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"While the suffocating nanny state continues to grow at the local and national levels, some places are even more socialistic than what passes for normal in 21st century America."

"When it comes to these havens for people controllers and Karl Marx wannabes, the idea of 'working within the system' to change things for the better is delusional. The ONLY solution for freedom lovers is to get out and stay out of all seven of these hideous People's Republics."

"How did I come up with the worst places in America? What methodology was used? ..." ...

"What's the common denominator? Just check the state and local gun laws. ..."

UK: Armed police swoop on boy waving a toy gun while playing cowboys and indians in the street Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A boy was allegedly threatened with arrest by armed police officers for using a cap gun - minus caps - in the street." "Carl Astley, 10, was stopped by the two officers while playing cowboys and indians with his younger brother during a family walk in Salisbury." "No action was taken but his father, David, said the incident had caused his son great distress."

CO: Grand jury clears white restaurateur in fatal shooting of black man in Aurora
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"A grand jury has recommended no charges against a white restaurateur who fatally shot a black postal worker and wounded the victim's wife in a parking-lot dispute, the district attorney announced Thursday."

"A grand jury found that Glenn Eichstedt, 52, didn't break any laws when he fired his .38-caliber revolver on Nov. 13 after being struck with a metal bar. The incident arose over a dispute about a collision between car doors." ...

"The matter sparked a debate over racial issues, resulting in protests in front of Eichstedt's restaurant in Denver and claims of injustice by some African-Americans."

FL: Kenric Ward: Florida advances the cause of self-defense
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"A man's home is his castle. So, according to the Castle Doctrine, a man (or woman) is justified in using force to repel an intruder."

"That time-honored concept got sharper teeth in Florida recently, when the Legislature passed, and Gov. Jeb Bush signed, a law that allows Floridians to meet 'force with force' inside or outside the home."

"By removing the 'duty-to-retreat' clause from the previous state statutes, and by extending the Castle Doctrine to the streets and even to cars, Florida became the first state to empower residents to stand up to the thugs who would invade their property and do them harm."

FL: Central Fla. Officer Shot With Taser Gun By Another Officer
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"An internal investigation was launched Friday after an Ocoee police officer was unknowingly shot with a Taser gun by another officer during an alleged road rage incident, according to WKMG-TV in Orlando."

"Apopka police said two off-duty Ocoee police officers became involved in an argument with two men Thursday night after they allegedly cut each other off in traffic and made obscene gestures at each other."

MD: US Marshall Convicted of Manslaughter in Rockville Pike Shooting Submitted by: Dave Hobart	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A Montgomery County jury convicted a former deputy U.S. marshal yesterday of voluntary manslaughter for shooting a 20-year-old Navy seaman after a traffic dispute on Rockville Pike." "Arthur L. Lloyd, 54, also was convicted of reckless endangerment and the use of a handgun during a crime of violence. He faces a maximum sentence of 35 years in prison."

NC: Marine gets 12 years for manslaughter Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A Marine whose gun went off while he was cleaning it, killing a comrade in Afghanistan, was sentenced in absentia Friday to 12 years in prison." "Lance Cpl. Frederico Pimienta, 23, was convicted Thursday of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Lance Cpl. Russell White, who was shot in the head last year."

NY: Corrections Officer Blunder
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A Broome County corrections officer may face disciplinary action following reports she left her gun in the Family Court restroom. The Broome County Sheriffs Department says the family court officer took off her handgun while using the bathroom, and someone found it in the bathroom minutes later. Officials say someone else walked into the bathroom and found the gun a few minutes later. They say the officer was then relieved of duty and reassigned for the day.

ACLU calls expansion of Patriot Act harmful
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"As President Bush pressed for an expansion of anti-terrorism laws, the head of the national American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday said the administration's proposal would damage civil rights and focus too much power in the executive branch."

UK: Car clue to gun robbery attempt
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"A car used in a gun-point robbery bid in a busy Coventry shopping street has been recovered by police."

"Police now want to hear from anyone who saw the stolen silver Audi TT in Coventry before the raid as they believe it had been kept in a lock-up in the city."

"The car was used by thieves who pounced as security guards delivered cash to the Coventry Building Society in Holbrook Lane, Holbrooks, on Wednesday, June 1."

