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Al Doyle: Time To Go Shopping
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"If you're a gun owner (as are many LewRockwell.com readers), this is the time to stock up on your favorite calibers. You say you've got a dozen metal military surplus ammo boxes full of .38 Special, .45 ACP, .308 and other popular rounds? A few trips to the local range will deplete those supplies. Think in terms of stocking up for the long haul."

"So why spend the money on bullets instead of beans, beer or Buicks? Despite popular perception, there is a real urgency on this issue."

"Both of the name-brand presidential candidates � George W. Bush (Fascist) and John Kerry (Socialist � I'm a stickler for accuracy) � support the recently expired assault weapons ban. When it comes to the Second Amendment, Kerry would be on the left side of the spectrum even in his home state of Massachusetts, which features some of the most draconian gun regulations in the nation."

Letter to the Brady Campaign
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... "... [I]f I choose to protect myself legally and responsibly, I have to go down, fill out paperwork, give a thumb-print and wait ten days to pickup a fire-arm, then I have to keep the fire-arm securely locked up and disabled, and I have to keep the ammunition in a different room, just to be safe, according to the State of California. But my friendly gangster pals just have to go down and pickup up a weapon from what ever source they have, walk into my house and shoot me and my family at leisure ..." ...

Big Cities and Small Towns: Similar Risks of Gun Death
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"Americans in small towns are as likely to die from gunfire as people in major cities, according to a new study from Penn's School of Medicine�with one key distinction. 'The difference is who does the shooting,' says lead author Dr. Charles C. Branas, assistant professor of epidemiology. ..."

"After adjusting for income, education, employment rates, and other factors, the most rural counties had over 1.5 times the rate of gun suicides compared to the most urban counties. At the same time, urban areas experienced almost twice the gun homicide rate of the most rural counties."

AK: Anchorage police release discipline report
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"A discipline report shows 10-20 Anchorage Police Department officers annually are written up for 'avoidable traffic accidents' but that officers receive more compliments than valid complaints."

"From 2000 through August 2004, police had more than 1 million contacts with the public, resulting in 990 complaints. Of those, 205 were found to be valid, according to the report. In the same period, police received about 650 compliments."

Nigeria: Policeman Shoots Youth Corps Member to Death
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"A MOBILE policeman who goes by the sobriquet, 'Holy Ghost Fire' has run amok at Obiaruku in Ukwuani local government area of Delta, shooting a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), identified as Chukwutem Ogbu to death. Delta State police spokesman, Mr. Victor Obasuyi confirmed to Vanguard yesterday that the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Charles Akaya has ordered the arrest of the killer policeman and his immediate prosecution."

NH: Board Considers Allowing Student's Photo With Gun
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The Londonderry School Board planned a hearing Tuesday on whether a student is allowed to pose with his shotgun for his yearbook picture.

Londonderry High School senior Blake Douglass wants to be shown with a skeet shooting shotgun slung over his shoulder.

His lawyer said the picture is similar to other yearbook photos showing, for example, students with musical instruments or other items demonstrating hobbies. School officials have said a photo with a gun violates their zero-tolerance policies against violence.

NH: Board bans gun photo (follow-up report)
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"Londonderry High School senior Blake Douglass said he will definitely sue in federal court after the school board last night unanimously backed denying his photo submission to the yearbook featuring a broke-open shotgun slung over his shoulder." ...

"Richard Aldrich, a Gun Owners of New Hampshire board member, said: 'I have a strong interest in the case. Here we have a young man who has the First and Second Amendments of the Constitution behind him and the school (administration) has political correctness.'" ...

VA: Another "gun free" school zone
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"Officials became aware of the firearm after another student said he saw the teen with the weapon on a school bus. The school's resource officer then allegedly found the gun in the student's backpack."

"Authorities believe the teen gained possession of the gun from a series of car break-ins late Monday night and early Tuesday morning in the Chick's Beach area."

"The teen has been charged with possession of a firearm on school property and altering the serial number on a firearm. Other charges are pending."

"...the freshman will be recommended for expulsion.""

NC: Easley gets NRA endorsement this year
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"Democratic Governor Mike Easley has received the re-election endorsement of the National Rifle Association's political arm."

"The NRA's Political Victory Fund chose Easley over Republican Patrick Ballantine, even though both received the same 'A' rating, the second-highest given by the gun-rights group."

