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Pilots Still Unarmed
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"Screening is hardly perfect. Knives, box-cutters and long scissors too frequently make it through security, but the problem is even worse: No matter how carefully screeners monitor X-ray machines and metal detectors, many weapons are essentially undetectable without a full-body search (e.g., ceramic or plastic knives taped to an inside thigh). Without full-body searches, determined terrorists will get weapons on planes. At New York's JFK airport alone, two dead stowaways have been found in the wheel-wells of airplanes in the last two weeks."

"Few experts have much faith in the effectiveness of the newly reinforced cockpit doors. Engineering constraints are the key: To settle a bet last summer, an overnight cleaning crew at Washington's Dulles Airport rammed a drink cart into one of the new doors on a United Airlines plane. The door reportedly broke off its hinges. The doors on European airlines generally don't provide even that much protection."

"Air marshals can't do it all. Pilots claim that while at least one-third of flights from Washington's Reagan National are covered with air marshals, the rest of the country is being ignored. Only a small fraction of U.S. carrier flights to Europe are covered, and then only one day a week."

More paranoid cowardice about sky marshals
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"Opposition to the U.S. demand that air carriers deploy armed marshals on certain flights into the United States increased Tuesday, as airlines in South Africa and Europe said they would rather cancel flights than carry the guards."

"South African Airways followed Thomas Cook Airlines, the charter flight division of the big European travel company, in saying it would refuse to conduct flights carrying armed guards. Earlier, airlines in Portugal, Denmark and Sweden took similar stances. The British transport secretary, Alistair Darling, on Tuesday defended the deployment of marshals as 'responsible and prudent' and said they would be used "where appropriate."

Pilots' Union Accepts Use of Sky Marshals
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"British [cowards] pilots won assurances from the government Tuesday that they will be told when armed sky marshals are on board their flights, but demanded to know where the guard is seated and to be able to maintain regular contact."

"Meanwhile, a British Airways flight from London to Washington, which was canceled twice last week over security fears, was delayed for the fourth consecutive day Tuesday because of U.S.-requested security checks."

NY: New York City Settles For $3M In Amadou Diallo's Death
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The city agreed to pay $3 million to the family of Amadou Diallo, the unarmed West African immigrant shot to death by police nearly five years ago, its chief lawyer said Tuesday.

City lawyer Michael Cardozo said city officials and the police department "deeply regret" the shooting.

Diallo was shot to death at his Bronx apartment building in February 1999. Officers had said they mistook his wallet for a gun. They were acquitted of criminal charges.

Diallo's parents had sought $81 million in their negligence lawsuit against the city.

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Diallo was shot 41 times. $3M is chump change to NYC. Citizens who carry a firearm for self-defense in NYC are prosecuted as violent felons.

Poll: America Still Divided Red v. Blue
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"The O'Leary Report/Zogby International poll of Red States (those that voted for George W. Bush in 2000) and Blues States (those that supported Al Gore) reveals a nation deeply divided by party, ideology, the presidency of George W. Bush, and values." ...

"There are significant differences in gun ownership. A majority (51%) of those living in the Red States say they own a gun, while 64% in the Blues States do not." ...

NM: New Mexico High Court lets CCW law stand Submitted by: izaak b Website: http://www.eddieeagle.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The state Supreme Court on Monday let stand a new law that allows New Mexicans to be licensed to carry loaded, concealed handguns." "The five-member court rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of the law filed by a children's advocacy group and a physician."

NM: New Mexico Supreme Court Decision on Concealed Carry Was Proper, Says CCRKBA
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"New Mexico's State Supreme Court has done the correct thing in allowing the new concealed carry statute to stand, the CCRKBA said today."

"The state high court, without comment, rejected a challenge to the new law by an anti-gun physician and child advocacy group. Under the new statute, law-abiding New Mexicans over the age of 25 who qualify will be able to obtain a two-year carry license. They must complete a background check and firearms training course."

