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Sign the petition to Reject Renewal of Feinstein-Schumer Gun-Control Act
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"While gun owners are sitting on their collective butts thinking that the NRA is going to save our bacon the VPC and other anti-freedom organizations are 'working together' (now there's a new idea!) to renew and strengthen the 1994 'Clinton' Assault Weapon Ban. If they succeed, we have no one to blame but ourselves. The time is now to start pressuring Congress and President Bush to...'stand down!" "

The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence Statement on New CDC Report Evaluating Effectiveness of Firearms Laws
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"Joshua Horwitz, executive director of The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence:

"We agree with the study's authors: more research in this area is sorely needed. But the sad truth is that the gun lobby has blocked federal dollars for firearms research at every turn. This study reveals the folly of the gun lobby's attack on objective research in preventing gun violence. At a time when America's gun death rate is again rising after years of decline, the government must commit more resources to gun policy research, not less."

"We anticipate the gun lobby to misinterpret the findings of this report. We expect them to point to the study as 'proof' that gun laws do not work in a willful attempt to mislead the public." ...

A Political Novel On Gun Rights That Fails to Show Both Sides (Book Review)
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"...his portrayal of the gun issue is so one-sided that the author loses much of his power as an advocate, and ends up largely preaching only to the already-converted." ...

"No character in favor of gun ownership rights is shown as taking his or her position out of an honest belief that it is right. Instead, each does so because he or she has been terrified by the Sons of the Second Amendment..., or have been promised something in exchange for their support. ...In the end, the only gun control advocates who come off well are those who abandon their positions and side with the President."

"Meanwhile, the proponents of greater gun control are as angelic as the opponents are satanic."

CDC Report on Gun Control Confirms Laws Don't Work Says Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
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" 'For years,' said CCRKBA Executive Director Joe Waldron, 'anti-gun groups, often citing the CDC's earlier biased research, had claimed more gun laws will reduce violent crime and suicide. CDC stopped conducting advocacy research in 1996 by order of Congress. Now, according to more balanced research, the CDC is basically acknowledging that its earlier efforts, and those of extremist gun grabbers, have been all wet.' "

"Yet the CDC, evidently unhappy with the available research, wants to study the issue more, arguing that there is 'insufficient evidence to determine the effectiveness of any of the firearms laws reviewed for preventing violence.' Waldron rejected that as more partisan politics."

UK: Top Cop Pledges to Tackle Rural Gun Crime
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"The UK's first black chief constable has said he is confident his success in tackling urban crime can be translated to Kent's rural communities."

Michael Fuller currently a deputy assistant commissioner with the Met was unveiled as the new head of Kent Police on Monday."

"Speaking at a press conference at the force's headquarters in Maidstone, the 44-year-old said he looked forward to building on Kent Police's success and making the county a safer place."

"The father-of-two pledged to tackle quality of life issues such as vandalism, graffiti and anti-social behaviour ?? something which will be welcomed by many across the area ?? as well as more serious crime."

UK: Shooting family issue police challenge
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"The family of a woman killed shielding her daughter from armed robbers is calling on the home secretary to put more police officers on the streets." ...

"Her shooting had revealed the severity of gun crime in the UK, he added."

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Her shooting also revealed the ineffectiveness of gun bans and the foolishness of relying on the authorities to protect you from crime. But these unfortunate people are still refusing to take responsibility for their own safety, choosing instead to demand more police.

NV: Pipeline for Gun Runners
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"Las Vegas is centrally located in the southwest. I-15 connects our city to southern California, and north to Utah, while US 93 connects us to Arizona. This combined with our closeness to Mexico is making our city a prime location for moving and selling illegal guns."

"Our city is becoming the hot spot for guns and something is being done to stop the gun running through Las Vegas. For the last month, two federal agencies have been investigating illegal gun trafficking in the Valley."

"Investigators are finding that Las Vegas is a pipeline for everything from handguns to assault rifles. It's a pipeline that stretches border-to-border, coast-to-coast, even into Mexico."

USA Patriot Act is anti-American
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"Each town council in Eagle County should take a symbolic stand against the USA Patriot Act, an unconstitutional set of new laws that debases the Bill of Rights and is quickly transforming America into a police state." ...

"When the USA Patriot act was signed into law on Oct. 26, 2001, by President George W. Bush, the nation was led to believe that Attorney General John Ashcroft and the feds were going to be given new powers designed to catch and detain terrorists."

"But only six months after the Patriot Act was signed into law, federal agents were being taught how to apply the anti-terrorist laws to ordinary criminals, according to an Associated Press news report."

