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Jim Brady Frustrated by Gun Control Progress
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"...They are frustrated that in the 13 years since the Brady Bill was signed, gun control efforts have largely stalled, and they single out the party they once proudly served."

"The Republican Party today is not what the Republican Party was 20 years ago... It's moved so far to the right. We were proud of politicians 10 years ago and 12 years ago who stood up and did the right thing. Today, I don't think they're doing the right thing. They're looking out for themselves."

On Anniversary of Reagan, Brady Shootings, Brady Campaign Launches Comprehensive Effort Against Illegal Guns
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"On the 25th anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Reagan and the shooting of Presidential Press Secretary Jim Brady, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is announcing a landmark multi- year effort to stop the trafficking of guns from licensed gun dealers into the hands of criminals."

"Starting at the grassroots and working with Million Mom March chapters and state-based allied groups, the organization will assemble a nationwide coalition of mayors to fight illegal guns, engage in sustained public education and media outreach, mobilize the support of law enforcement and ensure that the issue of illegal guns becomes a key political issue at the local, state and federal levels."

Gun violence is a public health crisis
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"Cynicism was not the only thing I took from that experience. I developed a new awareness of the problem of gun violence in our country. I began to focus on a concept I had learned in nursing school -- the public health crisis. My professors at Duke had drummed into me that if health care workers don't take the initiative to educate the public, preventable and devastating health problems can turn into a national disaster."

"That's how I began to look at gun violence, as a public health crisis. ..."

Gun Campaign Launched on Anniversary of Reagan Shooting
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"As part of its new program, the organization plans to assemble a nationwide coalition of mayors to engage in sustained public education and media outreach, mobilize the support of law enforcement and ensure that the issue of illegal guns becomes a key political issue at the local, state and federal levels."

"The group is also launching a 'Gun Industry Watch' to systematically monitor the gun industry and expose the practices of gun manufacturers and sellers that ensure the continued and profitable supply of guns to the illegal market."

An intellectual shell game with the anti-gun folks
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"Ask Americans if they would like to have a legal M16A2 in their gun safe. Watch out for the stampede."

"Mr. Miller's ignominious interpretation of the Second Amendment and 'well regulated' is a losing proposition."

"The Founders were explicit in their debates and writings about all of the rights in the Bill Of Rights."

"Mr. Miller would do well to read them before expressing illiberal opinions."

Miller's views of militia and guns are erroneous
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"Ron Miller's letter is full of falsehoods and errors ['Sorry, but owning guns is not guaranteed by our Constitution,' March 24]."

"The militia was successful; it defended the U.S. from invasion by the British in the War of 1812."

"The soldiers who defended Baltimore were militia, as were the soldiers who defended New Orleans."

"Lincoln was a member of a militia unit during the Black Hawk War of 1832."

"The militia was, if anything, too successful, causing no end of trouble to the federal government during the Civil War."

NH: Father claims self defense in shooting of son Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Website: http://www.nysrpa.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A father who shot his son in the arm Tuesday night said he acted in self defense to prevent his son from assaulting him and his wife with a metal pipe."

MI: Gun trumps bat
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One person is under arrest after road rage on Cedar Street leads to a heated exchange in a parking lot. It happened Monday afternoon on Cedar Street near Willoughby in Delhi Township when two drivers heading north on Cedar got into a fight.

One driver rammed his car into the other, causing minor damage. The drivers then pulled into a Burger King parking lot. One driver got out of his car with a baseball bat and approached the other driver, who then pulled a gun. Police arrived and arrested the driver with the bat. Police say the man with the gun had a legal permit to carry the weapon.

NE: Concealed-Weapons Bill Adopted
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"On a 33-12 vote, Nebraska lawmakers have passed a measure to allow Nebraskans to carry concealed weapons."

"The measure is expected to be signed by Gov. Dave Heineman, which would make Nebraska the 48th state that allows people to pack hidden guns in some fashion. It would take effect on Jan. 1, 2007. Residents would have to complete training, pass a background check and pay a $100 permit fee. Concealed weapons will still be prohibited in schools, athletic events, churches, hospitals, bars, banks and anywhere else business owners don't want them."

AL: Alabama District Attorney Association opposes Nation Rifle Association's 'Shoot First Bill'
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"The Alabama District Attorney Association joined a Birmingham public policy group to oppose bills Jefferson County District Attorney David Barber called a 'license to kill.'"

"Across the country, mainly in the south, The National Rifle Association is sponsoring legislation it alternately calls 'Stand Your Ground, the Castle Doctrine, and Shoot First.' In Alabama House Bill 1 and its companion, Senate Bill 283, claims to 'extend the right to self-defense' by allowing anyone to use deadly force if they feel threatened by an aggressor intent on causing harm. The proposed law would grant civil and criminal immunity for arrest and prosecution when used in self-defense."