" 'Anti-gunners like those in New Mexico have revealed themselves as being against the rights of honest citizens to defend themselves against criminals,' said CCRKBA Executive Director Joe Waldron."

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You can die for your country at 18 in a hot war in which you carry a handgun and a machinegun, but you must wait seven more years, in New Mexico, to be "allowed" to carry in your own neighborhood.

Bush Whacking
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"The tools promoted by present day Liberals are socialist. Our tools, the kind that promote freedom are tools that affirm individualism. It was an easy mistake to make. What we did was attack Liberals for using the wrong tools."

"We focused on the issue of teams, win and lose, instead of seeing if they had goals in common with us. We accepted how politics is run by the Dems and Reps and we let that mind set run us."

"In politics as usual the sides routinely compromise the rights of some groups to pursue the interests of other groups. This could not work for us and we should have viewed it differently. Our fight is about individual freedom. We needed to make sure that everyone understood that we meant all individuals."

PA: Report Blasts Philly Police
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"The Philadelphia Police Department's disciplinary system remains "fundamentally ineffective, inadequate and unpredictable" and should be taken over by an outside agency, according to a new city report."

"The report by the Integrity and Accountability Office said nearly half of the officers and supervisors engaged in serious misconduct since 2000 have not been punished, and reforms recommended more than two years ago have not been implemented."

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Well, LGF.com is looking for who is the biggest idiot, and you have a vote (democratic rules, actually, so everyone gets 5 votes). For those who otherwise would have little interest in satire, Mikey Moore is on the list!

NY: Injured burglary suspect charged
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"The teenager who sheriff�s deputies say was shot as he tried to break into a King Road house early Saturday has been charged, but the homeowner won�t be."

"Nathan J. Rosekrans, 16, of 3145 Route 96, Clifton Springs, is accused of second-degree attempted burglary and possession of burglars� tools."

"Ontario County Sheriff�s Deputies said Rosekrans was trying to break into David Hayes� King Road home shortly after 2 a.m. when Hayes fired three rounds at him, from a window, using a .22-caliber rifle. Deputies said that Rosekrans ran away and was found soon afterward along Route 96 near Prestige Acres."

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Will this thug become part of Brady's "10 children are injured by firearms per day" lie?

IL: Gun Control Hasn't Helped Chicago, Group Says
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"Second Amendment supporters say strict gun control has made Chicago the most murderous city in the nation for the year just ended."

" 'Chicago finished off the year with more murders than New York or Los Angeles,' said Second Amendment Foundation founder Alan Gottlieb. 'During the past 12 months, 599 people were murdered in Chicago, three more than in New York, where 596 people were slain, and about 100 more than in Los Angeles.' "

"Gottlieb called it 'remarkable' that Chicago, New York and Los Angeles have some of the nation's strictest gun laws, but even so, they still lead the nation when it comes to the number of homicides."

OH: Gun-toter has 'Liberty' on his side
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"A New Hampshire man arrested last week in Ashland County on weapons charges appears to be gearing up to take on Ohio's concealed weapons law."

"And he might have plenty of help."

"A Web site seeking donations to help fund legal costs by attorneys for Jeffrey Jordan is under construction. Web sites and chatrooms are being inundated with pleas for financial help."

"On Dec. 29, troopers from the Ashland post of the Ohio Highway Patrol stopped Jordan on Interstate 71 in Ashland County for speeding."

"During the traffic stop, troopers seized several weapons. Jordan was arrested and faces multiple charges, including two counts of carrying a concealed weapon, fourth-degree felonies which could result in jail terms of up to 18 months."

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Ohio's "laws" violate the law of the land - the Constitution. Helping Jeff Jordan is helping preserve and protect the law of the land from infringing government thugs.

UK: Man tells of scissor attack at lodging house
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"A MAN attacked his fellow lodger with a pair of scissors in a row over whether the back door was locked, a court heard."

"Cliff Edonwonye alleges Samuel Pratt attacked him at the home they shared in Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, on February 20, last year."

