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KS: Gun veto overridden 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 Senate on Wednesday overrode Gov. Kathleen Sebelius veto of legislation allowing Kansans to carry concealed guns." "The vote set up a final showdown today in the House." "If overridden in the House by a two-thirds majority, the measure will become law despite Sebelius veto, and permits for concealed weapons would start to be issued in January 2007."

KS: Kansas House overrides gun veto (another version)
Submitted by: J. Burton

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"The Kansas House voted 91-33 this morning to override Gov. Kathleen Sebelius veto of a bill allowing Kansans to carry concealed weapons."

"Following Wednesdays vote to override in the Senate, the bill will now become law."

"Kansas will join the 46 states that already allow concealed handguns.
A two-thirds vote was needed in both chambers to override the veto. The Senate voted 30-10 to override, and 27 votes were needed. In the House, 84 votes were needed."

KS: Text of Sebelius statement on override of guns veto Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"I continue to support the Second Amendment rights of Kansans." "The safety and security of our citizens is a top priority for me, and that's why I've listened closely to the Kansas chiefs of police and other law enforcement officers who urged me to veto this measure because they fear hidden weapons make Kansans, including our officers, less safe."

What's Lurking In That RFID Tag?
Submitted by: Longenecker

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"A hacker goes into a store, buys a can of soup with an electronic tracking tag glued to the side, and takes it home. There, he attaches a different tag, this one with malicious code. He goes back to the store and lets the item get scanned anew at the cash register. This time, the code jumps from the tag onto the store's computer system, changes product prices and skews sales data, and creates an entrée for an outsider to gain access to the store's internal databases."

"This isn't the stuff of hacker lore, says Andrew Tanenbaum, professor of computer science at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. On Mar. 15, he presented a paper outlining why he believes that scenario could very well be played out in so-called radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags that are being used in growing numbers around the world to help companies track shipped items."

MD: Anti-Gun Bias or Incompetence?
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"Take a moment to peruse this headline and lead paragraph from the Baltimore Sun."

Police identified a gas station owner yesterday as the person who fatally shot a 22-year-old Baltimore man during a botched robbery Friday in the Village of Cross Keys shopping center in North Baltimore.

"This would appear to be another tragic robbery that turned deadly for the victim, but in reality, the 'shooter,' the gas station owner, was not the criminal but the victim who was defending himself. Three men ...attacked the businessman as he headed for the bank to make a deposit. After breaking away from his attackers, he retrieved his legally owned and carried gun from his car and shot two of the perpetrators, one fatally."

WA: 'Why Is Ceasefire Rewarding Top Cop Who Lost Handgun?' Asks CCRKBA
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"On the day that the Pacific Northwest's most extreme anti-gun rights organization plans to honor Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) is asking why."

"'Friday at noon, Washington CeaseFire is going to honor Chief Kerlikowske for his efforts to restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners, when he can't even keep track of his own firearm... More than a year ago, the chief's personal 9mm Glock was stolen from his city-owned car while it was parked on a Seattle street, while he and his wife were shopping. Such negligence should not be rewarded.'"

"Gottlieb noted that CCRKBA's $1,000 reward for the recovery of Kerlikowske's pistol still stands."

MI: Another one who's the only one professional enough... Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A Michigan State Police Trooper's loaded handgun is now back in safe hands after being discovered in a stall at the Burger King on 9th Street in Texas Township near Kalamazoo." "The incident happened around 2 p.m. on March 12th, according to the assistant store manager Bart Nye."

MI: Pretrial set in cop's drunken driving case
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"A pretrial conference has been scheduled for a Clawson police officer charged with operating while intoxicated and possessing a weapon while under the influence."

"Joshua David Chaffin, 23, of Sterling Heights, was off-duty while driving in Royal Oak early morning Friday, Jan. 6, police said. At about 2:20 a.m. he allegedly hit a 21-year-old man who was crossing Main near Normandy. His service handgun was in his car."

"He blew higher than the legal limit of .08 on a preliminary breath test, and police sent blood samples to the Michigan State Police for analysis, which showed his blood-alcohol level was .11, Royal Oak Lt. Dana Welch said Wednesday."

PA: No Indictment in Pa. Police Station Death
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"A grand jury declined to indict a man for fatally shooting a fellow officer as they cleaned their guns inside a police station, prosecutors announced Wednesday."

"Officer Jesse Sollman, 36, was shot in the back in 2005 in the eastern Pennsylvania town of Easton. The county coroner had ruled Sollman's death a homicide."

"While the grand jury said Matthew Renninger was negligent, it found he didn't intentionally shoot Sollman and couldn't be charged criminally. It recommended that Renninger, who has been on paid administrative leave, be fired."

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Submitter's Note: "I am the only one qualified to handle these dangerous weapons."

