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Second Amendment Foundation Says Supervisor Daly Should Pay San Francisco's Legal Bills For Lawsuit
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"The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) today suggested that San Francisco Supervisor Chris Daly, author of that city's ballot measure to ban guns, should pay for the city's defense of that proposition in court and spare the taxpayers that expense."
"'Supervisor Daly cooked up this gun ban measure and now that it is being challenged in court, he ought to personally cover the legal bills,' said SAF founder Alan M. Gottlieb. ..."
"'Local news organizations, the San Francisco Police Officers' Association, Senator Dianne Feinstein and even Mayor Gavin Newsom all said Proposition H was not going to stand muster under the state preemption law,' Gottlieb noted, 'but Daly pushed it anyway. ..." ... |
Clarification on NRA Article: (follow-up)
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"I DO NOT oppose hunters and people in their homes having rifles and guns. I think we all have the right to bear arms, especially to protect ourselves. And in this day and age when terrorists want to kill us here in America, we need some type of protection for ourselves."
"I wanted to clear that up because I DO NOT oppose the NRA and their right to defend your rights to bear arms. BUT I DO object to a barrage of phone calls from the NRA and the attempts of SOME of their employees calling us and conning us into joining the NRA."
"I received a call from someone at the NRA about joining the NRA and they feed me a line about the United Nations trying to take the right of the NRA to do this and that and to take our guns from us. ..." ... |
More Women Pack Pistols?
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... "'I refuse to be a victim, so basically that's why I got interested,' said Dutko who is in her 50s. 'Most people will go through their life and never have a problem but if you're prepared, then you can take care of a situation.'"
"The retired history teacher is part of what appears to be a growing number of women who view carrying a weapon as an essential part of their safety, which has led the firearms industry to offer women only training classes, magazines and clothing for female gun owners." ... |
Proud Pistol Packing Momma
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"Kathryn Weitzel is truly an angel. She is a stay-at-home-mom political activist, and when I needed a personal assistant during the Badnarik campaign, Kathryn immediately jumped to the task ..."
"I saw her a few weeks ago and noted that she seemed healthy and had probably lost a few pounds since I had seen her last. You can imagine my surprise when Mike and I got an e-mail from her telling us about her new baby, Lucille. Here is an excerpt from her message:"
"I think I�ll call her Lucille, as in to lose seal, or loose seal � as in what it will do to the intruder�s intestinal movements. Hope all is well and I�m proud of you both � Kathryn"
"Lucille is a Taurus Millennium PT145, and weighs in at a healthy 22.6 ounces." ... |
MI: Hunter bags wild boar
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"The firearm deer hunting season begins Tuesday morning, but in a few other counties, hunters are being asked to be on the lookout for another animal: wild boar. And one Bay County hunter already has his trophy pig."
"It was last year when some wild boar escaped from a ... game ranch. When you see the size of the one killed in Bay County, you can understand why some people are getting concerned."
"Nathan Rosenbrock and his brother knew right way what was scaring the family's pigs at their parents northern Bay County farm late Friday night."
"Rosenbrock was able to kill the menacing beast with his rifle. It weighed more than 400 pounds, stood as tall as the front end of his pickup truck, and was getting ready for a pig dinner." ... |
MD: Burglar Chased Off With Pellet Rifle
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On Nov. 12 at 8:50 a.m., a suspect forced entry into a residence in the 2800 block of Homette Place in Waldorf. The resident shot the suspect with a pellet rifle and the suspect fled into the woods. Officers conducted a search but did not locate the suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff's Office at 301-932-7777. Officer W. Halt is investigating. |
TN: A spirited survivor turns 98 -- Virgil Kindig, who freed himself from robber, then shot him, celebrates an emotional birthday
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... "And this was a man who survived a home invasion a year and a half ago after he freed himself from the robber's bindings, pulled a hidden pistol and shot the bandit in the chest. Kindig's second wife, Ruby, died barely a week later, a death blamed in part on the emotional trauma she suffered." ...