"Pratt, 30, denies wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and an alternative charge of unlawful wounding."

"Sally Hobson, prosecuting, told a jury at Norwich Crown Court the house was used by Iris Security for staff and the attack took place after an argument over the back door being locked."

"When arrested, Pratt told the police he had acted in self-defence after Mr Edonwonye had attacked him."

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Better ban scissors!

OH: Church congregation made victims by gunman - and by HB12
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"If the robber had asked, the congregation of St. Stephen�s African Methodist Episcopal Church probably would have lent a helping hand."

"But since they were forced to give him money while he had a gun pointed at the heads of two young girls, members of the congregation were in a less charitable mood yesterday."

" 'We�re not angry, but we�re hurt,' said the Rev. Thomas Fant, pastor of the church for seven years."

" 'The young man needs help,' Mr. Fant said. 'The church is where you come for help, but he�s alienated himself from that now. If he would have come and asked, we would have tried to help him.' "

"On Sunday, just after services ended, a young robber entered the church on City Park Avenue and demanded money."

COMMENTARY

"Meanwhile Mayor Ford vigorously opposes concealed carry legislation which would help send such a message, and presides over a city which bans the practice of open carry, held up by five Supreme Court Justices as the proper means for self-defense in Ohio."

"Take note: the anti-concealed carry police chief's attempt to deter such a crime from happening again involves placing armed persons in the churches during worship."

"House Bill 12 would continue to make churches victim zones, unless the church specifically authorizes licenseholders to bring their firearms into the building."

UK: Taxi gun terror Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A TAXI driver who threatened to shoot his boss after being sacked was jailed for a year yesterday." "Drunken Benjamin Bovil pointed a pistol at Alan McGhee and pulled the trigger several times." "But Mr McGhee managed to grab his arm and wrestle the weapon away from him." "It was not until later that police found the.22 was a fake only capable of firing blanks."

LA: Gun Course Later This Month for Kids
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Children with b-b guns, pellet guns, .22 rifles and small caliber shotguns are welcome to attend another session of the gun safety course offered by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's office.

Children without a gun can also attend and use one supplied by the academy Thanks to donations by local citizens and Wal-Mart.

The course is set for Saturday, January 17 from eight to noon at the sheriff's Regional Training Academy.

It's for children ages from eight to twelve and is free.

Kids will need to pre-register and be accompanied by an adult.

If you want to register for the course you can call 318.797.1935.

PA: Constable-elect pleads to firearms felony: "conspiracy to impede the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms"
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"The owner of a defunct York County gun shop who was recently elected constable pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges yesterday."

"Merle J. Weaver, former owner of the Gun Gallery on West Market Street in West Manchester Township, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Yvette Kane in Harrisburg to a felony charge of conspiracy to impede the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms."

"Federal authorities said Weaver, 37...knowingly sold guns used in 'straw purchases.' In such a purchase, someone with a clean record buys a gun for an individual who would not pass the required background check." ...

"Weaver faces a maximum of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine when sentenced April 22." ...

MD: Tougher gun laws lead gun store to expand to lawn and garden supplies
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"When the weather outside is frightful, many people start entertaining thoughts about generators, snow blowers and plows."

"Homeowners along Falls Road in the Sparks-Butler area now have a new place for such items - as well as lawn mowers, chain saws, weed trimmers and small tractors."

"Wilhelm Helfrich, owner of Duffy's Gun Room, has expanded his merchandise into the lawn and garden line. While he still operates the Gun Room, which specializes in firearm collectibles dating back to World War II, he has opened Duffy's Tractor and Equipment."

"Helfrich, 42, has owned Duffy's Gun Room for 14 years, and said he saw the writing on the wall for the future of the gun shop when Maryland toughened its gun laws." ...

MA: Wealth Redistribution socialist gun lock program reaches Pelham
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"PELHAM The Police Department is scheduled to hand out free gun locks Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon."

