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Feigning Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse Submitted by: David Codrea Website: http://waronguns.blogspot.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
... "It's an absurd and intolerable situation. Those tasked with upholding the law are arresting--and endangering-- those abiding by it. In some cases they're claiming ignorance--in others, they're apparently claiming the power to defy state law and enact and enforce their own. We need to stop it, now, before anyone else's life is disrupted, or God forbid, someone gets hurt or worse." ...

'Ain't No Way They're Gettin' My Guns Unless I'm Stone-Cold Dead!'
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of recent comments by Barak Obama about those in rural, American, small towns being 'bitter and clinging to their guns and religion' comes a new CD/DVD by The Fischers entitled 'Don't Make Me Come Down There!' 'Stone-Cold Dead,' is an in-your-face, Second Amendment song that drives home the chorus, 'Ain't no way they're gettin' my guns unless I'm stone-cold dead!' You might remember a similar quote attributed to Charlton Heston, when he raised a ... musket over his head at a major [NRA] meeting and yelled, 'You can have my guns when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers.' The spirit of that quote is captured in this song and is sure to be a hit with those who embrace the right of American citizens to bear arms.

Brady Campaign President Paul Helmke On FOX News, Defends Sen. Obama Against False NRA Attacks
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"Brady President Paul Helmke appeared on FOX News yesterday morning to rebut the latest NRA smear tactics against Sen. Obama."

"Paul went on immediately before ... Wayne LaPierre, and frankly pushed LaPierre off the field before he had a chance to say a word."

"Paul made it clear that after the Heller decision, nobody's going to 'take anybody's guns away,' and the NRA is scrambling for a scare tactic to keep the donations rolling in."

"But with at least four national fact checking organizations calling NRA's anti-Obama smear campaign everything from 'misleading' to ... 'pants on fire wrong,' it was all Mr. LaPierre could do to convince viewers that he and the NRA leadership weren't lying through their teeth." ...

'We're lying, and you can't catch us'
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"Truthfulness and forthrightness matter. When a presidential candidate and his running mate camouflage their actual positions to garner votes from the uninformed, it is appalling. When the mainstream media covers up the deception to promote their preferred candidates, it is outrageous. We have a right to know what the candidates' true positions are, from their own mouths, and any discrepancies should be headline news."

"To illustrate what is going on, I am going to focus on the Second Amendment issue. ... Obama and Biden say that they support Second Amendment rights, but their actions over the years prove otherwise. The media is not only letting them get away with this deception, they are aiding and abetting it. ..." ...

TX: Man evicted for shooting thief
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... "Rather than watching strangers steal and destroy his possessions, the man ran outside and fired his shotgun five or six times ... He is not facing charges." ...

"To his dismay, the apartment served his family an eviction notice."

"'We had three days to leave,' he said."

"The man said he is unable to find another home in three days, much less afford an unexpected move. His apartment lease included a clause stating residents are not allowed to own or discharge guns on the premises but he claims the rule is unfair."

"'You're victimized,' he said, '[A]nd then on top of that, you're being kicked out on the street for protecting something that you have the right to protect.'"

FL: No Charges In Bingo Shooting
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"No charges will likely be filed against the manager of a Pensacola bingo hall who took the law into his own hands."

"Escambia County Sheriff's deputies say Chad England shot and killed an armed robber who stormed into Beachside Bingo on Jackson Street in Pensacola."

"Investigators say Alton Prewitt, 20, entered the bingo hall around 10pm Wednesday. According to witnesses, Prewitt demanded money and fired at least one shot in the ceiling before England grabbed his own gun and fired back."

"Prewitt was pronounced dead on the scene. No one else in the bingo hall was hurt." ...
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Submitter's Note: So newspapers equate 'defending your life and the life of your patrons' with 'taking the law into your own hands'?

FL: Hillsborough teacher shoots and kills intruder
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A Hillsborough County middle school teacher shot and killed a burglar who burst into her home Friday morning.

