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CA: Over 100 Firearms Seized in 'Gun Trafficking Bust'
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Over 85 U.S. Treasury special agents & Kern County Deputy Sheriffs, the Bakersfield PD, California DMV, California Highway Patrol, FBI, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization, & Kern County Probation Dept. participated in the service of the warrants at locations in Shafter, including Gladden Trucking, Russell Manufacturing, Floyd's General Store, & a storage shed on Central Valley Highway. Three private residences & Tomco Enterprises-Firearms Unlimited were also served.

Police Piece Together Details of Navistar Rampage Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The security guard was alone. And she had no gun. So there was apparently little she could do..." --YES! These are the words of Robert Herguth, Art Golab, and Scott Fornek, staff reporters of the Chicago Sun Times!

Will Ashcroft Differ From Reno in Prosecuting Gun Related Crime? Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It will be like night and day, one analyst said, describing how Attorney General John Ashcroft's policies regarding gun crime will compare with his predecessor's, Janet Reno. "He will focus more on the criminal, and less on the tools used to create crimes," said H. Sterling Burnett, a senior policy analyst for the Dallas-based National Center for Policy Analysis. --We certainly hope so.

Suspect in Robbery Shot & Killed by Clerk Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
From the Dallas Morning News Lisa Liev, still nursing a head wound from a robbery last month, refused to give in to the demands of a man trying to rob her liquor store Friday afternoon. As the suspect attempted to jump over the counter, Ms. Liev crouched in a corner and fatally shot her attacker.

Cuomo Leaves HUD in Shambles Submitted by: skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"HUD continues to be plagued with fraud and wasteful mismanagement, yet the former chief, Andrew Cuomo, pretended that he cleaned up the billion-dollar mess." --What a curious thing. You can be a complete incompetent at your job, but if you use your agency to promote an anti-gun attack, you'll be left alone.

Man who made threats arrested for attempting to purchase firearm Submitted by: Donn Treece	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A man who allegedly threatened to kill a Jefferson County prosecutor and himself has been arrested on federal charges after trying to buy a gun."

Assailant Shot Dead in Home Invasion Submitted by: skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Trottier will not be charged in connection with the shooting, said Peter Lindstrom, a spokesman for the county attorney's office. "It was self-defense and aiding in the defense of another," said Lindstrom.

SC: Firearms Related Bills in 2001-2002
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Analysis by Dr. Rob Butler

SUPPORT
H.3010 - GrassRoots gun law reform

OPPOSE
H.3050 - Home Invasion Protection Act
H.3079 - Firearms ballistics & registration
H.3113 - Lock up your safety
H.3165 - Firearm confiscation for *allegations* of threats
H.3167 & S.96 - South Carolina Exile Act
S.78 - Trigger locks

See link for text & explanation.

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AZ: Mothers Arms to Teach RTBAV Workshop Feb.24
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Alicia Wadas, Founder & President of Mothers Arms, will teach a 'Refuse to Be a Victim'Ž workshop at the Paradise Valley REI store on Feb. 24. The 3-hour educational seminar, geared toward awareness & prevention of criminal confrontations, is from 10am-2pm. A lunch break & optional meal will be offered. The fee is $25 prior to Feb. 24, or $30 at the door. The fee covers the 3-hour course & personal workbook. To register call 602.493.1348

SAS at Conservative Political Action Conference Feb.16-18 Submitted by: skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Second Amendment Sisters will be attending the 28th Annual CPAC in Arlington, VA, Thursday Feb 16 through Saturday Feb 18. National Liaison Dianne Sawyer and National Media Coordinator/Spokesperson Maria Heil will be representing SAS at what has been billed as "the premier annual gathering of conservatives, and one of the most important political events in the nation."

'Bring Back Justice' by Paul Craig Roberts Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"When the administration of justice goes awry, citizens are doomed to tyranny. Americans would be shocked if they realized the tyranny that passes for American justice. Self-incrimination -- banned by the Constitution -- is the principle means of conviction today, accounting for 95% of all criminal convictions."

U.S. Senate OKs Payment of Dues to UN Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to release $582 million in dues "owed" to the United Nations as part of a "deal" pushed by Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jesse Helms to reduce the U.S. share of UN operating and peacekeeping costs. [emphasis mine]

Bush's Cabinet Nominees - At A Glance Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
President George W. Bushs Cabinet selections and where they stand in the confirmation process.

CO: Concealed Carry Bill Laden with Bad Provisions
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The Colorado legislature is again revisiting the concealed carry idea, and this bill may be the worst ever offered. SB83 by Sen. Ken Chlouber (R-Leadville) will be heard Monday in the Senate Judiciary, where the Democrats hold a 4-3 majority.

SB83 creates a number of Criminal Safezones, where even permit holders could not carry. Though the current law allows permit holders to carry in these areas, SB83 would strip citizens of the right to carry in these areas...(see article for details)

Million Mom Marchers Emerge as Political Force Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As new legislatures across the nation are kicking into full gear, the effects of last year's historic Million Mom March (MMM) on Washington are becoming apparent. According to Donna Dees-Thomases, the creator of the March last May, there are now 225 MMM local chapters in 46 states and many of them are forging alliances and creating new coalitions to work for stronger gun laws in their states.

RI: Judge Rules Gun Permit Applicants Get No Hearing
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A Superior Court judge has ruled Rhode Islanders are not entitled to an appeal hearing if they are denied permits to carry guns. "This court is unable to declare that a person in Rhode Island has a fundamental right to carry a weapon outside the limits of his or her own land or business," Silverstein wrote in his decision. Because it is not a fundamental right, residents are not entitled to an appeal hearing.

GA: Pro-Gun Bill in House Committee Monday Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Your Action is Needed Immediately! Contact your Representative immediately if he or she is on the House Public Safety Committee. Tell your Representative to support H.B.304 at every opportunity. (see article for details)

NAACP Revives SC Flag Issue Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Now that Georgia has shrunk the Confederate battle emblem in its state flag to the satisfaction of civil rights groups, the NAACP says it will turn up the heat on South Carolina with renewed zeal. James Gallman, president of the State Conference of Branches for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, hinted that economic sanctions might be expanded.

School expels 8-year-old for admitting to lying about seeing a gun
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"An 8-year-old boy was expelled from Florida's Challenger 7 Elementary School on Friday for admitting he lied about seeing a gun on school grounds. School spokeswoman Sara Stern said the expulsion of third-grader Andre Petway was in line with the School District's zero-tolerance policy on violence or the threat of violence in schools. She compared the seriousness of what the boy did to a bomb threat."

--That'll teach him to keep his mouth shut!

Former Deputy Attorney General Holder tries to explain about Pardon Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.guncontrolvictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Former Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder had a brutal time trying to explain to Sen. Dan Burton's, R-Ind., committee what he had done and, more important, not done regarding the Marc Rich pardon.