"Gun owners can get a free gun lock for each firearm at the police station."

["Free" means somebody's taxes paid for it and the money has been redistributed via this unconstitutional scheme such that the end recipient doesn't have to pay for it.]

"Officers will be on hand to answer questions and provide safety information."

"The goal is to promote safe firearms handling and storage practices among firearms owners, using the free gun locks and safety education." ...

"For more information, e-mail Sgt. Gary Fisher at [email protected] or call 603-635-6960."

TN: Proposal allows guns in bars
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"As you sip your glass of Merlot or guzzle a lime-green margarita, imagine that you may soon be able to play a new game some Tennessee legislators want to introduce in bars across the state 'Duck, Duck, Shoot.' "

"Lawmakers, like Rep. Jason Mumpower, R-Bristol, want to relax the current law, which prevents anyone other than on-duty law enforcement officers from carrying a gun where alcohol is served." ...

"Similar flawed efforts have failed. This one should never have been reintroduced. It benefits no one."

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Benefits no one? With the ample documentation showing law-abiding citizens saving lives nearly every day with firearms, why should it be any different in an establishment that happens to serve alcohol?

OH: Lisbon gets in on the gun lock socialism campaign
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LISBON � "Anyone wanting a free gun lock can obtain one by contacting their local police department..."

"The National Shooting Sports Foundation is distributing 20 million cable gun locks nationwide, including 4,400 in this county, as part of its Project ChildSafe program."

[NSSF apparently has no problem participating in unconstitutional socialist wealth redistribution government programs, as long as it helps them expand their name recognition. Go figure.]

"The locks come with a key and instructions on how to use them as part of the NSSF�s campaign to promote gun safety. The gun locks were paid for with a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice." ...
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Wrong. The locks were paid for by Joe Taxpayer.

UK: Armed police would lead to more deaths, warns Lord
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"A former Metropolitan Police Commissioner has warned that more widespread carrying of guns by Britain's police officers would lead to more police deaths."

"Lord Condon said: 'The routine arming of all police officers would inevitably dilute the quality of police firearms training, which is currently concentrated on a limited number of highly trained officers.' " ...

"He continued: 'International experience shows that routine arming of all police officers leads to additional police deaths from 'blue-on-blue' accidents, suicides by officers using their readily available firearms, and officers' guns being used against them by criminals during struggles.' "

OH: Press conference or not, we still get the nasty headline
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"Despite the fact that it was the Million Mom March who held a tasteless press conference before the victim of the Case Western shooting was even laid to rest, the headline on this Sunday's Letters to the Editor page in the Cleveland Plain Dealer shouted:

"Gun backers are quick to spin every tragedy"

"Under the twisted headline, they published four letters on the CWRU shooting. Only one was supportive of your right to self-defense. Another explained that the real villain of spin here is Dr. John Lott, for pointing out the obvious: yet another 'gun-free safe-zone' was proven to be neither gun-free, nor safe."

CA: Effectiveness of gun control inconclusive
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It's good seeing this in a California newspaper, regardless of how old the data is.

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"A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found there was not enough evidence to conclude that gun-control laws have reduced violence in the nation." ...

" 'Gun control has no effect on anything,' said Jim Palubin, an instructor with the National Rifle Association and member of the West Victor Valley Shooting Club in Adelanto. Countries with total bans on guns have seen an increase of murder by criminals who never turned the guns in, Palubin said." ... [Which is it? No effect, or increase of murder?]

What Right Of The People?
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"Judge Reinhardt's contrived decision begins by arguing that the well regulated militia of the Amendment�s first clause refers only to the members of a well trained and organized official state army and not the whole body of the people as many individual rights supporters claim." ...

"The judge was probably unaware that, by the time it was debated on Aug 17, 1789 in the House of Representatives, the first part of the proposed amendment had been changed to read 'A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, being the best security of a free state'. It would seem that the judge might have been wrong when he said no one at the time considered a well regulated militia to be composed of the body of the people." ...

