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Outdoor Happenings: Protection when you need it
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"Let's start out with the right handgun. While there are a multitude of handguns for defensive use, I have two recommendations. My first is a double-action revolver with at least a five-shot capacity."

"The cylinder should be chamfered for speed loaders or full moon clips. The barrel should be no longer than six inches but no shorter than two. My second recommendation would be a quality semi-auto pistol, such as the venerable 1911 design or a similar pistol. The same guidelines for barrel length should be followed. A semi-auto pistol should have a magazine capacity of at least 7 rounds. My picks for handgun calibers include .357 S&W Magnum, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, any 9mm or .45 round, as well as the big-bore .44 Magnum. ..." ...

A sport where women routinely defeat men
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"In baseball, football, basketball, swimming, and most track & field events, males usually out-perform females. That is simply because men, as a group, normally have more physical strength and speed than women."

"There is a sport, however, where men have absolutely no advantage over women. Indeed in this sport, still regarded by some as a 'macho' thing, women often beat men. Several variations of this sport have been in the Olympics for more than a hundred years."

"This truly gender-neutral sport is marksmanship; shooting a rifle or pistol at some target."

"In the 2000 Olympics held in Sydney, Australia, the very first gold medal won by anyone went to Nancy Johnson, an American who grew up in Illinois. ..." ...

GAMO recalling 14,000 air rifles
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"GAMO USA Corp., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., said Wednesday it is recalling about 14,000 air rifles."

"The scope mount on the rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers."

"GAMO has received one report of an air rifle firing unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported."

"The recalled air rifles are the following GAMO models: Hunter Pro, Hunter Sport, Shadow Sport, and F1200. These models bear the serial numbers 04-IC-415577-06 through 04-IC-579918-06. The model and serial numbers can be found on the left side of the barrel just above the front left side of the stock. Models Shadow Sport and F1200 look identical." ...

Journals of the Continental Congress, "In Magna Charta there is a clause which authorizes the people to seize the King's castles and oppose his arms when he exceeds his duty.", May 10, 1776
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"Congress ought not to determine a point of this sort about instituting government. What is it to Congress how justice is administered? You have no right to pass the resolution, any more than Parliament has...."

"Don't doubt that foreign mercenaries are coming to destroy us. I do think we shall lose our liberties, properties, and lives too, if we do not take this step...."

"A maxim, that all government originates from the people. We are the servants of the people, sent here to act under a delegated authority. If we exceed it, voluntarily, we deserve neither excuse nor justification...."

"...In Magna Charta there is a clause which authorizes the people to seize the King's castles and oppose his arms when he exceeds his duty...."

OH: Hudson Student Brings Gun
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"A Hudson High School student was arrested for bringing weapons to school." ...

"A Hudson High representative said the school received an anonymous tip that a student had a gun in his car. School officials and police searched the male student and found a push knife, which he was wearing around his neck on a tether."

"After further investigation, officials found a 9 mm semiautomatic pistol, a throwing dart, two chains, a nylon knife, a hunting knife in a sheath, a collapsible baton, a kubotan and two nylon 'brass' knuckle devices in the student's car."

"According to school officials, there were no known threats made. The gun was not loaded and no ammunition was found." ...

PA: Villanova U. On Lockdown As Police Seek Gunman
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... "Villanova University's south campus was on lockdown Wednesday morning as police searched the grounds for a gunman who opened fire on three Radnor officers in nearby Bryn Mawr."

"Six dorms and a cafeteria are located in the school's lockdown area. Some morning classes were also canceled at the university. Officials said they did not make a decision to cancel all classes yet."
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Submitter's Note: Another success for victim disarmanant zones.

PA: One councilman's wish: A gun in every home (another view)
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"Cherry Tree is as small-town as it gets, with one blink-and-you'll-miss-it intersection, about 100 families spread across the Susquehanna River valley, and virtually no crime."

"'Very, very little, if any,' said Lt. Brad Shields, commander of the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Indiana, which provides protection for the borough near the junction of Indiana, Cambria and Clearfield Counties."

