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OH: Concealed Guns Would Level The Playing Field
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"In 1995, when I moved to Knox County from northeast Ohio, I looked forward to subscribing to The Dispatch. But after a year or so, I became disenchanted with the editorial slant of the paper. In particular, I found its incessant anti-Second Amendment editorials and its relentless anti-gun stance a source of irritation.

So, I dropped my subscription.

I still would pick up a Sunday edition occasionally to catch up on columnist Dave Barry."

OH: Editorial Misfires On Concealed-Carry Issue
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"It is incredible to me that there are people, such as the one who wrote the April 1 Dispatch editorial, who simply can't understand that not all of us are sniveling cowards ("Gunning for votes?').

Not all of us are willing to stake our safety and that of our families on a 911 call. Some of us have been robbed at gunpoint by a stranger who very easily could have killed us. And some of us are perfectly capable of protecting ourselves without having to call for help."

12 Year Old Girl Defends Herself Against Pervert by Disabling His 'Gun'
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- "A 12-year-old girl confronted by a flasher in an elevator Monday night reacted quickly: The man was injured, and the girl ran out of the elevator and found her stepfather to tell him what happened. The stepfather found the suspect running from the building, and the two men fought. The suspect broke free and ran away. Because he suffered blood loss, the man probably suffered injuries significant enough for him to seek medical treatment."

PA: Shooting training program scheduled Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Pennsylvania 4-H Shooting Sports Committee will conduct a training program and instructor certification course for adults interested is working with youths Friday through Sunday at Camp Lutherlyn in Butler County."

FL: Policy on guns in cars up to individual school boards (followup) Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Guns inside cars parked at school? Gov. Jeb Bush said Thursday that it is a decision local school boards should make, not the Legislature." "School districts have the right ... It's back to the question of local control, that seems to be the way to do it," Bush said, saying there is a big difference between guns in school and guns locked in cars on school parking lots."

VA: Gov. Mark Warner signs preemption bill -- NRA happy Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Gov. Mark R. Warner vetoed a legislative ban on certain late-term abortions today while effectively invalidating an Alexandria gun control ordinance supported by fellow Democrats in Northern Virginia, a political balancing act designed to keep his administration on a centrist course."

UK: Self-defense plea for crime victims Submitted by: John Rich	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The president of a victim support group in England has demanded that people being burgled be allowed to protect themselves "by any means at their disposal". He claims hat victims of crime were not eporting incidents to the police ecause "the administration of the aw is weighted in favour of the riminal".

MI: Westland gun range draws hunters, others
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"Westland's first-ever indoor gun range has stirred interest among hunters, gun collectors and people who carry concealed weapons to protect themselves."

"Firing Line, on Hix Road north of Ford, has drawn customers such as hunters Randy and Linda Evanoff, who often meet during lunchtime to practice their shooting skills."

"We're in desperate need of a place like this in this area," said Randy Evanoff, a Canton Township resident, as he took a break from his shooting practice."

Spring hunting is a delight, but hunters can end up embarrassed Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"I felt the coyote's pain. We both had made embarrassing mistakes. Still, I couldn't help but grin under my camouflage face mask -- at him and myself." "The wild canine had slipped in from behind my brother Les and me this past Sunday morning as we sat overlooking an opening where three senderos met and a small pond offered water in a horribly dry country."

IL: ISRA Announces Formation Of Federal Political Action Committee
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"As part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the political punch of Illinois' 1.5 million law-abiding firearm owners, the Illinois State Rifle Association announced today the formation of a federal political action committee."

"Known as the ISRA-Congressional Campaign Committee (ISRA-CCC), the organization will be free to endorse and support candidates for U.S. House and Senate seats who adhere to the committee's philosophy on the right of the law-abiding citizen to keep and bear arms."

Costs May Force Cities to Drop Gun Lawsuits Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Faced with high litigation costs, other cities may follow in the footsteps of Boston, Mass., and drop their lawsuits again gunmakers, Reuters reported March 28." "Boston's Public Health Commission decided to drop its gun lawsuit after spending "hundreds of thousands of dollars" on the litigation. Other municipalities could follow Boston's lead, especially those faced with budget shortfalls."

Gun-Control Proponents Confident Lawsuits Will Proceed Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Although Boston, Mass., dropped its gun lawsuit, gun-control proponents were encouraged by the news that Jersey City, N.J., has joined 33 other municipalities in suing gun manufacturers, the Boston Globe reported March 29." "Boston's decision was unique to Boston," said Dennis Henigan, director of the Legal Action Project for the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence in Washington, D.C."

CA: Neighbor called 911 twice during fatal dog mauling
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"A frantic neighbor called police twice as Diane Whipple was fatally mauled by dogs outside her apartment door, A 2nd 911 call was made by David Kuenzi, He said he heard a woman screaming and that he was going to investigate. "I wouldn't go up there because you never know what you might get into," the dispatcher said. The dispatcher promised help was on the way. Still police had not arrived. Ms. Birkmaier called 911 again..."

-- A few well placed shots would have ended this terror and saved a life.

'We check Teddy bears for safety; why not guns?'
Submitted by: John Fansler

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More of the same repeated lies...

"What are the consequences of an unregulated industry? In 1999, according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 28,000 Americans died by firearms, giving guns the infamous distinction as the second leading cause of product-related death behind motor vehicles. Even more disturbing, firearms are the second leading cause of death overall for children ages 15 to 19 and the third leading cause of death for children ages 10 to 14." - Chris Hahn is initiatives coordinator of the 'Texas Consumer Gun Safety Initiative', a project of 'Texas Citizen Fund', based in Austin

TX: Houston - Over 2,000 voted illegally in city polling Submitted by: John Fansler	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"More than 2,000 people voted illegally in the local November elections and the Houston mayoral runoff in December, including 712 people who cast ballots in city races and don't live in the city." -- SNAFU - If the government cannot even run a simple vote, how can we depend on it alone for our safety?

