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The difference between good guys and bad guys
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"Wednesday morning's on-line Seattle Post-Intelligencer brought another bit of sterling reporting by Casey McNerthney, this time about a Seattle recidivist identified as David W. Groce."
"The story detailed how Groce allegedly strolled into the Union Street Market wearing a hooded sweatshirt, pulled a pistol and robbed the place Sunday evening. ..." ...
"If all of these accounts and allegations are true, Groce is a bad guy."
"Contrast that with the scenario played out on Aug. 15 down in SeaTac, where dozens of open carry activists gathered at an apartment complex for an annual barbecue. There were lots of people, both male and female, legally packing firearms, having a good time, and nobody suffered so much as a scratch. These are the good guys." ... |
NRA youth summit is a great learning experience, Hubbell reports
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"Reed Hubbell, a junior at Hotchkiss High School, recently attended National Rifle Association Youth Education Summit (YES) in Washington, D.C."
"Each year, the NRA selects the best and the brightest students to visit the nation's capital where participants learn the significance of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights while developing an understanding of federal government and the importance of active participation."
"The application process is highly competitive, but successful scholars are rewarded with a seven-day, expense-paid leadership week in Washington, D.C. Hubbell paid his own airfare; from that point, the activities were well organized, top notch and free for participants." ... |
Border patrol agent held at gunpoint
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"A U.S. Border Patrol agent was held at gunpoint Sunday night by members of the Mexican military who had crossed the border into Arizona, but the soldiers returned to Mexico without incident when backup agents responded to assist."
"Agents ... said the Mexican soldiers crossed the international border in an isolated area about 100 miles southwest of Tucson and pointed rifles at the agent ..."
"It was unclear what the soldiers were doing in the United States, but U.S. law enforcement authorities have long said that current and former Mexican military personnel have been hired to protect drug and migrant smugglers." [emphasis added] ...
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Movement on the U.N. Gun Ban
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"A storm of liberal anti-gun opinion is swelling to force international anti-gun policies on American citizens as NAGR continues the fight to protect the Second Amendment from international gun grabbers."
"Recently we reported that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the Obama Administration are pushing for Senate ratification of the United Nations' 'Small Arms Treaty.' The National Association for Gun Rights has taken the lead on stopping this end-run around the Constitution by contacting millions of Americans about this impending threat to their liberties, and working with principled leaders in Washington, D.C. to build a bulwark against the treaty." ... |
EPA considers ban on traditional ammunition
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... "The EPA is considering this ban despite the fact that there is no scientific evidence that the use of lead-based ammunition has any adverse effect on wildlife populations. The agency is also apparently ignoring a 2008 Center for Disease Control study that showed no adverse health risks are associated with human consumption of game harvested with traditional, lead-based ammunition."
"Wildlife management is currently under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the wildlife agencies of the 50 states and not the EPA."
"Many gun rights activists consider this petition a 'back door' approach to gun control and the first step to an eventual outright ban on ammunition." ... |
Is there a gun gene?
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"I am not a fan of guns. While I appreciate the Second Amendment, I choose not to bear arms. And I had hoped to choose the same for our kids. I prefer they play with trains, balls, books, cars and even dolls…anything but guns. Even though we don't have one in the house, Jonas has begun making his own. He’ll fashion one out of Lincoln logs, his hand, a piece of paper or whatever else is available to him. We haven't shown him how to craft, aim and shoot them. It is somehow intuitive. Which leaves me wondering: was he born with a gun gene?"
"I am at a loss for exactly how to handle the situation. ..." ...
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Sturm, Ruger Introduces SR-556/6.8 Rifle
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"Post-Obama-is-coming! Obama-is-coming! Now that he’s come and home defense sporting assault rifles are still for sale, black rifle mania has subsided. Gunmakers are fighting to carve up the way less manic market. In fact, there’s a black gun glut at the moment; prices are soft. But the number of people opting for the AR platform—as opposed to Ye Olde Bolt-Action rifle—is much larger than it was 'afore. The AR is America’s rifle, and America’s gunmakers want a big ole’ piece of that pie. Enter the Ruger SR-556/6.8 . . ." ... |
Gun Collecting: The Martini-Henry, Rifle of the British Empire
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"Many shots have been heard around the world. And each time it was fired from a different rifle."
"During the Victorian era that rifle was the Martini-Henry. At the end of the 1964 film Zulu, which chronicled the events of the almost infamous frontier outpost of Rorke's Drift along Zululand where approximately 100 British soldiers fended off an attack by some four thousand Zulu warriors, Stanley Baker replies that the victory wasn't merely a miracle, but rather, 'a short chamber Boxer Henry .45-caliber miracle.'"