"The NRA gave Easley a failing grade in 2000."

"The NRA backed Easley this time largely for signing several gun-friendly bills into law during his first term in office."

NC: After 'F' in 2000, Easley gets NRA endorsement this year (Alternate report)
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After getting a failing grade in 2000, Democratic Gov. Mike Easley has received the re-election endorsement of the National Rifle Association's political arm." ...

"The Ballantine campaign and the pro-gun group Grass Roots North Carolina both attributed the NRA's decision to what they called its policy to back incumbents unless given a compelling reason otherwise."

"Grass Roots North Carolina, which is not affiliated with the NRA, recommended that its members choose Ballantine over Easley."

"Ballantine received a four-star rating _ meaning he agreed with pro-gun voters on at least 90 percent of the issues. Easley got a two-star rating."

IN: Reasonable for Souder to address D.C. laws (Letter)
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Second letter on the page

"The editorial serves its apparent purpose but lacks balance." ...

"The editorial did not define for readers 'children', 14 of whom have been 'gunned down.' Would it have been proper to exercise a modicum of research to find that they were in fact less than 21 years of age and were gang members who were shot by other gang members?"

"The handgun ban in D.C. is total � cannot possess even in one�s home. If the ban were effective, how could there have been 3,300 seized from criminals in 2003 and 2004, to date?"

"I wonder why Congressman Souder�s position would 'embarrass Democrats' unless they feel they are voting contrary to the wishes of their constituents?"

UT: Steve Thompson answers Deseret Morning News questionnaire
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Democrat challenger Steve Thompson ...

"15. A ban on some types of assault weapons recently expired. Does the ban's expiration increase the threat of gun violence or deaths, or was it ineffective even when in place? Should there be a ban on certain types of guns or restrictions on gun ownership and possession?"

"I believe the ban on assault weapons was ineffective and should have expired. I favor a dialogue on certain types of guns as well as restrictions. I am a Second Amendment supporter. However, I do not believe guns belong in churches or schools."

OH: A Message From the President about John Kerry...
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"It is my personal opinion that no self-respecting, responsible gun owner in the United States can vote for John Kerry, believe he is good on guns, tell me he is good on guns, and keep a straight face."

"Any person who feels this way is clearly confused, misled, or missing the point entirely when it comes to electing a president friendly to gun owners, our causes, and our constitutional rights."

Here is what was submitted to our website:

"YOU PEOPLE ARE SO AFRAID KERRY IS GOING TO TAKE YOUR GUNS ITS DISGUSTING. MOST OF ALL THE CRAP YOUR PUTTING OUT ON THIS SITE IS LIES ABOUT WHERE JOHN KERRY STANDS ON GUNS. HE HAS NOTHING AGAINST LAW ABIDDING PEOPLE OR SPORTSMAN. WHY DO YOU PUT OUT THESE LIES? YOU HAVE ABOUT ALL DEMS LABLED AS GUN GRABBERS AND THIS IS JUST NOT TRUE. JUST LOOK AT THE SHAPE THIS COUNTRY IS IN WITH THE 4 YEARS OF BUSH. THIS IS THE BIGGEST MESS IN HISTORY AND IT WILL ONLY GET WORST WITH BUSH IN FOR 4 MORE YEARS. I USE TO LOVE THIS SITE BUT WITH ALL THE LIES ON HERE I WILL NO LONGER SUPPORT THIS SITE.

PLEASE TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH.

ANONYMOUS

NE: Outlaw rocks now!
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Police say two men used a gun and a rock to rob a convenience store early Tuesday morning.

The men went into the Bucky's at 72nd and Maple streets around 12:30 a.m. Police said one man holding the rock struck the clerk.

The clerk was treated and released from a hospital. It isn't clear whether the men got away with anything.
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KABA Note: Since Nebraska prohibits concealed carry, obviously it is safe for criminals to just use rocks to rob stores!

NY: Shooting of suspect puts victim in legal jam
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"A service station employee found himself on the wrong side of the law when he allegedly shot a suspected robber and ended up behind bars."

"Michael J. Budd, 27, of Amherst Street, who was arrested Monday, is accused of grabbing the gun of Joseph P. Davis, 18, of East Ferry Street, chasing him and then shooting him in the left arm. Police said Davis was trying to hold up an Elmwood Avenue gas station Sunday night while Budd was working."

