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"Students from Riverside Elementary School have been allowed to go home after spending almost an hour locked in their classrooms. Just after noon, some one reported seeing a man with two guns enter the building from a playground next to the school on Chicago Street near Chase."
"Principal James Gault says as soon as the report came in, administrators put the school into a 'lock-down.' That means each classroom was locked, and no one was allowed in or out of the building. Gault says school leaders called TPS security and the Toledo Police as soon the report came in, and moments after arriving, officers secured a perimeter around the building." ... |
AZ: Prosecutors strike back
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"The attorney for Harold Fish, accused of shooting an unarmed man at a trailhead last May, wants the case dismissed or a different prosecuting agency on the case."
"His reasons: Coconino County prosecutors interfered with and tried to suppress findings of the lead detective investigating the case, who believed the shooting was self-defense."
"County prosecutors, in a motion filed Tuesday, say that not only are the defense allegations untrue, the defense is merely trying to stall, through harassing motions, the prosecution of Fish."
"The lead detective arrived at his conclusion of self-defense prematurely and had lost his objectivity, say prosecutors. Therefore, he used poor judgment when interviewing Fish, and appeared to have given Fish the idea of self-defense." ...
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"Much of the detail surrounding the grizzly bear attack that left 52-year-old Joanne Saunders with a ripped-up leg and a broken nose is largely a blur in memory, but the Virginia tourist does recall the speed of the animal that grabbed her just above the ankle Monday in Denali National Park and Preserve."
"'They're fast,' she said. 'I had no idea they could be so fast. They're just there.'"
"Saunders and her husband, James, 54, were atop an 8- to 9-foot rock outcropping near Savage River looking for a hiking route back to the park road when the bear materialized out of thick brush below them." ...
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ID: America�s Promise: Rape Aggression Defense
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"Did you know one in four college women will experience an attempted or completed rape before they graduate from college?"
"It�s a very real national statistic that has many women afraid to be alone on college campuses."
"In this special America�s Promise Report, Local News 8�s Casey Hatfield got advice from ISU students on how you can stay safe."
"Safety has always been a big concern on college campuses, especially for women." ...
"Ashley Hargraves, RA, said, 'Lock your doors, lock your car, and carry pepper spray. I would take a course in RAD. It�s only one credit and it�s so easy, and it�s something you can do to make sure you�re responsible for you.'" ...
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India: Self-defence training for Delhi women
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It will be karate yells and kung fu punches for anyone who tries to play dirty with women in Delhi as police are set to teach self-defence techniques to female citizens.
Delhi police's Crime Against Women Cell (CAWC) will train women in martial arts skills like taekwondo, judo and karate in this year's 10-day self defence programme for the city's women. Starting on May 30, it aims to raise their confidence levels by "empowering them with self-defence skills".
Said joint Commissioner of Police (CAWC) Vimla Mehra: "The main reason for the high rate of crimes against women is the perception that women are weak and vulnerable. This has to be changed by empowering them with physical defence skills.
"We will train them to be physically fit and mentally alert so that no one can take advantage of them." |
IL: Bill puts Blagojevich under the gun
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"The Illinois Senate today sent Gov. Rod Blagojevich a bill that would require the destruction of state records on gun purchases, while also requiring background checks on people who buy weapons at gun shows."
"The measure poses a dilemma for the governor, who supports the gun show provision but opposes the destruction of records pushed by the National Rifle Association."
"With the NRA lobbyist pacing in the chamber balcony overhead, senators voted 34-25 to approve the NRA-backed proposal to close the so-called 'gun show loophole.' Police have complained for years that the loophole allows ineligible buyers to purchase firearms at gun shows because, in many instances, they don't have to undergo a background check." ... |
VA: Nearby residents oppose rifle range
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"The people of the Elk Run/ Midland Airport area do not want the proposed rifle range on A.W. Patton's farm on Midland Road."
"It would be hostile to the entire environment of this quiet country community:"
"The noise from 33 rifle positions, 58 pistol positions and two shotgun ranges would be unbearable for residents in the area."
