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Air Marshal Association Challenges Agency Rules And Practice
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"The Federal Air Marshal Association filed suit today in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Federal Air Marshal Director Thomas Quinn, challenging federal air marshal rules designed to prevent federal air marshals from speaking about any matter that pertains to the Federal Air Marshal Service, the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation."

"The lawsuit alleges that the Federal Air Marshal Service rules are an attempt to 'smother and prevent the disclosure of information by federal air marshals of agency mismanagement, fraud, waste and abuse.' "

CCRKBA Says Congress Was Right to Reject Moran Amendment to Ban .50-Caliber Exports
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"The U.S. House of Representatives acted properly this week to overwhelmingly reject an amendment to a spending bill that would have banned the export of .50-caliber rifles, said the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA)." ...

"'Congressional anti-gunners did the same thing when Glock introduced its polymer-framed pistol years ago, falsely claiming it to be an 'undetectable plastic gun' and the so-called 'weapon of choice of terrorists.' Today, that pistol rides in the holsters of a majority of American law enforcement officers, proving once again that the gun control crowd does not now, and never has, known what it's talking about."

MI: Shooting at party ruled self-defense Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Website: http://www.nysrpa.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A Tennessee man who shot two men at a graduation party early Sunday morning was justified, prosecutors determined Thursday." "'It appears to be bona fide self-defense,' Jackson County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Mark Blumer said." "Although John Bartel, 51, will not be charged in the shooting, he faces a charge of illegally carrying a concealed weapon."

IN: Defendant testifies in Three Stooges bar shooting Submitted by: arevalo	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"David Schane said he didn't intend to pull the trigger." "But when a Cedar Lake man who he described as 'very unpredictable' ignored his .40-caliber handgun and a warning shot, he said he had no other choice."

MO: Two KC Homes Violently Invaded
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"One of the crimes happened in southeast Kansas City at 8603 Corrington Ave. Police said a man came to the house asking if a car was for sale. The husband and wife who live there said it wasn't."

"Less than an hour later, three people burst into the home and ordered the woman to the floor at gunpoint, police said. Then, her husband surprised the intruders by wielding a gun."

"Shots were fired. Two of the intruders were hit, but they escaped in a truck with someone who was waiting outside, officials said."

NC: Home invasion triggers shoot-out
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"Raymond Rogers says he is lucky to be alive after a man broke into his home and shot at him repeatedly early Wednesday morning."

"Tyrell Taylor, one of two men accused in the break-in, also survived, although he was struck twice when Rogers returned fire. Taylor, 21, was wanted by police for his alleged role in an unrelated murder. He is in fair condition at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, suffering with a collapsed lung."

CA: Suspect is freed in fatal shooting at campground Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Website: http://www.nysrpa.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Note: Use the following information to access this story: Site email: [email protected] Site password: Newslinks Must have cookies turned on for it to work. ------- "A Weed man suspected of murder was released from the Siskiyou County Jail Thursday after authorities said he might have acted in self-defense."

MA: Police, citizens team up for gun buyback Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Website: http://www.nysrpa.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Police will resort to nearly anything when summertime shootings mount: helicopter patrols, body wires, even million-dollar forensic computers." "Now a citizens group is proposing another tactic -- pizza." "Not that New Bedford ACTS expects a hardened gangster to swap his 12-gauge for a 12-inch with extra cheese."

Ireland: Ideal father candidate jailed for firearms offences
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"A single father of six nominated by his children in a newspaper feature as the "ideal father", has been jailed for three years for possession of firearms found in his garden shed."

"Anthony Corbally, aged 42, of Balbutcher Drive, Ballymun, a former corporal in the Army, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to unlawful possession of two pistols, two silencers and five rounds of ammunition on April 5, 2004."

IL: High-caliber tires: Shoppers can shoot for good deals for their cars at Windsor store
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"Competitive predators are on the prowl looking to eat your lunch, and only the strongest survive. Or those packing heat."

"Bennett Tire Co. in Windsor is a full-service tire shop that relies on good old-fashioned customer service to keep an edge, plus handguns, shotguns, antique collector firearms and the odd semiautomatic military-style assault rifle."

"It's the ultimate example of riding shotgun to achieve economic diversification: a tire store and gun business under one roof that provides one-stop shopping for those low on tread and ammo at the same time. ..."

NY: Advocates Call on Senate to Take Action Before End of Session
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"60 local Police Chiefs and County Sheriffs from around New York State are supporting legislation introduced by Senator Frank Padavan (R-Queens) that would strengthen New York State�s current Assault Weapons. A letter listing Police Officers and Sheriffs who have signed on asking for a strong and effective ban has been delivered to Governor Pataki and all members of the New York State Senate. The New York State Assembly passed a similar measure on May 24th."

"New York State�s Assault Weapons Ban (modeled on the expired federal ban) prohibits the manufacture, transfer, and possession of 19 specific semiautomatic assault weapons, such as AK-47s, AR15s, MAC-10s, TEC-9s and UZIs. However, the gun industry, beginning in 1994 began to evade the law by making minor cosmetic changes to assault guns, renaming them, and marketing them as 'post-ban' models. Such copycat assault weapons are functionally identical to those banned by current NY law, which is why Police Chiefs and Sheriffs have called for strengthening New York�s ban, to close loopholes allowing such craven industry practices."

UK: Anti-gun campaigner's gun arrest
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"An anti-gang campaigner has been arrested for having a pump-action shotgun in her house."

"Sheila Eccleston, whose son Dean was shot dead, has been a high-profile supporter of Manchester's Mothers Against Violence group."

"She contacted police last Saturday to say she had the gun and had been given it by a gang member."

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Submitter's Note: Sheila's getting a taste of her own medicine.

