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Canada: Liberal (gun control) party ousted from power
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"After a campaign which featured Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin of the Liberal Party blaming the United States for a recent surge in violent crime in his country, a campaign in which Bowling for Columbine's Michael Moore may have broken Canadian law (s. 331 Non-interference by Foreigners) by attempting to induce voters against the Conservative leader, and in the wake of a failed $2 billion dollar gun registry scheme, Canadian voters voted Monday to throw the Liberal Party out of majority power in the Parliament." |
International Gun Control Movement Dealt Second Major Blow, Says ISRA
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"The world-wide gun control movement suffered a major setback yesterday with the general election defeat of Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin by his Conservative opponent, Stephen Harper. Observers believe that Harper will abandon many of Martin's leftist social policies -- including Canada's scandal- ridden gun registration system."
"On the campaign trail, Martin had pledged to institute a total ban on civilian ownership of handguns. Martin also announced that he would file international lawsuits against American firearm manufacturers who he blamed for the rising tide of violence among drug gangs in Canada's urban areas." |
Gun Rights Group Praises Canadian Gun Owners for Conservative Victory
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"A gun rights group Tuesday applauded Canadian gun owners for being 'pivotal in throwing out Liberal members of Parliament.'"
"After 12 years of liberal rule, Canadian Conservative Stephen Harper won Monday's election, beating Prime Minister Paul Martin, who announced Tuesday that he would step down as his party's leader."
"'Early indications are that Canadian gun owners were pivotal in throwing out more than 20 Liberal members of Parliament,' said Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) Chairman Alan M. Gottlieb, 'and they had it coming.'" |
IL: Man who lost gun is candidate for sheriff
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"A department veteran now running for Macoupin County sheriff was identified Monday as the man who lost his loaded revolver at a state prison."
"At an afternoon press conference, Sheriff Don Albrecht identified Capt. Jeff 'Porky' Rhodes as the deputy disciplined for having lost his gun at Graham Correctional Facility in Hillsboro in November."
"Albrecht acted Monday in the wake of criticism that he was shirking public responsibility by not being more forthcoming about the incident. More than 10 weeks passed between the time Rhodes lost his weapon and when Albrecht announced that he was giving his deputy a two-day suspension without pay. Until Monday, he never identified Rhodes by name and was reluctant to discuss the issue at all." |
OH: Oops! Cop forgets rifle SWAT training
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"A police officer here faces possible disciplinary action for leaving his AR-15 rifle behind at a Butler County high school Monday following a SWAT training exercise."
"A student showing up for basketball practice at Edgewood High School discovered the unloaded gun in the parking lot about 3 p.m. and reported it to his coach, Police Chief Richard St. John said. The coach sent someone out to retrieve it, and it was turned over to police." |
NC: Off-duty prison guard shot by Burke sheriff's deputy
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"Authorities in Burke County says an off-duty prison guard was shot and wounded this morning during what's being called a domestic dispute."
"The sheriff's office say Gaither Antonio Connelly of Morganton was shot twice after a police say he pointed a handgun toward the deputy and an office from the Drexel Police Department."
"Connelly is hospitalized with what's being described as serious injuries."
"Published and broadcast reports say police were called to Connelly's home regarding a domestic dispute. When the officers arrived, they found Connelly's wife and daughter outside the home and he in the basement." |
CA: Man Shoots Intruder; Charges Possible
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Contra Costa County officials will decide Tuesday whether they'll bring assault charges against a Richmond man who shot an intruder at his home.
It happened early Monday morning. Police say the homeowner saw someone in his backyard and shot several times with a small-caliber weapon.
The law allows homeowners to use deadly force on their own property if they fear for their lives. But the issue is whether excessive force was used.
Some neighbors say the man who was shot was drunk and wandered into the backyard. They say they heard six or seven shots fired.
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CA: Home invasion robbery turns deadly...for a suspect
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"Officers arrived on scene and learned that 3 suspects at least one of which was armed with a handgun attempted to rob an elderly husband and wife couple inside their residence. The male victim fired several rounds from a handgun at the suspects during the robbery striking two of the suspects. The male victim sustained moderate injuries as a result of being assaulted by the suspects during the incident."
