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Restrictive Gun Laws Pushing People Out Of Big Cities, Three States, Says SAF
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"The Census Bureau has reported what amounts to a 'domestic migration' from three large cities in three key states, and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) blames much of this population flight on repressive gun laws."
"The Associated Press reported Thursday that, according to the Census Bureau, states losing the most people are New York, California and Illinois."
"'This is no mystery,' said SAF founder Alan Gottlieb. 'Those states are infamous for their anti-gun attitudes. Countless times have we heard from people who have moved from those states because they wanted to escape the Draconian gun laws.'" |
Two-thirds enough to lose firearms
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"If the United States ever elects the wrong president or gets the wrong majority in Congress, law-abiding Americans could lose the right to own firearms by a two-thirds vote of the Senate, alone."
"It's scary enough that someday Congress could vote away that right, but the Constitution provides a back door to gun confiscation."
"And waiting to walk through it is the United Nations, that wonderful world body that has a Human Rights council comprising the world's worst goon nations and whose Security Council is powerless to deal with whacko Iran because Russia and China are making too much money dealing with Iran to act against its nuclear terrorism ambitions. It is seeking a worldwide treaty that in effect would disarm Americans." |
AZ: Self-defense gun bill goes to Napolitano
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"With only one dissenting vote, the Senate gave final approval Wednesday to letting people shoot to kill those who unlawfully or forcibly enter a home or occupied vehicle."
"The vote sends the measure, SB 1145, to Gov. Janet Napolitano who sidestepped questions about how she feels about the proposal. She will be under some pressure to veto the measure since Attorney General Terry Goddard and an association of county attorneys oppose it, saying it will allow guilty people to go free." |
CT: Our view: Fewer gun dealers is good
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"Wal-Mart's policy regarding guns varies, but it has stopped selling them at about 1,000 stores, and that's good news for folks who believe guns are too readily available."
"With 1,200 discount stores and 1,900 super centers, the decision will affect about a third of Wal-Mart outlets."
"While this was a marketing decision by the world's largest retailer, there is comfort in the knowledge that guns are a little tougher to come by, that cruising off the highway into just any Wal-Mart does not assure that a gun purchase is just moments away."
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DC: A gun-friendly city official in Washington? It's about time!
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"D.C. city official Sandra Seegars is on our side."
"WORLD Magazine recently ran an article about Miss Seegars' push for the right to bear arms in Washington. ..." ...
"The discussion of the Second Amendment ...is hitting closer and closer to home. I go to Catholic University, located in Brookland--a small, 'dangerous, low-income black neighborhood' of Washington. Crime around campus is an increasing problem. I wanted to list all of the Crime Alerts from this semester, but our Department of Public Safety (DPS) updates its site to include only the most recent events to avoid scaring off the University's recruits." ...
"It's time for change. We need Miss Seegars to make some like-minded friends and get them elected." |
FL: NRA bags 110-6 'shooter voter' win in House
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"Score another political win for the National Rifle Association, this time over the objection of people who run Florida's elections."
"The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to require businesses that issue fishing, hunting and trapping licenses to offer voter registration cards as well. The 110-6 vote was a victory for NRA lobbyist Marion Hammer, who said her goal was to expand opportunities for people to become voters." |
HI: Police Officer's Gun, Uniform Stolen From Car
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"An officer's handgun, uniform and equipment were stolen from a Honolulu police car Wednesday afternoon, according to officials."
"The police car was parked near Geiger Road in Ewa Beach near a sewage treatment plant."
"Someone allegedly broke into the officer's car and stole what was inside, police said."
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IL: Leaders unite for gun swap
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"If the recent shooting deaths of two girls don't help get guns off the streets, maybe dollar signs will, officials said Tuesday at the unveiling of a gun exchange program."
"Joined by the mother of one of those slain girls, a group of police, clergy and business leaders said Tuesday that anyone who gives up a gun at one of 23 churches on April 29 will be given a $100 debit card, no questions asked." ...
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MI: Self-defense shooters get House boost
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"A politically charged debate over gun rights brewed Wednesday as a state House committee passed a package of bills that would make citizens who injure or kill attackers in their homes, yards or even on public streets immune from criminal charges and lawsuits."
"While courts across Michigan already recognize anyone's right to self-defense, there is no automatic legal immunity for people who use deadly force to fend off assaults."
