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'Bloomberg's Vigilante Sting Hurt Real Investigations, So Prosecute Him,' Says Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
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"New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg should be investigated for obstruction of justice, and possibly prosecuted under the federal RICO statutes, for his headline-hunting 'sting' operation of alleged law- breaking gun dealers, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) said today."
"'According to the New York Daily News, 'Quick-Draw' Bloomberg's decision to hire private investigators for this gun control stunt has apparently jeopardized several genuine criminal cases,' said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. 'In his foolish zeal to drum up support for an anti-gun campaign, Bloomberg quite possibly has put real investigations at risk. This appears to be as clear cut a case of obstruction of justice as I've ever witnessed and Bloomberg should be investigated, and prosecuted if necessary.'" ... |
This is what happens to law abiding citizens in Illinois (blog)
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"Many of you will remember Shaun Kranish. A few months ago, I blogged about his run-in with school officials over his attire, which included a small, empty nylon fanny pack with the name of his organization on it -- ICarry.org -- and a jacket with his organization's logo, which apparently gave security and administrators at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Ill. heartburn."
"If you remember that story, you will recall the school's shoddy treatment of this student. Well... here we go again."
"This time Shaun was carrying an unloaded firearm in a closed case as he shopped with his girlfriend at a local mall. What happened next is in his own words:" ... |
Smith & Wesson Earns 'Manufacturer of the Year' Title and NRA Golden Bullseye Award
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"Smith & Wesson ... today announced that it has received the 'Manufacturer of the Year' award from the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence and the National Rifle Association (NRA) Golden Bullseye Award for '2006 Handgun of the Year' from Shooting Illustrated. Smith & Wesson received the awards during the 135th NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 19-21, 2006."
"Established in 1992, the Academy of Excellence is sponsored by FMG Publications, publisher of Shooting Industry, GUNS and American Handgunner magazines. The voting group consists of 471 industry executives, gun dealers and outdoor writers. Smith & Wesson was nominated for the award for introducing 43 new products ..." ... |
John Smilie, Pennsylvania Ratifying Convention (blog)
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"I expected, Mr. President, that the honorable gentleman [James Wilson] would have proceeded to a full and explicit investigation of the proposed system, and that he would have made some attempts to prove that it was calculated to promote the happiness, power and general interests of the United States. ..."
"That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural, inherent and unalienable rights, among which are the enjoying and defending life and liberty..." ...
"That the people of this state have the sole, exclusive and inherent right of governing and regulating the internal police of the same. ..." ...
"I, for one, like this John Smilie guy! He makes a LOT of sense, doesn�t he?...."
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Congressional Corruption (blog)
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"So I'm a bit angry today, obviously. First, this asshat Jesse Macbeth and his leftist socialist handlers try to make my fellow Soldiers look like a band of baby-murdering neanderthals, and now the continuing saga of political corruption in Washington and those who defend it."
"Apparently, William Jefferson (D-La.)who is under investigation for bribery said yesterday he would not resign, even though he was videotaped accepting $100,000 from an informant last year." ... |
CA: Hollywood teen loads gun, shoots when intruder breaks down door
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"With a man breaking through the front door, a Hollywood 15-year-old loaded his father's gun, waited for the intruder to come in and shot him, police said."
"Keil Jumper, 22, who police said has a long rap sheet, was later found bleeding in an area between two houses. Police said Jumper was seriously injured but his injuries didn't appear life threatening."
"The incident happened about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, when Jumper attempted to break down the front door, then picked up a bicycle to smash the window, police said. The sounds terrified a family of eight to 10 people who were asleep in the home, which is on South 61st Avenue in Hollywood, police said."
"Police said the teenager is unlikely to be charged in the case. ..." |
IL: No firearms charges against woman, 87
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"An 87-year-old woman who fatally shot a would-be intruder will not be charged with a crime, even though she did not legally own the gun ..."
"On Feb. 7, Jacksie Mae King fired several shots through the front door of her house after she woke up about 2 a.m. to the sounds of someone trying to break in."
"One bullet hit Larry Tillman, 49, who was on the other side of the door, standing on King's enclosed porch."
"He lay dead on the porch ... for four hours before he was found by King's daughter ... Meanwhile, King stayed inside clutching the pistol."
"'She was justified in using deadly force to defend herself against the threat of deadly force,' said Robert B. Haida, the St. Clair County state's attorney." ... |
Jamaica: Man killed, teen boy injured following alleged confrontation with cop
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"One man is dead and a 14-year-old boy is in police custody following a confrontation between an off duty cop and a group of men in Spanish Town, St. Catherine Monday night."
