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NM: School District Might Limit ROTC Activities Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft Website: http://www.idcwebdev.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Officials in Albuquerque's public school district are considering limiting military and Junior ROTC activities on school campuses." "The issue arose after several teachers and other employees were suspended for refusing to remove anti-war materials." "The American Civil Liberties Union contends the schools show bias by displaying pro-war materials."

OR: Aim of match: Help ABC House
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"The match raised just over $7,500 this year, about $1,200 more than last year. The money raised will go to the ABC House's general fund. Local businesses donated prizes and raffle items, and Wyatt's Eatery and Brewhouse donated some of the food for the lunch served at the meet."

"Mike Wolfe of Roseburg competes in shooting matches often and makes it a point to come to the ABC House Benefit."

" 'We shoot it because it's a good cause and because they put on a good shoot,' he said."

Philippines: Mayor keeps hands off KTV bar shooting
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"Acharon said he was leaving it up to the court to decide on the fate of all those involved in the shooting at the Don's KTV Bar where an influential businessman shot dead a barangay councilman."

"Acharon added that police authorities should strictly implement the gun ban inside entertainment houses."

" '(The ban on) bringing firearms inside establishments is a long standing order,' he reminded the police here."

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And the ban worked oh so well, didn't it.

OH: Ohio Senate President refusing to appoint conferees
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"Senate President Doug White said he told Rep. Robert Latta, chairman of the House Criminal Justice Committee, that he's satisfied Taft would sign the Senate's bill. So, there's no reason to form a committee until the House and Taft work out their differences, he said."

" 'In my opinion, I do not have the votes to override the governor's veto. So it would be useless for me to send conferees over to negotiate something that's going to have to go to a veto fight,' said White, a Republican."

OH: Rolling Safe Storage: Bob Taft writes Toledo Blade to justify his position Submitted by: Ohioans for Concealed Carry PAC Website: http://www.ofccpac.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Governor Bob Taft likes to claim in one breath that he has been a 'strong supporter of the Second Amendment' and all of the 'rights that it grants.' Yet he goes on to write an editorial that proves he is more interested in limiting your rights to the best of his ability."

NC: Woman Arrested For Antler Stick-Up
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A Raleigh woman is behind bars after being accused of a very unusual hold-up.

Police said Angela Johnson robbed a man at antler-point.

According to the warrant, Johnson used a deer head to steal $20 from her victim.

Johnson is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, according to a WNCN-TV report. She is being held in the Wake County Jail on a $75,000 bond.

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"When antlers are outlawed, only mature male deer will have antlers." - Dave Barry

We Want Our Rifles Back!
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"The United States government is denying the request of law-abiding citizens to buy back military surplus M14s citing international agreements that would make such a program, 'problematic.' "

"We can only presume that the referred agreement was made during the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade of Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspects in July 2001." ...

"Needless to say, this type of agreement with the United Nations or other foreign entity poses a serious threat to the citizens and the sovereignty of the United States of America. As citizens we have the God-given right to keep and bear arms to defend ourselves and to preserve this nation in the event of a foreign governmental installation (i.e., tyranny). These rights are documented and recognized in our Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights."

UK: Armed thugs are caged
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"Three armed thugs who took part in a pub shootout after they beat up a man with hammers have been jailed for a total of 24 years."

"Devon Reid, 40, Cleabone Fisher, 25, and Erville Maati, 46, assaulted Fernando Almeida after trying to gun him down."

"But blood-soaked Mr. Almeida escaped by running on to a neighbour's balcony."

NY: Programs set for women Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Website: http://www.nysrpa.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"According to recent surveys, more than one-tenth of America's licensed hunters and a quarter of the nation's anglers are females." "Syracuse-area women who have yet to get in on the fun can take the first step by attending one of two upcoming outdoors-skills seminars designed just for them."

OR: Rifle-toting Oregon militia hunts wrongdoing in the woods Submitted by: Robert Lewis	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Ehrhardt, a volunteer with the Junction City Fire Department, started the citizens militia last summer, but it's something that had brewed in his mind for years." ... "The rangers are not law enforcement, though they do have local authorities concerned." "They have bought uniforms, made badges and carry weapons to protect themselves. But they have no more authority than any other citizen."

