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CCRKBA Calls House Vote a Victory for American Gun Owners' Civil Rights
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"The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) today praised the United States House of Representatives for its passage early this week of the proposed Disaster Personal Protection Act."

"'We commend the House, and especially the House leadership, for bringing this measure to the floor and passing it with an overwhelming 322 - 99 bipartisan vote,' said John M. Snyder, CCRKBA public affairs director."

"The bill, H.R. 5013, introduced by Rep. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, would prohibit any agency using federal disaster relief funds from seizing firearms from law-abiding citizens in their cars, homes and businesses. The legislation would not prevent confiscating guns from convicted felons ..." ...

Remember that bearing arms helps keep us free
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"An Opinion article by Mike Freeman on Monday was quite interesting. On the one hand, he makes a very convincing argument in favor of small arms possession by the "people" of this country. On the other, he bashes the motivations of those persons who direct the agenda of the National Rifle Association."

"As a member of the NRA for an extended period and as one who has read all he could find on the subject, I'm thoroughly convinced the NRA and the officers thereof are completely honest in their crusade to protect the Second Amendment. Contrary to the news available from the mass media, i.e., TV, newspapers, magazines, etc., the NRA will give you both the good and the bad sides of the issue. ..." ...

UT: Alleged intruder shot during Cape family's vacation
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"Police are investigating whether a Cape Coral man was justified in slaying a 26-year-old Cedar City man who allegedly forced his way into the other man's motor home." ...

"The family of four from Cape Coral was parked in a lot near the center's Wal-Mart when Stubbs allegedly approached the door of the motor home about 9:45 p.m. Tuesday."

"'When the door was answered, (Stubbs) allegedly forced his way into the residence and refused to leave when told,' police Lt. David Holm said. 'There was a struggle that ensued and during this struggle a shot was fired and Mr. Stubbs was struck with one shot.'" ...

NY: Mayor Bloomberg signs legislation to combat gun violence in New York City
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... "'These bills comprise a groundbreaking legislative package that will help our City combat gun violence. They will make enforcement of our gun laws more effective, strengthen our efforts to prevent illegal gun sales, and help us to continue making the safest big city in America even safer.'"

"'Public safety is the foundation of our City's prosperity. Although we have driven crime to a 40-year low, were not letting up one bit. Far from it. These bills demonstrate how serious we are about continuing to do even more to prevent crime and improve public safety. Confronting head-on the scourge of illegal guns which last year were used to kill more than 300 New Yorkers is a central part of our strategy.'" ...

NY: New city law to track guns, gun offenders
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"Mayor Bloomberg took another step in his crusade against gun violence yesterday, signing four new measures into law, including one that sets up a registry for firearms offenders."

"'These four bills are an important part of the city's comprehensive three-prong approach to combating illegal guns: stronger enforcement, new legislation and innovative litigation,' Bloomberg said. 'It will now be harder and riskier to buy and sell illegal guns in our city, and that's great news for law-abiding citizens.'"

"The gun registry, which is similar to those for sex offenders, will require anyone convicted of criminal possession of a firearm in the second or third degree to register with the NYPD and report in every six months." ...

UT: Ashdown's site open to suggestions
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"Imagine a candidate for major office allowing just anyone to help him draft his campaign stands?"

"Utah has such a candidate: Democratic U.S. Senate challenger Pete Ashdown, who hopes to unseat longtime Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, come November." ...

"Has there been cases where the wiki debate actually changed Ashdown's beliefs?"

"'Yes,' he admits. Two examples: guns and Iraq."

"'At first, I thought there was need for some kind of gun control.' But after reading differing viewpoints, Ashdown says he's now a defender of Second Amendment rights." ...

OH: Ohio Representative Introducing New Gun Regulation Law? (OFCC)
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"According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, state Representative Joseph Uecker(R), a co-sponsor of HB347, is planning to introduce legislation to allow townships to regulate firearms according to a statement quoted in the paper. However, Rep. Uecker disputes he made such a statement." ...

"The issue stems from township residents in Miami Township complaining about hearing gunfire." ...

"Perhaps instead, the busybodies who are 'unnerved' by the sound of target practice should understand that big city Liberalism doesn't work and isn't supported in the small town lifestyle."

"Just because a few people are bothered by the sound of gunfire, doesn't mean every else should lose the right to safely target practice on their own property." ...

MI: Self-Defense Act promotes violence
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"Quick think fast. What do you do when your life is in danger? If someone else is threatening your life, do you have the right to end theirs? You do now. On July 20, the Self-Defense Act was signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm."

"... In other words, if you kill someone in the act of self defense, you are legally protected."

"For law-abiding citizens, this may seem like a sound piece of legislation. In actuality, however, the act has the potential to promote violence."

"Although the Self-Defense Act specifically attempts to protect the rights of people who are fighting back in self defense, it doesn't guarantee that people won't also attempt to use the law to protect themselves when resorting to violence when their lives aren't in danger." ...

FL: Sheriff defends shooting in raid
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"An armed and dangerous reputed crack dealer escaped during a raid on a duplex because SWAT members were too slow to cover the back door, Manatee County Sheriff Charlie Wells said Thursday."