"The dead man has been identified as Leon Barham, otherwise called Flassy, of Damhead."
"It is reported that at about 9:30 Monday night the policeman was walking in the Angels Housing Scheme when he was accosted by four men demanding money."
"The men reportedly pointed a gun at the policeman, who pulled his service pistol and challenged them."
"Shots were fired and the men fled leaving behind a shotgun with one round of ammunition." ...
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MS: "Burglary Binge" Makes for Nervous Neighbors
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"At least 5 burglaries in just a matter of hours. It's not what you�d expect on a nice, quiet street like this� and that�s why it shocked neighbors."
"'When we came back from our walk on Thursday, BAM! There was 5 of 'em hit within 3 hours of each other.' said Finley Cox, who says he and his neighbors are uneasy. They try to look out for each other� but now they worry about what might happen next." ...
"... Neighbors have noticed suspicious cars here for weeks. They�re on the lookout more than ever now� and prepared to defend themselves as they wait for an arrest. 'What are you gonna be doing in the meantime?' 'Keep my eyes open and the pistol where I can get ahold of it' says Cox." ... |
AL: Neighbors fight back after multiple burglaries
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"There's been a string of burglaries in a Valley community and victims are ready to fight back."
"For safety reasons, the woman WAFF 48 News talked to didn't want to give her name, but she did show us the damage to her front door from one of several break-ins in the area." ...
"WAFF 48 News looked up the law."
"The Self Defense Gun Law allows greater legal safeguards for citizens who use a firearm to protect themselves against people breaking into their homes or vehicles."
"The new law, effective since April of this year, removes the wording 'avoid using force with complete safety' from the prior law."
"Assistant police chief Coy Blackwood says Henagar police are doing all they can to catch the person or persons responsible for these crimes." |
Gateway For Guns
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"Several gun dealers operating in the South, including Georgia, are finding themselves at the center of a lawsuit filed by the city of New York. The suit is gaining national attention for what could be a new trend in the legal assault on gun violence. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he's fed up with his city's streets being flooded with guns bought from somewhere else. He claims most of the guns are coming from the South, but a local gun shop owner says the lawsuit is nothing more than harassment. Ed Darr, owner of Darr's Shooting Supply in Red Bank says, 'I believe they're way off base.' He believes New York City is trying to tear down the gun industry by attacking them financially, forcing them to defend themselves in expensive lawsuits. ..." ... |
Bloomberg misfires with guns lawsuit
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"Many New Yorkers can be mighty thankful that the Big Apple does not lie in the hurricane belt as does their sister city of New Orleans. If it did, and if the Gotham City was hit by a massive storm such as Katrina, millions of law-abiding New Yorkers would be totally at the mercy of lawless thugs such as those seen on cable TV by tens of millions of viewers watching coverage of the aftermath of Katrina."
"Why? Because thanks to a succession of mayors and legislators of both political parties, law-abiding New Yorkers have already been disarmed just like those in New Orleans who were shocked that their city arbitrarily ordered them to surrender to law enforcement officers going door-to-door any and all firearms in their possession, even antique guns. ..." ... |
NY: Bloomberg's Gun Battle
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"The gun lobby is so intimidating these days that few elected officials are standing up strongly for gun control. So it is encouraging to see Mayor Michael Bloomberg make getting illegal guns off the streets a focus of his second term. He has filed a smart lawsuit aimed at rogue dealers whose guns are used in crimes in New York. He should keep up the fight, and other elected officials, particularly mayors, should join his efforts." ... |
NC: Tragedy averted in school shooting
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"Deputy Rony Maurice will be back on the job today at Dutch Fork High School after shooting at a 19-year-old gunman on campus Monday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said."
"William M. Foster dropped a loaded pistol and surrendered around 10 a.m. after the school resource officer�s shot hit the hood of his white Mitsubishi, Lott said. Foster did not fire the gun."
"Maurice confronted Foster in the student parking lot after a sophomore girl told him a man had threatened to kill her. She feared she would be shot at school." ... |
DE: Another BB gun in a Cape School
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Another BB gun incident in the Cape School District. A 14 year old was arrested by State Police for bringing a BB pistol to Beacon Middle School on Friday. A student saw the teen playing with the magazine of a gun during class, then take the pistol from his waistband and load it. The student notified school officials. The 14 year old from Lincoln is charged with weapons offenses and was released to his mother on bond. |
CA: Mayor, Councilman Oppose Bill That Bans 'Crime Gun Trace Data'
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"Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilman Jack Weiss announced their opposition Monday to a federal bill they said would weaken the ability of law enforcement agencies to trace guns back to their owners."
