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IL: Gamage gets his guns back
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"Nearly two months after 87-year-old Leonard Gamage fought off an intruder, McDonough County Sheriff Mike Johnson gladly returned the gun that saved Gamage's life."

"On Dec. 4, Gamage used his .22 caliber rifle to shoot 20-year-old James Vanderveen of Geneva, in the foot after Vanderveen allegedly attempted to force his way into Gamage's residence."

"Gamage said the ordeal began just after 9 p.m. while he was sitting in his home, watching television. He does not know why Vanderveen was trying to break into the house, but he wasn't going to take any chances. After Gamage and the suspect struggled twice, Gamage spotted an opportunity to grab the gun."

MN: St. Paul police add Tasers to school patrols
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"There's something different about Officer Julie Maidment this week. She's still doing the same job, protecting St. Paul Highland Park Sr. High School as its school resource officer. She's still chatty and easy with a smile, more likely to talk kids away from trouble than to punish them."

"But, if you look closer, you see it -- that small, bright yellow gun-like thing on the left side of her equipment belt. On Monday, Tasers made their first appearance in Minnesota schools on the belts of St. Paul officers."

Citizen's Self-Defense Act Protects Gun Owners Who Save Lives (GOA)
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"With the defeat of the semi-auto ban reauthorization last year, and the election of several new pro-gun Members of Congress, it's time for gun owners to go on offense and demand legislation that advances gun rights nationwide."

"One perfect example is H.R. 47, the 'Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2005,' introduced by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD). GOA helped author this important bill that would protect those who use guns in self-defense from overzealous or anti-gun prosecutors."

"H.R. 47 reaffirms the basic truth that citizens have a right to use a gun in defense of self, family, and home."

LA: N.O. East Homeowner Fatally Shoots Intruder
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"At about 2 p.m., the man allegedly forced his way into a home on East Wheaton Circle after breaking into several other homes in the area, police said."

"The 44-year-old homeowner retrieved a gun and shot the intruder to death, police said." ...

"Police said the intruder had a long criminal record."

"It is not yet known if any charges will be filed. The case will be turned over to the district attorney's office for review."

Russia: Russian postal workers given a shot at beating letter thieves at their own game
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"Postal workers in Russia are to be issued with guns to deter thugs from stealing cash welfare payments."

"Most Russians receive their post from puffing grannies of uncertain age and the prospect of such 'babushkas' being forced to carry pistols has shocked a country used to violent crime."

" 'With their weapons and bullet-proof vests, workers who deliver pensions and benefits will soon resemble special forces rather than postmen,' said the Daily News in Vladivostok. Officials are expected to issue IZh-71 9mm pistols similar to the Makarov pistol favoured by professional hitmen or service revolvers."

UK: Kill a burglar with "reasonable force"
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"Householders can kill a burglar as long as they use 'reasonable force', according to new guidelines published today."

"They can use a weapon such as a knife or gun without facing charges as long as they acted 'honestly and instinctively' in the heat of the moment." ...

"The key thing to bear in mind is that, as long as someone hasn't stepped over that line into retribution or revenge, it is quite difficult to perceive of a level of violence that would not be regarded as reasonable by a prosecutor..."

"This is something the intruder brings on him or herself."

MD: Will the Washington Post Ever Get the Ballistics Message?, Asks CCRKBA
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"When anti-gun extremists a few years ago began promoting the idea of universal mandatory pre-sale handgun ballistics testing... we and the firearms-owning community generally countered that it was a hare-brained idea. The extremist gun- grabbers in Maryland, however, wouldn't listen to us and enacted just such an idea into law a couple of years ago. Now, according to a report appearing in the Post on January 18, the Maryland State Police agree that the law is ineffective and expensive and should be repealed."

MA: Judge Suing Paper Tells of Death Threats
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"The judge suing the Boston Herald for libel said Tuesday that he got piles of hate mail, including death threats that prompted him to buy a gun, after the paper ran articles depicting him as lenient on criminals."

"Judge Ernest Murphy sued the Herald and four of its reporters after the newspaper published a series of critical stories, including one in which Murphy is quoted as saying, 'Tell her to get over it,' in reference to a 14-year-old rape victim." ...

