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The Clintons' War on Gun Rights
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... "Recently, our investigations team uncovered documents that provide some interesting, and troubling, details about the Clintons' plan to destroy the gun industry ..."
"A memorandum from former Clinton Advisor Sidney Blumenthal to Bruce Reed, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council ... 'I've enclosed an article and a press release about the new effort to file class action suits against gun manufacturers. I think this is a very promising idea. Let's talk about it soon. ...'" ...
"Our investigators also uncovered a March 6, 2000 letter ... with a handwritten note at the top from Bill Clinton ... Among the 'good ideas' -- denying gun manufacturers the right to sell guns to the military and law enforcement unless they sign an anti-gun 'code of conduct' ..." ... |
The Shooting Sports Future
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"The future of the shooting sports industry gathered in Rapid City, South Dakota recently for the 4H Shooting Sports National Invitational. The 'Future' in this instance would be the 410 kids from 27 different states that are just a small fraction of the 300,000 youths that are involved in the 4H Shooting Sports Program."
"The event is held once a year and provides a setting for participants to showcase their skills in a competitive environment."
"Awards are handed out daily to the top finishers in various handgun, rifle, muzzleloader, shotgun, and archery disciplines, but the real story behind this event is that these competitors should be viewed as the lifeblood of a shooting and hunting heritage ..." ... |
Trigger lock bill backfires
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"Faster than a speeding bullet, a gun-safety provision is shot into oblivion."
"And needless to say, the National Rifle Association's prints are all over the weapon."
"Last year, Congress passed a sweeping law sought by the NRA that was intended to shield the gun industry from litigation. Gun safety advocates in Congress knew they couldn't prevent the passage of the bill, but they managed to hold out for one concession: a provision that requires gun makers to provide childproof trigger locks on all handguns. ..."
"Yet even that slight concession was too much for the National Rifle Association. Two weeks ago, the House, as is its wont, did the bidding of the NRA, voting 230-191 to repeal the trigger-lock provision." ... |
OH: Don't bring gun to Clermont County fair
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"Local law-enforcement officers are warning that a Web site, which tells Ohioans with gun permits that they can carry guns onto fairgrounds, might be misleading."
"Organizers of the Clermont County Fair became concerned when a man said he would bring his gun onto the fairgrounds, despite posted signs that note deadly weapons are banned. ..." ...
"The fairgrounds is owned by the [Clermont County Agricultural Society], so it's private property, making the Clermont fair exempt from the Ohio law, Scharber said. 'People have got to realize they're in a lot of trouble' if they try to bring a gun into the fair, said Scharber, who's also a sergeant with the county sheriff's office." ... |
OH: Clermont County Fair Banning Concealed Carry
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"Ohioans For Concealed Carry has maintained that when a county fairgrounds posts 'No Guns' signs at their parking lots and entry gates they are doing so in conflict with Ohio Law. When the county fairgrounds are owned by a county government then the only legitimate 'No Guns' signs are those that are mandated at the entry to each building."
"Posting the open areas of a fair is prohibited even if the fair is run by an Agricultural Society. AG Societies, although typically non-profit corporations, are often funded by county government, or simply running county property. The Preble County Prosecutor requested an opinion from Attorney General Jim Petro over this matter last year and the formal opinion of the Attorney General was that county fairgrounds may not prohibit CCW in areas other than a building, even if they are charging you to enter the fairgrounds." ...
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OH: Tom Raga Attends CHL Class
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"The number two spots on the Ohio Gubernatorial tickets represent vastly different views when it comes to the rights of gun owners."
"Democratic running mate Lee Fisher was a member of the Handgun Control Inc. Board of Directors according to This NRA Fact Sheet."
"In contrast, Republican running mate Tom Raga has been outspoken about gun rights, is the keynote speaker at OFCC's third annual Party In The Park, and recently passed the training required by law to obtain a concealed handgun license in Ohio." ... |
KY: Firearm license changes begin
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"Residents wanting a concealed carry license had better be able to prove they are citizens of the United States."
"As of today, applicants must sign a citizenship affidavit and have it notarized, according to the Kentucky Sheriff's Association."
"The requirement is one of two bureaucratic changes this summer, said Pat Morgan, chief deputy with the Kenton County Sheriff's Department. The second prevents sheriff's departments from accepting cash for the application fee." ... |
TN: 'Gun docket' to load cases in one place -- mandates arrest for "Illegal guns"
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"Anyone caught carrying a gun illegally in Shelby County will get special attention from the criminal justice system starting next month."
"Criminal Court Judge Louis Montesi Jr. will hear all illegal gun cases in the general sessions court system on a special 'gun docket' beginning Aug. 1."
"'We want to underscore the fact that there is no such thing as the trivial possession of guns in a civilized society,' Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton said Friday at a press conference. ..." ...
"Tennessee law requires only a citation be issued for misdemeanor unlawful possession of a weapon with exceptions that include suspects who have outstanding arrest warrants, are considered a danger or are unlikely to appear in court."
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WA: Man admits buying, selling stolen Army equipment
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"A Pierce County man faces up to five years in prison after admitting to buying stolen military equipment from Fort Lewis soldiers and selling it online and at gun shows."
"Mykel D. Loftus, 46, of Graham, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges of conspiring to possess stolen government property. In addition to prison time, Loftus faces a $250,000 fine."
"He may not face such a stiff penalty, though, because authorities said he cooperated with a Defense Department investigation that snared 10 Fort Lewis soldiers accused of trafficking in stolen rations, ammunition, field gear and other items."