"Whether the real Lieutenant John Chard ever said such a statement is most certainly lost to time, but the fact remains that the cartridge and the weapon that fired those bullets played a very decisive role in determining the outcome of the battle. ..." ... |
TN: Server: Guns In Restaurants A Workplace Hazard Worker Files Complaint Over 'Unsafe Work Environment' (video available)
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"Owners of Jackson's Bar and Restaurant ... said they don't mind if permit holders bring guns inside. Unlike some places, there's no sign posted banning weapons."
"But a server at Jackson's said he thinks there should be. He has filed a complaint with Tennessee's Occupational Safety and Health Administration ... saying his bosses allowing guns on the job means he's in an unsafe work environment."
"'If an owner of a bar fails to post (a sign) and is allowing loaded weapons to be brought into a bar that serves alcohol, that creates a recognized hazard to the employees,' said attorney David R. Smith, who's representing the employee." ...
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... "Naturally, the NSSF stresses the reasonable, Fudd angle, telling you to write your unaccountable, unfireable, unelected EPA bureaucrat and tell them""* There is no scientific evidence that the use of traditional ammunition is having an adverse impact on wildlife populations." "Which is, I suppose, more diplomatic than what I would want to write, which would be more along the lines of""* There is anecdotal evidence that the banning of traditional ammunition would have an adverse impact on government bureaucrat populations." [emphasis added] ... -------
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MD: Young female murder suspect fired shot after robbery victim laughed, police say
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"The 14-year-old girl charged with fatally shooting a man during a robbery attempt earlier this month fired her gun when one of the victims laughed at her because she was so young, according to police charging documents filed this morning."
"Prosecutors, in seeking the young suspect be held without bail, described Arteesha Holt (left) in court papers as a 'flight risk and a danger to the citizens of Baltimore.' The young girl is charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, using a handgun in the commission of a violent crime and several other offenses." ...
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IA: Race-based riots underscore the need for personal protection on the Iowa State Fairgrounds
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... "According to WHO news, on August 13, an estimated 100+ teens – mostly males, and mostly black, wearing red shirts – participated in 'Get Whitey Night' just outside the west side gates of the [Iowa State Fair] fairgrounds. Picked at random, fair patrons – mostly white – were attacked with bats, knives, brass knuckles, or just plain fists as they exited the fairgrounds. Some were seriously injured, and are lucky to be alive. Eyewitness accounts say that the problems started inside the fairgrounds, and the participants were removed from the fairgrounds where things exploded. ..."
"As if all of this is not bad enough, the same thing happened yet again on August 20. ..." ...
"It is high time for the Iowa State Fairgrounds to drop the asinine administrative rule that forces citizens with a valid Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons to leave their protection behind." |
Chicago's 'arrogance' after ruling spurs lawsuit
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"A Utah company that manufactures products for gun ranges has joined the Second Amendment Foundation, the National Rifle Association, and two city residents in filing lawsuits against Chicago's latest handgun restrictions."
"Chicago passed a new ordinance that bans shooting galleries and firearm ranges within the city limits,in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision in June that left little doubt the city's 30-year handgun ban was unconstitutional."
"Provo-based Action Target Inc. filed a friend of the court brief in mid-August. 'We believe that citizens have a constitutional right to use and train with firearms in a safe and controlled environment,' Randy Graham, Action Target vice president, said in a news release." ... |
Sen. Jim DeMint: Perfect Pro-Gun Prez Candidate for 2012
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"When pro-gun voters across America look for potential candidates for President in 2012, they may want to place one prominent name on the short list -- Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina."
"Why DeMint?"
"First, pro-gunners, and Conservatives in general, want a candidate who would rather be back home, working at their chosen profession or business, but realizes they must run because of the current state of affairs in our nation. In other words, a candidate who runs not because of ego, but out of true concern for America."
"Next, we should be looking for someone who has an A+ voting record on the Second Amendment." ... |
SD: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and the empathy strategy (video available)
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"Television ads are a window into the soul of a campaign." ...
"And, it's why a new ad from Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D), who finds herself in a tough race against state Rep. Kristi Noem this fall, caught our eye."
In it, Sandlin seeks ... to distance herself from the goings-on in Washington (and even her own party)."
"'In Washington, they call this flyover country,' says Sandlin as a view from a passing plane is shown. 'They look down from 30,000 feet and don't care about our agriculture, the Second Amendment or our fiscally conservative values.'"
"Sandlin add that she took on 'liberal leaders' to protect South Dakotans' gun rights and 'fought people in both parties who want to just throw money away.'" ... |
IL: Republicans plan annual BBQ Sept. 12
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"The annual White County Republican Central Committee barbecue will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, at Burrell's Woods."
"Plans and assignments for the free event were discussed at Tuesday night's monthly meeting of the committee, held at the party headquarters in downtown Carmi. Gene Usery presided in the absence of the chairman, Gene Ackerman, who was hospitalized."