Gun Control "Enthusiasts" Strike Again... at another non-existent target Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Yes, unable to perpetuate the myth of gun shows being supermarkets for criminals, Brady and the gang have invented the newest one-stop shop for your resident villains - your local paper! And doggoneit - Super Sarah will fly in to the rescue to stop these insidious suppliers of felonious firearms from wreaking havoc on our Brave New world� �For the children, of course."

China: Drug-Busting China Cop Hero Nabbed for Trafficking
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A Chinese police officer named a national hero for relentless campaigns against drug trafficking gangs faces prosecution for smuggling heroin, the official Xinhua news agency said Tuesday.
Three years ago, Zhou Kun, head of an anti-drug brigade in the southwestern province of Guizhou, was an "anti-drug hero" who had captured more than 1,000 drug smugglers and more than 50 kg (110 pounds) of narcotics, it said.

"In 2000, he was rewarded the title of 'National Advanced Worker' for his remarkable contributions in the nationwide fight against drug trafficking."

But in November railway police caught two members of a trafficking ring on a train in the neighboring province of Kunming -- and they said they were working for Zhou.

Zhou was arrested in January and he confessed to drug smuggling narcotics with other traffickers on repeated occasions, Xinhua reported.

UK: Shoukri carried gun for �protection�
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"A leading loyalist from north Belfast has said that the handgun he was caught with was to protect himself from an opposing loyalist faction led by Johnny Adair."

"Andre �The Egyptian� Shoukri, 26 ...is charged with possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition with the intent to endanger life."

"Appearing in Belfast Crown Court today, Mr. Shoukri denied the charges, saying the gun was for his own personal protection following death threats he had received."

New Zealand: Police called out on toy gun alert
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"Part of a Christchurch suburb was cordoned off around lunchtime when a person wearing a balaclava confronted a woman shopper with a gun." ...

"A short time later they caught up with a young boy wearing a balaclava."

"It turned out the gun was a toy, but police say no-one could tell if the person involved was a short adult or a boy."

"Inspector Bob Palmer says even toy guns can lead to serious incidents as no-one can tell whether they are the real thing."

The battle for the Constitution
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... "Did the Founders know what they were doing when they wrote the greatest document ever penned by human hands that organized self-government for individuals, based on certain immutable principles, or were they merely creating an outline, the rest of which could be filled in as it pleased the courts? The answer to that question will determine the future of our country. We cannot afford to continue to get it wrong."

UK: Pressure Grows for UK to Ban Smacking Children
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"The British government faced growing pressure Tuesday to ban the smacking of children after two parliamentary reports said existing laws could be used as a cover for abuse."

"The reports called for an end to the 'reasonable chastisement' defense which, they said, was often used in court to defend violence against children."

"But the recommendations have been criticized by opposition politicians and parental rights groups as an 'outrageous intrusion' into family life."

CA: Celebs with guns
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"Community Solution organizer Lisa DeSilva said she expects to again net about $50,000 to go toward supporting youth and family programs. A portion is also set aside for the Chuck Kirk Memorial Fund to support St. Catherine�s where Randy and his brother Chuck attended elementary school. The were 88 shooters who took part in the event. Some of the celebrities included 49er current players, alumni and coaches."

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Guns can solve problems.

Australia: Mock gun pointed at MP
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"A few dozen protesters reportedly encircled Defence Minister Robert Hill with one pointing a mock gun centimetres from his head."

"The Sydney Morning Herald reported Senator Hill was jostled and verbally abused by the group as he left a defence industry conference in Canberra yesterday."

"The paper said Senator Hill and his media adviser got into the car and drove away while police kept protesters at bay."

Outrage: Why America�s Gun Laws Need to Change
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"It is not surprising in a society with judges like Weinstein � who coddle killers while demonizing gunmakers for crimes over which they had no control � and prosecutors who go after people like Dixon and Falquez, that a good and decent man like Robert Byland could be shot dead on Father�s Day, in broad daylight on a corner near his home."