"But Wells defended the shooting Wednesday of an unarmed man who was crouching in a bedroom near where Lt. Todd Shear, a veteran deputy and SWAT member, was shot in the hand and neck." ...

"Wells ... said the deputy who shot Arnell Elrod saw a weapon near the 22-year-old and thought he was the shooter." [emphasis added] ...

NY: 9mm pistol missing from Fort Drum
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A nine millimeter gun is missing from Fort Drum. The gun and some cash were left at the 2-10 Brigade Support Battalions staff duty desk Thursday.

When the soldiers at the desk became aware that the pistol was missing they contacted their chain of command and began searching for the gun and cash.

The gun was kept locked up at the staff duty desk for training.

The Criminal Investigations Detachment are looking into the case. At this point officials at Fort Drum are not sure if the gun is on or off the base.

NJ: 'Not enough time,' victim's father says
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"A judge sentenced disgraced former Weehawken Police Officer Alejandro Jaramillo to 15 years in prison yesterday for the deadly 2003 assault on 17-year-old Jose Luis Ives Jr., who suffered a fractured skull and died days later in the hospital." ...

"Jaramillo, 29, was sentenced to eight years in prison for aggravated assault and an additional seven years for his efforts to cover up the assault ..."

"Jaramillo's attorney, Robert Galantucci, argued that the sentences should run concurrently, but the judge disagreed, saying the aggravated assault and subsequent effort to cover up his guilt were distinct and separate crimes - a point the judge wanted to hammer home to politicians and cops." ...

CA: Lawmaker rips CHP, calls for an audit
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"A state assemblywoman is demanding a wide-ranging audit of the California Highway Patrol on everything from how it buys guns to its decision to deny permits to people who wanted to gather signatures on state property."

"'Enough is enough,' said Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia, R-Cathedral City."

"'When you have so many questions brought up about an agency, we have a fiduciary responsibility to do something about it.'"

"The matters Garcia wants investigated, including Commissioner Mike Brown's use of a CHP airplane to attend a fundraiser and the department's use of overtime, have all been brought to light by The Bee in the past several months."

"CHP officials have defended their actions in each of the cases cited by Garcia." ...

UK: Like taking candy from a bobby
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"Two British police officers have been arrested by colleagues on suspicion of stealing candy from the staff confectionery shop."

"An investigation was launched after 'a significant stock loss' from the sweetshop at Hailsham Police Station in southern England, Sussex Police said Friday."

"The shop operates by officers helping themselves to the candy and drinks before leaving money in a tin."

"The two officers, who have since been released on bail, have been suspended while 'a number' of other staff and officers have also been removed from frontline duty while the candy-theft probe is carried out." ...

UK: Woman in doghouse over Jehovah's Witness sign
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A British woman has been ordered by police to take down a sign on her garden gate which read "Our dogs are fed on Jehovah's Witnesses."

Janet Grove, who owns a terrier puppy called Rabbit, insisted the sign was a gentle joke to discourage callers at her front door.

Her late husband put the sign up more than 30 years ago when members of the church called at their house on Christmas Day.

But police were forced to act after receiving a complaint.

"We were informed by a member of the public who found the sign to be distressing, offensive and inappropriate," a police spokesman said. "Officers attended the address and the sign was voluntarily taken down."

Canada: Mounties miffed bad guys have more fire power
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"At a time when frontline Mounties are being wounded and killed while on duty, two officers including one who came under fire himself Thursday said the force is 'outgunned' by the bad guys."

"'They've got the big guns and they're not afraid to use them,' said Const. Rip Mills. 'So you go to a gunfight with a pistol and the bad guy has a rifle. What do you do with a pistol? Duck and take cover?'"

"It is rare for Mounties to speak publicly, but with the rash of gun attacks against them, Ontario-based Mills and Const. Pete Merrifield broke rank in a public call for better firepower. They both said the national force is outmatched by criminals and that its frontline officers need more than one trip a year to the shooting range to hone their skills." ...

OR: Friends of the NRA banquet set for Saturday
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"Members of the Central Coast Chapter of the Friends of the National Rifle Association (FNRA) invite the community to the seventh annual banquet and fund-raiser, set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Newport Shilo Inn."

"Banquet tickets are available through organizer Joseph Koczur for $35 each. In addition to a catered dinner, the event will include live and silent auctions, raffle drawings, games, and door prizes. Among the auction items are limited edition firearms, custom-crafted knives, and NRA-commissioned artwork. ..."

"In cooperation with the Central Coast Chapter of FNRA, the Lincoln County 4-H Shooting Sports Club will provide free firearms safety locks to banquet attendees." ...

WA: Neither side consoled by dismissal of shooting lawsuit
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"Moments after a King County jury dealt her another setback, Michelle Jeffries vowed to continue her quest for justice in the wake of her son's death."

"In a 10-2 verdict reached Thursday, the jury tossed out Jeffries' wrongful death claims against the man who shot her son. Prosecutors had ruled out pressing criminal charges against the shooter, Angelo Quevedo, concluding he acted in self-defense during a Jan. 27, 2002, house party in West Seattle."

