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"A guilt-stricken Connecticut gun dealer is quitting the business after selling a distraught mom the rifle she used to kill her 7-year-old daughter."
"Thomas Imperati, owner of Tommy Gun Choppers in Branford, is haunted by the fact he showed Jennifer O'Connor how to use the .30- caliber Winchester.
'I showed her how to use the gun and I'll never forget that,' Imperati, 39, told The Post. 'I think she thought of me when she pulled the trigger, and that's what kills me.' "
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NY: Dem Rep. Finally joins the party
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"Rep. Carolyn McCarthy talks like a Democrat, votes like a Democrat and campaigns like a Democrat. But for the past six years in Congress, she's actually been a registered Republican." ...
"She became a gun-control activist in 1993, after her husband was killed and her son badly wounded in a spree killing that became known as the 'Long Island Rail Road Massacre.' " |
NY: Cops nab 'Freaky shooter'
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"Cops have busted a suspected triggerman in the Manhattan shootout that killed the bodyguard of rising rapper Freaky Zeeky.
Chauncey Dillon, a 29-year-old Brooklyn parolee with a violent criminal past, was nabbed on Bergen Street in Brooklyn Sunday night and charged with murder yesterday, police said."
"Cops said Dillon, also known as Kirk MacIntosh, targeted Zeeky and his entourage after a fender-bender outside a club Friday on West 22nd Street and Sixth Avenue."
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RI: Caught in the crossfire
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"On last Sunday's sunny afternoon, 14-year-old Alejanedro Brown-Wallace and a 15-year-old friend were armed and heading into enemy territory."
"Although he lived with his mother in Pawtucket, Alejanedro spent time in the Lockwood Plaza housing area. But he feuded with the teenagers in the next neighborhood over, at Barbara Jordan housing, a cluster of scattered apartments in the area of Pine, Portland and Somerset Streets, the police said."
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TX: Officer indicted in fake-drug case
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"A federal grand jury has indicted a Dallas police narcotics officer on six counts of providing false information in drug cases in which paid informants planted bogus evidence on innocent people."
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John Lott Exposed
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Malicious gun control lunatics launch the latest attack on John Lott. Immature and crude, one can easily see why when one examines the identity of the creators of this ugliness.
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UK: Girl shot as gun amnesty finishes
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"Detectives investigating an airgun shooting which injured a three-year-old girl yesterday described the attack as a 'timely reminder' of why guns needed to be taken off the streets."
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The Nasty Little 'D' Word
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"President Bush keeps talking about the spreading of Democracy in the Mideast and more specifically in Iraq. That will never work in any way. There are at least three major factions in that country and they couldn't even agree on table manners. There are many things they can agree on but more they can't. Democracy is always mob rule. It is always a precursor to unbridled tyranny. It is time to talk about forming a Constitutional Republic over there. I was surprised when I heard some of the guys we are putting in there talk about setting up a form of Federalism. Unlike a lot of people here, it appears he may have brushed the dust off of the Constitution and actually given it a good read." |
MN: CCW Food for Thought
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A few points about Minnesota's new conceal-carry law:
• The law won't inspire an influx of new guns; those guns are already out there in the closet. Passing such a law in other states did not cause a grand rush to purchase new weapons.
• Just because a person has a legitimate permit to carry a weapon doesn't mean he/she will carry one -- a gun is heavy, bulky, and gets in the way.
• A permit to carry a concealed weapon will require that the gun be registered. Isn't this what the antigun groups have been advocating for so many years? Think of all the guns which will now be registered and therefore become impotent.
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RI: Health-powers bill called too broad
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"A bill to give state officials sweeping emergency powers in case of a bioterror attack is so loosely drafted that it could be triggered by something as trivial as breaking a window, critics say."
"The bill, which is scheduled for a vote by the state Senate today, is being pushed by Lt. Gov. Charles J. Fogarty and the state Health Department, who say it is needed to deal with major health emergencies caused by terrorist attacks." |
Gun-control plan gets 'slim' chance in Senate
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"A Democrat's bill that would link stricter gun laws to national security concerns appears dead on arrival in the Senate, a fact that some see as evidence of the decline of the gun-control movement."
"Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, New Jersey Democrat, said yesterday that 'chances are slim' for success of his bill, which would extend the time allowed for background checks on gun buyers during periods of heightened security alerts." |
Government to open terror threat center
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"Nearly 20 months after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, U.S. intelligence agencies will embark on a new era of information sharing today, government officials hope, with the opening of a terrorism threat center at the CIA."