Sheriff's deputies say 62-year-old Juanita Enzor was in her bedroom around 5 a.m. when a man kicked in the front door. Detectives say when the man confronted Enzor, she grabbed her gun and fired, shooting the man in the chest.

The bleeding, injured suspect then started attacking Enzor, but she managed to escape and run from her home.

Deputies arrived at the scene on Kirkland Drive and found the suspect dead inside.

Enzor was slightly injured in the attack. She is a 6th grade teacher at Memorial Middle School in Tampa.

The suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Mark C. Johnson.

MO: Police say Scott County burglary suspect stopped by armed homeowner
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"Scott County deputies arrested a 35-year-old Sikeston, Mo., man Wednesday in connection with an attempted burglary, according to a Scott County Sheriff's Department news release."

"Jason Roach allegedly approached a residence on County Road 538 on Tuesday and rang the doorbell. Police say Roach turned the doorknob and would have gained entry, according to the homeowner, were it not for the safety latch on the door."

"Roach entered the home through a rear garage entrance where he was greeted by the homeowner, who held a handgun, according to the news release."

"Roach allegedly told the homeowner he was lost and asked for directions."

"Roach had recently been charged with another burglary and was out on bond. ..."

KY: Deer Hunter In Harlan County Shoots Bear
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"A deer hunter in Harlan County fatally shot a black bear with his muzzleloader after the animal came too close to his hunting blind last Saturday morning."

"Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officer Shane Amburgey determined the hunter, 30-year-old Bobby Koger of Cumberland, acted in self-defense due to the proximity of the bear. 'He said the bear came right to his blind and almost stuck his head inside when he shot it,' Amburgey said. 'We found blood from the bear within a foot of the blind.'" ...

TX: Pizza Delivery Man Shoots, Fends Off Would-Be Robbers
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"A pizza delivery man who was taking an order to a house in East Texas pulled out a gun and opened fire on two would-be robbers, police said."

"One of the alleged robbers was hospitalized after getting shot in the back, Lufkin police said. The Papa John's pizza delivery man, who's licensed to carry a handgun, wasn't hurt."

"The shooting was Tuesday night, after the delivery man walked up to a house and rang a doorbell, Lufkin police said. It turned out the house was vacant and two armed men approached him from the side of the house, The Lufkin Daily News reported Thursday. The delivery man drew a .22 caliber Derringer and fired two shots, and the assailants ran away, police said." ...

TX: Librarian shot and killed on San Antonio campus
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"A librarian at Northeast Lakeview College was shot and killed Monday by a fellow employee, college president Eric Reno said."

"Reno identified the man who was killed in the library as Devin Zimmerman, 37. He said the gunman, a 62-year-old adjunct librarian, sat down after the shooting and waited to be arrested." ...
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Submitter's Note: As David Codrea points out, "Ironic, that in a library of all places, someone can't read[.pdf] ..."

NRA brings guns into presidential race
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"In an election year when the U.S. Supreme Court issued its first decision defining the rights given in the Second Amendment, guns and gun control have become an issue in the presidential race."

"Both major candidates have tried to strike a delicate balance: supporting gun ownership but also advocating some safety regulations. Attempts to strike that balance have affected campaign decisions from the latest attack ads and perhaps a vice presidential choice."

"The National Rifle Association, which has endorsed Republican presidential candidate John McCain, has attacked Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in campaign ads." ...

Beware of candidates who might restrict gun rights
Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft

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"Candidates seeking the presidency of the United States have always been elected if they support the Second Amendment. Those who believe Barack Obama supports our constitutional right to bear arms are misinformed. Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership and the National Rifle Association are spending more than $60 million to make law-abiding citizens aware of how each candidate views these rights."

"According to Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership and the NRA, Obama's change will include the following attacks on law-abiding citizens who own firearms:"

"Ban the use of firearms for home defense."