Netherlands: Sky marshals ready, KLM hesitant
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"The Dutch military police has reportedly had 10 officers secretly trained in Germany and Israel to serve as armed guards on planes to prevent hijackings, but airline KLM has raised doubts about the project."

"The intense and expensive anti-terrorism training course was conducted in the summer of 2003 at the request of the Justice Ministry with the intention to deploy the sky marshals in civilian clothes on KLM fights, newspaper De Volkskrant reported."

"But the Dutch flag carrier � which has urged the government on several occasions to deploy sky marshals � has raised doubts about the scheme. The turnaround has sparked irritation from the Justice Ministry and the nation's military police, the Koninklijke Marechaussee."

MD: 5 Rifles Taken From Silver Spring Gun Store
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"Police say thieves used an unusual method to gain entry to a gun store Tuesday morning in Silver Spring, Md."

"About 4 a.m., police in Montgomery County, Md., say an alarm sounded at the Atlantic Gun Shop in the 900 block of Bonifant Street."

"When officers arrived they found that someone used a stolen tow truck to pull open the bars and the front door. Police said the thieves then stole five rifles, among them four assault-style rifles."

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And when crimes are committed with these so-called "assault-style" rifles, the gun banners will intensify their shrewish shrieks for the renewal of the assault weapons ban, even though no ban prevented these thugs from stealing these weapons.

India: Illegal gun manufacturing unit found in Jharkhand
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An illegal gun-manufacturing unit was found in Chourath village of Jharkhand's Chatra district and one person was arrested in this connection on Tuesday.

Acting on a tip off, the place was raided and the accused was arrested, Superintendent of Police CP Kiran said.

The police found equipment for making firearms and eight half-finished rifles from the place, the official said.

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This is what is generally called supply and demand. Gun control or gun bans generally create a black market for the gun, since it happens to be a good that is still in demand.

UK: Gun duo shoot teen near Dami centre Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
FULL TEXT BELOW: Police are hunting two men who shot a teenager in the backside near the Damilola Taylor Centre. The 15-year-old was rushed to hospital after being shot in both buttocks near the building in East Surrey Grove, Peckham. Police are hunting a white male and a black male in connection with the incident, which happened just after last Tuesday. 10pm

Canada: B.C. courts must help us end this gun crime madness
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"The tragic weekend shooting death of a heroic Vancouver waitress should serve as a wake-up call to all law-abiding British Columbians." ...

"Perhaps, the people of B.C. should not be so charitable toward the perpetrators of this senseless shooting -- which also claimed the life of 24-year-old Richard Hui of Vancouver."

"After all, the criminal use of firearms used to be a rare occurrence in the Lower Mainland. But now not a week seems to go by without a drive-by shooting or armed holdup." ...

"Whatever the explanation, it's high time our excessively lenient courts started to clamp down on gun-toting criminals and gun crime in general in B.C."

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"A Garden State scientist's efforts to develop the first 'smart gun' received a big boost on Tuesday. New Jersey senators Frank Lautenberg and Jon Corzine secured $1.1 million in federal money to help build the gun they say will save lives." ------- Why is it the rest of us have to shell out tax dollars for others' inane stupidity?

CA: Free gun locks to be offered by DFG
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"Despite a very well known major budget crunch, the Department of Fish and Game will be distributing nearly 100,000 gunlocks free of charge. The giveaways are part of Project ChildSafe, a national safety education effort designed to help makes homes with firearms safer."

"The gunlocks will be cable-style gunlocks, which requires that many types of firearms be unloaded before the cable is installed."

"There are essentially two ways to get your free gunlock. The first is to attend a hunter education course where instructors will pass out the locks in classes immediately and the second is to contact a game warden in the field, where they will circulate them through routine field contact with hunters."

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"The all-party Parliamentary Group on Gun Crime report is expected to call for more armed police and a ban on the sale and importation of replica firearms." "Figures released by the Home Office last month showed gun crime in Britain has doubled in the last five years." "There were a record 10,250 offences in the year to March."

