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KS: Probe finds error in gun incident at jail Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Kansas City, Kan., police brass, confident it won't happen again, Tuesday admitted officers erred when a police prisoner entered the jail last week armed." "One top police administrator, however, carefully avoided elaborating on the department's recently finished probe of the April 13 mistake, which stirred up old controversy about faulty weapon searches of prisoners."

WA: Gun rights group disputes police chief's ban on gun sales at show
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"A group promoting construction of a shooting park in Clallam County is taking aim at Sequim Police Chief Byron C. Nelson claiming his ban of gun sales by individuals at a show April 13 and 14 at city-owned Carrie Blake Park violated their constitutional rights."

"Louis A. Huber, chairman of the Pacific Northwest Shooting Park Association, called for Nelson to be fired during Monday night's city council meeting. "I want ... a head on a plate," Huber told the council.

CA: Gun lobby scores victory in Assembly committee (AB2222) Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"In a rare setback for the gun-control movement here, an Assembly committee on Tuesday rejected a measure that would have banned future sales of high-powered .50-caliber rifles." "Two liberal Democrats with records of support for gun laws broke ranks and voted with the only two Republicans on the Public Safety Committee to defeat the bill, 4-3."

Philippines: Dagupan VM's cup up for top gun shooters
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"THE First Vice Mayor Alvin Fernandez Invitational Shootfest will be held on April 26 to 28 at the Don Pedro Balingit Firing Range in Bonuan as part of this year's Pista'y Dayat celebration in Dagupan City."

"A project of the city government and the Dagupan Practical Shooting Association, the event offers an exciting and educational time for Dagupenos as they witness world-class shooters from the Philippine team perform their craft live."

CA: Del Mar gun shows unaffected by high court's ruling
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"Gun shows such as the one planned for this weekend at the Del Mar Fairgrounds are not affected by a state Supreme Court ruling that allows counties and cities to ban such shows on county fairgrounds."

"The court's decision Monday that local governments have the power to ban weapons sales at fairgrounds in Los Angeles and Alameda counties does not apply to Del Mar, attorneys and local officials said."

AZ: Shooting ranges face uncertain future due to sprawl
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"The Old West tradition of open desert shooting is bumping up against modern realities of encroaching urbanization and increasing recreational use of a new monument."

"For as long as anyone can remember, people have gone to a stretch of desert 30 miles northwest of Tucson to target shoot. But as an increasing number of people visit the Ironwood Forest National Monument and move to nearby Marana and the northern Avra Valley, the pastime is becoming more of a problem."

CA: Siskiyou officials say they won't be banning gun shows
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"Supervisor Bill Hoy said Siskiyou County has no plans to ban the annual gun show normally held the first of October at the Siskiyou Golden Fair in Yreka."

"George Thackeray, Siskiyou County Golden Fair Board chairman, said the fair board, at the present time, will not take action on the court decision. Thackeray said he believes this ruling is an infringement on constitutional rights. He does not foresee the fair board taking any initiative to ban gun shows in Yreka."

ID: Cowboy is top gun in the land
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"Adam Piper had plenty to brag about. The 15-year-old won the national title for cowboy action shooting in Phoenix last May. And at the Single Action Shooting Society World Championship End of Trail in Norco, Calif., he came in second."

"But like a shotgun trained on a clay pigeon, Piper aimed at first. Last weekend, he hit the target. "This was a goal of his for three and a half years," said his proud father, Mike Piper. "The competition is fierce."

One-world government by stealth Submitted by: Jim Garofolo Website: http://users.oco.net/jimg/NavCenter/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
These two articles, while not directly firearm related, do indicate a danger to ALL of OUR FREEDOMS. After reading this I find it hard to feel we will regain our lost Freedoms without an armed conflict. This is a MUST read! TheNewAmerican.com/tna/2002/05-06-2002/vo18no09_borders.htm TheNewAmerican.com/tna/2002/05-06-2002/vo18no09_aztlan.htm

Heads Up Second Amendment Warriors
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"An Invitation to Kick a Little Liberal Butt - RSVP"

"Cindy Richards of the Chicago SunTimes invites you to an email war. Her column is below, take a moment to read it. If you care to respond to her, and I hope you do, send her email at cindyrichards@ameritech.net and while you are at it, send a copy to the SunTimes at letters@suntimes.com."