Concrete lesson of the snipers
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"Shortly after the arrest of the two suspects, D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey publicly confessed: 'We were looking for a white van with white people, and we ended up with a blue car with black people.' "

"The only 'evidence' the killers were white was the dogma of FBI and other serial killer profilers. The fixation on white killers spurred police to disregard several witness reports about darker-skinned murder suspects."

"Several eyewitnesses reported to police they had seen an old Chevrolet Caprice at the scenes of shootings, but police scorned their reports." ...

CA: Conan the Inconsistent
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"...Arnolds character ...is compelled to respond in the only manner criminal scumbags understand ---- be they the advanced computerized variety of the future, the diaper-headed Middle Eastern kind, or just your typical home-invading street trash --- that of course being superior firepower. Yet if the real Arnold had his way, John Conor would be unable to defend himself, thereby dooming the future of mankind."

"... By enunciating such a anti-Second Amendment position, Mr. Schwarzenegger reveals he is either a stooge of or knowingly in league with those desiring to wipe out most of humanity from the face of the earth and to enslave those unlucky enough to remain alive."

MO: Concealed Gun Permits Ready
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"About 120,000 application forms for concealed gun permits have been printed and are being mailed this week to county sheriffs, meaning all the paperwork should be in place when Missouri's concealed gun law takes effect Oct. 11."

"The applications and permits -- on two attached pieces of paper -- were developed by the Missouri Sheriffs' Association, which also has created model forms for firearms instructors to sign indicating that applicants have passed the law's required training courses."

"The law, which the Legislature enacted Sept. 11 by overriding Gov. Bob Holden's veto, gives sheriffs the responsibility for handling the permit process but did not specify anyone to create the forms and procedures."

OR: Son of deputy gets probation for gun use
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"A deputy's son who witnessed his sister's shooting death in January was sentenced Thursday to a year of probation after pleading guilty to reckless endangerment in a BB gun shooting in July."

"Nathan Scott Randall, 12, also was ordered to continue impulse-control counseling and perform 16 hours of community service." ...

"Nathan is the youngest son of Clark County Sheriff's Sgt. Craig Randall, who heads the department's traffic and marine unit, and his wife, Marilee."

"Before making the ruling, Harris questioned Craig Randall, who stood behind his son during the hearing, about guns in the home. Randall said the only firearm at the home was his service handgun, and it was secured in a gun safe."

Australia: Gun owner's invasion fear
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"A man kept an illegal pump-action shotgun to protect his family in the event of an invasion, Darwin Magistrates Court heard yesterday."

"Prosecutor Sergeant Dave Peach told the court Michael Miles Montgomery said to police: 'I'm a firm believer we will be attacked from the north' _ referring to Indonesia."

"Defence lawyer Ian Read said the shotgun was unserviceable and would need repair by an armourer before it could be used."

" 'He would need some warning to repel the invaders,' he said."

"Deputy Chief Magistrate Michael Ward said: 'Better leave defence to our defence forces.' "

MO: Trend in concealed gun laws: Conceal who has permits
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"Something will be concealed besides pistols when Missouri sheriffs begin issuing permits this month to pack hidden handguns: the names of a projected 60,000 gun licensees."

"Missouri's new law, enacted when the Legislature overrode Gov. Bob Holden's veto last month, bars identification of concealed weapons permit holders - even though separate applications to sheriffs to purchase guns have been open records for years, and remain so."

"The new law makes it a misdemeanor for law enforcement to disclose names of holders of concealed gun permits issued by Missouri sheriffs starting Oct. 11."

FL: Ban lifted for dad whose tot found gun Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Ever since Todd Livingston's 2-year-old son found his father's loaded.40-caliber Glock pistol on a shelf in his playroom, Livingston has been ordered to stay away from his son." "On Thursday, a Palm Beach County judge overruled that restriction, but not before asking Livingston whether he had heard of the phrase 'terminally stupid.' "

IN: Gun club to host charity shoot
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"The Triple H Gun Club south of Linton will be the site of the seventh annual Log A Load Fun Shoot which will raise funds for Log A Load for Kids as well as Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis."

"The shoot is set for Oct. 11. It is co-sponsored by the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Association and the Indiana Forest Industry Council."

"Triple H Gun Club owner John Hert explained that the cost for shooting in this event will be $50 per shooter or $250 for a five-man team with recognition of a sponsor."

FL: Girl is shot by cousin using gun of Hendry sheriff's deputy
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"A 6-year-old Lehigh Acres girl was in fair condition today after she was shot in the neck by her 6-year-old cousin with a gun belonging to a Hendry County sheriffs deputy, authorities said."

"Gabriella Rodriguez was rushed to Lee Memorial Hospital Wednesday night after she was shot by the deputys stepson, Nicholas Adame, said Lee County sheriffs deputy Larry King."