"Don Puckett, a Republican candidate for county board, spoke to the group, as did Valinda Rowe, a Second Amendment advocate." ... |
MN: Bachmann fires assault rifle, ends 2-day tour with a bang
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"Embracing her strong pro-gun stance, Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann fired off a few rounds from an M4 carbine Thursday morning, according to employees of a local ammunition manufacturer in her district."
"The pro-Second Amendment conservative and rising Tea Party movement icon made the final public campaign stop of her two-day bus tour at Federal Ammunition ATK in Anoka, Minnesota."
"Photography and videotaping were not allowed. Employees of ATK who were in attendance told CNN about the visit ..."
"Two employees said Bachmann fired off several rounds on a semi-automatic (single shot per trigger pull) before switching over to an automatic (multi-shot per pull) for a few minutes. ..." ... |
IL: Quinn, Brady spar via television
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"Gov. Pat Quinn and state Sen. Bill Brady have been regularly trading jabs on the campaign trail, and they both are now moving to television."
"Brady, a Republican from Bloomington, is taking to the air with a spot that will air statewide ..." ...
"But Quinn's new commercial that's running in the Chicago area slams Brady on guns and his opposition to an assault weapons ban."
"'Gun violence is on the rise,' a narrator says. 'Street gangs in open warfare.'"
"Brady spokeswoman Patty Schuh said the commercial is misleading because the gun pictured in the TV commercial can't currently be used legally in Illinois."
"'Bill supports the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to own weapons,' Schuh said." ... |
MA: Candidate Profile: Eric Estevez
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... "Gov. Deval Patrick championed legislation this year that would limit gun purchasers to one gun per month to try to stem the proliferation of handguns in city neighborhoods. ... [I]f it was reintroduced in the House next year, and if you are elected, would you support a one-gun-per-month restriction?"
"I looked into this particular issue. In my opinion, law-abiding citizens should have the opportunity to purchase as many guns as they want, as long as they’re law-abiding citizens. I support the Constitution and the Second Amendment. But obviously this is an issue that I think there are no easy answers to. ... But I don’t think there should be any restrictions on that, as far as the amount of guns is concerned. ..." ... |
OH: "Sportsmen for Strickland" bus hits the campaign trail
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"Following the rollout of two pieces of campaign literature aimed at Ohio's pro-gun voters, the 'Sportsmen for Strickland' branch of Governor Ted Strickland's re-election campaign continues to roll with its message promoting the pro-gun governor - quite literally."
"As Ohioans make their ways down the highways and byways of the Buckeye State this fall, they stand a chance of being exposed to the incumbent Governor's pro-gun message, displayed prominently on a camo-wrapped motorhome."
"On the side, the motorhome features a picture of Governor Strickland and his brother Roger ... Under the photo is a quote from a statement issued by [BFA] when the political action committee announced its endorsement of Strickland." ... |
Letter to EPA: Ban on lead ammunition will result in less hunters, less wildlife funding and more wildlife problems
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"It is my opinion that the movement to ban lead ammunition should be re-considered with careful regard to all the factors that may not be apparent to the supporters of this movement. Not only is the perceived problem not clearly factual, but there are benefits, both environmental and economic which would be lost."
"Let me reveal my interests. I am a lifelong outdoorsman, with considerable experience in backpacking, survival camping, family camping, hiking and kayaking. ... I also like firearms. I really enjoy target shooting, and sometimes hunt ... I am a Chemical Engineer and finished my career working in the environmental field. I believe I have 'standing' in this debate." ... |
PA: Chester council passes new gun ordinance
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"Chester City Council pass'ed an ordinance requiring firearm owners to report lost or stolen handguns or face possible fines and/or imprisonment Wednesday."
"Handgun owners will have 72 hours to report any lost or stolen handgun after discovering it missing. If they fail to do so, they are subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a maximum prison sentence of 90 days."
"Chester officials have touted the legislation as another means of combating the violence the city has suffered throughout the summer. ..." ...
"C. Scott Shields, a lawyer in Media and Second Amendment advocate, questioned the city's decision to adopt such legislation, saying it violates a state law ..." ... |
UT: Gun advocates say state law limits county prohibition
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"Gun enthusiasts say Davis County commissioners overstepped their bounds this week by enacting a ban on the discharge of firearms on its now populous east bench."
"'They chose to do something they don't have the authority to do. The state code is clear on that,' said Brent Tenney, a Salt Lake County resident who actively fought a concealed-carry ban on the University of Utah campus."
"Utah law reserves gun-regulating authority to the state — except where the Legislature specifically delegates responsibility to local authorities or state entities. But it does allows municipalities to regulate and prevent the discharge of firearms within their borders."