"The 94 hours of operation per week (15 hours weekdays, 13 hours Saturdays and six hours Sundays) are untenable. Anyone working the midnight shift would have no quiet daytime hours to sleep. Anyone who was sick would have no daytime hours for recuperation. ..."
"The constant harassment of traffic, the stray bullets scare, and the real estate value drop are serious concerns." ... |
MN: Letters reacting to repassage of 'shall-issue' law (3rd through 6th letters on page)
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"I found it interesting that your brief mention of the shooting death of Billy Walsh, a doorman at Nye's Polonaise Room in Minneapolis, never mentioned that the shooter was a permit holder ..."
Submitter's Note: Because it was irrelevant. The shooter left and came back 45 minutes later, just long enough to drive home and get a gun.
"The Minnesota Personal Protection Act has been in the news recently for two very important reasons � the 'carry law' will become law and a permit holder has been charged with murder. It seems reasonable to try to determine if this is the exception, or the rule, in other states that have had much more than two years of experience and many more permit holders than the 25,000 in Minnesota." ... |
NJ: Activists urge state to outlaw .50-caliber rifles
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"Citing New Jersey's abundance of chemical plants, refineries, and other potential terrorist targets, a gun-control group yesterday called on legislators to outlaw the sale of a powerful .50-caliber rifle."
"'We believe this gun is absolutely inappropriate in civilian society,' Bryan Miller, executive director of Cease Fire New Jersey, said at a news conference ... 'It is a weapon of war.'"
"Miller warned that the long-range guns could be used to pierce armor, puncture tanks containing hazardous chemicals, or bring down airplanes."
"State Sen. John H. Adler ... has introduced a bill that would outlaw the sale of most firearms .50-caliber or greater in the Garden State. The bill would exempt antique rifles and muzzle-loaded guns." ... |
IL: Assault gun ban loses by single vote (follow-up)
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"The Illinois House on Tuesday narrowly rejected a measure to ban the sale of assault-style weapons despite strong support from Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley."
"Suburban Republicans joined Downstate lawmakers from both parties who voted against the proposal in the latest of several high-profile victories for gun-control opponents. The 58-57 vote was a stinging defeat for Daley and Blagojevich, two of the state's top Democrats, whose aides worked for weeks to support the legislation."
"The measure would essentially replace the expired federal ban on semi-automatic weapons that can fire more than 20 rounds without reloading. It also targeted .50-caliber sniper rifles, that are powerful enough to disable armored vehicles and bring down aircraft." ... |
NY: Bill to ban assault guns gains in Albany
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"A wider range of semi-automatic rifles and pistols would become legally off-limits to gun buyers under legislation that passed the Democratic-controlled state Assembly yesterday." ...
"Despite a New York state ban on assault weapons passed five years ago, Lavelle said a loophole allows criminals to alter weapons into 'knock-off' guns that can be obtained legally."
"His bill to tighten restrictions on semi-automatic weapons would go into effect in November."
"There would be a grandfather provision, but owners of such guns would be required to register ballistics with the state police, Lavelle said." ... |
WI: Confusion surrounds federal gun law
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"Former sheriff's deputy Matt Del Fatti considers himself one of the lucky retired law enforcement officers in Wisconsin."
"His old employer, the Clark County Sheriff's Department in western Wisconsin, has decided to issue him an identification and let him train to carry a concealed weapon under a new federal law." ...
"Dozens of other Wisconsin police agencies have so far balked at implementing the law, which allows qualified retired police officers and sheriff's deputies to carry firearms even in states such as Wisconsin that have concealed carry bans." ...
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FL: FBI Probes Fatal Shooting By Pinellas Deputy
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"The FBI has launched an investigation into the death of a teenager who was shot twice in the back by a Pinellas County sheriff's SWAT team member during a drug raid."