"The legislation approved by the House Judiciary Committee would change that. No longer would assault victims have to try to flee before using deadly force, which common law requires in self-defense cases anywhere other than the victim's home." |
MS: Melton to attend summit in Big Apple on illegal guns
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"Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is among a dozen mayors invited to a summit on illegal guns next week in New York City."
" 'We were looking for mayors who have shown leadership in their cities,' said Virginia Lam, a spokesperson for New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. 'Specifically, fighting guns and fighting crime.'"
"Melton will join mayors from major cities such as Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Seattle."
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NC: Lewisville town council delays gun-ordinance vote
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"The town council postponed a vote on a proposed revision to its gun ordinance after listening to residents on both sides of the issue during a hearing last week."
"Proponents and critics of the proposed changes said that proposed changes coincide with the increased suburbanization of Lewisville."
"If the council approves the proposal, people would be restricted from firing a gun within 500 feet of a building without the building owner's permission. The current restriction is 300 feet. Youths under 18 would not be allowed to fire a gun unless accompanied by an adult." |
NJ: 'Killer' Error
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"A convicted criminal wanted for murder was arrested on an unrelated charge last week but a judge canceled his $10,000 bail and the man was nowhere to be found the next day when the murder warrant was issued."
"'You've got to call a spade a spade, and in this case the left hand didn't know what the right hand was doing in the prosecutor's office,' said Ravinder S. Bhalla, the attorney who represented ... Ladson ..."
"At the April 12 hearing in Central Judicial Processing Court in Jersey City, Judge Dennis McGill struck Ladson's $10,000 bail and released him on his own recognizance, with no discussion of Ladson's previous jail time, his history of skipping bail or numerous other convictions, Bhalla said yesterday." ... |
NY: One more joins Tyrant Fest 2006
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"Mayor Byron W. Brown will meet with leaders from 13 other cities next week when he attends a national summit on gun violence."
"New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino are hosting what they call the first summit of its kind to address illegal guns on a national level."
"Officials will review policies and legal strategies for trying to reduce gun-related crimes. One goal will be to devise a coordinated approach to attacking a problem that has a tragic ring of timeliness in Buffalo in light of a rash of recent shootings." |
OH: House Bill 347 improves Ohio's conceal carry law
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"... Last month, I reported in this column our Criminal Justice Committee in the Ohio House of Representatives was working diligently to bring House Bill 347 to the floor for a vote. I am pleased to report we have accomplished this goal and approved HB 347 by a vote of 76 to 19."
"HB 347 is a culmination of bipartisan efforts over the last few months to address a number of problems raised by law enforcement and permit holders with the current law regarding licenses to carry a concealed handgun. ..." |
VT: Pro-gun club bill misfires during afternoon of Statehouse testimony
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"A bill that could silence most shooting range litigation is facing fierce opposition from both the neighbors of the gun clubs and the clubs themselves, says Sen. Richard Sears."
"Although the bill passed the House by a count of 140-0 in early March, both sides of the issue are claiming that they would rather see the bill die than pass the Senate in its current form."
"As it stands, the bill - sponsored by Bennington Republican Reps. Joseph Krawczyk Jr. and Mary Morrissey - would stop anyone who moved next to a pre-existing gun club from ever suing the club for any reason." |
UK: Police swoop after men spotted with gun
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"SPECIALLY trained firearms officers swooped on Bishops Lydeard on Tuesday night after reports of two men in the village with a gun."
"The police received an emergency call at 6.40pm to say the men had been spotted with a gun in the Pound Lane area of the village."
"Specialist firearms and police officers rushed to the scene and closed off several roads around the area."
"A thorough search of the village was conducted and at around 9pm two men with a BB gun were found in the West Street area." |
IL: Get a free gun lock or turn in your gun for cash � no questions asked
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"Local gun owners are encouraged to pick up free gunlocks and firearm safety information during Project ChildSafe's annual firearm safety and awareness tour, which kicks off Saturday in Chicago." ...
"The program's main goal is to avert a tragedy from happening in the home... We simply want people to take the gunlocks, bring them home, unload their firearms, lock them up and store them so they're inaccessible to children."
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UK: Shots fired at pub and houses
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"MULTIPLE gun shots sent people diving for cover over the Easter weekend."
"Shots were fired at several Middleton homes and a pub in the Langley area."
"People enjoying the bank holiday across Langley cowered in fear as bullets flew past their heads." |
MI: Pioneers' educate about gun violence
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"The gunmen had the wrong home and Olusola, an innocent bystander, now lives his life in a wheelchair."