"'Cities have that power — but counties don't,' Tenney said." ... |
GA: Author of disputed CIA book kills self on accident
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"To his wife and friends, Roland Haas was a patriotic hero who secretly risked his life for the U.S. government during the Cold War, yet critics denounced him as a 'James Bond wannabe' who fabricated a memoir claiming he had been a CIA assassin."
"Regardless of which version is true, police and Haas' family insist the gunshot that killed the 58-year-old author in west Georgia last weekend was an accident ..."
"Haas was found dead Saturday night behind his car at a roadside in Newnan, a quarter-mile from his home. Investigators say he accidentally shot himself in the leg and bled to death after the bullet pierced his femoral artery. They found Haas' own gun on the ground by his head." ...
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WA: Officer shoots, kills nursery owner, pastor
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"A Southern Baptist pastor and owner of a Spokane Valley plant nursery was shot and killed by a Spokane Valley police officer late Wednesday ..."
"W. Scott Creach, 74, approached the police officer who had gone to his business before midnight after police had received a request for increased patrols there earlier in the day ..."
"The uniformed officer was parked in an unmarked car in the empty parking lot of Creach’s businesses ..."
"Creach, who lives next door to his nursery and has served as pastor of Greenacres Baptist Church for 40 years, approached the officer. A confrontation ensued, according to police."
"The officer fired his weapon ..."
"A handgun was found on the ground next to Creach after the shooting." ... |
WA: Has a Spokane Valley policeman fatally shot the wrong man?
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"A bizarre shooting case in Spokane County is almost certain to take on something of a 'life of its own' as investigators sort out how and why a 74-year-old church pastor and nursery operator was killed by a policeman who may have been at the nursery to protect it from thieves."
"One of this column's regular readers in the Spokane area is concerned that gun prohibitionists will use the incident as a platform from which to launch another campaign to take guns out of the hands of private citizens. By the same logic, one might argue that this is proof positive police should be disarmed, if one wants to make such an extremist contention." ... |
AZ: Scottsdale restaurant's ad gets attention from city officials (video available)
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"The owners of Stingray Sushi say its restaurant ad that has people talking is just a catchy cartoon, but some say it's too much for you to see."
"'She's a young, hip, edgy double secret agent,' said Bryan Chittenden, about Zusi Sushi, the restaurant's mascot."
"Zusi is already up in plain sight at a Phoenix intersection at 40th Street and Indian School Road. But the City of Phoenix turned her down when the owners tried to post an image of her at a bus stop. The Japanime character is wearing a miniskirt that reveals her underwear, and is holding guns in both hands."
"'Kids will see this, that's a bad thing,' said Oliver Ware, a passerby who saw the image. 'Hot chicks with guns? That's a no-no.'" ... |
IL: Police charge gun hoarder, find two more stashes
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"Rockford police say the more than 300 weapons found inside an Auburn Street home nearly two weeks ago was just the beginning. Officers seized hundreds more today in connection with that investigation and now have the guns' owner in custody."
"Prosecutors today charged David L. Barber, 67, with unlawful use of weapons. That's after police found an illegal military grenade round ..." ...
"Police will also check whether Barber can legally own the different types of ammunition he had."
"'It's believed that he purchased them through different trades and different shows throughout the country.'"
"Barber has a valid firearms owner identification card, but the charge is based on this specific military explosive." ... |
AZ: Sushi, gun rights on the menu at Stingray
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"Sushi and Second Amendment rights are what's on the menu at Stingray at the Biltmore Fashion Park."
"Nope, it's not a meeting of the NRA (although we're sure they'd welcome members to come get a bento box along with any other paying customers)."
"The sushi restaurant says the City of Phoenix has a wee bit of a problem with Suzi Stingray. Who's she? None other than the pistol packing 'secret agent diva' on their promotional posters." ... |
China: China cops to clamp down on sale of knives
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"Police in the capital of South China's Guangdong province will clamp down on the sale of cutting tools as a security measure ahead of the Asian Games, which are scheduled to kick off on Nov 12."
"Starting Nov 1, people in Guangzhou will only be able to buy kitchen knives and other large-sized cutting tools at designated shops, according to a notice issued on Thursday."
"Anyone looking to buy a knife must carry proof of identification, which will be registered in police records on the spot, the notice said."
"The crackdown will last two months, the notice said.
"Those who wish to buy 'dangerous cutting tools', such as knives, will have to inform the police of the purchase." ...
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Germany: Man shot in head, finds bullet 5 years later (video available)
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It took a man in Germany five years to realize he was walking around with a bullet lodged in his head.
Robert Chojecki, 35, is recovering from surgery to remove it.
Police say he was hit by the stray 22-caliber bullet during a New Year's Eve celebration.
Chojecki says he thought he had bumped his head or was hurt by a firecracker.
He says he began to get headaches a year ago, and only went to the doctor recently.
Since the bullet had not penetrated his skull, doctors say it was not life-threatening and that he could have gone a few more years without having it removed. |
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