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North Carolina: Pistol Permits Rise with Worries Submitted by: G. Hughes	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Law officials say a fear of terrorism has prompted an increase in pistol permit applications in the Cape Fear region. Some counties have reported increases of more than 50% in pistol permit requests.

Schuylkill, PA: Ammunition "cache" draws fire - Police have 3,000 rounds!
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Councilman Lyle K. Frehafer said the department has on hand "more than 3,000 rounds" of ammunition... "plus shotgun rounds."

"That's more than sufficient ammunition," Frehafer said. "I think we are overboard." He suggested some of the ammunition be returned, but Police Chief William F. Clark said it was needed.

Clark defended the purchase, saying that the department uses it for mandated qualifications with firearms - members must be able to hit what they shoot at - and for practice.

Trucking Firms Urged to Use Tighter Security
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"The federal government is urging trucking companies to tighten their security after 18 people, including two men from North Texas, were accused of fraudulently obtaining Pennsylvania driver's licenses that allowed them to haul hazardous materials."

"The safety administration asked carriers who haul hazardous material to:..."

But, will they be armed? (KABA NOTE: There is no mention of guns, although they have "ID badges" on their list.)

"Homeland Security" Ridge Assures American That Nation Is Safe Submitted by: serinde	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Third article on page. "America is safe and getting safer," said Tom Ridge, director of Homeland Security. Ridge said he is seeking better ways to inform the public and get average Americans more involved in protecting the nation. One idea is to rally Americans to perform community work such as volunteering at fire departments.

AU: One Dead as Home Invaders Clash with Swordsman Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man may face charges after using a samurai sword to fight off a gang of intruders in his Adelaide home, killing one and seriously injuring another. ... Superintendent Rankine said it was too early to say if or what charges he might face, but they were liaising with the South Australian Director of Public Prosecutions before completing their inquiries.

Arizona: 'Two-liter Pop Bombs' May Be Contraband Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
PHOENIX - Some students with a little practical knowledge of physics and chemistry are forcing state lawmakers to revamp the legal definition of an explosive to cover the "two-liter pop bomb." ... It also would specify that actual evacuation of the school or cancellation of class is not required to prove that someone broke the law. ...

National ID Card Idea Attracts High-level Support Submitted by: Al Hambidge	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Silicon Valley software mogul Larry Ellison's proposal to create a national ID card has gained substantial ground -- and the interest of top Bush administration officials -- in a signal that the controversial idea may be closer to reality than ever.

Anderson County, TN: Residents Ask for Removal of Signs Banning Guns
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Williamson, who identified himself as president of the Rights Education Fund, a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Second Amendment Foundation, said he wants answers to several questions. Those questions deal with why the county officials had allowed the county judges to interfere and who paid for the signs. He said he believed they were probably paid for with taxpayer funds.

U.S. v. Emerson: Celebrate -- With Reservations Submitted by: John G. Lankford Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/lankford	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' Tuesday ruling in United States v. Emerson, released today, gives proponents of the individual right to keep and bear arms reason to cheer. But it does not give quite as much as many may think...." KABA NOTE: Excellent, Comprehensive Report by John Lankford.

US Militia, not Osama behind Anthrax scare - "news" from India via Aussie Submitted by: Newslinks Director Website: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/forums/publicforums/general	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
US ANTHRAXED -- The anthrax attacks now spreading terror through the United States are unlikely to have had anything to do with Osama Bin Laden, Australia's leading authority on terrorism said. Clive Williams, a specialist in terrorism at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, believes the evidence points to right-wing US militia.

Bush Moving Quickly to Pay-off UN "Debt"
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The Bush administration has moved quickly since Sept. 11 to pay off two-thirds of the U.S. debt to the United Nations and to promote the UN's key role in fighting terrorism and building a future government in Afghanistan.

After paying scant attention to the UN since he took office in January, President Bush is now paying $1.67 billion by the end of the year and pushing for the world body to take over "nation-building" once the U.S.-led military campaign against Afghanistan is finished.

Parody Site for the Brady Center and Brady Campaign Submitted by: Curtis Neeley Website: http://www.iArtworks.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
BradyCenterCampaign.org -- "As the largest national, non-partisan, grassroots organization leading the fight to ban guns, the Brady Center is dedicated to creating an America free from self-defense, where all Americans are helpless at home, at school, at work, and in their communities...."

OpSD: Two Intruders Wounded in Apparent Break-in Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Apparently both guys broke into the residence, [Johnston] came downstairs with a gun, both men came towards him and he thought he saw one of them reach for a gun," Stangrecki said. "He thought he was going to be harmed, and he shot."

Canadian gun rules have our Hunters Upset
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"Last year we were practically waved through by Canadian customs. This year, with a new requirement to fork over $50 [Canadian] for each gun brought in, we were detained for about 45 minutes while customs agents ran our names through some sort of security clearance and one of them had each of us open our gun cases to match serial numbers with our paperwork, as well as to actually measure our gun barrels to see if our descriptions were accurate."

North Carolina: Sparks Fly Over Crime Submitted by: G. Hughes	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Two people fighting for city council: Michael Peterson and incumbent Howard Clement. Peterson said Durham should adopt "Project Exile". Clement said he supports "gun buyback" programs and suing gun makers.

Let's Lock and Load Now Submitted by: Alan Glenski	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
LET'S LOCK AND LOAD NOW by DAVID H. HACKWORTH Shooting first and straight while on a battlefield or a security detail is a matter of life or death. That's why weapons training normally gets the highest priority in the U.S. military. If you're slow on the draw, you're dead, and your side loses... This article is from Col. David Hackworth's Newsletter: Soldiers For The Truth

Arming citizens * Plan would let retired military, police carry guns
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"A local man's idea to organize and arm retired police and military personnel to safeguard Marylanders from terrorism has caught the attention of some state legislators."

"Sen. Walter Baker (D-Cecil), the chairman of the state Judicial Proceedings Committee, said he would introduce the idea to legislators in the General Assembly, where ideas on how to minimize terrorist threats are a hot topic lately."

"Baker said ... Gov. Parris Glendening ... expressed an interest..."

NY Jets' free safety Damien Robinson arrested for "assault rifle" in car
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Robinson was arrested for possession of an "assault rifle" found in his car as he entered Giants Stadium (NJ). He said that he'd been to a shooting range last week and forgot to take the gun out of the vehicle before leaving for the game.

"How could he bring it into such a tightened security area with his wife and two daughters in the vehicle?" asks "reporter" MARK CANNIZZARO

"I have no idea why people own weapons anyway, period, end of story," former position coach Herman Edwards said.

Phoenix, AZ: Officer says Department Retaliation Delays Award
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Phoenix police Officer Franklin Brown said the police department is retaliating against him for comments he made after he was involved in a shooting last year.

Brown was scheduled to receive the national "TOP COP" award this month for his actions during an apparent attack near Tolleson in July 2000.
However, the department recently voiced "concerns" about the incident, and the National Association of Police Organizations postponed the award until inconsistencies can be cleared up.