"All of this has to do with firearms and the irrational effort to prevent honest citizens from owning, carrying and � if the need arises � using them, not only for self-defense but, in the broader sense, the common good. When a criminal loses, the rest of us win. It is an outrage that career criminals often get a free ride through turnstile courts while bungling prosecutors and judges hound decent citizens whose only crime is that they did not obtain the government�s permission to exercise a Constitutional right."

NY: Appeals court affirms dismissal of state's lawsuit against gun makers
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"A Manhattan appeals court Tuesday affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit in which the state accused gun makers of knowingly contributing to the 'flood of illegal guns' in New York that result in injuries or death."

"The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court found 3-1 that it was 'legally inappropriate, impractical and unrealistic' to require the gun makers to take unspecified steps to lessen the availability and criminal use of handguns."

WI: Man tries to rob Neillsville pharmacy with pantomime gun
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"A masked bandit tried to rob a pharmacy of some drugs in a rather unconventional way, and was caught as a result about 90 minutes later, authorities said." ...

" 'He formed his hand into the shape of a gun,' Neillsville Police Chief Brad Lindner said Tuesday." ...

"The suspect was arrested later at a friend's home, the police chief said. 'The store owner is quite a bit bigger than the other guy. He was not the brightest robber we have ever had.' "

New Ashcroft Power Has Gun Control Supporters Fuming Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"To the surprise and dismay of gun control advocates, a little-noticed provision in the Homeland Security Act gives Attorney General John Ashcroft the authority to select the head of a government agency charged with enforcing gun laws." "Although the sensitive position has been upgraded under the new law to a political level, it remains exempt from Senate confirmation."

ME: MCAHV Criticizes Snowe for Support of Gun Industry Immunity Bill
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" 'The bill is a reckless attempt to provide special legal protection to the gun industry,' said Bill Harwood, President of MCAHV. 'The gun industry, of all industries, should not be immune from legal oversight. By granting the gun industry immunity over the way it makes and distributes its weapons Congress is turning a blind eye to corporate responsibility. Congress would further victimize gun violence survivors by stripping them of their right to a day in court.' "

New Zealand: Gun-toting woman blames drug addiction Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Stratford woman who caused mayhem when she threatened members of the public and police with a rifle in New Plymouth was after drugs, the New Plymouth District Court was told yesterday." "Police prosecutor Lewis Sutton said Meg Elizabeth Vosseler (40), ...stole a .308 semi automatic rifle from her brother's Stratford home between May 22 and 24."

CO: Drumming Project Aimed at Reducing Gun Violence Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Project Safe Circle, a program established in Aurora, Colo., is designed to provide youngsters with alternatives to gun violence, the Denver Post reported June 20." "Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)'s program was started with federal money to keep youngsters off the streets by offering them a place where they can learn and have fun."

Congo: French extend gun deadline in Congo's Bunia Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"French commanders extended y 24 hours a deadline for gunmen to leave the Congolese town of Bunia that had been due to expire today, saying more talks were needed with militia. An international mission sent to protect residents in Bunia from tribal bloodshed had initially given a 72-hour ultimatum to end 'visible armed presence' in the town. That deadline was supposed to expire before midday."

Brazil: Brazil Says Crime Costs $4.5 Billion in Major Cities Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Violence in Brazil's three biggest cities costs $4.5 billion a year and murder rates and illegal gun ownership are growing at alarming rates, Justice Minister Marcio Thomaz Bastos said on Tuesday."

CA: Some California Republicans fear recall of Gray would damage Bush
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"A special election this fall to recall California Gov. Gray Davis appears inevitable, but some Republicans say a successful effort to remove the state's Democratic governor will hurt President Bush's chances of carrying California next year." ...

"...a Schwarzenegger governorship � he favors gun control, abortion and adoption by homosexual parents � would bring with it a conservative's nightmare in the form of Maria Shriver, his wife and a Kennedy..."

OH: Concealed weapons bill has backers
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"Local citizens and law enforcement officials are hopeful the latest version of a bill that would allow Ohioans to carry concealed weapons will pass this time around." ...

"Although the bill previously had the support of the Ohio House, Gov. Bob Taft promised to veto the bill as long as the Ohio Highway Patrol opposed it. After some changes to the bill, the patrol has taken a neutral stance and Taft said Tuesday he would sign the bill in its current form."