"Murphy said he was so traumatized that he changed the locks, installed more lighting at his home and bought a gun."

OH: Sole Democrat on Ohio Supreme Court Arrested for DUI
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"OSHP Lt. Rick Zwayer told the Dispatch that Justice Resnick, 65, of Toledo, was pulled over near Rt. 6 south of Bowling Green, where she failed field sobriety tests." ...

"In upholding the constitutionality of the (now defunct) concealed carry ban in 2003, Resnick and the majority found that the restriction on the right to bear arms for self-defense was necessary because it served 'a compelling government interest' - that of protecting the 'public safety.' "

"Ironic, isn't it, that drunk drivers truly DO present a documented threat to public safety, while concealed handgun licenseholders have been proven to be some of the most law-abiding citizens in our society?"

UK: Forced out, jeweller whose wife was shot dead
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"A jeweller who refused to bow to 'lawlessness' after his wife was shot dead during an armed raid at their shop closed his family business yesterday after falling victim to another alleged theft."

"Victor Bates said he was 'utterly dispirited' after the latest incident, in which he claimed to have held the suspected thief for almost half an hour in a shop full of customers as he waited for police to arrive."

"He criticised officers for taking '22 minutes to arrive when there is a police station five minutes away'." ...

UK: Fatal shot at barber shop Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A GUNMAN executed a customer in a barber's shop just minutes after greeting him in the street, the Old Bailey heard." "Rafik Alleyne, 21, is said to have shot Andrew Sams - known as Axe - once in the head" "But jurors heard how just moments earlier he 'knocked knuckles' with the 25-year-old victim - a West Indian sign of respect."

IN: Bill would take guns from mentally ill
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"Mike Laird stood at the microphone Tuesday. But he spoke, too, for his slain policeman son."

"Laird told legislators he supports a House bill to keep guns out of the hands of the dangerously mentally ill in the wake of the Southside shooting spree last August that left Indianapolis Officer Timothy 'Jake' Laird dead. The elder Laird said he knew Jake would want him to back the measure."

" 'The guns need to be taken away, and this would be a good way to get started,' Mike Laird said."

OH: Anti-self-defense Democrat Mayor Coleman to run for governor
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"Newspapers across the state today are covering news that Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman has announced he will seek the Democrat nomination for governor in 2006."

"Unfortunately for the many pro-gun Democrat households in the state, a Coleman nomination would mean that yet another anti-self-defense candidate would top the ticket for Dems in the next state-wide election."

"On April 8, 2004, Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman staged a press conference next to a jungle gym, lamenting the fact that the city was unable to protect children by posting signs banning concealed handgun license-holders. Coleman called Ohio's concealed carry law 'a travesty for our city and for our state.' "

MN: Youth firearms safety classes begin March 10
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"Youth Firearms Safety classes will begin Thursday, March 10 at the Prairie Wetland Learning Center in Fergus Falls."

"The classes will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. In addition to six classroom sessions, there will be a mandatory range day."

"Sessions are targeted for youth who will be 12 years of age by July 1. Parents are encouraged to attend classes with their student."

"The class size is limited to 50 students."

South Africa: Cops still have museum's guns
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"The State was unable to produce a charge sheet on Tuesday against two Ficksburg brothers more than two years after police seized about 300 firearms from a private museum."

"Charles Barrett and his brother, Essex, appeared in Ficksburg regional court in connection with about 300 antique firearms that police seized in February 2003."

"The case was postponed to Wednesday to give the State time to find the docket."

PA: Shawnee Middle School student found with gun, bullets
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"An unloaded handgun and ammunition were found in the backpack of a 14-year-old boy at Shawnee Middle School in Forks Township Friday morning, according to Easton Area School District officials and township police."

"According to a statement issued by the school district Monday afternoon, a student reported that another student had a gun at the school. The gun was recovered within 10 minutes, the district said."

"Superintendent Dennis Riker and Frank D'Angelo, director of secondary education, said the reason the gun was brought into the school was still under investigation, but said there was no indication the boy had been threatened and brought the gun for protection. ..."

LA: Local agencies to distribute free gunlocks
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"The National Shooting Sports Foundation has partnered with Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu and local law enforcement to distribute more than 230,000 free gun locks in Louisiana as part of the national Project ChildSafe (PCS) initiative. PCS is designed to make homes with firearms safer by raising awareness about responsible firearm ownership and storage."