LA: Unmarked Police Unit Stolen With Gun Inside
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An unmarked State Police unit with a gun inside was stolen Tuesday from a home in New Orleans East, according to a news release from Troop B.

The silver, four-door Dodge Intrepid, license plate IKZ184, was stolen in the early morning hours. A 12-gauge shotgun was mounted in the trunk.

Anyone with information on the car is asked to call State Police at (504) 471-2775.

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Closing the non-existent gun show loophole, background checks and waiting periods sure don't stop criminals intent on getting their paws on weapons.

George W. Bush Justifies Libertarian Vote Submitted by: LFA Editor Website: http://www.libertyforall.net	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"I pity the next person that tells me my vote was wasted because I voted third party. I voted my conscience and held to my principles. I figure I am no worse off than I was before. At least I can look myself in the mirror knowing I voted against big government. The Republicans lied to us again and I am glad I didn't fall for the line."

IL: Galena PD giving away "lock up your firearms" kits
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"Chief Jerry Westemeier announced that the Galena Police Department would provide 200 free Firearm Safety Kits to local residents through a partnership with Project Child Safe, the nation wide firearm safety education program. The safety kits, which include a gunlock, are available by stopping the Galena Police Department."

"Project Childsafe, a program developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), will distribute millions of firearm safety kits throughout the country over the next year. The program is funded by a U.S. Department of Justice grant, with additional funding provided by the firearms industry." ...

AL: Gun control: How easy, or hard is it to buy a gun?
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"A $129 rifle was used to kill two Athens police officers last week. A slightly more expensive Colt AR-15 semi-automatic rifle was used to wound two Florence police officers in March 1993."

"So how difficult, or easy, is it to legally acquire these weapons?"

"For a U.S. citizen without a history of criminal activity or mental illness, it's not very difficult."

"The ease in which some people can get their hands on such a powerful weapon is of great concern among the law enforcement community, and, in some cases, the general public."

AL: Could Stricter Gun Laws Have Prevented Athens Police Killings?
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" 'Basically when somebody fills out this paperwork you count on them to be honest and truthful,' says gun salesman Eddie Shores."

"What happens when someone lies? Athens shooting suspect Farron Barksdale purchased the semi-automatic rifle allegedly used to kill two policemen from a gun shop. Authorities say he's been twice committed to psychiatric hospitals, and is a paranoid schizophrenic. Huntsville attorney Bruce Gardner has defended people with the same condition." ...

"He thinks this case is just another example of why gun control laws need to be strengthened. Not surprisingly, the President of the Alabama Rifle and Pistol Association has a different opinion."

NY: Store clerk shot during robbery
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This is for the gun grabbers who advise would-be victims to simply cooperate with the armed thugs, rather than defend themselves with firearms.

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"A neighborhood store clerk was shot Monday night during a robbery on Genesee Street." ...

"Rochester Police Department spokesman Carlos Garcia said Marini was emptying the cash register when one of the robbers became impatient grabbed the cash and shot him. Marini was in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital this morning."

OH: Been waiting for it: Gun Grabber tries to link I-270 sniper to CCW debate
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"Up to now, there has been no discussion of the I-270 sniper on this website. But leave it to a gun ban extremist to try and link the two in a Cleveland Plain Dealer letter to the editor."

"How is it possible that, as people die along Interstate 270 from gunshots, state legislators pass a bill making it easier to carry firearms?" ...

"What is even more ironic about Cassell's letter to the Plain Dealer is that the same paper once featured a headline, entitled 'Gun backers are quick to spin every tragedy.' "

UK: Boys find loaded gun in city street
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"An aunt today told how her young nephew turned up at her house with his finger on the trigger of a handgun he had found in the street."

"Stunned Donna Stew feared six year-old Jack Lindon might fire the weapon."

"Police were today trying to find out today how the converted replica gun could have been picked off a residential street by a young boy, his brother and a mate."

