: Gun lobby blasts Culpeper official
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"Despite strong words from members of a state gun lobby, Culpeper Town Manager Brannon Godfrey offered no apology last night for an e-mail that the group's leader called 'condescending especially from a public servant.'"
"Philip Van Cleave of Midlothian, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, told the Town Council that Godfrey's reply to VCDL member Mike Stollenwerk's e-mail addressing a gun ban at Yowell Meadow Park was inappropriate."
"That reply, directed to 'Herr Stollenwerk,' was written in German and said, 'Many thanks for serving as our moral conscience. Culpeper would be lost without the patronizing guidance of the people like you in Northern Virginia.'" ... |
MI: Police Chief's Testimony in Whistleblower Lawsuit Contradicted
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"There are major developments Thursday in the Alvin Bowman whistleblower lawsuit against the Detroit Police Department. A former deputy chief took the stand Thursday, and his testimony contradicted the chief’s testimony." ...
"Wednesday, Detroit Police Chief Ella Bully-Cummings took the stand, and testified that the reason Bowman was demoted was because she did not trust him. But Thursday, Former Deputy Police Chief Gary Brown took the stand, and contradicted this statement."
"According to Brown, 'If he had voluntarily went to the precinct, he would have the seniority to go to any shift that he wants. He’s got 31 years. The fact that he was placed on midnights would indicate to me that he was being punished.'" ... |
KY: Cop guilty of threats with a gun
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"A Covington police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge that he threatened his wife with his gun."
"Steve Gifford, a 14-year veteran of the department, pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree wanton endangerment. The misdemeanor charge allows him to keep his weapon."
"Since he was charged, Gifford has been under suspension from the Covington Police Department. His future with the department - or any discipline he might receive - has not been determined yet, said Mayor Butch Callery."
"The decision will be up to Police Chief Tom Schonecker, who will investigate, Callery said. If Gifford wishes to appeal, he will have a hearing before the city commission, Callery said." ... |
MD: Police: Deadly force used sparingly
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"When confronted with someone pointing a gun at them or someone else, police officers are trained to react quickly. Their lives depend on it."
"Shooting the suspect in the leg, an arm, or a moving hand are all Hollywood myth ... according to Sgt. Clark Pennington who trains Frederick Police Department officers."
"'Officers have to react to a perceived imminent threat in a flash,' Pennington said. 'We shoot to eliminate the threat and are trained to shoot at the largest target presented to us.'"
"According to research done in major metropolitan police departments by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, between 42 and 82 percent of rounds fired during deadly force situations miss their intended targets." [empahsis added] ... |
SC: Aiken Count Sheriff says thief broke into patrol car
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"Theft has hit close to home for Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt."
"Sheriff Hunt is offering a $200 reward for the return of a Glock, Model 27, 40 caliber pistol, which he says was stolen from his patrol vehicle Tuesday night."
"He says the theft happened during a series of automobile break-ins in Graniteville. 'This should serve as an example that no one is immune from crime, and we all must take necessary precautions to secure our property,' Sheriff Hunt said."
"Four cases of breaking and entering were reported at homes on Laurel Drive, Old Powerhouse Road and Prince William Drive, in Graniteville. Officials are also investigating additional break-ins elsewhere in Aiken County." ... |
Canada: Mountie who shot prisoner appeals trial
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"A former RCMP officer who shot and killed a prisoner didn't get a fair trail because he wasn't present for all the proceedings, his lawyer argued before the Alberta Court of Appeal Tuesday."
"Noel O'Brien said the trial judge erred when he answered a question from the jury without Mike Ferguson or his lawyer present."
"... Ferguson was found guilty of manslaughter in the October 1999 death of Darren Varley. The truck driver was shot in the stomach and head after he was arrested for public drunkenness and detained ..."
"Ferguson, who received a two-year conditional sentence, says he shot in self defence when Varley tried to pull his bullet-proof vest over his head and grabbed his gun. The Crown argued it was an act of rage." ... |
FL: Anti-gun column ignored basic facts
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"I was disappointed after reading Howard Goodman's Sunday Commentary concerning the rights of employees to bring a legal firearm inaccessible in their car to a parking area outside their place of work."
"... Mr. Goodman not only shows his prejudice against firearms rights, but his ignorance in reporting on the matter."
"He selects a few random acts of violence involving a crazy person intent on killing who happened to use a firearm. He quotes some questionable statistic indicating that guns were used in 13 percent of workplace homicides and an unnamed survey in North Carolina that indicates that guns brought to the work place 'might' result in a greater risk of worker homicide." ... |
FL: Goodman: Gun owners try to shoot holes in argument
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"I wrote the other day about a bill coming to the Florida Legislature that would let people bring guns to work so long as they keep them in their cars."