"Hendry sheriffs Deputy David Gallegos was outside in the yard when the shooting occurred. His wife, Carmella, was taking a shower inside their home.
The children found Gallegos service weapon a .40-caliber Glock in a dresser drawer, authorities said."

MO: Councilman Considers Gun Ban on City Property Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
FULL TEXT BELOW: A Kansas City councilman may take action against Missouri's new concealed weapons law. Councilman Alvin Brooks may introduce a proposal to ban registered guns from certain places owned by the city. He said he planned to consult with the city attorney about the proposal, and if it all checked out, he'd continue to push forward.

MN: Man who shot father acted in self defense
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A 20-year-old man who shot and his father after an apparent domestic dispute has been released from jail. An initial police investigation found that the man acted in self defense when he shot his 43-year-old father.

The 911 center in Virginia, Minnesota said it received a call about 7:30 a.m. Thursday from the 20-year-old man who said his father came home drunk from a bar and started throwing him around.

The son reported that his father pulled a gun and took a shot at him. The son says he returned fire.

Squads responded to a home in Sturgeon Township and found the older man dead, apparently of a gunshot wound.

MO: Measure Raises Penalty For Having Guns While Drunk
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"Missouri prosecutors are alerting law enforcement agencies in their counties about a little-known part of the state's new concealed weapons law."

"The law, which goes into effect Oct. 11, increases the criminal penalties for those who are found to be intoxicated and in possession of a gun."

"It boosts the 'drunk while armed' law from a misdemeanor to a felony." ...

"Prosecutors are mixed in their support of the law. But all of those interviewed this week said they were glad the Legislature had included the provision to toughen the penalty for being armed and intoxicated."

OH: Residents shoot from the hip on concealed weapon issue
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"The Ohio House and Senate have each passed separate concealed weapons bills. There are differences in the bills, but both would allow Ohioans to carry-concealed if they pass a training course and background check."

"Some anti-gun organizations have contended that no civilians should be allowed to carry concealed firearms."

"Should Ohioans be allowed to carry concealed weapons? Word on the street is that Clinton countians have mixed feelings on the issue. Some say concealed firearms are a necessity for protection while others say they will only create more danger for citizens."

AR: Officials must approve firearms on school property Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Prior to the passing of the conceal-and-carry firearms law, it was a crime for a person to knowingly carry a weapon, including firearms, onto school property or school-sponsored activities with some exceptions." "The new conceal-and-carry law removes this criminal sanction if the individual has the proper permit from the state."

TX: Concealed handguns allowed inside city hall
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"Concealed handguns are now allowed inside City Hall, just one month after the new state law went into effect."

"An El Pasoan with a concealed handgun will need to show City Hall Security his or her concealed handgun license before entering the building, but once the person is deemed legal, he or she can go right in."

"Handguns are not allowed in City Hall when there is an official meeting of any sort going on."

"The new law does not allow concealed handguns in buildings with courtrooms."

Voting Out Our Constitutional Rights
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"Since George W. Bush has come into office and appointed John Ashcroft and Donald Rumsfeld, we have allowed and continue to allow them to stomp into the ground our 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 10th and 11th Amendments of our Constitution of the United States. And, this is all expected to seem ok under names such as 'Homeland Security' and 'The War On Drugs.' "

"How, you ask, do we allow them to do this to us? Fear. Well thought out planted fear and the timing of the planting. They stand at their podiums and install so very much fear into us just at the right moment that we will believe almost anything they tell us we need to do for our safety. Its one of the oldest tricks in the book."

RFID Moves into Public Library
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"A civil liberties watchdog group is expressing concern over the San Francisco Public Library's plans to track books by inserting computer chips into each tome."

"Library officials approved a plan Thursday to install tiny radio frequency identification chips, known as RFIDs, into the roughly 2 million books, CDs and audiovisual materials patrons can borrow. The system still needs funding and wouldn't be ready until at least 2005."

Justice Dept. Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit
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"Urging dismissal of a court challenge to the USA Patriot Act, the Justice Department said Friday that it has never used wide-ranging search and seizure powers in the law that are being challenged by civil rights and Muslim groups."

"The lawsuit against the post-Sept. 11 statute targeting terrorism is premature and conflicts with U.S. Supreme Court rulings, the department said in 40 pages of arguments filed in federal court in Detroit."

MD: Judge Had Ordered Accused Killer to Stay Away from Victim
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"There's new information about a man accused of beating an Oxon Hill woman to death last week."

"Court records reveal that 52-year-old Victor Johnson had been under an order to stay away from his ex-girlfriend Gwendolyn Norris."

"Norris was found dead outside her townhouse on Thursday, September 25th."

