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Gun-control bullies
Submitted by: J W Parsons

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"But the case was about much more than Mrs. Grunow's loss, as shown by the participation in the suit by the Brady Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, the nation's largest gun-control group. Mrs. Grunow's attorney, Bob Montgomery, made no secret of his agenda. Montgomery, who gained recognition by winning an $11.3 billion settlement against the tobacco industry, said, 'The purpose of this case was to bring to the public and the legislature that the Saturday night specials have no legitimate purpose whatsoever.' Montgomery's partner and co-counsel Rebecca Larson added, (Mrs. Grunow's) primary objective was to make a difference in the gun industry, and she's done that."

Gun Industry Ex-Official Describes Bond of Silence
Submitted by: P. Jones

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"But Mr. Ricker, who has been working for more than two decades in the gun industry, including a stint as a lawyer for the N.R.A., said the gun makers had long known that 'the diversion of firearms from legal channels of commerce to the black market' takes place 'principally at the distributor/dealer level.' "

" 'Corrupt dealers' make it easy for criminals and juveniles to buy guns, Mr. Ricker said, by allowing practices like 'straw sales,' in which an individual buys a gun on behalf of someone who is prohibited from purchasing a gun because of a criminal conviction or his age."

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Consider: A study done by Chuck Schumer two years ago reveals 140 high crime gun stores, retail dealers which were the source of at least 50 guns traced to crimes committed in 1998, represent roughly one-tenth of one percent of all federally licensed gun dealers. So this traitor to the Constitution wants gun manufacturers to take responsibility for the actions of a tiny corrupt minority of people they do business with. Could only make sense to a gun grabber.

DE: State bail-revocation law loosened
Submitted by: P. Jones

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"A Superior Court judge has struck down part of the state's new bail revocation-and-forfeiture law, ruling that the Delaware General Assembly may not eliminate the public's constitutional right to bail."

"The decision by Judge Richard S. Gebelein, made public Monday, means Delaware cannot revoke bail posted after a violent felony arrest, in cases where the accused is rearrested on a second violent felony charge while free on bail, attorney Kevin O'Neill said."

VA: Concealed handguns could become legal in restaurants Submitted by: David Adams Website: http://www.geocities.com/vasportsmen	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Virginians would be allowed to bring concealed handguns into many restaurants serving liquor under legislation that won preliminary approval Monday in the House of Delegates." "The legislation, HB1997, narrowly advanced on a 52-48 vote, with opponents warning that any combination of guns and alcohol is dangerous"

UK: Unarmed American stabbed to death in London
Submitted by: Anonymous

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"Detective Chief Superintendent John Shatford said police were extremely concerned by the frenzied nature of the attack and the fact that it was in broad daylight."

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Well what exactly did they expect when the populace is unilaterally disarmed? Of course criminals will get bolder and more violent! They have no one to fear!

She had a cell phone and a set of keys when she died--both of which are routinely recommended by anti-gunners as nonlethal forms of self defense: Call the cops! Use the keys to scratch him! (And then die!)

OR: Police hunting for man accused of killing Salem woman
Submitted by: J. R. Miller

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"A woman who was found dead on Interstate 5 after she was kidnapped from her Salem home had been shot several times in addition to getting hit by an oncoming vehicle, police said Monday."

"Wilks briefly dated Tovar last year. Tovar had been bothering Wilks and friends had encouraged her to get a restraining order, Kohlmeyer said."

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Perhaps her friends should have encouraged Ms. Wilks to obtain a firearm instead of a useless piece of paper?

MI: Detroit Newspapers Declare Ceasefire on Classified Handgun Ads Submitted by: MichiganShooter.cOm Website: http://www.michiganshooter.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Detroit's two largest daily newspapers, the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News, will no longer accept advertisements for handguns in the classified sections of the newspapers. The newspapers will continue to accept classified ads for long guns -- rifles and shotguns."

WV: Gun Safety
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"There are more guns per capita in West Virginia than any other state, and whether or not that statistic is related to crime, U.S. Attorney Kasey Warner wants to reduce gun violence. Project Heavy Metal is the name of the program. It is to get firemarms [sic] out of the hands of felons. ...Warner says last year his office prosecuted 42% more firearm cases than 2001 and expects that number will rise again this year. He has two attorney's [sic] who work full time on prosecuting firearm cases..."

Philippines: Filipino exceptionalism
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"...there are, or will be, exceptions to the rule. Politicians and public officials need personal bodyguards they need to carry firearms. So, exemptions are in order. Some of the rich are in terror of kidnapers: their personal security is entitled to firearms. Many have friends in authority, they too are exempted out of clout and influence." ...

"And, of course, criminals need no permits." ...

"Viva Filipino exceptionalism!"

Video Implies Lincoln Would Have Supported Liberal Causes
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"A video presented at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington appears to suggest that former President Abraham Lincoln would have supported modern-day, left-of-center political causes such as homosexual rights, abortion rights and the modern feminist agenda."