CA: Taft Sportsmen's Club receives money
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"For the second straight year the Taft Sportsmen's Club were the recipients of the Taft Friends of the NRA grant in the amount of $5,040. The relatively newly formed Taft Friends of the NRA is a chapter of the National Rifle Association. Wes Morris, Taft's chapter representative, was on hand to present this grant check to the Taft Sportsmen's Club to direct to their annual Junior Pheasant Hunt that will be held in November, 2005."

Australia: Sawn-off shotgun used in raid
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"AN armed robber has threatened a bottle shop manager in southeast Queensland after grabbing his night's takings."

"The manager of the bottle shop on Trees Road in Tallebudgera had locked the store's takings in his car, which was parked nearby, and left the vehicle to serve a customer."

"Two people wearing balaclavas then approached the car about 8.15pm (AEST) yesterday."

"One used a sawn-off rifle to shoot through the driver side window and took the money, police said."

Canada: Guns seized from Wolseley home
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Winnipeg seized more than 80 guns from a home in the Wolseley area of Winnipeg Thursday evening.

Police seized 35 long guns and 49 handguns from a residence on Dominion Street around 8 p.m. Thursday.

Patrol Sgt. Shelly Glover says none of the weapons was connected to any crimes, and stresses there was never any danger to area residents.

The 64-year-old homeowner, who is believed to be a gun collector, faces firearms charges related to improper registration and unsafe storage.

South Africa: More Than 80 000 Weapons Handed in Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula today announced that 80 147 firearms have been collected so far during the firearms amnesty." "The amnesty period, which expires on 30 June, is not likely to be extended, he said." "The amnesty is aimed at reducing the number of illegal firearms in circulation in the country and has already been extended, from 1 April to 30 June."

VA: BZA OKs pistol, rifle range
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"Three proved the charm for CIA agents who plan to open a rifle and pistol range near Midland." ...

"Last summer, the three agents wanted special exception permit approval from the county for a weapons training center and rifle range."

"They hoped to capitalize on the post-9/11 fixation on homeland security and what they perceived as shortage of training centers in the region for federal, state and local law enforcement agencies."

NY: Sharp Shooting Submitted by: RPA-PAC Website: http://www.rpa-pac.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Olum's Day of Charity featured a Sporting Clay Shoot to raise money for the shelter that helps victims of domestic violence." "The Binghamton Gun Club hosted the event, which featured world champion shooter John Wooley." "Olum's furniture and appliance store holds the event every year to thank the businesses it works with, and raise money for a local charity."

UK: Warning Over Crow Attacks
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More news from the gun free utopia. Even the crows are aggressive and without fear of defensive action.

All that's really needed is some common-sense crow control.

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"Joggers are today being warned about violent crows in London parks after an attack left a man bloodied and needing hospital treatment."

"Justin Keay was swooped on by two crows in what experts have called a severe case of "mobbing" - where two or more birds gang up on an assumed predator to keep them away from their young."

"Now other runners are being told to stay well away from fledgling crows to avoid further attacks."

NM: Albuquerque limiting use of Tasers Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Albuquerque police will limit their use of Tasers against people to those who show 'more active aggression,' under a new Albuquerque Police Department policy." "Police Chief Ray Schultz said Thursday that anyone who is passive cannot be shot with a Taser."

OH: Robbery Victims Being Targeted Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Cincinnati's wcpo.com is reporting once again that criminals are targeting and stalking victims who are less likely to be able to defend themselves when attacked. OFCC reported here last month that criminals are apparently targeting owners and employees of Chinese restaurants." "It appears that the police are no closer to catching these thugs."

UK: With just Ł100, it's easy to buy a replica gun
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"The Evening Standard today demonstrates how easy it is to buy a gun on the streets of London. With only Ł100, two reporters walked into a high-street shop and bought a Walther airgun."

"Airguns can only be purchased by people over 17 and there is a legal restriction on their power. However, some legal models can be converted into deadly weapons and used by criminals to terrorise their victims."

"The Government plans to outlaw the manufacture, import and sale of 'realistic' replica and imitation guns. The Violent Crime Reduction Bill, published this week, says the ban applies to those weapons that 'any reasonable person could mistake for a firearm'."

CA: Gun shop rammed by car, shot up
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"City Arms opened about four months ago amid much controversy, said Pacifica [CA] resident Nancy Hall, who led the charge to keep the gun shop out of her town."

"'We had said, this is the vulnerable thing about this shop, its all-glass front,' she said. 'That's exactly what happened. He rammed his car in there.'"

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Submitter's Note: So let me guess: if the gun shop didn't have an all-glass front she would not have tried to keep the gun shop out of town? Maybe they should outlaw all-glass storefronts.