"Officers located one of the suspects deceased from gunshot wounds in the front yard of the victim�s residence. A second suspect was also still at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds. The third suspect initially fled on foot but was captured near the neighborhood by responding officers shortly after the incident unfolded." |
NV: Woman with handgun scares off 2 burglars
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"A woman with a handgun scared off two burglars who forced their way into her second-story Reno apartment about 9 p.m. Monday, police said."
"Lights were off in the apartment in the 800 block of Holcomb Avenue when the burglars tried to use a crowbar to force their way inside. A male resident heard them and opened the door, Reno police Sgt. Donna Robinson said."
"She said the suspects charged through the door and demanded money. One of the burglars went to a bedroom to confront the woman, who pointed a handgun at the two male suspects. ..." |
Don't put a lid on gun sales data
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"Last year, Congress passed a law shielding firearms manufacturers and dealers from liability lawsuits involving the weapons they make and sell. But apparently that law didn't provide enough 'stopping power,' as they like to say."
"New York City sued several gunmakers in 2000, seeking to force manufacturers to prevent illegal weapon sales by suspect dealers. Last month, a federal judge ruled that New York City's suit could proceed despite the shield law, which President Bush signed in October."
"However, the success of the suit depends on data from the Bureau of Alchohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which shows that just a few rogue gun dealers are responsible for a large proportion of illegal gun sales. ..." |
Seegars: Cert denied (Blog)
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"Reliable sources inform me that the Supreme Court denied the certiorari petition from the Seegars case, even though the docket hasn't been updated yet. In plain language, they won't be hearing that case. The usual weasel words: Denial of a certiorari petition should in no way be construed as an opinion on the merits of the case. But I think we can all read between the lines here: the present court is not ready to hear a 2nd Amendment case... at least not this one. They have one more chance to get it right, in Parker." |
IL: Blagojevich supports assault weapons ban legislation
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"After being initially defeated last year, legislation proposed to ban assault weapons in the state has gained new support from Gov. Rod Blagojevich, drawing criticism and praise from lawmakers and advocacy groups."
"The proposed legislation from State Sen. Edward Acevedo (D-2nd) intends to fill the void left by the expiration of the Federal assault weapons ban, which expired September 2004. The new law will prohibit the manufacture, delivery and possession of various assault weapons and large capacity magazines."
"'How can we possibly allow gang bangers to be better armed than our police officers?' Gov. Blagojevich said Jan. 18, during his State of the State address. ..."
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Because cops sometimes leave their "assault" weapons in parking lots. |
GA: 'Deadly Force' proposal is unnecessary and dangerous
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"Watch out. Be careful. State Sen. Greg Goggans, R-Douglas, with a little help from the National Rifle Association, wants to make it legal for those who 'reasonably' believe they are under attack to fight back, including the use of deadly force."
"On the surface it's difficult to argue with a person's right to defend one's self or one's loved ones. In fact Senate Bill 396 is not much different from present law with a couple of notable exceptions. The present law limits to one's home where deadly force can be used. But this revision would allow deadly force to be used 'any place where he or she has the right to be.' Basically that means on the street, in the mall or in a restaurant or bar. It's one thing to have the power to protect yourself in your home. We all know who is supposed to be there and who is not. However, on the street, where everyone has the legal right to be, misunderstandings can and do happen, from road rage to an accidental bump on a crowded road."
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Funny, but there has been no problem with increased road rage or any other dire prediction in Florida, where this law has been enacted, and yet the gun banners still insist on fomenting hysteria. |
MS: Aggressive prosecution is important (Letter)
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"Powell was accused of selling the stolen gun that was used by Omar Hampton to kill Jackson Police Officer Thomas Catchings in March 2005. Catchings was killed, but also killed Hampton in an exchange of gunfire after pursing him for carjacking."
"It is only too bad Powell could not have gotten the full 10-year maximum sentence. He entered a plea-bargain agreement."