"Seven have been court-martialed. Two were sentenced to more than three years in prison, and one was fined $150,000." ... |
Tanzania: Thief vanishes with police gun in Zanzibar
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"AN unknown person has stolen a sub-machine gun (SMG) loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition from unmanned police post, the police confirmed yesterday."
"Acting Zanzibar South Regional Police Commander, Mr Hamad Omar, confirmed the incident that took place at Mwembemchomeke police post in Unguja Central District, saying a manhunt has been launched to search for the thief and the gun."
"The acting RPC declined to give more details on how the theft took place."
"However, sources indicated that it occurred when a policeman on duty went outside the post to inspect vehicles that were passing through the main road to Mwera." ... |
Germany: German agent suspected of serial murder
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"Authorities have quizzed an agent in Germany's domestic security agency is connection with a series of killings targeting foreigners."
"Prosecutors said that the unnamed man had been suspended from duty but was not in detention after a search of his apartment failed to link him directly to any of the nine victims."
"Police were alerted to the agent after he was spotted leaving an internet cafe in the northern city of Kassel one minute before the owner, a 21-year-old Turk, was shot dead there on April 6." ...
"Prosecutors said they could not explain why the agent had failed to reported being in the internet cafe, despite a request from police for witnesses to come forward." ... |
UK: It's the rifled brigade
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"A THIEF has left Army top brass red-faced by strolling on to military bases in a fake uniform and pinching three LAND ROVERS."
"In the most recent raid he got into a camp in Stockport ... without anyone checking his ID."
"He then casually hot-wired the Army vehicle and drove it away from the base."
"In the past five months, the man is thought to have been behind the theft of two more Land Rovers ..." ...
"One officer said: 'The idea someone can just put on a khaki uniform, stroll on to military premises unchallenged and take a vehicle is astonishing.'"
"'It's not just Land Rovers either.'"
"'Units have reported the theft or loss of SA80 rifles and other weapons in the last year.'" ... |
Jamaica: Flankers cops on trial for murder to know fate Tuesday
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"The four cops charged in connection with the 2003 Flankers shooting will know Tuesday whether they will be called upon to answer the charges."
"Presiding judge, Ms. Justice Kay Beckford, is expected to rule Tuesday on no-case submissions by defence attorneys who have urged the judge to release the cops."
"The defence lawyers completed their submissions Monday."
"Government prosecutors are now responding to the submissions and are expected to wrap up their rebuttal Tuesday morning."
"Last Friday, government prosecutors dropped the case against one of the accused cops."
"The Crown conceded that there was not enough evidence linking the woman constable to the fatal shooting ..." ... |
Nigeria: Police Allegedly Beat Motorcyclist to Death Over N20
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"A POLICE patrol team, yesterday, beat to death a commercial motorcyclist popularly called okada over alleged refusal to part with a N20 bribe even as other irate cyclists and concerned sympathizers beat two of the policemen to a state of coma and burnt their patrol vehicle ..." ...
"Vanguard gathered that trouble started when the deceased whose identity could not be ascertained was flagged down for checking and his particulars found to be correct, yet the police allegedly insisted on collecting the regular N20 bribe which the late cyclist refused to offer. It was at this stage argument ensued that led to the massive beating and alleged pounding of the deceased with gun butts that resulted in his death." ... |
NV: Judge Rules in 'Disneyland for Gun Lovers' Lawsuit
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A class action lawsuit against the Front Sight Firearms Training Institute near Pahrump may be close to a settlement. A judge's ruling has prompted the two sides to start talking."
"Three front sight members filed a class action lawsuit last November, each with the same goal to ensure the survival of the organization while forcing it to make good on its promises." ...
"Thousands of people bought in with memberships ranging in price from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Most were guaranteed a lifetime of weapons training and six figure deals, called platinum memberships, promised a one-acre homesite." ... |
OR: Shooting for a cause
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"About 80 people turned out Saturday at the Albany Rifle and Pistol Club at Saddle Butte to compete in a shooting match and raise money for abused children."
"Sgt. Travis Giboney of the Albany Police Department, one of the event organizers said he once told another officer, 'Let's put on a match. We'll raise money for someone.'"
"Six years later, the event has raised thousands of dollars for the ABC House, an assessment center for children suspected of being abused."
"This year's match brought in $5,000 for the organization. 'This is one of our best fundraisers,' said Karen Scheler, ABC House executive director." ... |
Ireland: Doctors have a right to gun veto
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"Only doctors can decide on the mental competence of people seeking to obtain a gun ownership license, under an amendment to the 2004 Criminal Justice Bill, debated in the D�il last week."
"The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Michael McDowell, has amended the Bill, which previously stated that mental competence for a person seeking to own a firearm could be decided on by a 'health professional', which could include a nurse, dentist, optician or chemist." ...
"The section of the Bill stating mental competence should be decided by 'a person who is a doctor, psychiatrist, dentist or nurse' has been changed to simply 'doctor or psychiatrist'." ... |
UK: Gunpoint muggings shoot up, figures show
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"NEW figures show that you are more likely to be the victim of an armed mugging in Havering now than at this time last year."
"The number reported hold-ups involving guns or the threat of firearms rose from 10 to 14 in the 12 months to April 5, according to Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) statistics."
"This contributed to an overall increase across London of 1,115 to 1,496, and MPA Chairwoman Cindy Butts said: 'These figures on personal robbery suggest a more widespread use of guns and that guns are more readily available.'" [emphasis added] ... |
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