"Ms. Richards is one of those pathetic creatures who believe human rights are subject to mob rule." -- John Birch of Concealed Carry, Inc.

Airport Insecurity: Frustration Grows Over Airport Delays
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"The chairman of the House subcommittee on aviation told United Press International he is dissatisfied with the slowness of the security process that clears airline passengers for flight in America's 429 commercial airports."

"We're spending an incredible amount of time, money in an effort to shake down grandmothers and individuals who pose no threat," said Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee.

CA: Perata's five cent tax is more than you think (SCA12) Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The tax is also on components e.g. each bullet, primer and load of powder, brass etc. Prepare to pay $50.00 or more per box of bullets, $300 - $400 for a case of primers and who knows how they'll figure out the powder. If you reload, count on paying at least $11.00 to $12.00 per 50 rounds for the components and that doesn't include the brass!

Australia: Man stabbed 40 times defending family Submitted by: Christopher A. Hamer Website: http://www.guruspace.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
This man was stabbed 40 times, defending himself and his family from 3 angry people. Too bad he didn't have a firearm to defend himself, or the cops would have the crooks... but he didn't, and they got away.

CA: Legislature should shoot down bullet tax bill
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"A state senator's proposal to tax bullets to offset the costs of patching up gunshot victims is more symbolic than substantive. There's no way that a 5-cent bullet tax pitched by Sen. Don Perata, D-Oakland, could raise enough money to recoup emergency room and trauma center care costs. At Oakland's Highland Hospital alone, the cost of treatment for the average gunshot victim was $31,000; there were 245 of them last year, according to hospital staff."

Gun Safety Incentives Act (H.R.4512) Submitted by: John Rich	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the use of safety devices in firearms." Rep. Langevin (D-RI) has introduced Bill H.R.4512, which proposes to give gun manufacturers tax credits if they manufacture their firearms with chamber load indicators and chamber blocking devices. Contact your U.S. Reps!

NV: 2002 NRA-ILA Grassroots Workshop, Reno, April 26 Submitted by: Vincent W.Beall	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM: "Thank you for your interest in attending the April 26, 2002 Grassroots Workshop Reno. Your attendance at this Workshop is critical to our success in the 2002 elections. Please complete the registration form below and submit your completed form. "Sign yourself up or sign up a guest!"

CA: Man strikes out on 33rd conviction
Submitted by: John Fansler

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"Before the jury convicted him, Brewer had 32 previous convictions, and he had been to prison three times the most recent having been a 10-year term. His most serious convictions included a 1984 residential burglary, a 1987 robbery committed with a knife and a 1992 robbery."

--The police will protect me? My 12 Gauge will protect me!

KABA NOTE: They want to tax bullets with people like this running around?

And, the tyranny advances
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"It has been written by many that there are alternatives to an armed confrontation with the US Government - and don't forget State and political subdivisions as their "leadership" is just as corrupt. After all, they, too, are elected officials who must obey the Constitution but do not. And, the tyranny advances."

"One alternative is that we can get control of courts and establish uncorrupted courts."

Reno lawyers argue she can't be sued over Elian raid
Submitted by: John Fansler

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"Justice Department lawyers argued Tuesday that former Attorney General Janet Reno can't be sued for injuries sustained during the raid to remove Elian Gonzalez from his great uncle's Little Havana Miami home because she didn't expressly authorize the use of excessive force."

--Inotherwords, No one overheard her tell the troops to bash the Cubans' brains in explicitly. They just knew they could and get away with it.