"Which is why many folks are mystified about why a councilman wants all homeowners in this peaceful, rural nook of Western Pennsylvania to be armed and ready to defend themselves." ...

OH: Concealed carry law passed by the Senate
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"The prediction of the busiest 'lame duck' session in some time is fast becoming a reality. In fact, new bills are being introduced which will hopefully be passed into law before years end. ..."

"I'm pleased to report that the Senate passed the Conceal Carry Bill known as House Bill 347. The bill has been approved by a strong majority vote in both the House and Senate and the bill awaits the Governor's signature to become law. Although Governor Bob Taft has promised to veto the Conceal Carry Bill, I am extremely hopeful that we will be able to persuade him to sign this most important legislation. I would encourage all supporters of our 2nd Amendment rights to contact Governor Taft's Office and ask that he sign this legislation into law!" ...
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KABA Note: This is actually a reform bill, fixing several problems with the original CCW bill.

OH: Editorial analysis: Findlay Courier logic vs. Toledo Blade emotion
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"As I read through many an editoral on HB347 over this past weekend, I found it extremely instructive to compare editorials from two northwest Ohio newspapers."

"Findlay and Toledo are less than 50 miles apart, but at least from a newspaper editor standpoint, Findlay might as well be on Mars, and Toledo on Venus." ...

"The Courier gets off on the right foot, noting that the legislation in question has been hung up for over a year:" ...

"The Blade starts off by implying that the statewide preemption language contained in HB347 since the day it was introduced 15 months ago is a surprise attack:" ...

OH: Politics didn't drive bill, aide says
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"If there was some political strategy behind passing a concealed-carry gun bill that Gov. Bob Taft is likely to veto, Scott Borgemenke isn't aware of it."

"'There was pent-up demand for this bill. I think people were just dying for this thing to go,' said the chief of staff for House Speaker Jon A. Husted, RKettering. '... If you're going to use it as a bargaining chip, you probably threaten passage as opposed to passing it.'"

"Only once before in the past eight years have Republican lawmakers sent Taft a bill he was likely to veto. Last week's bill changing Ohios concealed carry law alters how a gun can be carried in a vehicle and wipes out any local gun laws that are more restrictive than state law." ...

NC: Pathologist: Bullet that killed Strickland passed through teen's front door
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"The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office has released the names of the three officers who were placed on paid leave in the wake of the shooting death of Durham native Peyton Strickland." ...

"The bullet that struck Strickland in the head and killed him was likely fired through the young man's front door, according to the pathologist who performed the autopsy." ...

"According to a search warrant, UNCW campus police had found pictures on the Internet of Mills, a UNCW student, holding guns."

"Friends of Mills, however, said one of the pictures -- featuring a smirking Mills holding a shotgun flanked by friends clutching pistols and an assault rifle -- was just a prank. ..."

"Officials have refused to explain what prompted the shooting. ..." ...

MI: Michigan lawmakers hear concerns about hunting, fishing fees
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"A committee that wants to double some hunting and fishing license fees in Michigan began the slow, uphill battle Wednesday to convince state lawmakers the increases are needed."

"The first step: Convincing lawmakers, and the general public, they would get over the sticker shock once they understand the financial difficulties faced by the state Department of Natural Resources. The fee increases would be a quick fix and might not solve all the DNR's long-term problems ..." ...

"The National Rifle Association and several other groups testified Wednesday the increases should be phased in rather than imposed at once. They worry that big increases would cause some hunters and anglers to give up the sports." ...
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Submitter's Note: Maybe if they added another hunting season, like, say, a Mourning Dove season . . .

CT: NRA Course Scheduled
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"A National Rifle Association Handgun Safety Course will take place Saturday, January 6. Time and location will be determined upon registration."

"The one-day program is designed to provide the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for using or owning a handgun."

"The course, which highlights safe and responsible handgun ownership, educates anyone who may come in contact with a firearm. The instructor is a veteran law enforcement officer in Connecticut." ...

CO: Women take time to target Self-defense
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"Guns are a smokin' in Montezuma County for females who want to hone their weapon and self-defense skills with a firearm."