Pilot groups unified on arming flight crew
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"The nation's leading airline pilot organizations are unified in their quest to allow commercial pilots to carry firearms in cockpits as a way to beef up flight security in the wake of Sept. 11."

"The groups, which wrapped up meetings this week, sent a joint letter to President Bush and key members of his administration asking them to implement provisions of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which Bush signed into law last November."

See also today's KABA article: Airline Pilots' Security Alliance Petitions President Bush for Armed Pilots

AZ: Woman Calls for End to Pro-Gun Protest
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"An Arizona woman who was forbidden from taking her gun to work for personal protection is calling for an end to protests at the home of a top state official."

"Shannon Flynn, an employee with the Arizona Department of Revenue, carries a 9mm pistol because she fears the release of her father from prison. However, she has been forced to leave her sidearm in her car rather than carry it with her to her state office."

"The decision sparked protests at the home of state Revenue Department head Mark Killian, but Flynn wants the protests to stop."

Afghanistan: Crime returning where Taliban harshness 'kept peace' Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
KANDAHAR -- "After a seven-year hiatus, crime is back in Kandahar, a city that was considered among the safest in Afghanistan in a time when the Taliban kept the peace with public killings, amputations and floggings." KABA NOTE: How can they call that "peace"? Are they suggesting that citizens were "better-off" under the Taliban?

CO: Rally seeks to sink concealed gun bill
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"Those who are fighting concealed-weapons legislation launched a major offensive Thursday at the state Capitol, saying the measure would lead to a proliferation of hidden guns."

"Officials from the Colorado PTA and Interfaith Alliance, along with Tom Mauser, father of slain Columbine student Daniel Mauser, and more than a dozen other citizens and lawmakers joined to oppose the measure at a statehouse news conference."

MI: Pro gun group ready for fight
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"The executive director of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners told a group of about 75 gun enthusiasts gathered Wednesday night at Webster Township Hall that he'll lead them in a fight to make Michigan the envy of gun lovers in Florida, Nevada and Texas."

"Ross Dykman told the crowd they are powerful "ambassadors of the gun movement" and urged them to vigorously support pro-gun candidates with endorsements, money and letters to local newspapers."

Targeting Gun Makers - Geoff Metcalf talks about firearm litigation
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"In this week's "Sunday Q&A," WND talk-show host Geoff Metcalf interviews Lawrence Keane, general counsel for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, about the 24 lawsuits brought by various cities against the firearms industry."

"The city of Boston recently abandoned its litigation, which had been pending since 1999, in favor of working with the industry to reduce gun violence. Jersey City, N.J., however, has filed its own suit against the industry."

Hong Kong: Stress-free executive happiness is a warm gun
Submitted by: Rick Schwartz

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"A HONG Kong gun club is calling for stressed-out businessmen to blow off steam by firing off a few rounds with a .38-special calibre revolver. Or if they want a little less kick, a .22-calibre or nine millimetre semi-automatic pistol are available at the Phoenix Gun Club. The promotional packages range from $1,600 to $2,100 per person."

-- for $2,100 you get to shoot ONE magazine full of rounds. That's what happens when you live in a country without a 2nd Amendment.

OH: Girlfriend's admission helps clear man in weapons case
Submitted by: Blacksnake

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"Shawanna Underwood's confession helped her boyfriend beat weapons charges yesterday, but it may give prosecutors the ammunition they need to convict her of the crime."

"A Cleveland Municipal Court jury acquitted Devon Campbell, Underwood's boyfriend, of two weapons charges and endangering children. He had been charged after Underwood's 9-year-old son took a loaded .22-caliber handgun to school."

"Police and city prosecutors thought the gun belonged to Campbell because the boy said he got it from Campbell's dresser drawer. But Underwood took the stand - despite warnings from Judge Sean Corrigan that her testimony could be used against her - and said the gun was hers."

CO: Gun-control backers speak up
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"Opponents of the concealed weapons permitting legislation that gets its first hearing today showed up at the Capitol on Thursday pointing out it doesn't ban guns in stadiums, bars and preschools."

"It was a pre-emptive strike by gun-control advocates against the fragile compromise some legislators are trying to hold together that creates a statewide standard for how concealed weapons permits are issued."

MD: Judge denies gun club's belated test appeal Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Deep Run Rifle and Revolver Club's request for court approval to test noise-reduction measures at its range near Union Mills was shot down yesterday by a Carroll County Circuit Court judge." "The club has been effectively closed since March 2000 when Judge Luke K. Burns Jr. ruled in favor of a group of longtime neighbors." And said that the club's "Noise reduction plan is too late."

CA: Missing gun forces lock-down on Fort Irwin
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"Commanders have restricted some 240 Fort Irwin soldiers to their unit area and placed more stringent restrictions on 90 others in an effort to recover a 9 mm pistol reported missing a week ago. Some 90 soldiers from the 1st squad of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment were remanded to squadron classrooms Tuesday."

�These 90 (soldiers) are the ones that unit identified as the ones most likely to have had access to the arms room when the weapon when missing.�

AL: Slug, blood link couple to slayings
Submitted by: Tammy K.

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"A bullet and blood found in the home of a former Pelham police officer and his wife link the couple to a double killing, a police officer testified in a preliminary hearing Thursday."

-- Hey, I thought the police were supposed to *protect* citizens.

KABA NOTE: While this is a popular myth perpetuated by politicians who would like to see citizens all disarmed and at their mercy, the police have NO LEGAL OBLIGATION OR RESPONSIBILITY to protect you. This has been established in court.