MD: Annapolis official should stop toying with toy guns Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"I am all for gun control, but let's not get out of control. Some common sense just ought to suffice for common law." ------- Apparently even gun control advocates find the attempts to outlaw toy guns in Annapolis moronic.

New Zealand: Gunmen target liquor store Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Police are appealing for help after a Pt Chevalier liquor store was robbed at gunpoint for the third time in the past month." "The latest robbery at Hentys, in Great North Rd, occurred about 11pm on Saturday night when an attendant was confronted by two disguised men, who assaulted him before fleeing with a small sum of money and a bottle of alcohol."

Canada: National Firearms Association Open Letter to Canadian Police Association
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"We are only a few days away from the federal government's latest failure date - ironically, Canada Day - when hundreds of thousands of Canadians will become 'Canada Day Criminals' because of the incompetence of the federal Liberal government..."

"The National Firearms Association, in an open letter to the Canadian Police Association, is calling on the Canadian Police Association to do a comprehensive independent survey of its members..."

"The survey will give the Canadian Police Association an honourable way to drop their support for this failed registry." ...

OH: Senate plans to hold its fire on hidden-guns bill
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"The Senate will not join discussions on a bill that would allow Ohioans to carry hidden guns until House sponsors resolve differences with Gov. Bob Taft's office, for fear of a veto, its president said yesterday."

"The House last week rejected the Senate's version of the bill - the first to get Taft's support - as too restrictive."

"The Senate did not insist on its amendments, meaning there is no committee to work out differences between the House and Senate proposals."

When Is the Use of Force Against Government Officials Justified? Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"There are many that passionately say they will never give up their guns. Others claim the government has no right to tell a person (especially a woman) what to do with their own body (flesh and blood). Is it therefore okay to allow the government to �take� your own flesh and blood simply for not bowing to their authority?"

Denmark: Danish ex-MP pleads guilty in Colombian arms deal
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"A former member of Denmark's parliament pleaded guilty on Tuesday to involvement in an attempted $25 million cocaine-for-guns exchange to arm Colombian paramilitary forces, the U.S. attorney's office said."

"Uwe Jensen, 67, was arrested with three other men in a sting operation in November by U.S. undercover agents and indicted for conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization and to distribute cocaine."

PA: Philadelphia City Council Passes Resolution Opposing Gun Industry Immunity Legislation Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"CeaseFire PA, the statewide coalition of groups and individuals devoted to reducing gun violence, praised Philadelphia Councilman David Cohen for introducing a Council Resolution to put the City of Philadelphia on record opposing US Senate passage of S.659, to immunize gun manufacturers, distributors and dealers from legal liability."

UK: Protests over stifled debate on curbing louts
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"The Government's new measures to curb anti-social behaviour cleared the Commons last night, despite complaints from the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats that there was insufficient time to discuss the legislation."

"The Anti-Social Behaviour Bill bans air weapons and replica guns in public places. It also enables police to close crack dens and bans the sale of spray paints to under-18s."

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More prohibitions. Boy they're slow learners.

India: Stop killing birds, protect environment (letter)
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"Birds play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance. They do it through picking insects off the arable lands. So we need protect all sorts of birds to maintain a healthy ecological balance in our country. But often they fall prey to a group of people who kill these birds with airgun. Birds act as our silent friends. In order to protect them and to maintain a balanced environment we must ban air guns."

"The Ministry of Forest and Environment may kindly take up appropriate measures to ban the use of airgun."

Russia: Gryzlov Promises to Fight Dirty Cops
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"Seven officers were detained in more than 40 raids across Moscow on Monday in an operation that the Interior Ministry's internal affairs department said had broken up a ring of dirty law enforcement officials. Initial reports put the number of detainees at 15."

"Gryzlov said Monday that the ring planted drugs and guns on people and then forced them to pay money to avoid prosecution. The ring also is suspected of working with organized crime to offer protection to restaurants and casinos."

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This is an especially bad time for Russians to be walking around disarmed by the state. Crony capitalism and mafia control of much of Russian enterprise and government makes it a dangerous place to live.