"A PCS representative was recently in Beauregard Parish drop off the cable style gunlocks and educational materials at the DeRidder Police Department, Beauregard Sheriff Department and the Merryville Police Department. Each department will be distributing the gunlocks throughout each community."

UK: Armed police in 'kidnap' pursuit Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A kidnap victim was shot in the stomach as armed police pursued his alleged captors on Monday night." "Police were called after reports of an assault on Crowswood Drive, Buckton Vale, Greater Manchester." "The victim, a man in his 30s, was then driven away in a Range Rover which was pursued by armed police for 12 miles along the M60 and M56 motorways."

UK: Cash stolen in security van raids Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Two Securicor vans have been robbed while making deliveries to Northern Banks in Belfast." "Around Ł20,000 is believed to have been stolen in a robbery of a Securicor van on the Shankill Road in the west of the city." ... "A guard was punched and forced to hand over a security box, which was later found abandoned in Ohio Street."

TN: Gun found at school was stolen
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"An unloaded Glock handgun found in the possession of a Kenwood High student Monday, has been traced to a Jan. 25 burglary."

"Two of the three Kenwood High School students arrested by Montgomery County sheriff's deputies in connection with the gun have also been charged with aggravated burglary by the Clarksville Police Department. One of the students, a 15-year-old, faces additional charges for resisting arrest."

Australia: Woman robs shop with knife in pants
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"A WOMAN robbed a Melbourne convenience store by showing the handle of a knife hidden in her pants."

"Police said the woman went into the store in Macleod, north-east Melbourne, just before 11pm (AEDT) yesterday."

"She walked to the counter and showed the attendant she had a knife in her pants. She fled with a small amount of cash."

"Meanwhile, police are questioning a couple over two armed robberies in Melbourne on Monday."

WA: Our Views: Ban weapons from Capitol
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"Does it make sense to spend $1 million on new security measures at the state Capitol, then allow gun owners with a concealed weapons permit to carry their firearms into the governor's office or legislative galleries?"

"Of course not, but that's precisely the situation on the Capitol Campus today."

"Security officers put every visitor to the Legislative Building -- even elected officials -- through a weapons screening process. In the first few weeks of the session, security officers confiscated 21 knives with blades more than 3 inches long, several cans of pepper spray, bullets and a sledgehammer, according to Dan Eikum, chief of security."

OH: AWB in Columbus?
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"Yesterday, January 27, saw an extraordinary event at the old Columbus Police Academy. Members of the city administration, led by City Council Member Michael Mentel spoon fed local media a 'photo-op' firearms demonstration that was closed to the public. There, he had police representatives showing off firearms far less powerful than those used for hunting, as well as fully-automatic guns from the city's SWAT arsenal -- the latter of which is illegal to own in the U.S. -- all for the purpose of saying how Columbus must rid the streets of so-called 'assault weapons' in order to protect children and law enforcement. The hyperbole was extensive."

WI: Gun club will work with city committee Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Website: http://www.nysrpa.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Hartland Sportsman's Club has agreed to allow a citizens committee to assist them in the development of safety and noise abatement structures on the club's 50-yard pistol firing range."

Fighting crime with smart firearm
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"More than 15 years ago, Nic van Zyl started developing an 'Intelligent Firearm' that would operate only if it identified its user as legitimate."

"Now, science and technology has caught up with his dream, and he hopes to see it become a reality by the end of the year, incorporating biometrics and cameras into the finished version."

"The idea to create a smart gun to combat firearm misuse was inspired by the high crime rates in van Zyl's home country, South Africa."

SD: Apa assures gun owners of continued rights
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"State Sen. Jerry Apa, R-Lead, opened Saturday's legislative crackerbarrel session with assurances to South Dakota gun owners that revisions to the state's criminal codes will not damage their rights."

"Senate bill 43, section 269 is supported by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and actually eases some of the bans on gun ownership that federal law imposes in cases of misdemeanor domestic violence, Apa pointed out."

Sweden: Bank robber cop hunts himself
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"The 36 year old police inspector must have thought he had it all wrapped up. In the morning he was training new colleagues. In the afternoon he robbed a Nordea bank. And by the evening he was on the case, hunting the criminals."