VA: Officer Won't Face Charges in Shooting Death
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"The Fairfax County police officer who shot an unarmed man to death in January will not be charged with a crime, the county's chief prosecutor announced this afternoon."

"From the start, Fairfax police declared that the killing of Salvatore J. Culosi Jr., 37, was an accident and that the SWAT officer who fired had done so unintentionally. Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Robert F. Horan Jr. said that when a person fires a gun without malice and unintentionally kills someone, 'they do not commit a crime.'" ...

"I feel for the family of the victim in this case... But I also feel for the police officer. This is a good police officer. Fine record, almost 17 years. He's as shattered by this as any good police officer should be."

TX: Cops attack hotel guest
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"The controversial police tactic of arresting drunks at bars and restaurants has gone to a new level, to include intoxicated people at hotels, even those who are registered guests with no plans on driving."

"The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission along with Irving police arrested some 30 people on charges of public intoxication last weekend during a sweep of 36 area pubs."

"The agency called it a proactive measure to slam the brakes on drunk driving."

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How come the government hasn't the money to enforce the border laws, but has lots of money to go after peaceful Americans who merely want a drink?

IN: Governor signs no-retreat gun law
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Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law legislation endorsing Indiana residents' right to use deadly force against intruders, a change that prevents courts from ruling that individuals should flee first before using a gun.

The legislation signed into law Tuesday states that Hoosiers do not have to retreat before using deadly force to prevent serious bodily injury to themselves or someone else.

MD: Cutting Down Gun Violence in P.G. County
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"Authorities are expanding their efforts to reverse a spike in gun violence in Prince George's County."

"U-S Attorney Rod Rosenstein and Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn Ivey were among more than a dozen law enforcement officials who gathered in Greenbelt today to announce the Exile program."

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We don't suppose it matters that the program has been a superior failure in Richmond, where it was first initiated.

NY: NRA fundraiser getting ready for another big year 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 sign that stands in front of the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie announcing upcoming events is already advertising the Friends of NRA banquet scheduled for the end of April." "If you're thinking that it's a little early to have the date out there on the marquee, Gale Knull, chairman of the Mid Hudson Friends of NRA Committee, would argue that it isn't."

DE: Panel OKs easing concealed gun rules
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"Legislation to make it easier for Delawareans to obtain permits to carry concealed handguns cleared a House committee Wednesday despite strong opposition from police chiefs, clergy members and gun-control activists James and Sarah Brady."

"The House Public Safety Committee voted 4-2, with one abstention, to clear House Bill 359 for consideration by the full House. A vote could come as early as today."

"Legislative Hall was flooded by a sea of blue uniforms as members of the Delaware Police Chiefs Council entered the House chamber to demonstrate their opposition to the bill, which would eliminate a requirement that applicants for permits provide a Superior Court judge with a compelling reason to issue one."

IL: Governor Makes Political Push On Assault Ban
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"Gov. Rod Blagojevich shifted his political push to gun control Thursday, using a high-profile rally to accuse his Republican opponent and her allies of catering to the powerful gun lobby at the expense of safer neighborhoods."

"The Democratic governor turned up the rhetoric while urging dozens of state lawmakers, law enforcement officials and family and friends of gun violence victims to support a long-stalled ban on assault weapons."

CT: Proposal targets stolen firearms
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"People who commit crimes are supposed to be punished. But should the state punish some crime victims?"

"Lawmakers are debating a measure that would levy fines against people who fail to report stolen firearms. Under the proposal, anyone who doesn't tell police about a missing gun within 72 hours could have to pay a fine of up to $500."

"The idea is to be able to better track the source of guns that might be used in violent crimes, such as homicides and robberies, or sold by gun traffickers on the street."

"The measure has strong support from law enforcement agencies."

TX: Kinky visits Dallas, gathers signatures Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Kinky Friedmans visit to Dallas began with controversy, and it ended with Friedman comparing politicians to gang members and taking a shot at fellow independent Carole Keeton Strayhorn." ... "Friedman is truly a mix of both parties, favoring Republican views toward gun control, capital punishment and prayer in schools and Democratic views regarding abortion and gay marriage."

PA: A gun, a life gone (Letter) Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Our children need to know the seriousness of what happens when they handle a gun. They need to be made aware that they are not meant for fun." "They also need to know that there is a punishment for having one illegally. It sickens my heart to think that a kid can get one in his possession so easily."

TN: Smith County cancels gun class popular in other schools
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"A hunting and firearms safety course for sixth-graders that got shot down at a Smith County elementary school is regularly offered in a handful of Middle Tennessee districts including Hickman, Rutherford, Sumner and Wilson counties."

"Two school districts, DeKalb and Sevier, have offered the course for years as part of their regular curriculum."

"Macon County Schools Director Mike Prock said the school board there is expected to discuss adding the course with a state instructor during the April board meeting."