"Outraged, Jeffries then filed her lawsuit in Superior Court."

"Thursday's verdict, following nearly a week of testimony, was a small victory for Quevedo, 29, and his family, who have been struggling to prove his innocence and hopeful that the controversy finally will be put to rest." ...

WY: County 4-Hers compete at state shooting competition
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"About 525 youth, include several from Gillette, competed in the Wyoming State 4-H Shooting Sports competition July 6-9 in Douglas."

"Competition included pistol, rifle, archery, muzzleloader, shotgun and outdoor skills."

"'Shooting sports is one of the largest we have in all of our 4-H projects,' said Warren Crawford, state 4-H youth development specialist for the University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service."

"Participants with the most top-10 finishes are selected for the National 4-H Shooting Sports award trip Sept. 13-17 in Raton, N.M. Participants stay at the National Rifle Association Whittington Center."

"Dusty Southworth of Campbell County qualified for the Raton trip." ...

OH: A rootin', tootin' affair
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"Legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley may conjure up images of the Wild West, but she has Ohio roots. Born near Greenville in 1860 as Phoebe Ann Moses, she learned to shoot at the tender age of eight to keep food on the table." ...

"Greenville, a town of 13,000 where Oakley relatives still reside, celebrates its renowned citizen every year with five days of festivities held at the Darke County Fairgrounds and throughout the town, culminating this weekend."

"Miss Annie Oakley was crowned on Thursday, not in a beauty contest, but following a shooting match, open to Darke County girls age 14-19. During the next year, Miss Annie Oakley will participate in parades and events, beginning Saturday." ...

KS: Concealed carry classes get started
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"Eight-hour gun safety courses are starting to pop up in Crawford County in anticipation of the Kansas Attorney General's Office issuing its first concealed carry permits in January 2007."

"Kansas' concealed carry law was passed during the 2006 legislative session, making Kansas the 48th state to allow concealed carrying of guns - Illinois and Wisconsin remain. The law took effect July 1, but permits won't start being issued until Jan. 1, 2007." ...

TN: Packing Heat the Legal Way
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"With Memphis homicides on the rise this year, there have been increased calls for greater gun control. But gun owners say that's not the way to curb crime."

"The Tennessee Department of Safety tells Eyewitness News there are 162,107 people licensed to carry guns in the Volunteer State. Of that number, 23,154 permits were issued to gun owners in Shelby County."

"'The people causing the problems are not the people with permits,' says Tom Givens, owner of Rangemaster in East Memphis. 'The people doing all the crimes are criminals who don't own guns legally.'"

"After a run-in with a burglar 5 years ago, Brian Sorrentino decided to buy a gun, but he knew his decision carried a lot of responsibility." ...

MA: Gun shop bucks trend
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"Nestled in the back of a large office building, with the police station as their neighbors, is Four Seasons Firearms. ..."

"Four Seasons originally opened in 1989 and was owned by the Fishlin family, long-time Woburn residents. Rather than give the store up when he became ill, they sold it to Carl Ingrao, a family friend. Ingrao, who has been working in the gun industry since 1975, so it was an easy transition for him to take over."

"It has not been a struggle for Ingrao to stay in business, but he said other firearms stores around Massachusetts are giving up and slowly going out of business." ...

FL: 'Kicks for Guns' nets 116 firearms, 31 pellet guns
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A gun exchange program for tennis shoes netted Orlando Police 116 firearms and 31 pellet guns today, authorities said.

Pistols, shot guns and even a Tec 9 machine pistol all were turned over to police. At least three of the guns had been reported stolen in the past, said Orlando Police spokeswoman, Sgt. Barbara Jones.

The "Kicks for Guns 2006" effort, which took place at the Citrus Bowl, was organized by police, Real Radio 104.1 and Reebok to intercept guns before they are used in crimes.

WA: Guns, history, and a dream
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"Linda Waali and Chris Dever say it was passionpassion for America, U.S. military history, and gunsthat brought them from the Seattle area to Spokane about 1 1/2 years ago to invest everything they had in a retail venture."

"The two women, ages 38 and 42, respectively, cashed in their retirement savings and sold a number of their valuables to open Red White & Blued Firearms & Military History, in a retail strip at 2128 N. Pines, just north of the Pines-Interstate 90 interchange in Spokane Valley." ...

New Zealand: Gun Dealer Should be Applauded for Self Defense
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"'Auckland Gun Dealer Greg Carvell should be applauded for his actions in defending himself ... yesterday,' says Peter Linton, Libertarianz Firearms Spokesman. 'All too often these days, ordinary citizens are portrayed as being the bad guy when they are simply acting in self defence.'"

"'Here is a clear case of a criminal entering private property and threatening lawful citizens with what appears to be deadly intent,' explained Linton. 'Fortunately, Mr. Carvell was able to defend himself with a level of force that he 'deemed appropriate, in the circumstances he believed them to be'. This is the universal right to self defence under the 1961 Crimes Act - the same Act which allows Police officers to use force.'" ...