"Jack spotted the weapon - engraved with the word "police" and containing four handmade bullets - poking out of a bush near his aunt's house on Cherry-brook Way, Bell Green, Coventry."

"The gun is a replica of an automatic pistol and designed to fire only blanks but had been converted to fire live ammunition." ...

UK: Villagers tell of gun scare
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"A baton round was fired by Nottinghamshire police for the first time at the end of an armed siege in Cotgrave last night." ...

"It lasted just over three hours, and brought residents in the village of Cotgrave pouring onto the streets."

"Last night's armed siege in a flat above The Market Shop in Cotgrave shopping precinct ended with one man in his early 30s being arrested, and another man and a teenage girl released into police care."

"Police received a call just before 6pm saying a man armed with a gun had been wandering around the precinct."

NJ: Bar owner cleared of gun charges
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"Charges have been dropped against a local caf� owner who fired gunshots outside his Route 40 establishment."

"Christopher DeCastro, owner of Rumors Sports Caf�, was charged with unlawful possession and use of a firearm by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office."

"The charges were filed after DeCastro fired several shots at 3 a.m. on Aug. 24 in the caf�'s parking lot, according to state police." ...

"The prosecutor's office dropped the charges because there was 'insufficient evidence that DeCastro had the purpose to use a firearm unlawfully against a person,' said spokeswoman Janet Niedosik."

CA: San Benito County law enforcement agencies giving away "free" locks
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"For the first time in San Benito County, firearm safety locks are being offered by law enforcement agencies free of charge to gun owners."

"The locks, provided by a nationally funded organization to protect children from gun-related accidents called Project ChildSafe, is distributing more than 1.2 million free locks to every county in California, said spokesperson Sarah Budka." ...

"San Benito County received 3,200 locks, which were divided between the San Benito County Sheriff�s Department and the Hollister Police Department." ...

Gun lovers should heed warnings while they can still hear them
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"American gun lovers by the millions pay a heavy price for their passion. Almost 47 percent of active shooters suffer from noticeable hearing loss, and 34 percent report enough hearing loss to interfere with conversation and other social activities, according to a study carried out for E.A.R. Inc., a company producing hearing protection devices. When the gun enthusiasts go to shooting ranges for target practice, wearing ear protection is generally mandatory. But when they go hunting, they are less diligent about protecting their ears. Most often, they are unaware that their hearing is being reduced because the damage from unprotected exposure to gunfire is gradual."

RI: Town Council delays discussion of firing range
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"Before the Town Council takes action, President William J. Flynn said more answers are needed about the origin of a bullet that hit a Meadow Lane home last month."

"Early into the council's three-hour Monday night session before a capacity crowd in Town Hall, Flynn said public feedback on the matter will be held off, pending the results of an investigation by local police and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms."

"Outside the council chambers, that decision was not greeted warmly, with many of the more than 100 people who showed up saying they should have had an opportunity to speak."

NY: Former PA officer admits trying to videotape girl, 11, in shower
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"A former Port Authority police officer has pleaded guilty to trying to videotape an 11-year-old Queens girl while she was taking a shower in her home last October."

"Russell Bass, 42, a 15-year veteran of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police force, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree attempted unlawful surveillance, prosecutors said."

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But only police are trustworthy and honorable enough to be allowed firearms, right? People like these are enforcing unconstitutional laws, while breaking moral ones.

Canada: T.O. officer faces more charges
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"A Toronto police officer who was a member of a drug squad now being investigated for corruption was released on bail in Orangeville yesterday after being charged with three drug-related offences."

"Ned Maodus, 40, was charged with possession of heroin and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of ecstasy."

"The arrest of Maodus is only the second time the special task force investigating alleged corruption in the Toronto Police Service has laid charges since it was established in the summer of 2001."

"But it's expected several more central drug squad officers could be charged criminally or under the Police Services Act either later this week or some time next week, sources say."