"Ban the manufacture, sale and possession of handguns." ...

Obama's lies, ideas of change pose a threat to Constitution
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"Benjamin Sanchez lit a fire with his Barack Obama commentary. When voting for a candidate, there are three issues important to me. The candidate: One, has a profound belief that the Constitution is the supreme law of this nation, two, displays honesty that withstands scrutiny and three, accepts our American culture."

"My view of Obama on these points:"

"1. Obama opposes free speech and gun ownership ... Obama's attorney wrote to cable networks and TV stations demanding they not carry the NRA hunter ad that showed Obama's position on gun ownership. They told the broadcasters a complaint would be made to the FCC if they did run the NRA spot. Would you be intimidated if the possible president could close your business?" ...

IL: NRA officially backs Halvorson
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"Saying this is the right thing to do, the National Rifle Association is formally endorsing State Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson for Congress."

"'Because Debbie has earned this,' Todd Vandermyde of Yorkville, legislative liaison for the NRA in Illinois, noted during the formalities Thursday at the privately owned and operated Downers Grove Sportsman's Club on Old Stage Road."

"'Anybody can talk a good game - a lot of candidates out there talk a good game - but Debbie's got the record of delivering the votes,' he said."

"Halvorson, D-Crete, is campaigning for the seat being vacated in the 11th Congressional District by Congressman Jerry Weller, R-Morris, who is retiring in January." ...

IL: Kendall sets sights on concealed-carry
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"Kendall County Board member Bob Davidson will come right out and tell you -- Yes, I hunt. Yes, I own guns.'"

"Davidson is not shy about his stance on people carrying firearms beneath suit jackets or sweat shirts either."

"'It's part of the Constitution,' he said, referring to the Second Amendment."

"'It's a right,' he said."

"In fact, carrying concealed firearms is permitted in 48 states ..."

"Only in Illinois and Wisconsin is the action illegal."

"On Nov. 4, Kendall County -- along with 13 other Illinois counties -- will gauge residents' feelings on the issue with a referendum on the ballot asking voters if the General Assembly should enact legislation to permit the carrying of concealed firearms." ...

PA: Morganelli: NRA misfired in giving him failing grade
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"Democratic attorney general candidate John Morganelli, a veteran prosecutor who's made his name as a law and order kind of guy, is getting no love from the [NRA]."

"The influential gun rights lobby gave Morganelli an 'F' on a scorecard gauging his support on gun-related issues. His Republican foe, Attorney General Tom Corbett, got an 'A.'"

"That's left Morganelli crying foul."

"'I think it's a hatchet job for Tom Corbett,' Morganelli protested, emphasizing what he said has been career-long support for all things Second Amendment. 'I have a very pro-gun record. They have really distorted my record here.'" ...

"John Hohenwarter, the NRA's Pennsylvania lobbyist, said Morganelli earned his grade." ...

SC: NRA backing Barrett
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"U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolinas third congressional district."

"Chris W. Cox, chairman of the NRA-PVF, complimented Barretts support of the NRA."

"'Congressman Barrett has consistently supported the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners, hunters and sportsmen, and his congressional vote record confirms his commitment to the Second Amendment and to our country's venerable hunting heritage,' Cox said. 'His steadfast pro-gun support has earned him an 'A' rating and the endorsement of the NRA-PVF.'" ...

TX: Several groups endorse Edwards
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"U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, recently received endorsements from four organizations supporting his re-election campaign, The Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund, the United States Chamber of Commerce and the Veterans of Foreign Wars PAC."

"Edwards faces Republican challenger Rob Curnock and Libertarian challenger Gardner C. Osborne in the Nov. 4 election."

"'Congressman Chet Edwards is a strong and consistent voice for freedom and for defending the rights of Texas gun owners, hunters and sportsmen,' said Chris W. Cox, chairman for the NRA Political Victory Fund." ...

