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Historian's failings have an impact today Submitted by: LYLE	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
-- This article shows how the anti-gun wackos lie to push their agenda. "Not only are Bellesiles' alleged transgressions less broadly reported than the others. They are, if confirmed, more relevant because his historical thesis has become part of the contemporary public policy debate on the Second Amendment."

Second Amendment Preservation Act (S.1996)
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Senator Bob Smith of New Hampshire, has introduced Bill S.1996 in Congress, designed to discourage frivolous lawsuits against the gun industry that could bankrupt gun businesses. The bill would require plaintiffs to reimburse the gun industry for their legal defense costs if they lose, and limit attorney fee awards.

This would apply to any case filed for over $1 million or 50% of the assets of the defendant for damages caused by the unlawful use of a gun by a criminal.

Contact your U.S. Senators to cosponsor and support this bill!

Move under way to ease gun laws
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Website: http://www.libertyforall.net

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Around the country, gun-rights groups are waging what some portray as a deliberately gradual, one-step-at-a-time effort to ease state laws governing the carrying of a concealed weapon.

Organizations such as the National Rife Association and Gun Owners of America say their efforts under way in more than half the states are no greater this year than before. But they say the Sept. 11 attacks may have provided some momentum.

Sixth-grader brings gun to school to impress friends
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Website: http://eternalvigilance.blogspot.com

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Bragging between sixth graders at Oakwood Elementary School in north Stockton compelled one of the youngsters to bring a loaded gun to campus, police said.

"It's very unfortunate that a student would do this, especially a young student," Lodi Unified Superintendent Bill Huyett said. "How does an 11-year-old get access to a gun? That raises a lot of questions."

(Parental firearms training lapse.)

KABA NOTE: Yes -- the parents should have taught that a gun should always be unloaded before showing to others.

Israel is Arming its Civilians Why Aren't We? Submitted by: Russell Fennick	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
In 1984, three terrorists opened fire on a Jerusalem crowd with machine guns. Half a dozen shopkeepers and pedestrians drew weapons and returned fire. One terrorist was shot dead by a jewelry store proprietor. The other two fled and were later captured. "We didn't expect to find armed civilians," one of the gunmen later admitted.

Virtual News Blackout On UN Taxation Conference Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Decrying the "virtual news blackout" on next week's UN conference to impose global taxes, Tom DeWeese, president of the American Policy Center, a think tank, has written to President Bush, urging him to resist all such plans. A United Nations conference this month will ask world leaders, including President Bush, to consider global taxes to finance increased foreign aid spending.

Armed & Famous Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On display beginning tomorrow in "Real Guns of Reel Heroes" at the National Rifle Association's Firearms Museum in Fairfax. Dirty Harry's .44-magnum "is culturally and historically significant. You could find a cop in every country in the world who is familiar with the line, 'Go ahead. Make my day,'" said Philip Schreier, the museum's curator of programs.

Bag The Colors And Pass The Ammunition
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"Homeland Security" Director Ridge recently announced a color code to measure terrorist threats. The code begins with green -- indicating a low security risk -- and from there escalates to blue, yellow, orange and red. Ridge said that it may be several years before we sink below a level yellow alert -- the color yellow meaning the level of risk is "elevated."

Well, that may be true in most places. But not in Kennesaw, GA, where residents are celebrating two decades of crime-free living.

AK: Primary ballot may surprise voters
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If a voter is registered as a member of the Libertarian Party, he or she can only vote for Libertarians. Democrats can only vote for Democrats. Republicans for Republicans. And so on.

Voters who are registered as nonpartisan or undeclared can vote for any party's candidates. But only for one party's candidates.

(Where's the rope?!)

KABA NOTE: Some states (like New York) have this rule; in others (like South Carolina), anyone can vote in whatever primary is available.

Investigator says he was 'discouraged' from probing FBI shooting Submitted by: Jim Sr	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
FBI Shooting (UPDATE) Hodgson began his own investigation this week for attorneys' who represent Schultz. After three days on the case, he received two calls early yesterday from longtime agents in the Baltimore office, calls that he described as attempts to get him to leave the case. "They say the office opinion on this case is, 'It's a good shooting'."

WI: More legislative fun and games deciding on citizens' rights
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There are times when the state Legislature resembles a carnival midway, a place where rigged games take precedence... the refusal by Senate Democratic "leaders" to allow so-called concealed-carry legislation to be given a fair public hearing.

"Although we oppose the bill, which would enable citizens to carry concealed weapons, it's wrong for Democrats to hold it hostage in committee because of ideological differences." - Opinion of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Staff

CA: 'Pepper Spray: It's Better Than Nothing'
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"It is next to impossible to get a concealed carry permit in California. Despite enormous progress nationally with approximately 35 states having some form of shall issue law, California remains in the dark ages when it comes to allowing the law abiding the right to self-defense.

There are alternatives for Californians. None provide the ability to level the playing field against a criminal armed with a firearm, but they can prove effective when no other measures are available..." - Self Defense Armory

AK: Univ. of Alaska shooters aiming for perfection
Submitted by: Rick Schwartz

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The expectations for the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team are enormous. But they wouldn't want them any other way.

The Nanooks have won the last three national titles. They have crowned five of six individual champions in that span.

The goal this year is simple: another national title, two more individual titles. For the most successful collegiate rifle team in the nation being good isn't enough. They strive for perfection, and sometimes they obtain even that.

UK: 'Locals should turn in gun killers' Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Controversial police chief Brian Paddick was applauded when he called on people to "turn in the gun gangs who have turned parts of London into a killing zone." Speaking at a public meeting in Brixton he asked for help to round up the "guntoting urban terrorists" who have slaughtered five youths since the start of the year and left dozens more with serious injuries.