"The agency wants to determine whether authorities violated the civil rights of Jarrell Walker, 19, who died April 12. Black community leaders have raised questions about the shooting, and eight police cars were damaged when a protest at a city park turned violent May 8." ...
"Taylor said he feared for his life and fired when he thought Walker was reaching for a gun under a couch after ignoring orders to show his hands. A search of the house after the shooting uncovered a pistol in a different place, cocaine and marijuana." ... |
MA: Taunton cop is cleared of assault charges
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"A judge has dismissed assault charges against Patrolman Steven Burns, clearing the way for the officer to return to work."
"Taunton District Court Judge Kevan J. Cunningham dismissed charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, a shod foot; assault and battery; intimidation of a witness; and malicious destruction of property."
"Attorney Richard A. Nunes, who represented Burns, said the decision allows Burns to return to full duty. ..."
"Burns, 36, was accused of assaulting Mark Lovell, 35, of Raynham, last Oct. 10 while off-duty at a charitable motorcycle event at the Portuguese American Civic Club on School Street."
"Cunningham also dismissed charges of assault and battery and assault against Lovell." ... |
MI: VFW Post won't get Seized Machine Gun back, Agents say
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... "On Monday, the two sides argued about a rare 1918 German machine gun the veterans acquired to display in their museum. Unbeknownst to the veterans, it was illegal and evidence in a criminal case." ...
"Two years ago VFW members built a $135,000 museum adjacent to the hall, doing most of the work themselves ..."
"The water-cooled, .50-caliber German machine gun was donated to the museum by a Three Rivers-area veteran, whom museum officials have declined to name ..." ...
"The ATF listed the machine gun's value at $10, 'another insult,' said Breseman, who said it was worth $15,000. 'It would have been better if you had listed the value at zero.'" ... |
MD: Testimony begins in murder trial of U.S. Marshal
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"An eyewitness who said he saw a U.S. Marshal shoot a Navy seaman from California testified Tuesday that it did not appear the marshal was in any danger."
"Arthur L. Lloyd, 54, faces first-degree murder and other charges in the Oct. 28 shooting of Ryan Stowers. Authorities said the two had been involved in a traffic dispute and that Stowers, 20, of Redding Calif., was shot while trying to flee."
"After a day and a half of jury selection in Montgomery County Circuit Court, a panel of nine women and three men was selected, along with three alternates. Testimony then began with Larry Stewart, a therapist for the Montgomery County Crisis Center, taking the stand." ... |
FL: Ex-cop to get new sentence
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"Former Charlotte County sheriff's narcotics detective Wyatt Henderson may not have to spend seven years and three months in prison after all."
"A federal appeals court Monday ordered the trial court to resentence him for his December 2003 conviction in the pistol-whipping of a 17-year-old marijuana peddler." ...
"The 11th District Court of Appeals in Atlanta concluded Henderson's 87-month prison sentence was unfair because the trial judge, Anne Conway, counted Henderson's use of a firearm in the assault of the marijuana peddler as a factor that helped bump Henderson into a mandatory sentencing range of between 87 months and 110 months." ... |
TX: Bill would allow judges, attorneys to carry guns in court
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"The Senate has passed a bill that would allow district and county attorneys and federal judges to carry concealed handguns inside the courthouse."
"State Sen. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler, who sponsored the House bill authored by State Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, said he was pleased all 31 senators voted for the bill Tuesday."
"'I think it's a good piece of legislation, especially after the shooting at our courthouse,' Eltife said."
"In February, a man angry about being sued for unpaid child support opened fire with an AK-47 assault rifle outside a Tyler courthouse. David Hernandez Arroyo Sr. killed his ex-wife and a bystander. Arroyo's son and three officers were wounded. Arroyo was killed by police after fleeing the scene." ... |
WI: Chief: Eight more officers fired in beating case
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"Eight more police officers were fired for joining in or witnessing the severe beating of a biracial man outside a house where white off-duty officers were partying, the police chief said Tuesday."
"The firings bring to nine the number of officers who have lost their jobs in the case and include three officers charged in the beating ..." ...