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Note there's no credit given for the gas station attendant driving away the criminal thug. But rather, his prior record is brought up and he is painted to be the bad guy.

NY: Top Law Firm Agrees to Assist City in Suit Against Gun Makers
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"A top national law firm is joining New York City's landmark case that claims the firearms industry is responsible for gun crimes, replacing another major firm that stopped representing the city after at least one of its corporate clients complained about its role in the suit."

"The entry of the new law firm for the city, Thelen Reid & Priest, is to be made in a court filing today, city lawyers said yesterday. Thelen Reid, like the city's prior legal ally, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, agreed to work on the case at no charge."

"The lawyer who is to head Thelen Reid's trial team, Michael S. Elkin, said yesterday that one reason for the decision to help the city was his firm's support for public interest legal efforts aimed at preventing gun violence."

NY: Troy students voice concern over procedures
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"Last week parents expressed their concerns about the Troy School District's procedures following a BB gun incident at the high school. Tuesday morning the students got involved."

"Several dozen students gathered outside the high school for a peaceful protest. The students showed signs to get the attention of school leaders. However, it was eventually broken up by police."

"Officers gave them two options -- go to class or go with them. At least seven students were taken into custody for loitering. The student who organized the event said safety is her primary concern, and she wants her voice heard if changes are made."

IA: Ruby Ridge Survivor To Appear At Gun Show
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"The man at the center of the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff with federal authorities is scheduled to promote his books in Dubuque at a weekend gun show."

"White separatist Randy Weaver, whose wife and 14-year-old son were killed during the nine-day standoff in northern Idaho, now lives in Iowa and travels the gun show circuit."

"Organizers said the RK Show in Dubuque will include as many as 300 tables filled with guns, knives, swords, tactical equipment and other items."

KY: The good the bad and the ugly guns Submitted by: Free Kentucky News Website: http://www.freekentucky.com/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Could it be true? Could machine guns be the next family attraction?" "After years of a bi-annual pilgrimage to Knob Creek Gun Range three things stood out about this fall�s machine gun shoot in Kentucky:" "More women and children than I had noticed before." "More political activity by mainstream political parties, namely the Republicrats." "The dust." ...

IN: Right to bear arms chiseled in stone on lawn
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"Don Davis isn�t ashamed to declare his love for guns."

"Now, everyone who passes by his new White River Township home can see how serious he is about society�s right to own a weapon."

"The Indianapolis gun shop owner has put up a monument with the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution carved into the stone." ...

"Along with the text of the Second Amendment and the dates it was proposed and ratified by Congress, Davis has added his own comment:

" 'It�s better to own a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not own it,' the stone reads, with Davis� name inscribed below the quote."

UK: Gun cops foil van robbery Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"ARMED police foiled a robbery in Urmston today." "Officers acting on a tip-off swooped on a gang of robbers, believed to be armed with knives and coshes, just after they had held up a security van." "The van was delivering cash to Crofts Bank Post Office in Urmston town centre at 11am." "The tip-off followed reports of a BMW car arousing suspicion in the area."

UK: Doorman died trying to stop gunman
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"Clubbers stepped over the body of a dying doorman to escape a nightclub shooting that left two men dead and one seriously injured."

"Cops say bouncer Mark Warmington, 49, from Streatham, could have been killed for trying to stop a gunman leaving the nightclub where he worked."

"The believe the intended targets were 34-year-old Rufus Edwards from Croydon, who was fatally shot while on the dance floor, and another man who remains in a serious condition in hospital."

UK: Gun Crime Must Be 'Nipped in Bud', MPs Told
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"Britain must crack down on gun crime to prevent it snowballing out of control, a senior Home Office civil servant said today."

"The warning came from the head of the Police Standards Unit, Paul Evans, who was formerly one of America�s top police officers."

"Mr Evans, credited with dramatically reducing violent crime during his 10 years as Boston police commissioner, told MPs Britain�s comparatively low levels of gun crime needed to be 'nipped in the bud'." ...
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With a ban on handguns and most rifles, and a virtual ban on shotguns, how much more "nipping" can you do?!?

