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Founder of TRT to announce bid for Governor of Colorado
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Bob Glass, the founder of a gun-rights activist group and owner of Paladin Arms in Longmont, plans to run for the Libertarian nomination for governor in 2002.

Glass founded the Tyranny Response Team and has been a vocal opponent of gun-control proposals. He said in a statement that his decision to run was prompted in part by Gov. Bill Owens' backing of a voter-approved 2000 ballot initiative that required criminal background checks of all buyers at gun shows.

FL: State stops restoring gun rights to felons Submitted by: skypod Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
State officials Thursday stopped restoring the right to possess firearms to federal felons after learning those people have little chance under federal policy of being able to own a gun again. They discovered that the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms had stopped processing federal applications for restoring gun rights four years ago.

U.S. Ultimatum... to Americans Submitted by: Howard Nemerov	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
See second to last paragraph for pronouncement from Dick Gephart, House minority leader, who says, "I see no way to operate with the same kind of freedoms we had before."

Strike on Terrorism will require "Unconventional Methods" Submitted by: Jeff Rau	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The terrorists who are attacking our way of life do not have armies, navies or air forces. They do not have capitals. They do not have high-value targets that the typical weapons of war can go in and attack." "They're in apartments, and they're using laptops, and they're using cell phones and they are functioning in the shadows, not out in front." See also the CNSNews version

Autopsy: gunman unscathed in shootout, dies of self-inflicted wound Submitted by: Michael Lewis	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A security guard who killed four co-workers and a city worker died from a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head, according to autopsy results released Friday. Police shot at Ferguson with handguns, while he fired back more than 200 rounds from the heavy-caliber rifle, ducking behind his vehicle to reload. A bulletproof vest he was wearing also was untouched.

When Freedoms Die, Terrorists Win
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Banning pocket knives, plastic utensils and pointy objects (ballpoint pens?), requiring 3-4 hour delays to clear security, will succeed only in bringing airlines AND the businesses that depend upon them to their knees, possibly triggering a depression. Just what the terrorists want.

What would stop the hijackings:
- Batter-proof, bullet-proof cockpit doors
- Give the pilots back their guns
- $25 million reward for terrorist heads, including green card/citizenship/asylum, new identity

(more non-war suggestions at link!)

Appeals Court overturns conviction in drug-raid slaying
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A state appeals court has overturned the murder and assault convictions of Brian Eggleston, who killed a sheriff's deputy during a 1995 drug raid on his home here.

Pierce County prosecutors say they will appeal Friday's finding to the state Supreme Court -- and try Eggleston again if they get no relief there.

Eggleston, sentenced to nearly 49 years in prison, contends he shot Sheriff's Deputy John Bananola in self-defense.

Freedom Trumps Fear
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66% of the people who responded to a Washington Post/ABC News Poll said they "would be willing to give up some of the liberties we have in this country in order for the government to crack down on terrorism."

But which freedoms would they relinquish? The freedom to speak their minds? To practice any religion they desire? To associate with whomever they choose? The freedom to sleep at night without fear of overzealous law officers kicking down their doors?

Gun Ban Promotes Hijacking Submitted by: Chuck Markley Website: http://www.commspeed.net/bullseye/	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The crime-deterrent effect of concealed handguns carried by ordinary citizens is clearly predictable. Nothing is more disquieting to the criminal than the recognition that a potential victim is likely to be carrying a concealed handgun, and might be very adept in using it.

Petition to Arm and Train Airline Pilots Submitted by: Angel Shamaya	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
PETITION TO ARM AND TRAIN AIRLINE PILOTS IN THE USE OF ARMED INTERVENTION IN AIR COMMERCE We, the undersigned citizens of the United States of America, being aware of the acts committed by foreign terrorists against air commerce and the United States of America on September 11, 2001, recognize certain laws and regulations could have prevented such acts, make the following statements: ...

Man Arrested for Defending Mosque in California
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A member of a Mosque in Chino was arrested for carrying a concealed handgun. He chose to arm himself because mosque members were threatened by people angry about Tuesday's terrorist attacks. "All we were doing was exercising our right to defend ourselves," Ghaffar said.

Deputies confirmed that members of the mosque filed a police report about the incident. Chino Hills Sheriff's Station Sgt. T.A. Peters said that Ghaffar "shouldn't take the law into his own hands," and "Let us do our jobs."

KY Policeman Faulted in Shooting Submitted by: Michael Lewis	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Officer Stephen Roach, 27, was indicted in May on misdemeanor charges of negligent homicide and obstruction of official business in the April 7 shooting death of Timothy Thomas, 19.

Couple plans to build indoor gun range in Bloomington Submitted by: James Baughn Website: http://www.baughn.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
After a lot of controversy over the government opening a outdoor gun range in Monroe (Indiana) county, private enterprise steps up.

Personal liberties take back seat in pursuit of "security" Submitted by: serinde	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The suicide attacks on the nation�s landmarks have already prompted some sacrifices of personal liberties. So far, most Americans are accepting them in the interest of the common welfare." "Some question whether such constraints will truly provide safety: Ban guns, and terrorists turn to knives. Ban knives, and they�ll use sharpened belt buckles or learn martial arts."