UK: Anti-Gun Campaigner Attacks 'Heavy-Handed' Police Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"An anti-gun campaigner today criticised police as 'heavy handed' after she was arrested for having a pump-action sawn-off shotgun in her home." "Grandmother Sheila Eccleston said she was locked in a police cell for 12 hours after she attempted to hand in the weapon." "The 51-year-old has been a high-profile anti-gun campaigner since her son Dean was shot and killed four years ago."

GA: Roswell dodges battle with NRA
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"The National Rifle Association wins again."

"Roswell has dropped plans to rewrite part of a gun law because the NRA's opposition to the change started a fight that city officials didn't want to be in."

"The city's law on discharging weapons says that citizens can use force to defend a 'person or property.' State law, which takes precedence in criminal matters, allows force only to defend a person."

"When the city tried to remove the reference to defending property, the NRA fired off a national alert, and its supporters complained to City Hall in a flood of calls and e-mails."

PA: Smart thinking on firearms (Letter) Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"You claim that these regulations on gun ownership were rejected and attack the NRA when basically all of these restrictions are already in effect. "The only people unaffected are the murderers and drug dealers and assailants of decent citizens. Washington, D.C., has some of the toughest 'gun control' laws in the country. Would you feel safer walking around there at night than in Philadelphia?"

OH: Columbus Rifle Ban Ordinance Text
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"Columbus City Council has announced its plans to move forward with an extensive rifle ban. Read for yourself the proposed ordinance language. Our analysis shows that this ban would prohibit the ownership and possession of most semi-automatic rifles because of the language that the Legal Community Against Violence, a San Francisco-based anti-gun group, has lobbied Council Member Michael Mentel to adopt."

"This link takes you directly to a PDF at the City of Columbus website for a look at the ordinance text, and the city's (not PRO's) bullet item fact sheet stating why they think this ban is necessary."

OH: OTR Group Organizing 'Stop The Violence' Summit Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"There are renewed efforts in Cincinnati's inner city neighborhoods to head off deadly gun violence among teenagers and young adults." ... "The Society for Reforming Felons has opened a center to bring at risk teens together for other activities -- like basketball -- and to help re-direct their lives away from guns and crime."

TX: 2 Fatally shot at Savoy plant Husband turns gun on himself
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"At least five shots rang out from a 9-mm semi-automatic hand-gun Thursday morning, taking the lives of Andrea Wilhelm, an ePac employee and Bonham resident, and co-worker, Felipe DeLeon-Muniz of Sherman."

"Both were allegedly shot by Mrs. Wilhelm's estranged husband, David Wilhelm, who then turned the gun and shot himself in the head." ...

"Harris said it was his understanding that Mrs. Wilhelm, 40, was dead upon arrival at TMC, which was at 10:10 a.m. ..." ...

"Officials said Mrs. Wilhelm had filed a protection order against her estranged husband several weeks ago, alleging that he was stalking her. She moved from Savoy to Bonham and, officials said, the situation had improved prior to Thursday's tragedy."

MD: Suspect in Towson stabbing arrested
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"Authorities this evening reported the arrest of a man who allegedly chased down and assaulted his former girlfriend at the height of morning rush hour in downtown Towson today." ...

"Jones, who had a knife, allegedly stabbed Dunlap a number of times. Three passers-by came to help Dunlap, according to police, and managed to pull her away from Jones. Authorities said Jones then fled in the Tahoe."

"Dunlap was reportedly in good condition this afternoon at Sinai Hospital. According to police, she had a protective order against Jones."

UK: Police Forces Face Investigation over Showjumper Murder
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"Two police forces are to be investigated over the death of a talented young showjumper murdered by her jealous ex-boyfriend, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) announced today."

"The Derbyshire and Staffordshire forces are facing a probe into how they shared information about killer Mark Dyche � who was jailed for life last month for the murder of keen horsewoman Tania Moore � following complaints from Miss Moore�s family."

NY: Taser Success Submitted by: medicdave	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
FULL TEXT BELOW: (Rochester, NY) 06/16/05 - A two year progress report came out Thursday on the use of taser guns in helping Rochester police subdue suspects. A taser gun shoots 50,000 volts of electricity and stuns the suspect. Police say since they began using them 24 people have been hit by a taser and only one minor injury has been reported.

WV: At-risk domestic violence victims would receive alarms
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"...representatives from the security company ADT announced that alarm systems will be installed and monitored for free in the homes of women who are most at risk of being harmed because of domestic violence." ...

"'A protective order is just a piece of paper, many victims have expressed to me,' McLaughlin said. 'It's not going to protect them."

"The alarms might help stop the generational effects of domestic violence - sons of violent men growing up to be abusers themselves..."

CT: Ex-trooper kills self, wife, wounds lawyer before divorce hearing Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A former state trooper fatally shot his estranged wife and injured her lawyer before killing himself in a public parking lot behind Superior Court Wednesday." ... "In November 2004, Donna Bochicchio was granted a protective order against her husband."

Canada: Son shoots bear that killed his dad
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"The bear was frothing at the mouth as it crouched before Jean. Myles grabbed a ramp used to unload barrels of oil from aircraft and struck the bear once across the face."

"It stopped, looking stunned."

"Then the bear turned and left in the opposite direction of the cabin."

"Myles grabbed a gun from the main cabin and shot the bear four times. RCMP say the bear was a two-year-old male."

"Myles found his father�s body a short distance from the back side of the cabin. His father was unarmed."

OK: Shooting Sports Program still gaining in popularity Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"It's no secret that animal projects, public speaking and citizenship are popular project areas within the Oklahoma 4-H program. However, one of the newer projects is still gaining in popularity." "The 4-H shooting sports project began in Oklahoma about 15 years ago but really began to grow in the past five years, said Charles Cox, State 4-H Program leader."