"Kindig spent much of the party recounting that robbery, telling people about the attack and the gunfire. Just a few feet away from that cake, the hole from the second bullet he fired is still in the door frame, circled for all to see. Robber James Thweatt and his accomplice, Cindy Wilson, were caught, pleaded guilty and are now serving long sentences." ... |
TX: Police lock down 3 Arlington schools
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"Arlington police were searching Monday afternoon for a man who pulled a gun on his father, prompting authorities to lock down three public schools and evacuate a neighborhood in southwest Arlington."
"Boles Junior High and Moore Elementary schools were locked down just before 4 p.m. after the man ran off, police said."
"About 5:15 p.m., police allowed students who ride schoolbuses to leave Boles."
"The suspect is not believed to be inside any of the schools nor was he believed to be on any of the campuses, said police spokeswoman Christy Gilfour. The schools were locked down as a precaution, she said." ... |
KY: Weapons of mass stupidity
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"Guns, bombs and teenage boys are not a formula we want anywhere near our schools."
"Twice in a week, Northern Kentucky high schools were the scene of just such a volatile mix. Fortunately arrests were made without anyone getting hurt. At Boone County High School, three boys were involved in the Nov. 4 sale of a stolen 9mm handgun at school. At Campbell County High, two 16-year-olds were charged with 'use of a weapon of mass destruction.' On Nov. 6 they pipe-bombed a soft-drink vending machine outside the school. Three other 16-year-olds were charged with complicity in helping to make the bombs." ... |
TN: County Launches New Hotline To Report Guns In School
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"Williamson County Sheriff Ricky Headley wants to make sure guns never make it into schools, but in the event that a weapon is brought onto campus, students can now report it anonymously."
"All of the county's high schools and several of the middle schools have resource officers. If a student brings a gun to school, that officer is the first to respond."
"But the new program gives students another way, to tell police about guns on school grounds. Posters will be placed in all county schools with a number for students to call."
"'We all know that kids hear and they talk, and they bring that information to the deputy who is assigned to the school, or to the teacher, or to CrimeStoppers. ...' ATF Special Agent James Cavanaugh said." ... |
UT: Loaded Guns in Cars: There's no convincing reason to change the current ban
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"Utah law prohibits most people from carrying loaded guns in their cars. Sen. Mark Madsen, R-Lehi, has prefiled a bill in the Legislature to change that. But the reasons for the change are not convincing, and the reasons for keeping the law as is are."
"It seems fairly obvious why the law would discourage folks from packing loaded guns in their cars. An unloaded gun is safe. It can't misfire during handling or be fired accidentally by a child or someone else unfamiliar with the safe operation of firearms." ...
"But Sen. Madsen and Charles Hardy, a member of Gun Owners of Utah, argue that people should be allowed to keep loaded guns in vehicles for self-defense."
"The answer to that is they already can, if they have a concealed-carry permit ... " ... |
WI: Concealed-Carry Bill Has Too Many Flaws (third item on page)
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"A little over two years ago when the state Legislature was in the heat of debate over adoption of concealed-carry laws for Wisconsin we urged state legislators to correct some of the deficiencies in the legislation."
"'Chief among them is the ambiguity over businesses being able to disallow guns on their premises,' we said."
"Some states, we noted, have concealed weapons laws that carry cumbersome language that allow businesses to ban guns from their premises only if they post it and verbally advise each customer who comes through the door. 'That too, is insufficient,' we said. 'Simple posting should be all that is required.'" ...
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UK: Gun loophole is closed by mother's campaign
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"The legal loophole that allowed the killer of Leeds police officer Ian Broadhurst to produce home-made bullets is set to be shut tight by MPs today after a tireless campaign in Yorkshire."
"Ex-US Marine David Bieber was jailed for life last December for gunning down the 34-year-old policeman in cold blood on Boxing Day, 2003, and firing at two other officers using a pistol loaded with ammunition made from components that had been bought completely legally."
"The purchase and possession of ready-made ammunition without a firearms licence is illegal, but, as the Yorkshire Post revealed last year, no licence is needed to buy bullet presses, cartridge cases, primers and powder over the counter." ...-------
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US rifle programme hits further delay
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"The competition for the US Army's next-generation infantry weapons has been cancelled to give the army and other services more time to look at lessons learned from the continuing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan."