"'Most go out and do their job right everyday and when they don't my record is clear. I won't tolerate misconduct on this police department,' [Chief Nan Hegerty] said."
"Frank Jude Jr., 26, said he was viciously beaten Oct. 24 by a group of men who identified themselves as off-duty officers and accused him of stealing a police badge and wallet. He said the men punched, kicked and choked him while using a racial slur." ... |
GA: Airman accused of murder plot pleads guilty
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"A Robins Air Force Base sergeant pleaded guilty Tuesday to plotting to arrange the killing of a witness against him in an earlier trial."
"Staff Sgt. Matthew Gladue pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and other charges, including obstruction of justice, at a court-martial at federal court in Macon."
"Gladue's wife, Jessica, pleaded guilty in January to criminal solicitation of murder and was sentenced to a year in prison."
"The pair were charged in October in the alleged plot, which involved a witness in a case against Gladue for threatening two squadron supervisors." ... |
Australia: $800m defence equipment missing
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"UP to $800 million worth of defence equipment remains missing despite the efforts of 600 people over five years, a major policy institute says."
"But the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is not missing any explosives, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) said."
"The federal Government again faced a grilling over the missing equipment, which may include items ranging from army boots to trucks."
"'I don't think anyone's taken a tank home but, in the last audit report, they were unable to account for all of their equipment,' ASPI program director Mark Thomson said."
"Whether we're talking about washers, great coats, blankets, or � God forbid � rifles, I don't know" ... |
Philippines: Corruption troubles Philippine military
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"The signing this week of two agreements aimed at fostering better military and security cooperation between Manila and Beijing was viewed mainly as a display of China's growing power and reach, particularly in Asia."
"Hardly discussed, however, was the significance to the Philippines of this milestone in the relations between the two countries, in light of what analysts say is its increasing need to reach out to neighbors to professionalize and modernize a military that, these analysts say, is weak and corrupt. ..." ...
"Corruption is said to be one of the main reasons that the armed forces are ineffective in dealing with both domestic and regional terrorism, and that Manila has troubles protecting its interests ..." ... |
FL: 94-year-old PB Trap & Skeet Club closing
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"Backless bar stools with red Winchester logos ring the counter at the Palm Beach Trap & Skeet Club's pro shop � just like the bar stools at Cheers, the watering hole on the 1980s TV show."
"And like Cheers, this, too, is a place where everybody would know your name � and your shooting record, and perhaps your favorite gun."
"If those stools could talk, they'd share the stories of sport lovers who have made the place home. They'd tell of camaraderie. ..."
"Then they'd tell of the end, which comes this weekend, when the Palm Beach Trap & Skeet Club, which dates to 1911, will pack and leave."
"The 100 acres ... has been sold to Centex Homes, which has approval to build 202 single-family homes on the site." ... |
ND: Straight shooter: Pueppke, 13, gaining recognition with air rifle
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"Matthew Pueppke focuses his right eye through the scope of his air rifle and balances his body. His target, a circle less than one-eighth of an inch wide, is 33 feet away."
"Concentration is the name of the game. If he hits the mark - known as the 10-hole - it's merely a job well done." ...
"'It's hard to get everything the exact same,' Pueppke said. 'If your head is a centimeter off, it'll affect your shot.'"
"Pueppke, a 13-year-old seventh-grader from Amenia, N.D., has been climbing the national air rifle ranks since he began organized shooting at age 8."
"He gained added recognition after setting a national record for the 14-and-under age group at the 2005 United States Junior Olympic shooting championships in Colorado Springs, Colo., last month." ... |
GA: Take aim at military's newest range
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"Force protection has been a top priority in recent years and, as the War on Terrorism continues, so does the need for preparation by the armed forces."
"With the recent opening of a new gun range facility, NSB Kings Bay can now ensure each service member stationed here is prepared and well equipped to meet today's force protection challenges."