"Federal gun laws allow prosecution of crimes involving illegal firearms and aggressive prosecution is welcomed."
"Those who consider violation of federal gun laws minor crimes should think about Officer Catchings." |
WI: Gun clubs jolted by tax
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"Directors of the Twin City Rod & Gun Club were shocked in December when notified their nonprofit organization had to pay a state sales tax on memberships and fees."
"In the Neenah club's 60-plus years of existence, it had never before paid this tax, as far as any current members know."
"'They hit us for $19,000,' said club president Miles Horton. 'We've paid it already. We didn't have much choice. We had to halt a couple projects we were doing.'" |
UK: Unarmed Cop Shot At By Gun Nut
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"An unarmed policeman had a miracle escape when a gun nut fired a hail of bullets during a terrifying late night chase, it emerged today."
"The gunman fled on foot after cops pulled over his Volkswagen Passat in south London in the early hours of Saturday morning."
"The unarmed officer, who has not been named, cornered him in an alleyway off Croxted Road in Dulwich, but the ruthless thug pulled a gun and opened fire." |
OH: Gun owners officially endorse Grendell for Attorney General
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"State Senator Tim Grendell (R- Chesterland), candidate for Ohio Attorney General in 2006, was pleased to receive the endorsement of The Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund, which is a project of the Gun Owners of America (GOA) on January 16, 2006."
"In their official endorsement letter to State Senator Grendell, GOA Executive Director Larry Pratt wrote, '[Senator Grendell�s] support for the Second Amendment has been demonstrated in the Ohio legislature.' Pratt added, 'Ohio has been suffering from a lack of good government. We hope that [Grendell] can become Ohio�s next Attorney General to restore public confidence in their government.'" |
WI: Petition: Gun bill bad for business
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"More than five dozen business owners and employees in small towns throughout Green and Dane counties have signed a petition against proposed legislation to legalize the carrying of concealed weapons."
"The Republican-led Senate Bill 403 was passed in amended form by the Senate and Assembly before being vetoed Friday by Gov. Jim Doyle. The legislation could be resurrected by a veto override of 22 votes in the Senate and 66 in the Assembly."
"The amended legislation would allow licensed individuals to carry a concealed handgun, knife, electronic weapon or billy club except in prohibited places. Bank of New Glarus Chairman Gof Thomson would like to see businesses included on that list." |
UK: Pregnant mum of 4 woke to gun at her head
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"A MOTHER of four today told of her terror after she woke to find masked robbers pointing a gun at her and demanding money."
"Tasleem Mohammed, 34, who is 71/2months pregnant, was confronted by three men who burst into her home in the south side of Glasgow."
"Mrs Mohammed had her three-year-old son sleeping next to her when the robbers struck just after her husband left the house ..." |
MD: 'If Maryland Felons Can Vote, Can They Also Own Guns,' CCRKBA Asks Marriott
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"Maryland Delegate Salima Siler Marriott wants to restore voting rights to convicted murderers, rapists and armed robbers, so would she support legislation that restores gun rights to people convicted of assorted crimes as well?"
"That's the question posed by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) after Marriott, a black Baltimore Democrat, launched her latest campaign to allow felons to vote in Maryland. According to a story in the Washington Times, an estimated 150,000 convicted felons would be able to cast ballots if Marriott's plan becomes law. By no small coincidence, the newspaper noted, an estimated 85,000 of these felons are likely to vote for Democrats..." |
WI: 'Wisconsin Voters Will Remember Doyle CCW Vetoes,' Says CCRKBA
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"'Twice in his current term as governor, Jim Doyle has arrogantly vetoed legislation that would have fulfilled the Wisconsin State Constitution's guarantee that citizens could bear arms for their personal defense, and gun owners may square accounts with Doyle in November,' the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) said today."
"'Jim Doyle's approval ratings have been slipping,' noted CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, 'and part of that might be due to his anti-self-defense extremism. It is a pity that he cannot control himself when it comes to making his anti-gun philosophy a matter of public policy.'" |
MI: Saginaw leaders look for gun violence cure
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"Saginaw's leaders are looking at any type of cure to stop the rash of gun violence in the city.