I said this was a bad idea. I said companies that ban guns from their parking lots had a right to set reasonable rules to promote safety on their premises." ...
"The gun owners' most common argument was that criminals, by definition, don't follow laws, so why should anyone expect bad guys to respect restrictions on firearms?"
"By this logic, outlawing murder is useless because people still kill each other." ...
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KABA Note: No, Mr. Goodman, because laws against murder are primarily punitive; they punish someone for harm done to another. Silly gun laws, on the other hand, are primarily prophylactic; they attempt to prevent bad things from happening.
You can e-mail Mr. Goodman at hgoodman@sun-sentinel.com . |
OH: HB 296 seeks to improve hunting opportunities in Ohio (BFA)
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"... The Ohio Hunter Education course is still required before going afield. While there are several alternatives to complete the Ohio Hunter Education course, the class may present a barrier for some."
"Getting that barrier removed for all Ohio hunters is the focus of HB 296, Apprentice Hunting License bill, which was recently introduced by Rep. Steve Buehrer (R-Delta). ..."
"HB 296 will remove these barriers by introducing an apprentice hunting/trapping license concept. The apprentice hunting license lets the apprentice hunt or trap without first completing the hunter or trapper education course. The apprentice must be accompanied by a licensed adult age 21 or older. ..." ... |
WY: Cody's crazy about old guns
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"Folks in Southern California are wild about cars, and Seattle is obsessed with coffee. In Baltimore it's crab, and Nashville loves country music. But in Cody, nothing beats a great old gun."
"Besides the Cody Firearms Museum and the 300-acre Cody Shooting Complex, the town has close to a dozen retail outlets offering guns, and a number of artists, gunsmiths and craftspeople who specialize in working on old guns, or making new ones in the old traditions."
"But while many towns across the West are fond of guns, thanks in part to the popularity of hunting and the outdoor life, it's the older, historic firearms that seem to be the most popular in Cody." ... |
WA: In the hunt — Mild winter might mean more big game for hunters
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"Hunters anticipate the arrival of mid-October like a kid looks forward to Christmas morning. Plans have been in the making for months. Vacations are on the calendar at work. The rifles and shotguns are all freshly oiled. And now, finally, it is time to head to the fields."
"Many of the general hunting seasons are set to begin in the next few days and weeks, and wildlife biologists are predicting that the hunting this fall will be at least as good as last year and, given population numbers, should be better than 2004 for deer or upland bird hunters." ... |
CO: Shooting instructions
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"4-H members and leaders helped Morgan County youth investigate projects and opportunities available to youth through the 4-H program."
"Peggy Edson, Lads n Lassies 4-H leader, coordinated 'Investigate 4-H Night' Thursday evening at the Morgan County Fairgrounds."
"Leaders and parents assisting were Laura Baltazar, Marie Baughman, Matt and Kathy Brasby, Douglas and Rhonda Dill, Vickie Hoffman, Shari McMinn, Lisa Megel, and Lisa Williams. Al and Mary Seely, and Andy Larrick offered youth the opportunity to try out shooting an air rifle." ... |
KY: Trip to Tennessee Tech earns Racer rifle team its 3rd win of '05 season
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"The rifle team continued to shoot on target last weekend when it picked up its third win of the season in a shoulder-to-shoulder match against Ohio Valley Conference team Tennessee Tech."
"'I was really excited,' Head Coach Ann Proctor said. 'We shot really well. It was a good weekend for us.'"
"The team took seven of its 11 members to the Cookeville, Tenn., match, including senior Alex Culbertson, sophomores Dan Belluzzo and Cameron Hicks and freshmen Bryant Wallizer, who were the team's pre-picked qualifying shooters in the air rifle category. Junior Josiah Brooks replaced Culbertson in smallbore competition." ... |
MI: Local women play, learn in the great outdoors
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"Sixty-four women got to try activities such as handgun shooting, primitive cooking, self-defense and archery Saturday at 'Women in the Outdoors,' held at the Three Rivers Eagles Recreation Area."
"The event is designed to introduce women to outdoor sports along with promoting outdoor sports."
"Mary Weigle, who is the producer and director of a nationally syndicated television show called One Shot Challenge into Muzzle Loading and Archery was the archery instructor."
"Her program will air on The Sportsman Channel starting this month." ... |
MN: Gun range may move
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"Shooting is on hold at the Moorhead Rod and Gun Club while the group tries to negotiate a deal to avoid court action by American Crystal Sugar to shut down the range."