PA: Gun Lobby Darling Arlen Specter Has Nerve Holding Philly Hearing Monday on Youth Violence While Gun Trafficking Rages On; Gun Violence Prevention Groups Call Specter's Committee Hearing 'Bogus'
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"News that US Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) has scheduled a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, which he chairs, on youth violence for Monday morning at the National Constitution Center was met with severe skepticism by regional and national gun violence groups. According to press reports, Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Joseph Biden (D-DE), both committee members, and Rick Santorum (R-PA), who is not, will participate."

"Both Specter and Santorum are closely tied to the gun lobby. Specter received a pre-primary endorsement from the National Rifle Association in 2004. Both Pennsylvania Senators voted in 2004 against renewing the federal Assault Weapons Ban, which expired months later, and have consistently upheld the gun lobby's insistence that easy access to guns be maintained or increased, despite raging gun violence in beleaguered cities like Philadelphia and Camden."

Follow up to original story posted on OFCC
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"Unfortunately, it now appears that Best Buy has joined the list of business ban hypocrites - corporations whose policy seems to suggest that they believe Ohioans are less likely to be responsible with concealed firearms than their customers in other states."

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KABA News Assistant Bruce Krafft contacted BestBuy about their "no guns" policy. Here is the reply he received.

Bruce,

Thank you for contacting Best Buy. I'm Ken with Customer Care and I apologize I was not able to respond sooner.

We appreciate your concern with our stores displaying signs banning guns on the premises. We are committed to abiding to all state and local regulations, and we are also committed to the safety of our customers and employees. Best Buy does not have a company-wide policy prohibiting customers from lawfully carrying hand guns in our stores. Signs prohibiting the lawful carrying of guns in our stores have been removed or will be removed in the near future.

We apologize for any misunderstanding this matter has caused. ...

PA: Delaware Valley and National Gun Violence Groups to Host Press Conference at Philadelphia Site of U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Youth Violence Submitted by: RPA-PAC Website: http://www.rpa-pac.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A press conference/rally to bring attention to the need for Specter's Judiciary Committee to look at moderate limits on handgun purchases as a crucial mean to reducing the level of gun violence that plagues Philadelphia and Camden, due to Philly's highly effective illegal handgun distribution system."

IA: Friends group supports NRA Submitted by: RPA-PAC Website: http://www.rpa-pac.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The softer side of the National Rifle Association was on display here Thursday night." "Members of Southeast Iowa Friends of the NRA met at Ruble Arena at Iowa Wesleyan College for a live and silent auction and raffle to raise money for youth gun safety programs." "After more than doubling their statewide total last year, the group was hoping to do the same this year."

IL: Dial-a-snitch offers taxpayer money for ratting out your neighbor
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County residents can earn $100 by providing information that leads to the recovery of an illegal gun that someone is carrying in a public place.

Lake County Gun Stoppers, a program of Lake County Crime Stoppers, is offering the reward. The $100 cash windfall is part of program to keep schools, playgrounds and buses safe for the public.

Call Crime Stoppers at (847) 662-2222.

Crime Stoppers wants information, not your name.

VA: Connaughton, Bolling differ on key gun control questions
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"When it comes to guns, both Sean Connaughton and Bill Bolling received high marks from the Virginia Citizens Defense League, but there are several key differences between the two candidates for lieutenant governor."

"Both Republicans checked the anti-gun control option for most of the 13 questions. The dispute is in the three questions they answered differently."

"Question 3 asked whether the candidates favor repealing laws that allow localities to fingerprint applicants for concealed handgun permits."

"Bolling answered yes, in favor of repeal and Connaughton answered no."

PA: Elysburg Rod and Gun Club to host state trap shoot
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"Its time for a quick quiz."

"What local event is the second-largest of its kind in the country?"

"The answer: the Pennsylvania State Shoot at the Elysburg Rod and Gun Club, which runs this year from Saturday through Sunday, June 20."

"More than 3,000 shooters from 30 states and Canadian provinces will make the trip to the Rod and Gun Club, on Route 487 near Jepkos Three Ponds and Knoebels for the countrys largest state shoot."

Canada: More than just a rod-and-gun club Submitted by: RPA-PAC Website: http://www.rpa-pac.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Pemberton Wildlife Association (PWA) is often dismissed as a club for hunters. It actually has a wide scope and a long list of ongoing projects related to wildlife issues in the valley."