"No idea seems to be too farfetched for the City Council and the police chief, who took a citizen's suggestion on a way to get the guns off the city streets."
"Assault weapons are rampant on Saginaw's streets. Last week police seized a fully loaded AK-47 from an east-side home."
"Ridding the city of the weapons and the violence is a huge task with a shrinking police department."
"'I think if we had the manpower to make traffic stops to interdict the guns that are out there, to make it less easy to get away with carrying a gun, I think the violence would decrease,' said Police Chief Gerald Cliff." |
Australia: Shots fired during robbery
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SHOTS have been fired by during a grocery store robbery in Sydney's south west.
Three men in a stolen white Audi entered the store on Slade Road in Bexley North and threatened a 16-year-old staff member with a handgun, police said.
The robbers fired a shot into the ceiling, ordered the teenager to the ground and then fled the scene with a sum of cash and cigarettes, police said.
The teenager was not injured in the incident.
The thieves, who were wearing balaclavas, were last seen driving south on Bexley Road, police said. |
Italy: Italy approves self-defence law
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"The Italian parliament has passed legislation allowing people to shoot robbers in self-defence."
"The law permits the use of guns and knives by people in homes or workplaces to protect lives or belongings." ...
"The new law will allow people to use legally registered weapons to protect themselves or others, and their property and the property of others, from harm."
"It applies if there is a danger of aggression and the attacker does not desist." |
MI: Cliff: Gun plan off mark
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"Responding to a city leader's stab at thwarting violent crime, Saginaw's police chief is dismissing the idea of paying people to give up their guns as missing its mark."
"A 'gun buy-back' concept that received brief attention during the middle 1990s proved fruitless in fighting crime, Chief Gerald H. Cliff told City Council members Monday."
"The buy-backs didn't reach the market that people were looking for... They weren't getting the AK-47s or the 9-millimeters. They were getting grandpa's shotgun after grandpa had died." |
South Africa: Gun control laws should be relaxed, says director
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Larry Pratt, the executive director of Gun Owners of America, says South Africa should not make it harder for good citizens to get firearms to defend themselves.
Pratt is in the country to research the effects of the Firearms Control Act. He is currently visiting Bloemfontein.
Pratt says there are not enough police to protect people. He says criminals just get guns and use them. "We have found actually in the United States that the easier we have made it for people to be carrying guns on the street, the lower our crime rate has gone, but just in those states that have adopted those kinds of laws.
Prat says South Africa's crime rate could go up because of the gun control laws. |
OH: Student Allegedly Brings Gun to School
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"An argument at a local high school ends with a disturbing find that could have been deadly. Now, a student faces charges."
"It all started with an argument in class just after 12 p.m. Tuesday at West High School. Four boys were arguing, and when that argument escalated, a teacher stepped in." ...
"Sergeant Michael Woods says, 'A school security officer came in and moved all four of the young men to the office, separated them into different offices. The principal suggested the search, an administrative search, and during that search found a 9mm handgun on one of the students.'" |
UK: COURT: 'Gun yobs should have been jailed'
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"A YOUNG mother says she is appalled that two youths who shot her with an air rifle were not locked up."
"Lyndsay Clarke (22) was strolling through Eastfield Cemetery, in Peterborough, on December 22, with her partner Jason Britton (22) and their five-day-old baby Mackenzie when she was shot in the leg by the two 15-year-old boys."
"Another man was also shot as he took a Sunday afternoon walk and fearful pedestrians alerted the police." |
South Africa: Couple cower in bed as robbers ransack flat
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"A city DJ and his girlfriend were held up at gunpoint at his Claremont security complex flat and robbed of more than 700 CDs and other belongings."
"Fearing for their lives, Craig Landu and his girlfriend, Mathapelo Molema, cowered under the blankets on their bed and watched as two men ransacked their Solyet Court flat on Monday, taking three tog bags of clothing, shoes, his camera, appliances and other possessions."
"The men also took R2 500 that Molema had saved before demanding Landu's bank card and his pin code." |
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