"Tonight, he will be in Grand Rapids with other survivors of gun violence who call themselves Pioneers of Peace, an organization Olusola created for those maimed by gun violence."
"Four guests will speak at the request of Candace Chivis, a crime-prevention worker for the Garfield Park Neighborhood Association." |
UK: Man wounded by gun blast
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A MAN was left with a serious head injury after a shooting incident near the set of a major movie.
It happened yesterday close to Near Sawrey, Hawkshead.
The 31-year-old, from the West Midlands, was wounded after a gun accidentally went off in his face. The incident was unrelated to the filming.
Cumbria police said the man was in a stable condition in hospital this morning.
Police have said the gun was licensed and the incident was being treated as an accident. |
FL: Make gun case without the invectives (Letter)
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I agree that business owners should be able to ban firearms in their employee parking lots.
However, I find your referral to "the NRA and its legislative stooges," in your April 8 editorial, somewhat disturbing. Are you unable to make your point without resorting to invectives -- the use of which seems to be standard liberalism?
Perhaps your editor should be "parked in a trash can," along with the bill you opposed.
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CA: Tearful mom says school district ignoring gun assault on her son
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A San Bernardino woman says her 7-year-old son was threatened with a gun at Northpark Elementary School and officials refuse to acknowledge it.
Lucinda Rust said her second-grader has been traumatized by the incident and suffers from nightmares. She wants the district to pay for psychological evaluations and counseling services. |
UK: Gang pull gun on teen
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"A TEENAGER was threatened with a gun, punched, kicked and had his finger bitten in an attack by a gang of yobs who wanted his mobile phone."
"When the gang ran off, the youth picked himself up and ran down the street, only for his ordeal to continue when the trio reappeared in a car." |
WI: Swap/Gun Show at Beloit Rifle Club
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The Beloit Rifle Club is hosting its annual Swap Meet/Gun Show on April 30 from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at its clubhouse, 899 E. Philhower Road, Beloit. The meet is open to members and their guests.
Free tables are available to members, who are invited to bring firearms and/or related sporting materials to sell or trade. See the latest BRC newsletter for more details. All firearms laws apply.
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The unanimous Declaration of the Employee's (Blog)
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"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the employment bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."
"That whenever any Form of Employer/Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Employment/Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." |
MI: Seventh-grader faces expulsion over loaded gun; fourth-grader suspended for weapon in back pack
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"A 12-year-old seventh-grader who bragged Wednesday about the fully loaded 9 mm semi-automatic handgun in his locker was to appear in court today on felony weapons charges."
"The boy carried the weapon, with a round in the chamber and a 15-shot clip, to Hopkins Middle School in his back pack. 'I think he's fascinated with guns,' Hopkins Police Chief Edward Wedge said."
"Also Wednesday, a Coopersville a fourth-grader was suspended after he brought an unloaded handgun to his elementary school." |
VA: Opinion divided over gun bill veto
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"Gov. Timothy M. Kaine vetoed seven bills last week, including one that would allow gun owners without concealed weapons permits to put guns out of plain view in their cars."
"The measure, which Kaine rejected just before his deadline at midnight on April 13, required guns to be locked in a glove compartment or alternative locking box within a vehicle. But police around the state opposed it."
"Kevin Hall, Gov. Kaine�s press secretary, said that the rejection was based on police concerns. 'The governor vetoed the bill because of objections by law enforcement officials,' Hall said. ..."
"Police officers in Virginia, however, are not allowed to comment on legislation..." |
NY: Student Admits He Brought Gun to School
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A Fowler High School student accepted a plea deal today, admitting he brought a loaded gun to school.
The 15 year old pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon and told investigators where he got the weapon. This was part of a deal that gives him one year probation. The first 90 of those days will be spent under electronic home confinement.
The teenager was sent home with his mother today. Their attorney says the boy was able to plead guilty to a lesser charge of �attempted� possession because the gun was not functional. |
WA: Working together to save lives
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"I am the president of Washington CeaseFire, the statewide nonprofit group dedicated to reducing gun violence. I am proud to lead a board of a dozen citizen volunteers who give their time to try to make our state safer." ...
"The National Rifle Association (NRA) and its affiliate organizations have criticized Washington CeaseFire for using the event for our own purposes. To some extent, they are right. We have to, because otherwise this life-or-death issue is ignored." |
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