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NY: Got a gun? Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Website: http://www.nysrpa.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Leslie Entin never planned on packing heat. Not as a kid growing up in Queens, not as vice president of Selection de Givenchy in Manhattan and certainly not after giving birth to her daughter, Mia, who's now 5." "But then came Sept. 11, and like many other people, Entin changed her views about a lot of things. Now, this 40-year-old Upper East Side mama is learning to shoot a gun."

Cuba: Rap musicians target police, government at festival
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HAVANA -- "Voicing the frustrations of Cuba's urban youth, local musicians followed the lead of American rap pioneers as they opened a festival slamming the police with an irreverence rarely expressed here publicly."

"...on their way to the concert they were stopped by police officers and asked for their identification, a process they said Cuban youth experience almost daily."

"Such outspokenness about the system has been rare in communist Cuba..."

OK: Youths to march against violence
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"Streets that bore silent witness to a fatal shooting four days ago, will today bear the footsteps of young people marching for the divine answer to such violence."

"...representatives from several minority businesses will participate in the march and the youth rally.... The Emergency Medical Services Authority will also be represented--Derrick Walter"

"...invariably, incidents involve a shooting or stabbing, with drugs playing a major role." --Paul O'Leary, EMSA spokesman

OK: Neighborhood workshops set
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"Oklahoma Neighborhoods Conference 2002 will feature 18 workshops for neighborhood volunteers, city staff and law enforcement officials."

"Workshops will cover such topics as preparing for a disaster, recognizing a methamphetamine lab in your neighborhood, running a neighborhood watch group and getting youth involved in the community."

[Apparently no target practice, though.]

Gamer site insults "American Militia"
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These little brainwashed gamers present the "American Militia" as terrorists. They're in serious need of an education. Their contact links can be found at the lower left corner of the page. You can also submit "news", at the bottom right corner of the page. This was submitted to me by someone on the Free Kentucky alerts list. Their webmaster asked him what "NRA" page he got their url from.

ALSO NOTE: Following is the software company responsible for the game that labeled the "American Militia" as "terrorists" -- Email them and let them know what you think: Gearbox Software.

Argentina: Crime wave sweeps Argentina
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"A wave of kidnappings and armed assaults has thrown Argentina into panic as the imploding economy forces the poor to steal and the rich to seek bullet-proof protection."

"Bands of 'express kidnappers' have taken to abducting wealthy-looking victims in Mercedes, BMW or 4x4 cars and holding them for a matter of hours, until relatives come forward with instant, relatively modest quantities of cash."

"Some 170 cases have been reported this year in a country which a decade ago was a wealthy oasis of tranquillity, where people left their doors unlocked at night. Bank robberies are now reported daily. Gun sales increased by 50 per cent last year and murder rates by 30 per cent."

"Increasingly alarmed by constant reports of kidnappings and murders, wealthy families are bullet-proofing their windows and cars, placing armed guards outside their homes and having microchips fitted in their clothes and cars so they can be tracked by satellite if kidnapped."

IL: Suicide at courthouse
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WAUKEGAN [IL] "A 36-year-old Waukegan man, whose probation was set to be revoked on a felony charge, fatally shot himself in the chest Friday morning outside the Lake County Building doors near Madison and County streets."

Submitter Comment: This in a state where carrying an uncased/loaded gun is a class 4 felony. Gun control laws do not prevent any crime. All "just" U.S. citizens should be allowed to be armed. It is a right.

AK: Fisherman shoots, kills charging grizzly
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"A fisherman shot and killed a sow grizzly as she charged him in the early morning darkness Saturday on the banks of the Russian River."

"The bear surprised Garen Brenner and two friends about 2:30 a.m. as they packed up their gear at one of the Kenai Peninsula's most popular fishing spots, said Larry Lewis, an Alaska Department of Fish and Game wildlife technician on the peninsula."

"He shot the bear with a 9 mm semiautomatic pistol." ...

UK: Burglar takes his victim to court
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"A burglar is suing a householder who chased him, caught him and held him by the scruff of the neck until police came."

"Anthony McCoy, 31, a repeat offender who was sentenced to two years in prison last month for burgling the Ł300,000 home on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, claims that he was assaulted by Len Johnson, 37, who caught him after a half-mile chase."

"Mr Johnson vowed yesterday that, even if McCoy's prosecution was successful, he would go to prison himself rather than pay a penny in compensation."

"All I was doing was protecting my family and our home. I did everything by the book," said the homeowner, who, in the socialist pit that is the 'United Kingdom', is forced to defend his having defended himself.

UK: Gun crime rally called off 'in the interests of public order'
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"A rival rally has forced organisers to call off a march against the twin problems of gun crime and crack cocaine in south London."

"Church leaders and politicians had been due to join the Reclaiming our Community demonstration in Brixton."

"But dozens of people were also staging a rally in the same area which they said was organised by Pan Africanists."

"Organisers of the march against gun crime decided to call it off in the interests of public order."