Dealing our gun sellers
Submitted by: News Director

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"It's difficult to imagine, but at one point the United States had more licensed gun dealers than gas stations. And we're not talking about the early 1900s."

"In a 1992 report by the Violence Policy Center, it was revealed that there were 245,000 active type-1 federal firearms licenses, compared to 210,000 gas stations."

"Do Americans really need guns more than they do fuel?"

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Newsflash: It's a Bill of Rights not a Bill of Needs.

Australia: Collector fined for importing rusty grenade launcher Submitted by: Haddock Website: http://www.servicerifle.com.au/qmrcabout.htm	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A man has been fined in the Burnie Magistrate's Court in northern Tasmania for importing a World War II grenade launcher." "The relic was intercepted by Customs last year." "The court heard this morning that 40-year-old Anthony Dick is a family man with a keen interest in militaria." "In April last year, he ordered the World War II grenade launcher from Texas in the US over the Internet."

WA: Gun crimes topic at Othello presentation
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"Survey results are expected back this summer on how residents feel about guns and gun violence in the Othello area, based upon questions answered through a federal program."

"The results were part of a Project Safe Neighborhoods survey with a focus on gun crime. The project tracks if people in a particular area feel safe around or have a fear of guns. The program's 2003 results show Othello as one of three eastern Washington 'Hot Spots' for gun crime and a fear of gun crime, but the small sample surveyed is keeping researchers from drawing definitive conclusions on the Adams County town."

PA: College free speech a thing of the past?
Submitted by: News Director

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"It's right there comfortably buffered by ratification requirements and the right to bear arms; between Article VI and the Second Amendment. It's been there for 215 years, since Sept. 25, 1791, when Thomas Jefferson and other insightful Americans decided they must amend the Constitution because British tyranny wasn't such a splendid cup of tea."

"And it's still there behind some glass case, in fading ink written by the tip of a feather pen: 'Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press.'"

"So, when Pennsylvania politicians consider a bill that would mangle the Founding Father's decree of free speech, it leaves many to wonder, 'Did these people skip grammar-school history class?'"

ME: Sportsman, gun show to feature many activities
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"The second annual Pine Tree Sportsman and Gun Show opens a three-day run at the Nichols Expo Center on Route 156 this weekend, and with as many as 250 vendors, wildlife demonstrations, a gun show and hunting and fishing seminars, organizers expect more than 7,500 visitors. 'We have gone to other shows and from what we have heard from vendors, our show is all the buzz,' said Terry Handrahan, the general manager of the Expo, a division of the Nichols Business & Technology Center."

MO: Adell the vote felon: No gun permit
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"The way plumbing contractor Adell Hardiman sees it, his 2001 felony conviction for double-voting shouldn't keep him from getting a Jackson County concealed-carry permit."

"But the Missouri concealed-carry law bars felons, and the sheriff's office has turned down his application. He's going to court this afternoon to try to win the permit." ...

"Hardiman was placed on probation after voting twice in four elections in Blue Springs and Kansas City. He said he owned homes in both cities, registered under the same name and Social Security number. He claimed he didn't know it was wrong to vote in both places."

UK: Police held a gun to my head, says mum
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"A MOTHER who is lodging a complaint against the police has described her 'terrifying ordeal' at the hands of officers investigating the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky."

"A day after the tragic events in Bradford - which saw the 38-year-old policewoman shot dead during a robbery - Nicola Dennis, 27, said she opened her front door in De Havilland Drive, Plumstead, to see eight officers pointing rifles at her."

"She claims she was dragged from her home in her pyjamas and had a gun held against her head as she was handcuffed and forced to lie face down in a car park, in full view of stunned neighbours."

UK: Woman's terror at gun ordeal Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A FATHER says his traumatised daughter is too terrified to leave her home after she was held at gunpoint outside a Widnes video store." "The 21-year-old Blockbuster assistant was locking up the Salisbury Street shop at 10.15pm on Sunday with her boyfriend, 22, when a thug jumped out of bushes and pulled a pistol on them."

LA: Ragley couple arrested on burglary charges
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"The homeowner went to his house to call 911 and observed that his back door was standing open. At this time a family member advised the homeowner that these suspects may be armed based on a conversation that was heard between the two suspects. The homeowner got a shotgun from his shop and told the suspects that the police would be there shortly."

"After a few minutes the man got into the truck and started it up and then attempted to leave. The homeowner fired a shot hitting the back light and back glass of the truck. At this time the driver then drove in the direction of the homeowner and the homeowner shot the front passenger-side tire. Then the suspect claimed that his girlfriend has been shot."

Canada: Fake guns often mistaken for real ones, police say Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Police in New Brunswick are joining chiefs across the country in warning people of the deadly potential of fake guns." "A recent armed standoff in Moncton ended peacefully, but police later determined the weapon used was a BB gun that looked exactly like a handgun. Police across Canada say replica guns are a growing problem."