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Here you see a tragic victim of paper "protection." Unfortunately, the state of Maryland is hostile to armed self defense, forcing her to rely on a judge and a piece of paper to protect her from her violent ex.

MD: Officer who shot woman accidentally is identified
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"The Anne Arundel County Police Department released yesterday the name of the officer who they said accidentally shot a pregnant woman in the right hand during a weapons search at a home early Wednesday."

"Officer James Phillips, a 14-year veteran, will be on administrative leave during a departmental review of the shooting, said Lt. Joseph Jordan. That action follows departmental procedures for all shootings involving officers, Jordan said."

"Phillips, a member of the special operations unit, accidentally fired his weapon while officers searched a home in Pioneer City about 4 a.m. Wednesday, police said." ...

Military practices downing hijacked airliners Submitted by: Jim Sr	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"At least twice a week, the military practices what two years ago would have been nearly unthinkable: shooting down a civilian airliner hijacked by terrorists." ------- It appears our government would rather shoot down a planeful of innocent people than allow pilots to be armed.

UK: Man shot dead in street
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A man has been shot dead in the street in an incident in Hertfordshire, UK.

The shooting happened in Brewery Road, in the market town of Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.

A British police spokesman said: "Police were called to a suspicious incident at 9.20am at Brewery Road, Hoddesdon, in which a man has died and another been injured.

"Officers are at the scene and an investigation has been launched."

British police said the incident took place near a gym and a supermarket.

UK: Road rage victim faces tribunal
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"Thugs - including an off-duty policeman - drew knives and spat at a Colchester solicitor and his family in a terrifying road rage attack."

"But when Roland Taylor wrote a blistering letter to one of the gang calling them 'vermin' he found himself up in front of a disciplinary committee."

"A solicitors' disciplinary tribunal yesterday gave him the lowest reprimand and said they were surprised the matter had come as far as a hearing."

TN: Man Ticketed for Warning Other Drivers of Officer
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"It's a common practice. A driver sees a policeman set up by the roadside to clock speeders and flashes his lights at oncoming traffic to warn them."

"It's a neighborly sort of gesture with a lightly rebellious edge. It is also, at least in the city of Franklin, against the law. It got Harlie Walker ticketed for interfering with the duties of a police officer."

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I think this story fits when within your general theme of "too powerful and contemptuous government officials." I would consider it a free speech issue, actually.

The CDC Transcript of a discussion about the CDC's gun laws effectiveness report Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
This is a transcript of a news conference held by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). It includes introductory remarks and a Q&A session.

VA: Officer Accidentally Shoots Self
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An Albemarle County police officer and firearms instructor accidentally shot himself in the leg Thursday while unloading his service pistol outside a shooting range.

David Wallace was about to enter the Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club for the police department's annual firearms qualification session when he fired a 40-caliber round into his right leg.

"This is a well-trained officer in the use of firearms," said John Parrent, Albemarle County's acting police captain. "It goes to show that accidents do happen."

Officers are required to unload their weapons before entering the shooting range, Parrent said. Wallace was at the range to instruct several officers during the daylong qualification session.

Wallace was in good condition after having surgery at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Parrent said. He was unavailable for comment.

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Just another example for those who think only police and military should have access to guns.

NY: Officer Charged in Sex Deal with Teen Defendant
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"A probation officer drank wine, smoked marijuana and had sex with a 17-year-old defendant in exchange for a favorable report before his sentencing, New York prosecutors said on Thursday."

"The officer, Nicole Waite, 36, appeared in Manhattan criminal court on charges of bribery and official misconduct. If convicted, she faces up to seven years in prison."

"Waite told the teen 'to behave and do as directed' to receive a positive pre-sentencing report, investigators said."

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This is a prime example of a government official abusing her position of power. And yet, some people believe that only government officials should have access to firearms.

MI: Waiting period is needed for gun sales
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First they admit this:

"Someone bent on homicide could use any weapon - a knife, a tool, his bare hands - to accomplish his goal."

And then:

"If we had a waiting period, authorities might even have done a simple check to learn that the man and his wife were going through a divorce."

Apparently it's OK to invade someone's privacy if the person trying to make a legitimate purchase happens to be going through a divorce.

DC: Coaches Enlisted To Help Stop Gun Violence
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A new effort has begun in the District to help stop young people from becoming victims of gun violence.

The new public awareness campaign is enlisting the help of school coaches. The program is called Coaches Against Gun Violence.

It made its debut at Dunbar High School Friday afternoon as Dunbar played Ballou High in a football game.

Organizers hope coaches can help spread the message that youngsters need to stay away from guns, and that they can solve their problems without resorting to violence.

The program's organizers want coaches to help since many are role models to young people and they spend a lot of time with their student athletes.

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You mean the DC gun ban wasn't enough?