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She's Got Game: Women Hunters Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"More women are finding themselves perched 15 feet up in a pine tree, soaking in the sunrise, and going in for the kill."

SC ALERT: S.261 Self-Defense Bill Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee is going to hold a hearing on S.261 (the GrassRoots GunRights self-defense and gun law reforms) on Thurs.Mar.1. The subcommittee agenda was not published until late Fri.Feb.23. Such short notice does not allow GrassRoots time to send snail mail letters to all GrassRoots activists and get them involved. Please go to the link to contact the subcommittee immediately!

Judge Jails Rape Victim, Frees Rapist Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A man facing trial for his third felony sex-crime offense got out of jail while his accuser was locked up this week because she was too frightened to testify in Marion Superior Court.

Realistic Toy Guns Banned by Lexington NC Housing Authority Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Lexington Housing Authority in North Carolina has taken drastic action to prevent accidental shootings at its three housing communities, banning toy guns that could be mistaken for real weapons, including BB and pellet guns.

US ALERT: H.R.408 - Gun Ballistics Safety Act of 2001 Submitted by: John Rich	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Rep. Andrews of NJ has introduced Bill H.R.408, requiring gun manufacturers provide data on fired cartridge characteristics for a government database for every firearm they produce. The penalty for violation would be up to 20 years in prison. ~~~~~ CONTACT YOUR FEDERAL REPS! www.keepandbeararms.com/information/capitolwiz

California Man Charged in Assault Weapons Case Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Police say they found 61 guns and 15,000 rounds of ammunition in his home. Federal agents believe he may have planned to sell the cache, although he has never in his life been in trouble with the law.

BIG TROUBLE FOR WASHINGTON GUN OWNERS Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Under 'Lock Up Your Safety' HB1121, criminals will find many more homeowners at their mercy. Contact your WA Congressmen now! www.keepandbeararms.com/information/capitolwiz

California Lawmakers Divided Over Gun Licensing Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
California lawmakers are sharply divided over a new and aggressive gun control measure that would require handgun owners to get licenses in the same fashion drivers' licenses are obtained. Contact your CA Reps and Governor! www.keepandbeararms.com/information/capitolwiz

US ALERT: H.R.726 - Ban on Internet Gun Sales! Submitted by: John Rich	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Rep. Patsy Mink of HI has introduced Bill H.R.726 "To ban using the Internet to obtain or dispose of a firearm." Penalty: up to one year in prison. Mink's web site: www.house.gov/mink ~~~~~ CONTACT YOUR FEDERAL REPS! www.keepandbeararms.com/information/capitolwiz

Youth Gun-Violence Prevention Grants Available Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Alliance for Justice is now accepting applications for its Co/Motion Youth Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Challenge Grants, which support campaigns to prevent gun violence that are designed and led by young people. Matching grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded. Only youth groups affiliated with a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or government agency may apply. See link for contact info.

Texas Gun-control Backers Voice Optimism Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Nina Butts, a lobbyist for Texans Against Gun Violence, said the state Legislature was traditionally a hostile place for gun-control supporters but that seemed to be changing slightly. "It's been as receptive as I've ever seen it," said Ms. Butts, who has been a lobbyist in Austin since 1993.

'Castles No More' by Russell Madden
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"A person's home long ago ceased to be his castle. Eminent domain, asset forfeiture, and no-knock raids merely presaged the more egregious violations of our privacy rampant today. We are no longer expected or encouraged to stand tall and proud as free men and women. No. Today we are supposed to do only that which pleases those in power. The occasional bone tossed to us by the Supreme Court merely reinforces the fact and extent of their control. We cannot look to the justices for relief..."

US ALERT: H.R.422 - Bullet Tracing Act To Reduce Gun Violence Submitted by: John Rich	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Rep. Becerra of CA has introduced Bill H.R.422 to create a list of the top 50 guns most frequently used in crime, and to require manufacturers and importers of those guns to provide data on fired cartridge characteristics for a government database. ~~~~~ CONTACT YOUR FEDERAL REPS! www.keepandbeararms.com/information/capitolwiz

Regarding Linda Hamilton (And a Message to the FBI) Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A Statement from J.J. Johnson of The Sierra Times - "When it comes to Real Americans in Real America, there is no safe quarter here."

Report on the new Vehicle-Mounted Active Denial System
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"The Marine Corps is preparing to unveil perhaps the biggest breakthrough in weapons technology since the atomic bomb - a nonlethal weapon that fires directed energy at human targets. In an exclusive, copyrighted story that appears on newsstands Monday, Marine Corps Times reports that the weapon, called the Vehicle-Mounted Active Denial System is designed to stop an individual in his tracks and make him turn and flee."

Pink Pistols Condemn Discriminatory Gun Law
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Regarding Massachusetts Chapter 180: "It's racist, classist, sexist, homophobic, and it discriminates against the elderly and disabled. When people actually sit down and read it, even ardent gun control advocates are shocked at what it legitimizes. A police chief can deny a license to a legally qualified person based on their gender, housing, sexual orientation - absolutely anything they want," said David Rostcheck.

Conservative Democrats Drop Gun Control Bills Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"This is not an issue that helps the Democratic Party, particularly in rural America," said Rep. Jim Turner (D-Texas). "Those of us who believe in the Second Amendment and the right of gun ownership have been pretty outspoken in telling our friends this is an issue they need to leave alone." SEE ALSO: D2A.org - Democrats for the Second Amendment

NY Court Eyes Gun Maker Liability Submitted by: Skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The State Court of Appeals is reviewing whether gun makers have a duty to use "reasonable care" in marketing handguns. And if that duty is breached, should manufacturers' liability be apportioned based on their shares of the national handgun market? The state court is not expected to issue a ruling before the end of March.

Ohio Gun Owners Fight Law
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After the pizza delivery business where he worked was robbed by someone who fired a shot into the building as he left, Pat Feely began carrying a handgun for protection. In the six years since, Feely hasn�t fired the gun in self-defense, but has become a foot soldier in a campaign to overturn the Ohio law that bars most citizens from carrying concealed weapons. "I refuse to be a victim," he said.