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U.N.: Global Taxation, Beneficial Or Tyrannical? Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"With a little extra in funds the U.N. could finally push for complete unilateral disarmament, as laid out in State Department Document 7277. After all we won't need guns after a world government has taken control and peace is proclaimed throughout the earth."

MI: Gun law spurs no violence (followup)
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"Nine months after a state law that allows most people over the age of 21 to qualify for a concealed weapons permit, worries that gun violence would soar have not materialized and few glitches in the law have been reported.

"It's obvious that people aren't shooting each other over traffic disputes, there's no blood in the street," said David Bieganowski, a Traverse City lawyer and chapter president of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners."

VA: Legislative Update (NRA/ILA) Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Please contact your lawmakers and thank them if they voted in favor of SB593. Also, please take a moment to call (804) 786-0000 and thank Governor Warner for signing this bill into law. Your lawmakers and the Governor can also be contacted via e-mail by using the "Write your Reps" feature."

OH: Legislative Update (NRA/ILA)
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"The NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) Program ... is designed to encourage America's youth to become active and knowledgeable citizens on both the national and local levels."

"The Ohio State Y.E.S. Program is looking for outstanding high school students to take part in a four-day, all-expense-paid educational experience in Columbus. The students who take part in this event will be ... politically motivated, and possess a desire to learn more about how their state government operates."

KS: Legislative Update (NRA/ILA)
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"On Thursday, April 4, the State House passed Senate Bill 116, the NRA-backed "Reckless Lawsuit Preemption" bill, on an overwhelming 106 to 17 vote. SB116 now heads to Governor Bill Graves (R) for consideration."

"Please take a moment to pen a short note of thanks to two Representatives who were extremely instrumental in helping to pass this important bill: Rep. Candy Ruff (D-40) and Rep. Todd Novascone (R-66)."

AZ: Legislative Update (NRA/ILA) Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"On Wednesday, April 10, at 9:00a.m., the House Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture will hear SB1008, the NRA-backed Range Protection bill. With more and more Arizona ranges being closed and threatened with closure due to encroachment by development, it is essential that this legislation pass this year. Call your Representative at (602) 542-4221 and urge him to support SB1008."

Congress Asks Rumsfeld To Prevent Demil Controversy Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Two letters�one carrying the signatures of 16 U.S. Senators, the other bearing the signatures of 24 U.S. Representatives�have been sent to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, asking the Secretary to ensure that budget language similar to Section 1062 of last year's "National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2002" is not submitted this year."

A federal push on security stirs a bipartisan bid to guard privacy
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"Prodded by an unusual coalition of conservative and liberal groups, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are preparing legislation to rein in what critics charge has been an assault on individual privacy, a trend they say has been exacerbated by post-Sept. 11 security concerns.

"Representative Bob Barr, Republican of Georgia, is drafting a bill that would require a privacy impact statement as part of all new federal regulations."

FL: Horne says gun proposal had roots in federal code Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A bit of mystery and a whole lot of confusion surfaced this week when lawmakers considered a new set of rules for public schools that included language that could let students bring guns to school in their locked cars. "Specifically, the language allows each school board to create an exception to the so-called "zero tolerance" rule that requires expulsion for kids who bring guns to school."

Conversation with John Ashcroft Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Courthouses depress me. Especially if they have mottos engraved around their sides � uplifting sentiments like Equal Justice Under Law. Someday somebody is going to engrave a legend around a courthouse that says: O Justice, What Crimes Are Committed In Thy Name."

CO: House panel approves concealed weapons bill
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"A bill to set up a statewide standard for concealed weapons permits took its first step toward passage on Friday. The House Civil Justice and Judiciary Committee approved HB1410 on a 6-3 vote that ran nearly along party lines."

"The proposal, by Rep. Lois Tochtrop, R-Westminster, is lauded by its supporters as a compromise that fixes Colorado's patchwork of laws on how sheriffs and police chiefs issue permits."