IL: State senators argue over gun laws
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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A year after state Sen. Dan Cronin supported a bill designed to make it "tougher for felons to buy guns," his opponent in the upcoming Republican primary says "more gun safety laws are needed."

State Sen. Thomas J. Walsh, who is facing Cronin in the newly reconfigured 21st legislative district, has introduced three bills he says encourage the safe use of guns and "close loopholes in ownership regulations."

"I think that people are interested in handgun safety," said Walsh.

IL: ISRA News Conference to Clarify Blagojevich's Position On Guns
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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WHAT: In the closing days of the primary election season, a considerable amount of confusion has arisen over whether Illinois gubernatorial candidate Rod Blagojevich truly supports the law abiding citizen's right to keep and bear arms. This news conference will answer that question by providing an eye-opening look into Blagojevich's legislative record on gun ownership as both a State Representative and as a U.S. Congressman.

IN: Gun store owner, City wrangle over weapons store site
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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A gun shop owner who wants to relocate his South Michigan Street store next to the Center for the Homeless has been told he won't be allowed to under city code, but he insists that he hasn't changed his plans.

A sign in a window at 755 S. Michigan St. reads "Future Site of Len's Gun Shop."

But St. Joseph/South Bend Building Commissioner Don Fozo said city code prohibits a gun shop from locating within 200 feet of a "school, child-care center or child-care ministry."

PA: Deer hunters grumble at proposed antler rules
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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Barry Rider of Nazareth enjoys the peace and quiet of the outdoors while fishing and hunting deer with his 13-year-old daughter, Nicole.

But an emotional Rider, and nearly 80 other hunters and fishermen, objected Thursday night to changes proposed by the state Game Commission and the state Fish and Boat Commission.

A meeting at the Stockertown Rod and Gun Club was called by state Sen. Lisa Boscola, (D;Northampton/Monroe).

CA: Dealer Who Sold Guns to Police Is Felony Suspect
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A gun dealing dentist from Burbank who already faces felony weapons charges stands at the center of an investigation into potentially illegal purchases of assault weapons by Los Angeles police officers, according to documents and interviews.

LAPD detectives are investigating "the illegal purchase of at least 20 assault weapons by LAPD personnel" from dentist Lawrence Wolff, according to an investigative report from the state Department of Justice.

KABA NOTE: The sales should not be "illegal" to begin with -- to police or any other citizen.

IL: ISRA-PVF Denies Endorsement of Gwen Klinger Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"It has come to the attention of the ISRA-PVF that mail originating from the campaign of 100th House District hopeful Gwen Klingler implies that she has the endorsement of the National Rifle Association." "Such implications are false and misleading as the NRA and the ISRA-PVF have delivered a joint endorsement to Klingler's opponent, Rich Brauer, in the 100th House District race."

The US Police State
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"my arrest for (and I have to look at the paperwork given to me at the jail when I bonded out, because even now I don't really know) "concealing one's true name or identity with the intent to obstruct the due execution of the law, or to hinder or interrupt a public officer or other person in a legal performance of his duty or the exercise of his rights under the laws of the United States or of the State of New Mexico" is exactly how the charge reads on the complaint..."

CO: 2 Republican Candidates support expanded gun rights
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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Two Republican candidates for El Paso County Commission District 1 call themselves staunch gun rights advocates.

Their message found a supportive audience of about 50 people Thursday night at a candidates forum sponsored by the Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition at the VFW Post No. 4051 in Colorado Springs.

Former Colorado Springs City Councilman Bill Guman, 45, is a member of the National Rifle Association, Colorado State Shooting Association and Firearms Coalition.

NRA Quits Fight to Block Campaign-Finance Reform Bill
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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The National Rifle Association (NRA) has decided to end efforts to block passage of a bill to overhaul the U.S. campaign-finance system, Bloomberg News reported March 1.

The bill would ban "soft money" donations that corporations, labor unions, and wealthy individuals give to national political parties.

NRA Chief Executive Wayne LaPierre said the pro-gun group would use the courts to challenge the bill once it is signed into law. "The fix is in," LaPierre said.

CA: 'Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence' declares Open Season on Gun Industry Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A statewide campaign to repeal unfair legal protections in California for the gun industry was launched today (Tuesday) by two leading gun violence prevention organizations. Justice for Gun Victims, co-sponsored by the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence and Legal Community Against Violence, seeks to repeal a state statute that shields gun makers from certain lawsuits.

OH: Senators Hagan and Shoemaker blast GOP majority Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
2 Ohio Democratic State Senators bemoan Gov. Taft for dragging feet on concealed carry.

'If You Want Your Piece, Prepare for War' Mailbag Page Submitted by: Newslinks Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"So, Gentlemen, you have decided to end your association with the "extremist" NRA? At the urging of the Million Mom March? One of whose leaders was recently convicted of murder... with an illegal weapon? That Million Mom March? No, it is the NRA and the people who make up about half of the households in the USA... gun owners, who are the mainstream."

WI: NRA targets state Senate Democrats Submitted by: Newslinks Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The National Rifle Association will mount an unprecedented effort to unseat Wisconsin's Democratic state senators during the fall campaigns, an NRA lobbyist said Wednesday. The pronouncement came a day after Democrats in the Senate blocked a vote on a bill that could have allowed qualified citizens to carry concealed weapons.

America 'seethes' as airport searches turn into groping Submitted by: Newslinks Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Caroline is going to have to step aside for a manual scan, he told Courtney and Frank Horrigan. Caroline is their 3-year-old. So she told her daughter it was time to play a game of Simon says with the airline man. KABA NOTE: WHY are these people "seething"? WHY are they giving in?