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A Liberal Democrat's Lament Submitted by: Khreriov	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Don't let the title fool you. Though a "Liberal Democrat," the author, Robert J. Cottrol, has his head squarely on his shoulders.

CA: Banning Cheap Handguns Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Attorney General Bill Lockyer yesterday publicly banned a handgun that failed new state safety tests. The move was the first of its kind under a new law designed to curb the availability of cheap handguns. The action probably would have remained confidential, however, if Lockyer had not suspected the company attempted to rig its tests. --So they say... Don't you feel "safer" already?

Web Site Reveals Names of 'Secret' Clinton Foundation Donors Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Names include: Fox Family Worldwide Chairman Haim Saban; Universal Studios President Lew Wasserman; Mattel's William Rollnick; DreamWorks partners Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg & David Geffen; Global Crossing Chairman Gary Winnick; Former DNC Finance Chairman Alan Solomont; & the just-pardoned Rich & Levin.

AZ: Only FFLs will Sell Guns at Tucson Gun Shows Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The city will now require gun show promoters, as a condition of their contracts for use of TCC, to prohibit firearm sales that aren't processed by a federally licensed gun dealer.

H.R.255 -- More Congressional Gun Control
Submitted by: John Rich

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Rep. Gilman of New York has introduced H.R.255 which would do the following:
- Fund a $10 million gun buy-back program with your tax money.
- Ban the import of large capacity magazines.
- One good thing: Allow cops, both active and retired, to carry concealed handguns nationwide.
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CA: Coyotes Attack Community Pets & Nobody Can Do Anything Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"In most urban areas, there are restrictions on the use of firearms. So you can't use a rifle or a handgun or something like that to shoot the coyote. With the prohibition on traps, you can't set a trap to catch it," California Fish and Game spokesman Jack Edwards said.

Reno Returns to Her Office to Give Ashcroft Advice Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"It was informative because she has such a unique perspective," Ashcroft's spokeswoman, Mindy Tucker, said of the luncheon meeting. She said Reno provided "a valuable perspective about how the place works." Tucker declined to discuss the substance of the conversations, first in a meeting with Ashcroft and his senior staff, and then in a private session on classified issues.

Miami Mayor Must Give Guns to Lawyer Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Not to the Police? Will he be given his guns back? Will he still get armed bodyguards? This is what I want to know.

UK: New Site Details Gun Crime Problem in Britain Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The gun ban in Britain is working so well, they have to make a whole new site just to tell about all the gun crime happening now.

Neighborhood Hero Sent to Prison Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
And they say the "system" doesn't protect criminals??? I am too disgusted with the outcome of this story to even post comment.

NH: Lifetime Carry Bill Introduced in House
Submitted by: skypod
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Representative Gilman has introduced H.B.223, The Lifetime Carry Bill. BUT-- House Criminal Justice Committee Chairman, Representative David Welch stated that H.B.223 is "dead on arrival" and he's angry that a State Representative would have the gall to introduce legislation that protects your gun rights and restores your right of self-defense.

GO TO THE URL FOR STEPS TO FOLLOW TO SHOW YOU SUPPORT FOT THIS BILL NOW!

Bush undermines respect for schools by using inflated violence stats
Submitted by: skypod
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President Bush's says that states should get federal money for enforcing tough disciplinary rules, & there should be funds for character education. "We must face up to the plague of school violence, with an average of 3 million crimes committed against students & teachers inside public schools every year."

But the 'plague' is more myth than reality. Despite what many believe --partly because of statements by national leaders-- schools are among the safest places for children to be.

New Executive Director for Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence
Submitted by: skypod
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Mr. Mannard has an extensive background in government and public relations. Prior to joining ICHV, Thom was an independent consultant for Million Mom March, Illinois Hospital and Health Systems (IHHA), and the Public Response Group. He has served as Campaign Manager for the Howard Carroll For Congress, the Director of Government Relations for IHHA, Staff Director for Congressman Bill Lipinski, and as a Legislative Aide to Illinois Speaker of the House, Michael Madigan.