Democrats to exploit finance-law loophole
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"Democrats, facing the ban they supported on unregulated "soft" campaign money, have formed a fledgling "donor network" to take advantage of a loophole in the new law. The Progressive Donor Network held its inaugural strategy meeting in Washington two weeks ago. Its president and co-founder is political consultant Michael Lux, who was a top fund-raising official for the 1996 Clinton-Gore campaign and served as an aide in the Clinton White House."

CA: Dad: 'I taught son gun safety'
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"The father of a 15-year-old accused of fatally shooting another boy in Foresthill said Tuesday that he'd taught his son to use the weapon only for protection. "This was a tragic accident," the Foresthill man said about the March 29 death of 12-year-old Justin Kosinski."

"I'm a single dad trying to do what I can to keep my kids safe. The gun was provided in the home to keep them safe. ... My boy knew that a gun is not to be used unless it was for his own safety."

Airport Insecurity: New airport guards will have easy boss Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Transportation Security Administration official responsible for ensuring the government's 30,000 new airport-checkpoint screeners are all U.S. citizens, with no serious criminal records, had a reputation for "rubber-stamping" applicants for even the most sensitive positions at his last government job, WorldNetDaily has learned."

TX: 'Teen' shot in fight over road work shortcut
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"A 19-year-old was shot in the abdomen Tuesday as he tried to stop a pickup driver from taking a shortcut around road construction..."

"[The pickup driver, Clarence] Conn has a state permit to carry a concealed weapon, Sgt. Todd Plowman said. Police are investigating whether the case merits prosecution or if it was a case of self-defense, he said."

"[Anthony B.] Pigrenet... got into a fight with Conn, who pulled a handgun and shot him..."

GA: Atlanta police to use scooters to catch crooks
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"Purse-snatchers beware: Atlanta police are riding shiny new $9,000 scooters - and it will take at least a brisk jog to get away from them."

"The department wants to know whether scooter patrols will be more effective than foot or bicycle patrols, and also hopes to use the machines to boost police visibility."

"The police will use scooters in patrols at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and in the downtown business district."

CO: Columbine parents apologize for allegations
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"A man who accused a police officer of mistakenly killing his son during the Columbine High School massacre apologized publicly. "We're sorry for the pain and frustration we have caused him," Brian Rohrbough said in a newspaper interview Monday."

"an independent investigation released last week blamed Harris in Rohrbough's death and said O'Shea had not yet arrived at the school when Rohrbough was shot."

VA: Plea in gun case is no contest - Man arrested in terrorism sweep
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"Prosecutor Tom Bondurant... said federal law prohibits anyone convicted of a crime punishable by a sentence exceeding one year from buying or possessing firearms."

--Reader note: Notice: punishABLE, not punishED. Never see the inside of a jail and still lose your rights. The defendant sure sounds scary, but so does any gun owner, to some people. There are lots of nonviolent "crimes" that COULD BE punished by a year or more. A dangerous stretch of the law.

OH: Senate Hearing HB274 on Two-Week Anniversary of Unlicensed Concealed Carry in Hamilton County Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Senate will begin testimony on HB 274 to reform Ohio's concealed carry ban schemes on Wednesday, April 24th. This date is appropriate as it marks the two-week anniversary for unlicensed concealed carry in Hamilton County, Ohio." "We are pleased that the Senate is addressing this issue in a timely manner," stated Dave LaCourse, SAF Public Affairs Director.

CO: House OKs gun-permit bill Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The proposal to set up a statewide concealed-weapons permitting system is coming down to its annual sticking point -- where handguns can and cannot be carried." "On Tuesday the full House approved a proposal, HB 1410, that includes a ban on guns in public schools. But the measure, which doesn't explicitly bar guns from other venues, may be headed to an uneasy Senate."

Suit Filed Today Fundamental Challenge to Election Laws Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A new lawsuit, charging that both the new Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA) and the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) violate the First Amendment protection of Freedom of the Press, was filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. today."