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Gun owners dodged bullet on lead ammo ban Submitted by: David Codrea Website: http://www.davidcodrea.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Heres something that hasnt been discussed muchoutside of this readershipconcerning the head of the EPA who allowed the petition to move forward in spite of a clear lack of authority to approve it..."

OH: Refine Castle Doctrine in Ohio Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The statute should not be rescinded. Surely, perhaps in consultation with prosecuting attorneys, defense lawyers and judges, legislators can amend the law to keep criminals from using it as a shield. Such refinements should be considered by the General Assembly next year.

CA: A few comments from Ed Peruta on the eve of Peruta v San Diego et al CCW hearing
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On Monday morning at 10:30AM there will be a hearing for partial summary judgment in the case of Ed Peruta v San Diego County et al which will be held at the Federal Courthouse for the Southern District of California located at 940 Front Street San Diego, CA.

The net effect of a judgment in his favor is that California will become a "shall issue" state in the jurisdiction of the presiding judge, Chief Federal Judge Irma Gonzalez. As any first year law student should know, success in the Peruta case has ramifications throughout the 9th Circuit Court.

TX: Gov. Rick Perry, Texas lawmakers take aim at guns, immigration Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Texas lawmakers say they will consider a long list of gun rights reforms and immigration and border security measures when the Legislature convenes in January. State Republicans say they plan to challenge a number of state measures, including those involving abortion and access to the new national health care law.

Turks & Caicos: Turks & Caicos offers amnesty to islanders who surrender illegal guns by end of the month Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The London-appointed leader of the Turks and Caicos Island has announced an amnesty for islanders willing to surrender illegal firearms. Gov. Gordon Wetherell says unregistered guns and ammunition can be handed over to police or 11 pastors across the British territory until Nov. 30 without fear of prosecution.

OR: Portland mayor to announce gun buy-back event scheduled for December
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As Mayor Sam Adams prepares to bring to City Council on Thursday five proposed ordinances to stem shootings through gun-control regulations and stiffer juvenile curfews, he's expected to also announce today a gun buy-back event scheduled for the second week in December.

The mayor said on Friday he'd announce the exact date and location today. The December date, Adams said, should draw plenty of gun owners who may looking for extra shopping money for the holidays.

CA: Stocktons Gifts for Guns program a success: Trading guns for gift cards
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Cars came by the dozens today to Stocktons first Gifts for Guns exchange. The program offered a no questions asked gun drop-off site that would exchange the weapon, working or not for a gift card that ranged from $10 to $150, depending on the gun.

Mayor Ann Johnston was at the collection site that handed out the gift cards in exchange for the 195 handguns, shotguns and assault rifles that were taken for destruction.

NE: Intruders with guns tried to enter Lincoln home Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Three men carrying handguns tried to force their way into a Lincoln home early Sunday morning, police say.

WI: Background checks for potential gun buyers spike Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As the annual nine-day gun-deer season approaches, Wisconsin firearms dealers are seeking background checks on a growing number of potential gun buyers. The 21,543 checks done this past month one of the state's highest figures in the past 10 years seem to reflect a growing interest in the buying and selling of weapons.

Australia: Stop blasting away on your guns, Aussie soldiers told Submitted by: Mark A. Taff Website: http://www.marktaff.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Trigger-happy Australian soldiers have been warned not to shoot so much, except in an absolute emergency. If they just blaze away and exceed recommended rates of fire for automatic weapons, they could face serious injury or even death, authorities have said. A defence spokesman said there had been a number of such incidents in the past three years, most on live-fire ranges in Australia.