DE: Victim was warned of 'shooting spree' - had sought protection of police
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"A woman whose ex-boyfriend shot her to death Thursday outside police headquarters sought court protection from the man 10 days ago."

THIS IS THE BEST PART:

"Domestic violence experts were at a loss to explain what went wrong."

" 'She did everything right,' said Cindy Mercer, director of domestic violence services for Child Inc. 'Many times victims don't take the threats seriously. She did. She took action. It is just terrible.' "

President of counterterrorism firm arrested for possessing unregistered missiles
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"The president of a counterterrorism consulting firm has been charged with possessing 2,352 unregistered small military missiles worth $54 million, according to court documents."

"[David] Hudak [a Canadian national] was charged with possessing missiles that were not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record."

"Hudak was arrested Thursday by immigration agents at the company's training facility"

"Frank Fish, director of security for HEAT, said after the arrest that the company had believed it was licensed to have appropriate ... but later found out the permit was not filed. He did not specifically mention the missiles."

TX: Airport security officials to weed out 'stupid' rules Submitted by: serinde Website: http://www.progunwomen.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Aviation security measures are being put through a 'stupid-rule review' to cull those that improve security from those that simply hassle passengers, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Michael Jackson said Friday." " 'We're looking at all our rules to make sure we have balanced appropriate security with common sense...' "

Federal study lists risk factors for house burglaries
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"Home burglars usually strike by day and often return to the scenes of prior crimes. They avoid the most expensive houses and the ones with dogs or alarms, a recent report from the U.S. Department of Justice states."

"There are not enough police officers to watch every house, and many neighbors realize their best bet is watching out for one another."

"... If something doesn't look right, call us immediately." -- Sgt. Ron Williamson

TX: Some students well-suited for Junior ROTC
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" 'Our mission is to motivate young adults to become better citizens,' said Maj. José Muńiz, who heads Richland's Junior ROTC."

"[They] accomplish that mission through various activities, from academic to physical."

"More students are joining the program 'because of what it stands for,' said Sgt. David Long, who heads Haltom High's Junior ROTC. 'They want discipline in their lives.' "

"The activities make a difference in students' lives, said Sgt. Andres Vianes of Birdville High School."

TX: 15 airports in Texas to get security grants
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"Fifteen airports across the state will receive hundreds of thousands of dollars to improve efficiency, safety and security, Gov. Rick Perry announced Saturday morning at a news conference at Love Field."

"The grants, totaling almost $37 million, will help airports ... extend runways, acquire additional security equipment and install fencing around airport perimeters."

"... other states will also receive grants, but Texas will get one of the largest."

OK: Police academy gives military experience same weight as college degree Submitted by: serinde Website: http://www.progunwomen.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The latest Oklahoma City police academy is to conclude soon. Graduation will be Aug. 29." "This time around, recruiters looked for people with work experience and a history of financial responsibility, [Capt. Byron 'Bo'] Boshell said. For the first time in recent years, military experience was given the same weight as a four-year college degree."

NRA President Charlton Heston says, "Guns in any house should be locked up."
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"The fact that Heston is a longtime gun enthusiast has taken on special meaning because of the Alzheimer's issue. After his announcement, news articles appeared, asking whether he might be forced to give up his guns."

"Heston says they are locked up in his house. 'I no longer hunt,' he says. 'Guns in any house should be locked up.' And his son says that, as time goes by, he will evaluate the situation as necessary." [emphasis added]

"Throughout the interview, which stretches nearly an hour, Heston never stumbles over his words, gets lost in thought or struggles with his memory."

QUESTIONS:

How is a person supposed to use a firearm in self-defense if it's "locked up"?

Does Mr. Heston really believe that millions of Americans should lock their safety tools away, leaving themselves and their families vulnerable to home invaders?

If so, is he aware that numerous anti-gun individuals and organizations agree with him -- but many sensible gunowners do not?

ME: Maine wildlife officials predict busy bear hunting season
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"Biologists are predicting a high kill for the upcoming bear-hunting season."

"The season starts Aug. 26 and already hunters are filling bait buckets with bear delicacies such as rancid meat, stale pastries, and even chocolates to lure the bears to within shotgun range."

"State wildlife biologist Randy Cross said the bears' favorite wild foods, such as apples, berries, and nuts, are flourishing this summer, so bears may be less tempted by bait buckets."

WY: NRA cash to Bebout questioned
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"The endorsement by the National Rifle Association's political action committee of Eli Bebout has baffled his Republican opponents."

"The endorsement by the NRA Political Victory Fund came with a donation of $5,000 to Bebout's campaign coffers."

"Bebout's GOP rivals Bill Sniffin and Ray Hunkins, like Bebout, are longtime members of the NRA."

" 'The more you look at it, the weirder it gets,' Sniffin said Friday."

AR: Man Hunt Ended by man with concealed handgun license
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"Two citizens, one a with concealed handgun license, held an armed robbery suspect at gunpoint Wednesday until police arrived to arrest the man."