Deadly Viruses Mishandled; Workers, Public Endangered Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Researchers working with lethal bacteria and viruses at several nuclear weapons laboratories lacked adequate controls and coordination, raising concerns about possible safety risks to the public and lab workers, a Department of Energy report said yesterday.

AZ: Concealed Weapons Bill Pulled For Changes Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Rep. Randy Minton on Wednesday withdrew from a Senate committee's consideration his bill to allow concealed weapons in parks and restaurants that serve alcohol, saying he would amend it to address the committee's concerns.

PA: Police Destroy Confiscated Weapons Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Police took more than 600 handguns, 300 rifles and shotguns, and 1,200 assorted knives, metal knuckles and other illegal weaponry to a furnace at Pittsburgh Spring Inc. in Lawrenceville to be melted down.

NV: SB20 -- A Pro-Gun Bill
Submitted by: skypod
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SB20 has been introduced in the Nevada Legislature, and is currently in
the Senate Judiciary Committee. It recognizes CCW permits from any
other area while visiting Nevada and removes the current 2-gun
limit on CCW permits.

Please do your part to help ensure passage of this bill. Email the committee members. Be polite, but firm. Tell them that you support the bill, and it may make a difference concerning your travel plans to Nevada.

Wisconsin Considers Protecting Hunting, Fishing Submitted by: Fed Up	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"There is clearly no threat to hunters' rights that I can see," Wieneke said. "Hunting is a privilege, just like driving a car, not a legal right." --I can't believe he actually said that. I mean, this is just stupid. Completely stupid. Not a little stupid, but a whole lot of stupid!

FBI Goes After Bonsaikitten.com Submitted by: Riverheart	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It's not about guns, but is about freedom - of expression, in this case. Bonsaikitten.com is clearly a parody site, and I do not want my tax dollars wasted on going after a few people with a weird sense of humor. ~~~~~ KABA Note: As stomach-turning repulsive as this site is, what does the FBI have to do with it?

Charges Against Trucker Dropped by DA In Hamilton Case
Submitted by: Al Hambidge

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"All charges were dropped yesterday against a trucker who had admitted in previous hearings that he had driven ... behind Linda Hamilton and tried to force her off the Mohawk Trail in rural western Massachusetts ... Hamiltons attorney ... suspects that the truck driver was coached on what to say at the Hamilton trial."

Gee, no prosecutor would drop a reckless driving charge to jam a woman with a CCW, right?

The Hypocrisy of the ACLU (see KABA Note!) Submitted by: Khreriov	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Dr. Jeremy Blanks slices, dices, folds, spindles, and mutilates the ACLU's contradictory practices, especially regarding the 2nd Amendment. ~~~~~ KABA Note: There are some ACLU Chapters that do NOT take this stand, and are strongly pro-Second Amendment, and their National stand can be changed, if we get involved!

CA: Justices Shy Away From Nullification Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The California Supreme Court was hard-pressed Tuesday to endorse the centuries-old principle of jury nullification, preferring that jurors stick to weighing the facts in a criminal case and leave issues about a law's validity to the judge."

Grants Available for Studying Youth Violence Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (www.CDC.gov) plans to award $1.2 million in grants in fiscal year 2001 for research projects on youth violence. For application information, contact: Angela Webb 2920 Brandywine Road #3000 Atlanta, GA 30341 Email: awebb@cdc.gov Or call: 770.488.2784 (reference program announcement #01016)

Work Training Programs for Youthful Offenders Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Labor Department's Employment & Training Administration (www.doleta.gov)plans to award 9 grants totaling $8.25million under its 'Demonstration Projects for Youth Offenders' program. The program is designed to provide juvenile offenders, ages 14 to 24, with employment opportunities that prevent future crime and delinquency.

Few safe places are left in our armed America Submitted by: Khreriov	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell laments that there are few places where she feels safe. This editorial starts out like an anti-gun diatribe, but if you perservere while reading it, you'll see that it isn't what it appears to be at first.