CA: LA County sheriff's deputy dies in apparent gun-cleaning accident
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"A deputy was apparently accidentally shot to death while cleaning his gun at a Los Angeles County sheriff's facility, officials said Thursday. It was the department's third death in seven days."

"A fellow deputy discovered the body of Deputy Paul Wilms, 38, after 5 a.m. Thursday in a sheriff's youth center across the street from the Industry station, said Deputy R.J. Suarez."

"Wilms had a gunshot wound to his upper torso, Suarez said."

IN: Whitley OKs gun range despite resident protests Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Whitley County Zoning Board gave the nod to a police shooting range in Whitley County in a 3-2 vote Tuesday night." "The request drew protests from some residents who live near the property." "Mike Ostrander, who lives next to the property where the shooting range will be installed, said he feels 'extreme disappointment' over the decision."

WA: Bad idea file: Gun sale to help police chaplains
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"...it seemed odd to some when an internal Pierce County announcement arrived electronically Wednesday morning promoting a gun sale to benefit the chaplaincy."

"By making a purchase, you accomplish three things: 1 � You have more stuff; 2 � You help the Chaplaincy; 3 � You help a retired citizen get rid of his guns in a meaningful way."

"The notice listed a handful of firearms � mostly rifles and scopes. One stood out: 'ARMI Jager Loano Italy Model AP 74 rifle (22 LR semi-auto black assault rifle style with sling and 1 magazine).'"

"Shortly after the notice went out to county employees, complaints started coming in. Why would the county be selling something identified as an assault rifle? Why would the chaplaincy be involved in selling guns?"

South Africa: Gun licence wait triggers anger
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"While police publicly destroyed thousands of firearms on Wednesday, furious gun owners said police were giving them the 'runaround' when they tried to hand in firearms for destruction or have their gun licences renewed."

"Friday is the deadline for millions of panicky gun owners, who have already had a three-month extension of the deadline, to renew their firearm licences. Many have complained the process of renewing their licences was taking a long time, with applicants standing in queues at police stations for many hours."

NY: Women getting gun happy Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Whether it's for protection, self-empowerment, or sport, more women are packing heat." "Gun makers are marketing lighter and smaller guns just for women. Women can also find female hunting apparel for those looking to shoot in style. Some of them learn to shoot for protection. But for others, it's just for fun."

UK: Man, 18 on gun murder charge
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AN 18-year-old Dalton man has been charged with murder.

The teenager was arrested on Monday by police investigating the murder of Leeds man Michael Hanley.

Police have also revealed more arrests were made yesterday.

Mr Hanley, 23, died after he was shot in the stomach outside Sheridan's Bar in Ravens- thorpe on December 27.

The 18-year-old has been charged with murder, affray, possession of a firearm and perverting the course of justice.

MI: Gun range study OK'd Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"City council members recently approved funding for a study to assess specific needs for a firearms range and expanded training facility for the Novi Police Department." "At their March 20 meeting, council unanimously voted to accept a $5,800 fixed fee for Wold Architects and Engineers from Troy to conduct the assessment."

Australia: Gun violence links investigated
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"NSW police are investigating links between a spate of gun crimes in western Sydney, including two drive-by shootings aimed at young families, Commissioner Ken Moroney said."

"Three adults and three children escaped uninjured when a number of shots were fired at their house in Regents Park, south-west Sydney, just after 10pm (AEDT) last night."

"Two of the bullets shattered a bedroom window but no one was hurt, police said."

MO: Machine gun dealer does business at a brisk clip
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"CMMG, which stands for Central Missouri Machine Guns, is a frequent vendor at gun shows, setting up displays at 25 to 30 shows a year around Missouri. Its inventory of assault weapons is impressive."

"One commemorates firefighters who died at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. And the odd-looking PS90 is a civilian version of a weapon used by the Secret Service."

"Although CMMG sells primarily to civilians, Overstreet said, it also does business with law enforcement agencies, the military and private contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq. It operates out of a nondescript building several miles outside Fayette."

NY: Student brings loaded gun to Syracuse high school
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"A search for a student's missing cell phone led a Fowler High School resource officer to a loaded hand gun. A 15-year-old is charged with criminal possession of a weapon for bringing the gun to school. Police say this is only the second time in recent years a loaded handgun was brought to a Syracuse city school. Now the district is trying to reassure parents and keep other weapons out of the school."