"Now, he is in custody in Söderhamn, in the province of Hälsingland, charged with what Dagens Nyhter called "one of the worst police crimes so far": serious robbery, fraud, hijacking, making illegal threats and breach of duty. He faces up to ten years in prison."

UK: Cop fought man armed with gun
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"A BRAVE policeman struggled with a gunman in the back of a police car, a court heard."

"Suspected housebreaker Richard Bryce, 34, pressed the gun against Constable James Dunlop's body and told him: 'I am going to give it to you.' "

"Despite his fear, the High Court in Glasgow was told, Constable Bryce struggled with the gunman and screamed for help at the same time before managing to disarm him."

"He threw the weapon out of the car window."

UK: Forced out, jeweller whose wife was shot dead
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"A jeweller who refused to bow to 'lawlessness' after his wife was shot dead during an armed raid at their shop closed his family business yesterday after falling victim to another alleged theft."

"Victor Bates said he was 'utterly dispirited' after the latest incident, in which he claimed to have held the suspected thief for almost half an hour in a shop full of customers as he waited for police to arrive."

"Victor Bates: 'saddened'
He criticised officers for taking '22 minutes to arrive when there is a police station five minutes away'."

Taser International to Implement Background Checks on Its Buyers
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"Taser International Inc. is hiring a company to conduct criminal background checks and verify the identity of private citizens trying to buy its stun guns."

"Taser chose Atlanta-based ChoicePoint Asset Co. to provide online criminal background information and identity verification, said Rick Smith, Taser's co-founder and chief executive."

"He said the checks confirm Taser's commitment to ensuring its devices, 'designed for personal safety and citizen defense, are purchased for those very reasons.' "

OH: Toledo prisoner dies after being shocked with Taser
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"An inmate at the Lucas County jail died after being jolted by a stun gun, the second time the man had been jolted in a few hours, authorities said.

"Jail officers used a Taser gun to subdue Jeffrey Turner, 41, after he banged repeatedly on a security window of a first floor cell, said Rick Keller, a jail administrator."

"Toledo police earlier used a Taser to subdue the man when he was arrested on charges of loitering, resisting arrest and obstructing official business, Keller said. Toledo police referred questions to the county."

LA: LaPorte County officer shot self in leg
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"A terrible error in judgment caused a LaPorte County sheriff's deputy to accidentally shoot himself in the leg last month."

"Deputy Paul Adams will likely face some type of disciplinary action although the sheriff says dismissal will not be considered."

"Adams was off duty and driving to the police shooting range on January 19 when he tried to unload his weapon while stopped at a traffic light."

UK: Forces team up to catch robbers
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"Police officers from four counties have joined forces in a co-ordinated effort to tackle a spate of armed robberies across the region."

"Detectives in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire have already been working together on the series of crimes, but have now set up a multi-force inquiry team based at Bury St Edmunds."

"Under the umbrella of Operation Arctic, CID officers will be working side by side to help the flow of intelligence between the forces."

"The team will also be expanding their investigation beyond Post Office robberies and ATM raids, to look at attacks on other stores, including ram raids."

MA: Committee Calls For Stronger Anti-Violence Campaign
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"...on Tuesday, a group of lawmakers called for tougher laws to deal with gang leaders who keep slipping through the cracks."

"According to police, 10-year-old Trina Persad was killed during a gang shootout in a Boston park in 2002. Two men were tried for her murder, but neither was convicted. Prosecutors say witness intimidation played a big role." ...

"On Tuesday, the Legislature's Public Safety Committee recommended penalties for intimidating witnesses with grand jury testimony. Gang members recently obtained transcripts to find potential witnesses. The committee also wants to increase penalties for 'community gun' trafficking. Current maximum penalties are only 2˝ years in jail and a $500 fine."

NV: VA officer in Reno placed on leave after alleged threats Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A police sergeant at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Reno has been placed on leave after allegedly making death threats against hospital staff, authorities said." "No arrests have been made and police are investigating." "But hospital officials said Brian Farley, 26, was taken to a mental hospital for psychiatric evaluation Saturday after the alleged incident the previous night."