"Villaraigosa and Weiss joined members of Women Against Gun Violence in opposing HR 5005, which includes provisions to permanently ban the use of 'crime gun trace data' collected by the National Tracing Center -- a branch of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives -- for any purpose other than criminal prosecutions and ATF administrative hearings."
"Villaraigosa said such restrictions would deny access for law enforcement officials investigating corrupt gun dealers ..." ...
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VT: Governor signs gun range bill (another story)
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"Vermonters who live next to shooting ranges now have a much harder time suing over the noise of gunfire under a new law signed Monday by Gov. James Douglas."
"The measure, passed by overwhelming majorities in both the House and Senate earlier this month, is meant to cut down on what its supporters call nuisance lawsuits against the state's 30 or so ranges."
"'Shooting sports and recreational target shooting are important aspects of Vermont's heritage and rural lifestyle,' Douglas said after signing the bill into law Monday morning at the Barre Fish & Game Club. 'Shooting ranges and fish and game clubs play an integral role in fostering these important traditions.'" ... |
NH: Republican gubernatorial challenger urges veto override
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"Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Coburn urged lawmakers Tuesday to override a veto of legislation that would make it easier for the public to use deadly force in public places."
"Democratic Gov. John Lynch used scare tactics in drumming up support for his veto, said Coburn ..."
"'He would rather wait for someone to go through the horror of being unjustly prosecuted,' Coburn said at a news conference. ..."
"Lynch vetoed the bill May 12 with more than 40 police officers and prosecutors in attendance. Lynch and many police officers said they had visions of shootouts on the streets if the bill became law. Lynch said he has seen no evidence that anyone had been unfairly prosecuted for acting in self defense." ... |
MI: House bill would provide confidentiality to pistol carriers
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The state House has unanimously passed a bill to make personal information about concealed weapons carriers exempt from public disclosure.
The bill would require county gun boards to safeguard information from applications to carry concealed weapons.
The name, address and birth date of an applicant for a concealed pistol license would not be subject to the Freedom of Information Act. The information still could be disclosed for law enforcement purposes.
The legislation now goes to the state Senate for its consideration. |
WA: Bullet misses mark, hits child's bedroom
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"A .40-caliber bullet that Forks police fired early Sunday at a man they said charged them instead broke a 5-year-old boy's bedroom window about a block away and landed near the child's toy box."
"Eden Cisneros had arrived home minutes before with his father, Jos�, when the bullet pierced double-pane glass, perforated Venetian blinds, struck the wall of the boy's closet and dropped to the floor beside his toy box, said his mother, Gladys Cisneros."
"Forks Police Chief Mike Powell confirmed that the round had been fired by one of two officers."
"Powell said the officers fired when John F. Young advanced on them while holding a 3-foot samurai sword and what proved to be a pellet gun that closely resembled a semiautomatic pistol." ... |
PA: Ex-officer convicted of aggravated assault
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An Allegheny County judge on Monday convicted a fired Pittsburgh police officer of aggravated assault for shooting at a tractor-trailer during a road-rage incident on the Parkway West.
Common Pleas Judge Anthony M. Mariani rejected a defense attorney's argument that Paul "Tony" Palmer, 38, of Sheraden, was acting in self-defense when he fired seven bullets into the wheel of a rig driven by Oliver Sherwood.
Sherwood, of Hazelwood, was not injured during the incident, which occurred Dec. 2, 2003, near the Campbell's Run Road exit in Robinson. Palmer, who was off-duty at the time, was fired in May 2004. He faces up to 10 years in prison when Mariani sentences him on Aug. 21. |
VA: Friendly Fire Kills Virginia Officer
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"Neighbors in the Young Terrace apartments said Sunday night was chaotic. There were two shootings, two victims, all if it happening within about 20 minutes." ...
"... Ebony Harvey said her brother was outside, trying to figure out what happened in the first shooting."
"A police officer told her brother to get down on the ground. That's when she said another police officer started firing."
"'The police officer that got shot was saying, get on the ground,' Harvey said."
"Then, moments later, Harvey said that officer was shot. And, Harvey said it was another officer who pulled the trigger."