OR: More Deception From NRA
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"Gun owners across Oregon are receiving large orange postcards from the NRA urging them to vote for Gordon Smith."

"The cards, which accurately portray Jeff Merkley as an enemy of gun rights, falsely claim that Smith voted in favor of 'legislation enacted into law ending bogus lawsuits against gun manufacturers.'"

"The fact is, Smith DID NOT vote in favor of S 397 ... As you can see by the record, Smith did not vote on passage of the bill at all."

"He did however, vote in favor of the anti-gun amendments that were tacked on before the bill passed. Smith went so far as to send out mail claiming to have voted against the 'anti-gun amendments' when in fact, he did the exact opposite." ...

NY: Columbia County Sportsmen's Federation Aims to Elect Sandy Treadwell to Congress
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"The Columbia County Sportsmen's Federation (CCSF) has unanimously endorsed Sandy Treadwell to be the next Congressman from the 20th Congressional District. ..."

"'The Federation works with local organizations and elected officials to protect our Second Amendment rights and promote conservation, and our members think very highly of Sandy Treadwell and enthusiastically support him as the best person to represent us in Congress,' Federation President Don Lavalley said. "Sandy is down-to-earth and straightforward and we know he is with us on the Second Amendment and other key issues. We are concerned about anti-gun leaders in Congress and the climate they have created with respect to gun ownership. ..." ...

OH: Ohio Democratic Party Chairman continues attacks on Ohio gun owners
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"There's nothing like a good knock down, drag out Presidential race to bring out politicians' true colors, and the colors of Ohio Democratic Party Chairman and State Representative Chris Redfern are turning darker by the hour."

"Earlier this week, Buckeye Firearms Association launched a campaign in support of our endorsee Ross McGregor in House District 72, in response to the blatant hypocrisy put forth in two anti-gun mailers paid for by the Ohio Democratic Party and Chairman Redfern. If you haven't read that story, please do so now and get involved. Keep reading to see why." ...

NC: Mumpower gets 'A' rating from gun group
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Gun Owners of America have given Republican Congressional candidate Carl Mumpower an 'A' rating for his position on the Second Amendment.

In a press release, Mumpower noted that his opponent, U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, got a 'C' for his positions.

"I do not waffle on the Second Amendment or accept special interest money and the complex entanglements that come with the 'Buy America Plan' that elects most member of Congress," Mumpower said.

MT: NRA Endorses Baucus
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"The National Rifle Association this morning endorsed Democratic U.S. Sen. Max Baucus at a gun and sporting goods store here."

"The endorsement marks only the second time the gun group has endorsed a Democrat in the ongoing U.S. Senate campaigns. The group has previously endorsed Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer in his bid for re-election."

"Chris Cox, a spokesman for the group, told reporters at Capital Sports and Western, a Helena store, that Baucus has been a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and earned the groups 'A-plus' rating, as well as a formal endorsement." ...

Misfired police raid could have ended in bloodshed
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"There are times when cops really ought to be kicking in doors."

"A hostage-taker threatening the lives of innocents unless he gets what he wants?"

"Go for it."

"A terrorist tinkering with poison gas in his basement workshop for the greater glory of whatever?"

"Hey, let me loan you a sledge hammer."

"An elderly man whose grandson unknowingly bought a hot cell phone?"

"Not so much. But that was exactly the cause of a raid in Orlando, Florida ..." ...

"You know what adds insult to injury? The guy the cops were looking for, Quinton Marshall, hasn't lived at that address for six years. And when Quinton heard about the raid, 'He showed up to the scene, turned in the phone and the police left.'" ...

At the ATF, Taking on Gun Traffickers, Gangs, and Violence Crime
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"The [BATFE] doesn't bust many bootleggers or rum-runners these days. Instead, the federal agents who once called Eliot Ness one of their own are focused on weapons trafficking and violent crime. Michael Sullivan ... also heads efforts against crimes like identity theft, Internet auction fraud, and terrorism. ... Sullivan spoke with U.S. News about the agency's anticrime efforts. Excerpts:"

"Are gun trafficking cases like drug cases?"