"James Earl Oliver Jr., 42 , 1600 Hillsboro, El Dorado, was captured about three miles from where he wrecked his car while fleeing from a Ouachita County Sheriff's deputy and the Stephens police chief. He was apprehended by Tyler Greening and Skipper Franklin, who has a concealed handgun license. Oliver was being pursued by police officers after he allegedly robbed the Buzz Buy convenience store in Magnolia."

"Greening and Franklin spotted Oliver while he was in the fringe of a law enforcement perimeter and detained him at gunpoint until law enforcement officers arrived."

"The two saw Oliver coming out of the treeline and told him to hit the ground, Greening said."

"When officers arrived, Oliver was spread-eagled, face down on the ground, Ouachita County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Paul Lucas said."

NJ: Learning 'what other people don't want you to know about'
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"After I called Citizens Rifle and Revolver Club president Carol Katona to sign up for Women's Day at the Range, I viewed my upcoming experience on mostly a conceptual level. It was fun to call friends and relatives to brag, 'Guess what? I'm going shooting. Yes guns!' I endured a lot of teasing and several people jokingly warned, 'Watch out, those rifles have a kick,' which led to visions of me clinging to a Rambo-style automatic while it shot round after round, completely out of my control."

"The jokes was amusing enough at first, but by the time I arrived at Citizens R & R in Princeton Junction on a hot Saturday morning, I felt indignant and ready to take out my aggression on some innocent paper targets. Yes, I'm 5'2", I sit at a desk all day, and BB guns make me nervous, but I was going learn how to shoot."

TX: Applications on the rise for concealed handguns Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
This article goes into many facets of the concealed weapon permit system in Texas.

LA: Centroplex may lose gun show
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"Sure as shootin', you probably won't see the Great Southern Gun and Knife Show at the Riverside Centroplex any more."

"Ernie Bean, show promoter, said he is canceling all future exhibits at the Centroplex because of rude treatment by arena staff at its show this past weekend."

"Bean also contends that his show is charged higher fees in Baton Rouge than in any other of the places the show plays. He also claims the Centroplex staff is unwilling to work with exhibitors to iron out problems and to allow the exhibitors to bring in coolers."

TN: "Seizure of guns shows caliber of Project Safe"
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"A local and federal task force looking for a convicted felon wanted for having a gun ended a three-month investigation Friday with a lot more to show for the effort than a single gun."

"Police and federal officials Friday displayed a table filled with four rifles, six handguns, seven clips of ammunition and mounds of bullets seized in the investigation. There were also several kilos of marijuana."

"Police Lt. Jeff Clark said some of the firepower seized is capable of piercing bulletproof vests. 'With these type of weapons - at least two or three of them on the table - you might as well be wearing a paper sack,' he said."

[Any decent deer rifle and ammo will pierce most vests -- that's pure spin, designed to scare the gun-ignorant, gullible public.]

"Under Project Safe Neighborhoods, felons arrested for being in possession of guns who have two or more prior felony convictions for violent and/or drug-related crimes face more serious federal charges that involve prison terms of 10 to 15 years."

Evacuation plan for federal workers OKd
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"The Bush administration has reportedly approved a plan designed to initiate an evacuation of the nations more than 2 million federal workers within 15 minutes if there is a broad attack or threat from nuclear, chemical or biological weapons."

"Under the plan, the heads of the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency and General Services Administration may release up to 350,000 federal workers in the Washington area and 1.8 million nationwide if a threat is confirmed, The Washington Post reported in yesterdays editions."

Canadian teaching Arabs to use high-powered explosives on American soil
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"Federal agents plan to serve a search warrant Monday at an explosives training school in the desert near Roswell where, authorities say, a Canadian national trained Arab students to use shoulder-launched missiles and other explosives."

[Since when do we warn of such things on CNN?]

"David Hudak, 41, was arrested last week on federal explosives and immigration charges, said Special Agent Tom Mangan of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. A criminal complaint was filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque."

"Hudak, from Canada, ran the school in the southeastern New Mexico desert, where students from the United Arab Emirates and Yemen were taught how to use high-powered explosives."

"Last week, agents seized about 1,000 pounds of munitions -- including warheads, rockets and missiles for shoulder-guided weapons -- and believe they will find another 4,000 pounds when they open two bunkers Monday, Mangan said."

UT: Gun Rules Shot Down By Judges
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"Utah judges kept gun lockers out of state courthouses Friday by eliminating their own court rules that subjected them to the new locker legislation."

"The Utah Judicial Council, which sets policy for state courts, says its rule change trumps a new state law that took effect earlier this year requiring courthouses with designated gun-free 'secure areas' to also provide secure firearm storage."

"Weapons are still banned from all Utah courthouses, where taking a weapon inside is a misdemeanor. Friday's vote removed council rules that designated 'secure areas,' generally nonpublic places such as judges' chambers, private hallways and jury rooms, where carrying a weapon was increased to a third-degree felony."

"Council members say the removal of the secure areas means courts are no longer subject to the gun locker law, which requires the lockers at courthouses that have such areas."