"...visitors to the memorial told CNSNews.com they believe the video clearly implies that Lincoln would have supported left-wing political causes."

India: Jharkhand: Illegal mini-gun factory unearthed
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FULL TEXT BELOW:

Garwah, Feb. 4. (PTI): The police today unearthed an illegal mini-gun factory in the district and arrested a person in this connection.

One Kallu, was arrested at Gonda village under Meral police station for allegedly running the factory, the police said.

The arrest of one Laxman Viswakarma led to the unearthing, the police said adding Viswakarma was arrested for possessing three pistols.

UK: Girl, 13, hurt in 3am air gun attack Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A 13-year-old girl suffered a serious eye injury after she was shot in the face." "The victim told police she and a friend were walking along Woodhouse Hill and were near the junction with Alder Street when she was shot just before 3am on Saturday."

Philippines: What gun ban? 59 shooting incidents! Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"At least 59 gun-related incidents have been monitored nationwide since President Macapagal-Arroyo declared the country a gun-free society last week, police records showed." "Records from police headquarters in Camp Crame indicated 35 people were killed in separate shooting incidents while 30 others were wounded. Thirteen people involved in the violence have been arrested."

Philippines: PNP can't do it alone -- Ebdane
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Stung by criticism that criminality could worsen after responsible citizens were disallowed from carrying guns outside their homes, Philippine National Police chief Director General Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. admitted yesterday that the PNP cannot single-handedly solve the peace and order situation in the country."

"Ebdane made the admission as gun owners threatened to question in court President Arroyo's cancellation last week of all permits to carry firearms outside residences..."

Britain: A Thieves' Paradise
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"On average there are 314 burglaries a day in London. The police solve only 12% of these crimes. They pretty much admit that crime is beyond their control. In most cases when a break-in is reported, the police confine their actions to offering sympathy and a free session of "distress counseling."

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Meanwhile, if a citizen does try to defend his property, he gets thrown in jail and is denied parole, because he's considered a "danger to burglars." Is there any justice in this country?

MD: Ehrlich Submits Project Exile Gun Crimes Bill Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Ehrlich is calling the measure the 'Project Exile' bill, named after a program he says has helped cut the murder rate in Richmond, Va." "Ehrlich says the bill is just one part of Project Exile. The governor says he is also working with county prosecutors and the U.S. attorney's office to seek more federal prosecution of the most serious gun and drug trafficking crimes."

NRA Snags 'Dr. Phil' in Anti-gun Lie
Submitted by: MichiganShooter.cOm
Website: http://www.michiganshooter.com

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"National Rifle Association has caught Phillip McGraw, the TV psychologist who dubs himself 'Dr. Phil,' in an absurd anti-gun lie."

"According to this month's issue of the NRA magazine America's 1st Freedom, McGraw clucked as he had young boys play with toy guns on his program. 'There are five children a day killed with guns through either accidents or suicides,' McGraw claimed."

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1800 children per year? TV's newest egregious liar.

PA: Judge warns child rapist 'a high risk to re-offend' Submitted by: John Fansler	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A rapist identified as someone with homicidal tendencies continues to fantasize about raping 4- to 6-year-old girls but will be released from prison Friday on his 21st birthday." ------- Let the state protect you. They're the ones letting this animal back into society, after all.

NM: Ballistics System Helps Link Guns With Criminals
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Reno said the Roswell case, is the first match the new IBIS system has made since the department got the computer in April. Eventually, Reno said, the crime lab hopes to be linked to a nationwide database that will enable investigators to instantly match bullet shells from any crime scene to the owner of the gun."

"Although guns used in crimes are often stolen, Reno said the technology helps police track possible suspects from various crimes."

A cold shower
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Someone quoted in the New York Times recently referred to the Bush tax cut as one in which "most of the benefits would be showered on the richest taxpayers."

"Keeping money that you yourself earned is called having benefits 'showered' on you. By this reasoning, anyone who has the power to take something from you and doesn't take it all is 'showering' benefits on you. Anyone who has a gun and doesn't use it to kill you is showering life itself on you."

The Answer
Submitted by: LFA Editor
Website: http://www.libertyforall.net

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"In a republic, at least, in our Republic, a Bill of Rights specifically spells out what 'the people' (the majority) can, and cannot vote on; and the individual (the smallest minority) is thereby protected from the whim of the mob. In other words, the Bill of Rights restricts the parameters, and the power of the government - and, thereby, the power of 'the people,' to act through that government - in order to protect the inalienable rights of the individual."

