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Controversial new microwave weapon -- invented in U.S. for "riot and crowd control"
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"Tests began last week for a new weapon developed by the United States Air Force Research Laboratory - a microwave beam 'gun'. The weapon, which uses a dish to fire the microwave beams, heats the skin to a painful level, causing crowds to disperse, but critics of the weapon say that it is not safe."
"The new weapon was revealed to the public in March, but testing on human volunteers is only just complete. According to the US Air Force, they would like to use this 'Active Denial Technology' (ADT) for non-lethal, peacekeeping operations, particularly in the sphere of crowd and riot control." |
U.S. Senator questions federal investigation of BB guns
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"U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., said he thinks a federal investigation into high-velocity air guns may reflect more of an antigun attitude than one based on legitimate safety concerns."
"The Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering recalling the 856 - a multipump air gun made by Daisy Manufacturing Co. - after a teen-ager was shot in the head with one."
"The commission is expected to decide on a recall Tuesday. Enzi has asked the commission to reassess its 'unclear, insufficient' criteria for evaluating the gun's safety."
"A recall also would violate the Constitution, he told the commission in a letter dated Thursday." |
KY -- Gun sales, permits, training shoot up following terrorist attacks
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"What I do think had happened is that these attacks have made people realize just how vulnerable they can be," Goranflo added. "They are wanting to find ways to protect their homes from other crimes, like burglary, where a drug addict may break into a house to steal possessions in order to feed a habit."
"The increase in handgun sales in Jefferson County also has amounted to an increase in requests for personal protection and concealed-carry permits." |
TN -- Panel on "children and gun safety" pushing "smart guns"
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"Brooks, D-Memphis, and Sen. Thelma Harper, D-Nashville, are advocates of 'smart gun' technology, which is still in the research stage. With such technology, a weapon could be fired only by the person designated to use it."
They have sponsored legislation that would prohibit the sale of weapons without the 'smart gun' technology once it becomes available.
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Continental pilot opposes armed pilots and stronger cockpit doors
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"A longtime commercial pilot opposes firearms in cockpits and questions proposals to strengthen cockpit doors."
"I'm adamantly opposed to guns in the cockpit," said Mike McCue, of Houston, a 17-year pilot for Continental Airlines. "I won't strap on my .44 and take it onto a plane."
"The danger, he said, is if a terrorist overpowers the pilot and obtains his or her gun."
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Teenage school shooter in San Diego incident commits suicide in his cell
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"SAN DIEGO: An 18-year-old student who wounded five people in a shooting rampage at his high school in the United States earlier this year hanged himself with a bedsheet in his jail cell, authorities said."
"Last month, Hoffman pleaded guilty in the March 22 shooting at Granite Hills High School in the San Diego suburb of El Cajon. His sentencing had been set for November 8. He could have received 27 years to life in prison." |
The price parents pay for not teaching their children proper gun handling
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"Family and friends were grieving Sunday for a teenager who accidentally shot and killed himself while showing off a handgun to two friends."
"Jady Donawa, 18, was playing with the .40-caliber pistol while his landlord's two teenage children watched, and he inadvertently shot himself in the neck, they told investigators."
This happened in Florida, one of many states where anti-gunners have refused to support teaching children safe gun handling. |
Mt. Pleasant residents battle burglars
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"A string of burglaries and home invasions in Mount Pleasant Township has left residents feeling frustrated, scared, angry and a little bit helpless."
100 citizens showed up to listen to Trooper Jeanne Martin, a public information officer with the Pennsylvania State Police.
"Although Martin gave residents a lot of tips on how to protect their homes from this type of crime, many in attendance were concerned with what they were allowed to do if a burglar should enter their home." |
Man takes gun from robbers and stops assault
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THIRD STORY ON PAGE. FULL TEXT IS BELOW:
"A Jacksonville man disarmed two would-be robbers Saturday afternoon after they confronted him near the 1300 block of Market Street and demanded his money."
"One of the two robbers trained a handgun on the 40-year-old man, who seized the gun and ordered them to leave him alone. The men refused and demanded the gun back."
"The victim tried to run away, but the men chased him until he fired one shot into the ground. He then contacted the police, who searched the area but were unable to find the suspects." |
Lawmakers found more apt to have gun permits
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"Among ordinary S.C. folks, it's 1%, but in the State House, it's 17%."
"South Carolina lawmakers are more likely to pack heat than other residents."
"A higher percentage of state legislators have concealed weapons permits than average, eligible South Carolinians, an analysis of the S.C. Law Enforcement Division permits done by The Greenville News showed on Sunday." |
California Wal-Mart store loses firearms sales license temporarily
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FULL STORY:
Wal-mart must stop selling firearms after the store's license was temporarily revoked."
"A California Justice Department inspection last month uncovered violations ranging from incomplete paper work to releasing firearms before the waiting period expired, according to Pleasanton Police Capt. Dave Radford."
"Wal-Mart is the only store in Pleasanton licensed to sell firearms. It sells shotguns and rifles but not handguns."
"Police Chief Tim Neal revoked Wal-Mart's firearm sales permit effective Oct. 15 through Nov. 13."
"Wal-Mart is reviewing its firearms sales procedures and implementing new measures and training programs to ensure compliance with local and state laws." |
London Professor: 'Prison is vile and alienating'
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A university lecturer who served 45 days in prison for causing three deaths in a car accident -- while people rot in jail for merely possessing a natural herb -- didn't like being locked up, called it "vile and alienating."
"Munch-Petersen made headlines in August when he was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. He took his hand off the wheel for a second to take a mint from his pocket and caused a pile-up that killed three people."
Upper crust = special treatment. |
Women get gun-safety pointers
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The Southaven Police Department armed 50 women Wednesday, and Chief Tom Long gave them this frank advice:
"It's better to be judged by 12 than carried by six." |
FRANCE: Gunman with a grudge kills four in French shooting spree
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"A deranged railwayman armed with a shotgun opened fire at random on the streets of a French city yesterday, killing four people and injuring 10 more. The man, a 44-year-old railway guard with a grudge against his employers, was wounded by police and captured after he took refuge in a multi-storey car-park."
"...the man stepped from a car and started shooting passers-by close to the town hall and railway station just before 10am."
Lovely, gun-free societies are so peaceful, right? |
Truck drivers watchful for terrorism attempts
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Truckers themselves are taking steps to avoid having their rigs stolen or hijacked. The American Trucking Association, the nation's leading trucking organization, has urged drivers to communicate regularly with dispatchers, to vary their routes to avoid being followed and to park near other trucks or at reputable truck stops so other truckers can help keep an eye out.
[Truckers are told to watch for suspicous activity, but no mention of how to stop it.] |
President likely to sign airport security bill
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Card said Bush has confidence that Congress can pass a bill that "meets the responsibilities that he thinks are most important: Give the federal government the flexibility to do the best job that it can do for airline security." Card made the comment in a separate TV appearance on "Fox News Sunday."
The House plans to take up the airline security bill Wednesday. |
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