UK: Man jailed for firing gun Submitted by: News Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A MAN has been jailed for four years after firing a gun twice inside a friend's home." "Michael Ward, 28, pulled out his Smith & Wesson revolver and fired into a wall and a kitchen boiler after his plan for an early morning drinking session was rejected." "His brother, Joseph, 22, then flung an ashtray at resident Devon Clarke and threatened to kill him as the pair fled."

MA: Police, mayor fight federal gun-tracking bill
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"Boston police officials joined Mayor Thomas M. Menino this week to oppose a bill before Congress that they say would make it even more difficult for police to track and arrest gun traffickers and dealers who abet them."

"Police say the legislation would permanently bar them from accessing a firearms tracing database maintained by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, except when they are working on a specific criminal case."

UK: Woman 'shot husband in gun dance'
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"The judge in the case of a woman accused of shooting her husband while she danced for him with a shotgun has started summing up.
Linda West, 49, denies she murdered her husband, Gregory West, 45, at their flat in Southampton in May 2005."

"In the witness box, Mrs West said she had danced to the Shania Twain song 'Man! I Feel Like A Woman' with the weapon after an evening drinking wine."

"When she put the gun down, she claims, it went off, shooting Mr West."

Canada: Victory in gun war long way off
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"While some Toronto politicians and senior police officers are claiming they're starting to win the war against gangs and guns, we don't see it."

"Not with two people killed and four wounded in three shootings on Monday night alone -- right after a weekend of optimistic news reports about how things were getting better."

"Not when a 21-year-old man charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder and wanted by police for over a year, was let out on bail Tuesday."

"Not when a teenager implicated in the daylight shooting of a 17-year-old behind a Scarborough high school earlier this month was freed on bail the same day." ...

Australia: Did Bracks and Ronnie Walker rip off a gun club?
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"...I will seize your property, pay you nothing, vandalise the grounds and, you can pay for the clean up bill, after I have gone. You will not be allowed to even venture onto your property unless you pay me admission fees for each visit. If you object, we will do something nasty to you."

"The owner�s reaction would be straight forward: contact the extortion and dangerous criminal detective squad of the police, to have the extortionist charged and thrown into prison. On my information, that is basically what the Minister of Sports, Justin Madden, and thus Bracks and the Cabinet and the �Major Events Committee� did to the Melbourne Gun Club and its property, the Lilydale Range, at which the clay and skeet shooting Commonwealth Games competitions are being held."

FL: Friends Tell Bus Driver That Boy Has Gun In Book Bag
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"A 10-year-old Sanford boy tried to bring a gun to school, but his friends found out and the boy and the gun never made it in the building. The boy was waiting for the bus to Wicklow Elementary, showing and telling his friends what was in his book bag."

"It was a pellet gun he had found. Police said he told friends and they told the bus driver." ...

"Sanford police said the gun didn't have an orange plastic safety tip, which makes the fake gun look even more like a real one. In a hostile situation, if an officer believes the gun is real, the boy could have faced deadly force."

"In this case, officers said the boy did not make any aggressive movements or threats."

UK: Toy gun held to head of driver
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"A MOTORIST who held an imitation gun to the head of a man whose car had tailgated him has been jailed for three and a half years."

"Michael Rollinson's victim was hit with the toy gun but the incident was witnessed by an off duty police officer."

"Rollinson, 29, of Alice Street, Darwen, pleaded guilty to having an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear and was also sentenced for theft, breach of a community rehabilitation order with 10 other offences considered."

KS: Police deparment switches to semi-automatic gun
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"After more than 15 years, the Topeka Police Department is hanging up its 9-millimeter Smith and Wesson hand guns and taking aim with the Glock 40-caliber semi-automatic." ...

"Mills said while the 9-millimeter is reliable, it is a complicated gun."

"Law enforcement officials said the safety switch on the Smith and Wesson sometimes flips on by accident, leaving officers with less time to react in a life threatening situation."

CA: Hayward police to hold gun buy-back event Saturday
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"Members of the public can earn $50 for each firearm they turn in at the Hayward Police Department's gun buy-back event this Saturday."

"The annual event will take place in the parking lot of the Costco Business Center at West A Street and Hathaway Avenue in Hayward. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m."

" '...It is a chance to increase the safety of every family and the community,' said Hayward police Chief Lloyd Lowe."

"The firearms are accepted anonymously and then destroyed."

"The gun buy-back program is funded entirely by donations from community organizations. ...

UK: Shoppers caught up in gun raid terror
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"TERRIFIED shoppers looked on in shock as supermarket workers were threatened with a sawn-off shotgun during an armed robbery."

"The gunmen ordered frightened staff members to lie on the floor during the raid at Asda, Merrielands Crescent, Dagenham just before closing time."

"After grabbing the cash, the men, who were all wearing masks and overalls, fled the supermarket and escaped in a small white van."