Canadian Gun Registration Has Little Impact on Crime (followup)
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"Gun control has been a fixture of American public policy debate for many years; it has a counterpart in Canada. There, the government made massive cuts in the crime fighting budget -- including freezing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police budget for a decade -- in order to create a massive bureaucracy to register the firearms of ordinary citizens."

"According to Professor Gary Mauser of Simon Fraser University, the misguided effort was based on myths about gun use."

Dam-it, I've Earned The Right! Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Robert Waters, author of "The Best Defense" gave me a warning several months ago. He suggested that I be very careful how I handle the media when it came to answering questions about rights as gun owners in America. I took his advice and stored it in the "to recall later" section of my brain..."

CO: Fine-tuning the gun bill
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"Colorado lawmakers seem close to a reasonable compromise to give the state a fair, uniform concealed-weapon law to replace the current crazy quilt of local ordinances and practices that vary from one jurisdiction to another."

"The Post has long supported adopting a uniform, statewide law because in some jurisdictions, such as Denver, it has become impossible for an ordinary law-abiding citizen (even one in mortal danger) to obtain a concealed-carry permit."

CO: YES: End Dems' anti-gun jihad Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"In recent months, Democratic Party leaders have struggled to overcome what they contend is a negative stereotype, created by the GOP, that paints all Democrats as gun-control extremists." "Having worked with many Democrats over the years, we can say for the record that not all members of the party are extremists on the gun issue - just their leaders."

AL: Military group violated 'law'
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"State auditors said Friday that a nonprofit military group violated federal firearm laws and state surplus property laws in the transfer and sale of surplus World War I guns."

"The Department of Examiners of Public Accounts also said the Alabama National Guard department did not comply with state property inventory laws and did not follow proper procedures in transferring 536 military artifacts to a private group of retired guard members."

Airlines Get 'F' In Security, Says Police Group
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"The government says airport security is improving, but a police group gives airlines and government a failing grade in security."

"If the government and airlines put as much effort into implementing the new security measures as they have into publicizing them, they might not have gotten this F in safety," said James J. Fotis, a retired New York police officer and executive director of Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA)."

Know range, have enough gun for hunt
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"The old logging road seemed to stretch on endlessly. We had been walking since daylight, up and down ridges through what seemed like some of the roughest country the Ouachita National Forest had to offer. The Ouachita mountain chain that runs through central western Arkansas is the only mountain chain in North America that runs east and west. And although they aren't mountains in the sense of the Rockies, they have gotten the better of many a turkey hunter."

CO: A lobbyist 'crosses the line' (In Their Mind)
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"In our mind there's no doubt about it: State law prohibits lobbyists or their clients from making, promising or soliciting contributions to lawmakers while the legislature is in session."

"But Dudley Brown, executive director of (and lobbyist for) Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, signed a letter openly soliciting funds for state Sen. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Fort Morgan, after the session began in January. He did it with the knowledge and approval of Musgrave."

KABA NOTE: Keywords: "IN OUR MIND."

AFA site forced to shut down � Temporarily! Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"all columns will be suspended for several days. Rest assured, that we�ll be back on-line by the early this week." "Armed Females of America will be appearing at the Free American Exposition and Book Fair on April 20th and 21st in Mesquite, Texas (just east of Dallas) at the Kettle Moraine/Federal Observer booth."

MT: Jaycees, Daisy plan shooting classes Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Firearms are a part of America's rich history, from the American Revolution to today." "Educating youth to be safe around firearms is crucial. Countless lives are lost due to young people mishandling guns. That is why for more than 35 years, the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce has helped keep America's young people safe through the Shooting Education Program."