"'The gun range has 36 bays totally dedicated to military training and qualifications,' said Pat Leblanc, the facility's range master."
"Leblanc said those who enter the new gun range facility enter the most modern and safest indoor shooting ranges on a military base in the United States. The range is designed to handle weapons training on pistols, machine guns, and shotguns." ... |
UK: Seven raids - cops say no crime wave
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"POLICE this week denied East Devon was in the grip of a crime wave, despite burglaries which saw well over �13,000 of cash and goods stolen."
"However, senior officers have not ruled out links between some of the break-ins."
"Seven burglaries have taken place at six businesses in the space of a fortnight."
"Western Timber in Dunkeswell was raided between May 6 and May 8."
"A fork-lift truck was taken, along with two JCB buckets and a Baker twin band saw, which weighed five tonnes."
"Winchester's green grocers in Sidmouth had a safe containing �3,000 stolen overnight on Monday, May 9,"
"Four plasma-screen televisions worth �5,000 were taken from Fords of Sidmouth three days later." ... |
Philippines: Guns, policemen and journalists
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"The photo of a tabloid journalist brandishing a machine pistol that appeared in a major daily is probably the most disgusting picture I have seen in weeks."
"Last time I looked, journalists are civilians and as such are not allowed to own submachine guns lest they violate the law on possessing firearms."
"Since that photo was published, I haven�t noticed any reaction from the Philippine National Police, which had announced that policemen will go after those who fail to follow firearm regulations, even if they are among PNP�s 'friends from the media.'"
"What are policemen waiting for? Does the PNP need someone to file a complaint first before policemen will act? They have all the evidence they need to make a case." ... |
Papua New Guinea: Mama, I just killed a man ...
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"IT seems to us that East New Britain and its people have sent a clear message to the Guns Control Committee."
"The community wants a total ban on guns in Papua New Guinea, harsher penalties for those who continue to possess guns - and interestingly, a ban on hand grenade toys and pistols." ...
"The ENB submission called on the Government to impose proactive and preventive measures in the country and establish proper networking systems to tackle the gun control issue."
"The ENB authorities are determined to bring about the permanent banning of guns." ...
"The reality is that even with the best of intentions, that goal cannot be reached. There will always be those for whom a gun is a vital personal possession." ... |
PNG: Minister condemns girls for guns trade
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Papua New Guinea's Community Development Minister, Dame Carol Kidu, has condemned the practice of exchanging women for guns in the country's highlands provinces.
There have been reports of a growing trend of trading young women for guns, particularly in P-N-G's Western Highlands Province, with the guns used in tribal fighting.
Dame Carol says in most parts of P-N-G exchange of wealth is part of marriage customs, which in traditional times had inbuilt protections to help prevent abuse and violence.
But Dame Carol says what is happening now is an insult to P-N-G's national cultural heritage. |
UK: Guards receive new rifles
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POLICE guarding the Clyde submarine base and other strategic locations against terror attacks are being equipped with a new rifle which fires bullets capable of penetrating body armour.
Officers with the Ministry of Defence police will get the MP7, designed by Heckler and Koch, the firm which supplies sub-machine-guns to the SAS and UK civilian police forces' firearms units.
The company also designed a new small-calibre round which can pierce military-style armour without passing through a target's body.
It reduces the risk of accidental injury to innocent bystanders which is posed by standard high-velocity military ammunition. |
Australia: Cars hit as gun fired in traffic
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"BANDITS who shot at police during a traffic check also sprayed bullets across six lanes of peak-hour traffic, hitting two other vehicles."
"Miraculously, no one was injured."
"Police yesterday discovered a bullet had entered the driver's side door of a Toyota Camry heading west along the Hume Highway � more than 70m away from the gunmen."
"Four men in a Toyota Hiace van fired a number of shots at a female senior constable about 5pm on Tuesday, after she pulled them over for a routine traffic check on Alan St, Yagoona. A semi-automatic pistol was used to shoot at the 30-year-old highway patrol officer as she sat alone in her car." ... |
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