"The toughest investigations to conduct at the local and federal level are firearms trafficking cases. To begin with, there are Second Amendment rights, and as a federal law enforcement agency, we'll zealously guard those rights. ..." ...
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Submitter's Note: Liar, liar, pants on fire!

MO: Cop faces DUI, weapons charges
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"Charges of driving while intoxicated and possessing a loaded firearm while under the influence were filed Wednesday in Phelps County against a Springfield, Mo., Police officer who was involved in an auto accident on westbound Interstate 44 last month." ...

"As the fire department and medics were aiding Motte, Missouri State Highway Patrol officer J. Wesley Collins allegedly viewed two cans of beer and a whiskey flask in his vehicle."

"Collins administered a field sobriety test, and he indicated Motte consented to a blood-alcohol test ..." ...
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Submitter's Note: Thankfully the Missouri State Highway Patrol officer was honest enough to do his job professionally and not invoke the blue wall of silence.

NY: NY police, DA, churches stage gun buyback
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"The Manhattan district attorney's office and the New York Police Department have announced a way to convert steel into gold _ surrender guns and get money in return."

"The gun buyback program gives a $200 bank card to those who turn in a working firearm _ no questions asked. The buyback takes place Saturday at five northern Manhattan churches."

"Police will accept handguns, rifles and shotguns. Working BB guns and air pistols can be exchanged for a $20 bank card. Any number of guns can be surrendered, but police will only pay for three."

"Commissioner Raymond Kelly said buyback programs have removed some 5,000 guns from city streets at a cost of $280,000 since 2002. ..."

LA: Cop booked in rape of 13-year-old was investigated twice for raping young girls, but remained on the job
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investigators previously opened two rape investigations into the conduct of officer Christopher Buckley, stemming from complaints of inappropriate sexual behavior with young girls ..."

Both times -- once in 2001 and again in 2003 -- police handed their case, which included witness statements and evidence, to the district attorney's office and awaited a decision. In both instances, prosecutors refused charges against the officer, citing the 'failure of the victims or the victim's parents' to cooperate ..." ...
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H/t to David Codrea.

OK: Cop Fears for His Life, Shoots Dog
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"Watch the video report here (be warned: the video shows the death of the dog)."

"According to the report, the owner claimed that the sheriff's department's position was that the dog was trying to attack the police officer. However, when the dog owner's revealed that the shooting had been caught on tape, the government's story changed and she was offered money to keep quiet and not show the video. Thankfully she did not comply." ...

NY: Gun Violence Task Force Future in Flux
Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association
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"The members of the City of Albany Gun Violence Task Force met late Thursday afternoon for what could be one of the last times." ...

"The City of Albany Gun Violence Task Force was established by the Albany's Common Council last November."

"The group is making 20 to 30 recommendations to the council and Mayor Jerry Jennings."

"Common Councilor Dominic Calsolaro has proposed that task force members continue meeting through March."

"Several members of the task force want to continue on advising city officials and overseeing the implementation of their recommendations." ...

Canada: Guns-for-cameras program aimed at Toronto shooters
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"Toronto police launched an innovative gun amnesty program on Wednesday. It's dubbed Pixels for Pistols, and through it, police are offering to give out a Nikon digital camera to anyone turning in a firearm."

"A handgun or assault rifle is worth a $400 Nikon Coolpix S52 and a shotgun nets a $250 Nikon Coolpix P60. The deal includes free photography lessons." ...

"This might be a good idea for U.S. cities with a lot of street crime. Other amnesty programs offer cash ($100 assault rifles, $50 for shot guns in Washington, D.C. last year) but cameras of much greater value might be just the enhanced financial incentive, and possible artistic motivator, that some gun owners need."