UK: Toddler Caught in Hail of Bullets
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"An 18-month-old baby girl has become the latest innocent victim of gun crime after she was caught in a hail of bullets."

"The terrified baby was hit in the leg as a gunman ran up to a car she was in and fired up to 15 shots through the window."

"Her 30-year-old father and his 35-year-old friend were also hit in the attack close to the notorious 'Murder Mile' in Hackney, east London, where there have been a series of fatal gangland shootings in recent years."

"All three victims were of Jamaican origin. The baby was rushed to hospital where doctors described her condition as stable."

UK: Man, 24, shot for laughing
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"GUN violence exploded on the town's streets for the second time in a week when a man was blasted in the leg over a car accident."

"The 24-year-old victim was cut down by gunfire moments after leaving a busy town centre nightclub in the early hours of Saturday."

"Police said he was chased and shot after laughing at a driver involved in a minor prang."

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It's clear that what is needed here is yet MORE gun control. The strict gun control already in place doesn't seem to be working. /sarcasm>

Australia: Croc attack triggers gun talk
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"DEBATE over firearm restrictions in remote areas has resurfaced after the lives of two people were saved when a crocodile mauling the pair was shot in the head by a bystander."

"Les Hiddins, a former army scout in Vietnam who went on to become the Australian military's acknowledged bush survival expert, said yesterday that if there had not been a rifle in the camp at Bathurst Bay on Cape York Peninsula where the attack occurred, the two people would probably be dead." ...

"It's time politicians and bureaucrats took a reality check about firearms. If they don't, we'd better ban crocodiles."

Canada: Hunters' guns stolen from vehicles
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American hunters stopping in Winnipeg are being told to make sure their guns are safely stored.

Police say in the past few weeks at least three rifles or shotguns were stolen from cars with American licence plates at hotel parking lots.

Constable Shelly Glover says visiting hunters should never leave their guns unattended in a car.

Instead, all firearms should be safely stored in their hotel rooms, affixed with trigger locks.

UK: Bill 'Allows Welsh Farmers to Hunt with Dogs'
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"Farmers in Wales should still be allowed to use dogs to hunt foxes on their land, the First Minister told AMs today."

"Rhodri Morgan said: 'I have always been in favour of allowing farmers to use dogs, not for the sake of sport, but for purposes of controlling the fox population.' "

"He said he believed this form of hunting would still be allowed under legislation currently being discussed in Westminster."

Iraq: Koreans� Gun Purchases Surge in Iraq
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As information about possible terrorist attacks against Koreans in Iraq comes in successively, a growing number of Koreans there have purchased guns to protect themselves.

Lee, who is staying in Arbil where Korea�s Zaitoon Unit is stationed, said, �Many of the 66 Koreans in Arbil have guns for self-protection.� He showed a small revolver and said, �You can easily buy a revolver for $40-$100 and an AK-47 rifle for $100.�

�I bought the gun because I don�t feel assured when I�m out even though two civil army soldiers escort Korean civilians,� said Lee. �People intentionally expose their guns to protect themselves.�

UK: Gun school takes aim at closure
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"A CLAY pigeon shooting school on the edge of the Capital which is being closed down amid fears it is disturbing badgers and birds of prey on the edge of Edinburgh has appealed against its forced closure."

"Claymore Shooting Limited has asked council chiefs to reconsider a decision to close the school down, pull down its clubhouse and destroy shooting points."

"West Lothian Council ordered the enforcement action in August after the school sparked a series of complaints about noise and worries that its activities pose a threat to local wildlife and walkers."

"Now the corporate entertainment firm faces having to stop shooting at its base west of the city after council officials decided it has been operating illegally."

Russia: Moscow children to wear dog tags
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"Moscow schoolchildren will soon have to wear military-style dog tags and carry special 'passports' as part of a security drive in the wake of Beslan."

"The Russian capital is also beefing up protection of its schools against intruders to prevent any terror attacks like the Beslan mass hostage-taking." ...

"Mr Popov, head of the Moscow city assembly's security and legislation committee, said children would wear the dog tags round their necks and carry the passports in their pockets, which would bear their fingerprints and other personal data."

"The passport will give the child's name, address, telephone number, blood group and details of any allergies to medicines, he said."
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KABA note: Right! Crack down on the civil rights of your citizens, as opposed to, say arming the teachers so they could fight back!