UK: Jail for man in fake gun threat Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Judge Cedric Joseph made it clear the use of imitation guns would be dealt with harshly by the law." "He said: 'There is clearly a need for the courts to demonstrate carrying a firearm for this use cannot be tolerated.' " " 'The public have a right to be protected and this can only be achieved by the passing of a custodial sentence.' "

PA: Protesters raising money for planned vigil
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"On Monday, the first day of Fayette County's criminal court week, several local people walked outside the courthouse, holding signs and collecting money in remembrance of 12-year-old Michael Ellerbe." ...

"He was shot by trooper Samuel Nassan after Nassan's partner, trooper Juan Curry, jumped a fence and his gun accidentally discharged. Believing his partner had been shot, Nassan returned fire, hitting Ellerbe in the back and killing him."

Armed and Dangerous
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Boxer wants the law to prohibit not just criminals but also working mothers and fathers in the flats of Oakland, from buying Saturday night specials. God forbid that poor folk should buy a gun they can afford in order to protect their families." ...

"But when it comes to protecting the world's children from Iraqi President Saddam Hussein -- a criminal with mental problems ...Boxer voted against last year's Senate resolution authorizing the use of force against Iraq ..."

VA: Prosecutor: Marine killed wife, girlfriend, and daughter who alleged molestation
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Three people stood in the way of the new life Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Cooper envisioned for himself, prosecutors say: a wife he no longer wanted, a girlfriend who had been promised marriage and his 5-year-old daughter, who had accused him of molestation."

"Cooper took care of all three problems last year in an Arlington motel room, prosecutors said Tuesday at the start of his murder trial, by fatally shooting his wife and daughter and fatally stabbing and shooting his girlfriend." ...

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But despite this grisly incident, we should only trust the military and the police with firearms, right? Do they issue a halo along with the M-16?

Canada: Gun law foes target urban dwellers
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"About 300 people crowded into Renfrew's warehouse-sized armoury last night at an information session on gun control -- and city people and big government were the targets of their anger."

"People jammed the entrance, forcing a lineup to sign petitions out the door. ...They hope to get the federal government to scrap the controversial gun registry, which they believe unfairly stigmatizes rural hunters as the cause of violent crime."

OH: State FOP labor union resorts to lying to media, public about CCW
Submitted by: Ohioans For Concealed Carry
Website: http://www.OhioCCW.org

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On Tuesday KABA pointed people to a story in Ohio where the Ohio FOP's spokesman Mike Taylor was quoted saying "That opens the door for felons to carry weapons around," he said. "Then what is the permit system for?"

One would think that Ohio's largest LEO labor union spokesman, who is always speaking out against CCW reform, could at least be honest about existing state and federal laws.

Click through to see how the Ohio FOP's Mike Taylor lied to the media and the people of Ohio.

NH: Firing range owner gets gun back and apology from ex-Fish and Game official
Submitted by: John Fansler

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"...James L. McLoud had been trying for six years to get back this baby a little .22-caliber handgun with a 2-foot-long silencer and a monster of a night scope that the state Fish and Game Department seized six years ago."

"Along with the gun, says the Manchester gun dealer and owner of the Manchester Firing Line Range, he got an apology from former state Fish and Game Department Col. Ronald Alie." ...

"McLoud said he cant help gloating over the fact that Alie retired after being cleared last summer in a criminal investigation and Fish and Game director Wayne Vetter is now under suspension after being 'on the hot seat for sexual harassment.' "

OH: Another student penalized for pro-life shirt
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Another student has run into trouble with his principal for wearing a pro-life shirt that declares 'Abortion is Homicide.' "

"Principal Doug DeLong of Chardon High School in suburban Cleveland said he gave two days of Saturday detention to 17-year-old Bill Noyes after two students in the 1,200-member student body complained about the sweatshirt."

"DeLong said the Chardon High School student's shirt 'disrupts the educational process,' "...

Dont blame gunmakers for misuse Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Juries and judges should resist the urge to punish gunmakers and distributors for the stupid or criminal things done with their products, unless those products are defective or sold in an irresponsible fashion." ... "If a firearm has not been declared illegal by legislation, its manufacturers and distributors should not be held liable for its misuse."

Australia: Pepper man cleared
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"A man who fired a replica revolver containing pepper spray caps at a home invader who threatened his neighbour was acquitted of firearm charges yesterday in Perth Magistrate's Court."

"Laszlo Kun, 55, was found not guilty by Magistrate Graeme Calder of possessing a prohibited firearm and ammunition."

"Mr. Calder said Mr. Kun acted reasonably to protect himself when he fired the pistol on the night of September 30, 2001."

NY: Stretch of Bronx Street Renamed to Honor Amadou Diallo
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"A block of the Bronx street where Amadou Diallo was killed in a hail of police gunfire was renamed today to honor the 22-year-old West African immigrant on the fourth anniversary of his death." ...

"The street sign was the newest memorial on the street to honor Mr. Diallo. Nearby was a mural painted on the side of a building featuring a giant portrait of the young West African, the Statute of Liberty, and an American flag under the words: 'The American Dream.' "