"The center - housed at the CIA's headquarters - will open its doors to more than 50 counterterrorism analysts from the CIA, FBI, National Security Agency and defense intelligence agencies. Their mandate is to improve collaboration, pool information and prevent another attack." ...
"Brennan also said that for the first time, FBI and CIA agents will have access to each other's databases, a sensitive issue for civil liberties groups." ... |
OH: Never Mind: City Drops Lawsuit Against Gun Industry
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"The Cincinnati City Council voted 8-0 to drop its lawsuit against the gun industry, acting on the recommendation of a city attorney. Cincinnati was among dozens of cities and counties suing the gun industry in an effort to recover the costs associated with crimes involving guns. In a statement, the Second Amendment Foundation said it's long past time for the case to be dropped. 'Cincinnati threw in the towel after gun makers challenged the city to substantiate its wild allegations,' SAF founder Alan Gottlieb said. 'If nothing else,' he continued, 'ending the lawsuit so soon after gun makers demanded to see the evidence behind the city's claims is a strong indication that the lawsuit was nothing but a flimsy sham all along.' Gottlieb called Cincinnati's lawsuit 'a no-win campaign by anti-gunners in Cincinnati, designed only to drain the finances of gun companies.' "
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Gun deaths [blog]
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"Here's my question -- when you read that "28,663 people died of gunshot wounds in 2000," how many did you think were homicides? It turns out that, even if you include accidents (fewer than 1000), the number was a bit over 12,000. The remainder (16,586) were suicides (16,049 by adults)."
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MN: Yea, though I walk … I shall not fear; I pack heat
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"No, no, our new concealed carry law is all about being "consistent" with the way gun permits are issued in Minnesota. It's about creating a 'uniform policy,' in the words of Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who complained on his radio show recently that the old law was 'highly subjective,' forcing many decent citizens to leave their sheriff's office with an empty holster."
"This, despite the fact that a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension survey found that 93 percent of permit applicants got one in 2002."
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UK: Police tackle online gun sales
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"Criminals who buy guns via the Internet are set to be targeted by detectives aiming to reduce the number of weapons on the streets."
"The crackdown will be stepped up in the wake of the guns amnesty which ended yesterday with police and the Government hailing it a success." |
CA: Charlton Heston's Last Sneer
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Well, just when you thought you'd heard the last of Mark Morford, the despicable insect strikes again. It must make him feel great to attack a feeble, sick old man. Must really give him a much-needed shot of masculinity. Morford is as pathetic a coward as they come, choosing to maliciously spew his impotent venom at a sick old man and hide behind his column.
Have fun telling him what a coward he is, but remember: he thrives on negative attention, so he'll probably love it. mmorford@sfgate.com. |
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"For 10 to 24 year olds, firearms are the second leading cause of death -- trailing only unintentional deaths (which include motor vehicle accidents and drownings)."
"Hmm; why '24'? 18-to-24-year-olds don't seem to be kids, and they don't seem to be juveniles. In fact, the 10-to-17-year-olds make up a bit less than 21% of the 10-to-24-year-old range -- the remaining 79% is 18-to-24-year-old adults." ... |
Center To Assess Terrorist Threat
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"The Bush administration is launching a new counterterrorism center today to remedy intelligence-gathering problems revealed in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, but the plan is already coming under criticism as a wasteful duplication of other agencies' work." ...
"But many lawmakers and intelligence experts are taking a cautious view of the threat center concept, which critics view as a wasteful bureaucracy that will only worsen confusion and communication problems within the intelligence community." |
Rights panel told to recall Hispanic
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"The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has been ordered to reinstate a Hispanic employee it discriminated against and must also pay her $165,000 in damages, legal fees and other relief, including medical expenses."
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Ashcroft asks court to undo Pledge of Allegiance ban
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"The Bush administration and a California school district yesterday asked the Supreme Court to reverse the federal appeals court ruling that banned the reciting in schools of the Pledge of Allegiance with the phrase 'one nation under God.' "
"Attorney General John Ashcroft, who vowed to 'spare no effort to preserve the rights of all our citizens to pledge allegiance to the American flag,' said the appeal filed yesterday afternoon defends centuries of tradition." |
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"The decision by a federal appeals court that found 'supper prayer' at the Virginia Military Institute violated the Constitution may spell trouble for U.S. military academies, said interest groups who declared victory in the case." |
Still No Presidential Response on the Semi-Auto Ban
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"With President Bush refusing to recant his aide's statement on the semi-auto ban, pro-gun Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) has stepped up to the plate in defense of gun owners."