MI: Increase in gun permits issued 'concerns officials'
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"Acquiring a concealed weapons permit wasn't on Nancy Dubrul's mind when she enrolled in a pistol safety course recently. "I was just introduced to handgun shooting at a range a month ago," said Dubrul, of Rochester Hills. "I thought it was a neat sport. I thought I should take a handgun safety class. As long as I've gone through all that, I thought I might take it a step further. With the CCW (carrying a concealed weapon) class, you learn all the rules and laws."

PA: 'A commitment to rid Pottstown of gun violence' Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A day after gunshots and murder rocked a Pottstown neighborhood, Montgomery County authorities pledged to remain on the borough's streets to rid them of gun violence." "We're there for the long-haul," First Assistant District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman promised Saturday while discussing Friday's shootings that left one man dead and another man critically injured."

SD: 'Barnett fights for gun owners' Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Dear Editor: A Handgun Concealed Carry Reciprocity Law has finally been passed in South Dakota to the delight of firearms owners. Feb. 8 the NRA sent a fax alert to members which stated "a note of special thanks to Attorney General Mark Barnett, who has been instrumental in helping to clear the hurdles to ensure passage of this measure."

CO: Woman gunned down while calling 911 Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The 39-year-old woman called 911 at about 1 a.m. Sunday to say a man had shot her 46-year-old boyfriend and driven away. She called back a few minutes later to say the suspect had returned, police said." "Dispatchers then heard gunshots." "When Weld County deputies arrived moments laters, she was laying dead near a car." Alt. Version: www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1002,53%257E513218,00.html

NH: Proposal by gun 'safety' group would outlaw handguns in school
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"A gun safety group is calling on state legislators to make it illegal for a student to possess a firearm in a 'Safe' School Zone.

"The New Hampshire chapter of the Million Mom March is a nonprofit organization of men and women dedicated to preventing gun-related deaths and injuries through direct involvement in the legislative process.

"The organization has targeted the state�s legislation regarding firearms in schools."

PA: New SCI chapter set for first fund-raiser
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"The newly formed Three-State Chapter of Safari Club International will hold its first fund-raiser banquet at Shadyside Inn in Uniontown April 13. The reception begins at 5 p.m. The chapter hopes to recruit members from western Maryland, West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania."

"Prizes offered include hunts for elk, white-tailed deer, black bear and caribou in locations throughout North America, and adventures for Cape buffalo and impala in Africa."

AL: Civilian Marksmanship Program had busy 2001 Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"In 1903 an act of Congress established the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice. This act eventually led the creation of the Civilian Marksmanship Program, whose objective was to teach marksmanship skills to civilians."

German Socialists Urge Abolition of American Way of Life Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A controversial Green organization linked to Germany�s Socialist Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer is launching a campaign to impose $300 billion in global taxes and radically transform the American way of life."

CA: High-end 'Panic Room' hideouts becoming more common
Submitted by: Andrew Go

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"Her secret hideout is behind a seamless wall in her one-story ranch house in rural Livermore. A robber could break in, check every room and never know she's a few feet away, calling authorities as she loads a handgun.

"Milani is one of the hundreds of Bay Area residents who have a real-life "panic room," which real estate insiders used to call safe rooms before the hit movie starring Jodie Foster came out."

KABA NOTE: The movie is nothing more than typical Hollywood woman victimization rhetoric. If she is armed properly and is confident in her weapon, and there is only one way into the room, there is no need to "panic."

SC: Condon pledges to stand by NRA Submitted by: Rick Daniel	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
-- SC Attorney General Charlie Condon reasserted his stance on the Second Amendment in a speech given to NRA members in Myrtle Beach on Saturday. Condon, a solid gun rights supporter, is a candidate for governor. "All Americans should thank God for the NRA," Condon said.

A New Look at The Declaration
Submitted by: LFA Editor
Website: http://www.libertyforall.net

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"The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important, if not THE most important, documents ever written. Were it not for our Founders courage and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, lack of support and generally negative public opinion, and being up against what was at the time the greatest military on Earth, we probably would be singing "God Save the Queen" not the "Star Spangled Banner."