"Roger Hazlewood, a Cortez resident and National Rifle Association certified instructor, offers women a free gun-skill safety course on the third Sunday of each month at the outdoor range across from to the county fairgrounds, weather permitting."

"During the class, female students work on developing gun speed, accuracy and skills to protect from muggings, car jackings and other threat-related situations."

"'We train to do these things because in a real-life situation, you'll probably freeze up,' Hazlewood said. 'It's called repetitive-muscle memory training ...'" ...

SC: Longtime journalist gets top state honor
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"William A. 'Bill' Collins got more than his usual serving of chicken livers, fried chicken and other goodies at The Index-Journals annual Christmas party Tuesday. He also was served the states highest civilian honor given by the governor, the Order of the Palmetto." ...

"Pitts said he nominated Collins for the award because of the editors continual protection of First Amendment rights, which in turn protects other rights."

"... Pitts also commended Collins for his support of yet another important constitutional amendment, the Second Amendment." ...

UK: Gunman left me crying in agony, says WPc
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Alternate Title: Bobby brings pepper spray to gunfight

... "Pc Bown, who wept as she gave evidence, said: 'As we got out of the car we heard the message on the radio that the man had a firearm. I was feeling quite scared. I thought, 'Oh shit, he's got a gun'. I was saying, 'Stop, don't shoot' and 'Stay where you are'.'"

"'Then Martin sprayed CS gas at him. The man kept coming. I saw a black object in his hand and assumed it was the firearm.'"

"'As he ran between us Martin CS'd him again. Then I heard a bang, and then another bang and I felt a sharp pain in my leg. I screamed. He had shot me from behind as he ran past.'" ...

UK: Couple may be forced out of home
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"A BAREFOOTED mum who confronted yobs outside her home after they repeatedly woke her baby has been found guilty of assault." ...

"The couple had already made ten despairing calls to the local police and four to 999 about the gang ... but to no avail."

"After the incident she made another 999 call and this time officers arrived."

"She was given a two-year conditional discharge after the district judge ruled she did lose her temper and kick him in the face despite conceding the youth had behaved badly and the police had let her down." ...

"A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman acknowledged the long-running provocation Lisa had suffered but said it was in the public interest to charge her for assaulting the boy ..." ...

New Zealand: Eradicate crime and criminals says lobby group
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"Eradicate crime and criminals says hard-line lobby group."

"While Greg Carvell was appearing before the Auckland District Court for shooting a machete wielding intruder, the Sensible Sentencing Trust was outside rallying the public to take a hard-line on crime."

"The tough-on-crime lobby-group say that crime should be treated like a plague and citizens should be given the legal right to use whatever force necessary to defend their lives and property without fear of prosecution."

"Trust spokesman Garth McVicar said that self-defence was a basic fundamental human right that New Zealanders should fight hard to have reinstated." ...

UK: Cashier's terror as sword-wielding gang attack petrol station
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"This is the moment three sword-wielding raiders robbed a petrol station."

"The CCTV image shows the brave cashier struggling with one of the thugs. Despite the man's courage, the raider overpowers him."

"The robber then pinned the cashier against the wall, allowing another gang member to rifle through the till."

"The cashier was bludgeoned across the back of the head with one of the blades after the gang stormed into Skippool Garage, in Singleton, Lancashire, at around 9.30pm on Sunday."

"Police were shocked by the degree of violence n the robbery, which netted the raiders Ł250 in cash and cigarettes." ...

UK: 40 replica weapons handed in to police
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"AN ARSENAL of 40 imitation guns are to be destroyed after a man surrendered his collection."

"Officers were shocked to find the weapons at the home of a Nantwich man."

"Along with relatives, the man, who has refused to be named, had built up the collection over the years but became worried that they could be stolen by criminals."

"The stash included self-loading rifles, machine guns, automatic pistols and a long-barreled Smith and Wesson revolver, similar to that used in the film Dirty Harry."

"There was also one genuine Thompson sub-machine gun, which had been de-activated."

"But police say they could have been faced with a 'life or death' situation if the guns had found their way into the wrong hands." ...