"'The cop that got shot had his gun drawn on my brother,' Harvey said. 'So, when he shot him, he kept [shooting]. He just kept shooting.'" ... |
UK: Shopkeeper 'had a loaded gun'
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"A SHOPKEEPER had a loaded gun in his pocket when he was arrested on suspicion of dealing in illegal weapons under the counter,a court heard."
"Guner Salih, 58, only revealed he was carrying the .25 automatic pistol after being taken to a police station for a strip search."
"Salih - said to be an underworld accomplice of convicted South London gunmakers Stephen Herbert and Gary Beard - used his military store to sell converted pistols to criminals across London, it is alleged."
"Detective Constable Richard Abrahams, part of the Met's Operation Trident team, arrested Salih on April 1, 2003 and took him into custody." ... |
CO: Entrapment defense sought in gun case
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"Attorneys for a former Denver firefighter charged with illegally selling machine guns laid groundwork for an entrapment defense in federal court Monday, claiming sales would never have taken place if government agents hadn't 'pestered' him for more than a year."
"Will Hood said his client, 35-year- old Stan Ford, was a reluctant participant throughout the government's investigation that began more than two years ago."
"'The only reason Mr. Ford ever possessed automatic weapons is because a government agent asked him to go out and get them when he would not have done this on his own,' Hood said in his opening statement." ... |
NH: Are you sure?
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"In response to 'Melt down the guns,' Bernard Ash's May 19 Monitor letter:"
"You have it right in your first paragraph. 'Those who obey the laws are not the cause of gun crimes. It's those who don't obey those laws.' So why would you punish people who have firearms and use them for legal purposes?"
"You mention 116,000 people were killed by guns in the United States in 1996. I could find no sources to back that claim. I did find a source, Violence Policy Center, that stated it was a third of that number. Be that as it may, you need to go back to the statement you wrote: 'It's those who don't obey those laws.'" ...
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NV: Even The NRA Sees The Erosion Of Rights Under Bush
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"Regarding my previous letter and the Second Amendment: A few days after my letter appeared, the National Rifle Association went on record as demanding a federal law that governments could not take people's guns away in the event of a natural disaster. Apparently, during Hurricane Katrina, some people had their guns taken away from them by law officers while the citizens were patrolling the streets."
"It seems that now even the NRA realizes that this administration is not to be trusted, even though while he was running, Bush made a big deal of saying he would protect gun owner's rights. The one odd thing is that, in its demand for legislation, the NRA wants law enforcement to leave 'law abiding' citizens alone, and only take guns from criminals." ... |
NH: Guns keep us free
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"Re Bernard Ash's May 19 Monitor letter, 'Melt down the guns':"
"Bernard, you know who wanted to melt down the guns? The Redcoats during the American Revolution. The Chinese government when their police are stomping on the heads of Falun Gong members. Saddam Hussein's government when his police and military, two forces you seem to trust for your protection, gassed the Kurds. The Japanese government when it is performing its yearly 'contraband' check in each citizen's home."
"These aren't free countries. Why? Because their governments aren't afraid of their people. As good old Thomas Jefferson said, 'When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.' That makes a lot of sense to me." ... |
MS: Craftsman builds vintage weaponry
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"Traditional craftsmen are becoming rare in today's modern society of mass production, but even more rare are those with the knowledge and skills to produce items best termed as unique."
"In today's age of automatic weaponry, many private gun owners would see little demand for ancient firearms that fired one round every minute to repeaters that can empty a chamber of 15 rounds in the same timeframe."
"Nostalgia and hunting, however, keep demand high for handmade, custom built flintlocks, said Steve MvintagecKee, a Brookhaven native who builds working replicas of the antique rifles."
"'I don't like to build guns to hang on the wall,' he said. 'I prefer to build guns that people will use.'" ... |
Canada: A gun amnesty? Why not?
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"A provincewide gun amnesty, tentatively set for the fall, will allow Albertans to surrender to police guns they don't want, need or feel comfortable owning."
"Criminals and gang members, of course, are not going to voluntarily hand to police the weapons they use to commit crimes. Does this make the initiative useless? Not at all."
"Indirectly, a gun amnesty is a small but potent anti-crime, anti-gang tool. Each gun removed from our community is a weapon that can never find its way onto our streets and into unsavoury or reckless hands through theft or some other means."
"By itself, an amnesty isn't a magic solution for reducing crime; rather it's a useful baby step as part of an overall strategy. ..." ... |
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