"Paul is circulating a letter among his colleagues, asking them to sign their names in strong opposition to the Clinton-Feinstein-Schumer gun ban. Paul plans to send the Congressional letter to the White House in the near future." |
Bipartisan group of senators push for hate crimes bill
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"A bipartisan group of senators called on Congress Thursday to pass a hate-crimes bill, saying that such a move is necessary to curtail acts of violence directed at specific classes of people."
"The legislation, opposed by many conservatives, would add tools for local and federal officials to use to prosecute crimes stemming from an individual's hostility toward another person because of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity or disability." |
UT: UTA system arms security officers
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"UTA announced plans to implement an internal public security program by the end of the month, including measures to arm its 20 security officers." ...
" 'I think everyone should be allowed to protect themselves,' said Suzanna Larsen, a sophomore from West Jordan, majoring in exercise science. 'If there was a law that drivers could not carry a firearm, then criminals would pretty much have a guarantee that they'd be the only ones with a gun. They could take the whole bus hostage.' " |
Bipartisan BOHICA
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"One astute reader pointed out that, like so many other thefts of freedom, this particular BOHICA was truly bipartisan."
"Two facts to consider:"
"Clilnton, Schumer, Feinstein, and their gun-prohibitionist allies in Congress weren't the first to ban useful semi-auto rifles and pistols. They were inspired by George Bush, Sr., who earlier (mis)used his executive order power to ban importation of many similar weapons."
"The ban on high-capacity magazines that was part of the 1994 crime bill (the bill that gave us the 'assault weapons' ban) was also not originated by Democrats. It was the brainchild of firearms manufacturer Bill Ruger and was first supported by -- yes, President George Bush, Sr."
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Is John Walsh Showcasing A Felon?
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"If Sylvia lied on stage about not owning a gun, then she owes everyone in that studio an apology. But there IS that picture of Sylvia with a gun."
"Bottom line here is that someone lied. The big question is, who is the liar and will there be repercussions?"
"I wonder how John Walsh, of America's Most Wanted fame, feels about showcasing a possible armed felon on his daytime talk show."
"I wonder how the editor at Marie Claire magazine feels about publishing a picture of a possible felony." |
Forests along national borders aren't patrolled, audit says
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"About 1,000 miles of national forest land bordering Canada and Mexico go virtually unpatrolled by the U.S. Forest Service, creating wide swaths for terrorists and criminals to enter the country undetected, an internal government audit says."
"Even though the Forest Service is not the lead agency responsible for border security, it oversees areas 'that are potentially vulnerable to infiltration by terrorists, smugglers, and other criminal agents,' " ...
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"Government’s never-ending compassion in providing liberty and justice for all is always best demonstrated by politicians’ attitudes towards gun control. For what else is government than merely force? And what else can a subjugated people do against such force? Can immoral unsavory politicians be removed from office, or must we wait years to vote them out? Are the courts really independent, or just another arm of government? And how are high level politicians selected for elections in the first place? Are they elevated to electoral campaigns by grass roots selection, or placed in a payback compromise position by the behind-the-scenes rich and powerful?" |
Is It The NRA vs. The GOA In Texas All Over Again?
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"Representative Paul has proven time and time again that he will not compromise constitutional principle for any reason, and he happens to be the strongest supporter of Second Amendment individual guns rights we have in the Congress."
"The NRA is engaging in 'Situation Ethics', whereby they support the idea that the ends justify the means if it happens to be something the NRA supports. It doesn’t matter to the NRA if the legislation is unconstitutional on its face, so long as it gets them where they want to go." |
"Guns in America" and defensive gun uses
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"So here's a riddle for you: How many times does the entire CBS 'Guns in America' presentation (see below for the link) mention defensive uses of guns?" ...
"It would be unsporting to give the answer away, but I will give you a hint: If you answered '1,' your answer would be too high." |
WA: Brame was rated not fit to join police force
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"David Brame's personnel file includes glowing words from supervisors early in his career about his ability to defuse domestic disputes -- and a psychologist's determination that he was not fit to be hired as a police officer." ...
"The recommendation did not say why the psychologist believed Brame should not be hired. At a news conference yesterday, City Manager Ray Corpuz said he did not know about the recommendation when he selected Brame to be police chief in 2002." |
OH: Concealed gun bill begins march through Senate
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"The Ohio Senate hopes to pass a concealed handgun bill before the summer break, although putting it into law likely will require an override of Gov. Bob Taft's veto."