"American Crystal wants the gun club to move its range because workers have narrowly missed being shot and some equipment has been damaged by bullets, said Jeff Schweitzer, a spokesman for the Moorhead sugar beet cooperative." ... |
KY: Muzzleloader deer hunt to get under way Saturday
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"The opening segment of Kentucky's 11-day muzzleloader deer hunt will be Saturday and Sunday."
"The hunt will be open statewide, although hunters in Zone 4 counties ... may take antlered deer only. Bucks and does are legal in Zones 1, 2 and 3 for the early muzzleloader season."
"The second part of the muzzleloader season will be Dec. 10-18 in all zones."
"Muzzleloaders no longer are limited to the flintlock long rifles of Daniel Boone's time. Traditional cap-and-ball sidelocks still take a few deer, but most muzzleloader hunters now opt for the modern in-line rifles that have the look and feel of centerfire firearms." ... |
CO: USA Shooting Shotgun Fall Selection Match
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"Retirement seems to suit Bret Erickson. After 20 years of shooting for the Army Marksmanship Unit, Erickson has officially announced his retirement from the Army, and now lives and trains in Texas, which, so far, seems to be proving a good move, especially for his shooting."
"Erickson walked away the winner of men's trap at the Fall Selection Match, today, at the International Shooting Park on Fort Carson. He finished just one point above his former teammate Sgt. Ryan Hadden (Columbus, Ga.), the defending National Champion in this event." ... |
UK: New restrictions on airgun sales
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"Plans to restrict the sale of airguns to registered dealers have been announced by the Home Office."
"A new registration scheme is to be introduced, with dealers required to pay a £150 fee."
"The measures have been inserted into the Violent Crime Reduction Bill at Westminster, but critics in Scotland said they do not go far enough." ... |
China: Ex-convict opens fire on students, 16 injured
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"A MAN opened fire into a crowd of students doing morning exercises at a mountain village school in eastern China's Anhui Province on Wednesday, injuring 16 students."
"Seven students were hospitalized with severe wounds. The attacker escaped after seriously injuring a cable TV company employee who seized one of the three guns he placed outside the school gate."
"A blanket search was continuing for the 40-something villager, who reportedly had a history of mental problems."
"The man broke into the Niutoushan Primary School in Guangde County about 8:15am on Wednesday ..."
"Without a word, he fired his homemade rifle into the crowd, a teacher told the newspaper. Nearly 10 teachers were at the scene at the time." ... |
Canada: Armed duo hold up man on Van Horne
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"Police are on the hunt for two men, one of whom pointed a gun in the face of a man, during a frightening attempted armed robbery in Brandon’s east end."
"Brandon Police Service Sgt. Larry Yanick said a suspect shoved the barrel of a rifle or shotgun mere centimetres from the victim’s face."
"The 55-year-old victim was walking along ... around 9 p.m. Tuesday."
"Yanick said the suspects, in their late teens or early 20s, walked up from behind then stepped in front of the victim."
"One of the suspects pointed a gun at the victim and demanded money."
"Meanwhile, the unarmed accomplice pushed the victim around."
"The victim wasn’t injured and the suspects gave up and left when he insisted he didn’t have any cash." ... |
UK: Burgled man ends up in court
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"A MAN who called police after his prized World War II pistol was stolen in a burglary ended up being arrested himself."
"Military enthusiast Anthony Townsend, 48, told officers his treasured Luger pistol had been taken in the break-in at his home ..."
"But Townsend, who had no license for the wartime souvenir which also had dozens of rounds of live ammunition, was arrested himself."
"Cardiff Crown Court heard the gun was given to Townsend by his soldier father who took it from a German officer ..."
"He kept the 'treasured heirloom' in a safe at the home he shares with his mother."
"Prosecutor Meirion Davies said: 'When Townsend was burgled he immediately informed police the Luger was missing.'" ... |
UK: Teenage gang behind gunpoint robberies
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"A gang of teenagers armed with guns, knives and hammers are believed to be behind a spate of terrifying robberies across Heston and Hounslow."
"Victims have been pistol whipped, bludgeoned over the head and left unconscious usually for only small pickings."
"In the first incident a group of friends were in Heston Park at 9.45pm on Saturday, September 24, when they were approached by a gang of around 10 teenagers."
"An 18-year-old was slapped around the face with the butt of a gun, a 23-year-old was hit in the back with the gun, a 16-year-old was punched in the face and a 13-year-old girl was hit over the head with a hammer."
"The thieves only managed to make off with a Nokia mobile phone." ... |
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