"A Senate committee began hearings Wednesday on a bill that allows Ohioans who pass a criminal background check and complete a gun safety course to obtain a concealed weapons permit. County sheriffs would issue the permits." |
NV: Bills would tighten Nevada's gun laws
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"A Nevada lawmaker is questioning whether the Assembly should pass a law prohibiting someone from selling a gun to a person with a questionable background."
"An Assembly panel is considering a bill outlining stiff penalties for people who sell a gun to someone they know is a convicted felon, takes illegal drugs or has been judged mentally ill by a court." ...
"He says it isn't right for the state to hold individual gun sellers to higher standards than retailers."
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NJ: Lawyer says client paid with illegal guns
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"Since the victim of the domestic dispute had been granted a temporary restraining order against Mr. Spadoro, he was required to turn over to police his firearm identification card and all weapons in his possession." ...
"Upon returning home later that night, the domestic dispute victim then discovered a second weapon on a shelf in a home entertainment center. She then notified police of the discovery of the additional weapon."
"Following a subsequent investigation, police were then informed by Mr. Spadoro that he had roughly 80 weapons in a basement storage closet."
"Mr. Spadoro, a lawyer, told police the weapons had been given to him by a client in lieu of a $20,000 payment for his professional services." ... |
AL: 350 Join Ten Commandments March
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"Supporters of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore's fight to keep a Ten Commandments monument in the state Judicial Building marched to the site Thursday as a rally organizer called for a 'crusade to reclaim America for Jesus Christ.' " |
CA: Prepare to lose more rights unless...
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"I got an email from Jeff Greene at Ray Haynes' office that AB992, the 10-CENT PER ROUND AMMO 'FEE' (now called a fee so they can pass it with fewer votes!) made it out of the Public Safety Committee (PSC). Last session Perata tried to get a 5-CENT TAX through committee and it died because they all laughed at him. So how the HELL did this bill make it out of committee!??!?" |
Australia: Firearms bill could cause loss of heritage
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"It has been claimed some of Tasmania's heritage could be lost if the proposed Firearms Amendment Bill is passed by the Tasmanian Parliament."
"The Bill passed its first reading in the lower house before Easter."
"Antique gun collector and dealer, John Pickup, says the bill is too restrictive and would require the destruction or sale of many antique guns to overseas collectors." |
Rep. Paul Letter to Pres. Bush Re: Semi-auto Ban
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"It is interesting to note that Senator Feinstein and then-Representative Schumer were the original sponsors of the ban, and in 1995 the House of Representatives actually voted to repeal the ban! The semi-auto ban was a major part of a fanatical anti-gun agenda to ban legitimate firearms, which was repudiated in the elections of 1994 and 2000. It is now time for us to stand up against this unconstitutional gun-grabbing and help our nation in this time of great need by allowing law-abiding citizens to use the weapon of their choice."
"The semi-auto ban is useless in preventing violent crime. Contrary to the propaganda of gun control supporters, only a very small percentage of crimes were committed with so-called assault weapons. If you want to lower crime, then make sure the federal courts are not hamstringing state and local governments from putting (and keeping) the guilty offenders in prison. Furthermore, at a time of increased threats of terrorism, sniper attacks, and other forms of violent crime, the last thing the federal government should do is continue preventing citizens from protecting themselves with the weapons they find most effective for their cause. Whether it be for self-defense, target practice, hunting or other lawful purposes, the federal government is prohibited by the Second Amendment from telling people what types of arms they can, and cannot, 'keep and bear.' " |
UK: Gun amnesty ends with hundreds handed in
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"More than 800 firearms have been handed into Suffolk Police during the one-month gun amnesty." ...
"Among the gun haul were more than 160 illegal firearms, including self-loading pistols, revolvers and fully automatic guns." |
JPFO and "Assault Weapons" Legislation
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"Many supporters have asked JPFO to state our position on the pending legislation to extend the Clinton 'assault weapons' ban beyond its scheduled sunset."
"Here is where we stand: We have no position whatsoever on this or any other legislation."
"Before you go off mad, believing JPFO has joined the ranks of apathetic compromisers, let us explain. JPFO is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We do not get involved directly in the political process. What we do is even more crucial to freedom in the long run: We win hearts. We educate minds. We remind the world of the value of freedom and the fatal danger of surrendering even a little of it."
"JPFO's mission isn't to fight Second-Amendment brush fires. It's to create a world in which 'gun control' legislation would never be introduced in the first place." |
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