"The competition for the Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW) Increment 1 had already been suspended earlier in 2005 so that a preliminary investigation could take place about whether other services, primarily the US Marine Corps, should also participate. A requirements board under the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has determined that it should be a joint programme, said Rich Audette, the army's deputy programme manager for soldier weapons." ... |
CA: Expert supports state drug agent's version of 2004 shooting
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"An attorney for a state narcotics agent accused of killing a San Jose man during a botched pursuit, presented an expert witness on Monday who testified that an attacker could fire a gun at an officer in less than half the time it would take the officer to shoot back -- even if the officer had his finger on the trigger."
"William Lewinski, founder of the Force Science Research Center at Minnesota State University, showed the six-man, six-woman jury a video of a shooter discharging a gun as he ran away. In one case, Lewinski, said, it took no time at all for the shooter to fire, drop his gun and turn his body, so that any returning bullets would hit him in the back." ...
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LA: Opelousas Police Department Audit Timeline
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"A state legislative audit released in January of this year revealed many serious problems within the Opelousas Police Department."
"TV 10 was the first to report on documents stating Chief Larry Caillier and former major Ronnie Trahan paid themselves thousands of dollars for bike patrol details at a public housing complex that were never run."
"The state audit backed up that information. It states that during 2002 and 2003, Caillier and Trahan charged the housing department $55,000 for work that was never done."
"Trahan admitted falsifying time sheets to support that."
"The audit states that between 1999 and 2004, the department deposited over $156,000 into bank accounts out of the city's control." ... |
NC: Fayetteville Cop Involved In Alleged Burglary Ring Still In Jail
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"A former Fayetteville police officer accused of breaking the law will remain in jail until a federal judge decides whether to set bond for him."
"During a bond hearing Monday, prosecutors asked a federal magistrate to wait on setting bond for Jared Parsek, who was indicted last month for abusing his position to lead a burglary ring in Fayetteville, Raleigh and Beech Mountain between September 2003 and November 2004."
"The theft ring was uncovered during the investigation of a pair of shootings at a North Carolina State tailgate party last year. The gun used in the shootings was linked to Parsek's friend, Justin McCarty, whom the FBI found was connected to the break-ins." ... |
Georgia: Police defend use of deadly force
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"The shooting-death by police of a burglary suspect has prompted greater public questioning of when the police have the right to use lethal force."
"Police were called to an attempted burglary at 18 Gamsakhurdia Avenue Friday evening, November 11. They reportedly saw three suspects who opened fire on officers as they approached."
"The ensuing gunfight left one suspect dead, one arrested and one who remains at large." ...
"Police officials report they have recovered the gun that officers say was used to shoot at Patrol Police officers. ..." ...
"However the television channel Rustavi-2 has reported that after studying the evidence more carefully, officials found that the pistol the suspect was carrying could not have been fired." ... |
Canada: Police heavy-handed during raid, man says
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"A St. John's man says police were overzealous when they raided his home Thursday." ...
"He says police were out of line and acting on questionable information when they searched his home and business looking for guns." ...
"Miller says about 10 heavily armed police officers showed up at his home. He said they kicked in his door, pinned him to the floor and showed him a warrant." ...
"Miller says police found a Taser, some old ammunition and a rusty rifle with the bolt missing. ..."
"He now faces three charges for those items."
"Miller said he is angry because his door has to be replaced and his house was trashed. Most importantly, there were no working guns on his property." ... |
Philippines: Pasig shooting probe snagged by police failure to get video
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"POLICE acknowledged yesterday they still had to ask a local television station for a copy of the video footage that is expected to show whether the killing of three alleged car thieves in Pasig City last week was a rubout or the result of an exchange of fire with police who claimed to have cornered them."
"A spokesperson for a special fact-finding committee said the failure had prevented the group from wrapping up what was to have been a simple three-day inquiry to determine if police had violated any rules of engagement in the shooting, which occurred on November 7."
"Inspector Joseph Orsos said the emergence of a security guard who claimed to have seen the shooting had also complicated the group�s original mission ..." ... |
Zimbabwe: Armed police stealing farm equipment in Mwenezi and Masvingo
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"A Masvingo provincial police official, travelling with armed soldiers, is alleged to be taking equipment from commercial farms in the rural Mwenezi area illegally and selling it at an auction in Masvingo."
"... They seized tractors, trailers, water bowsers, road graders, irrigation pipes and various implements. Chiredzi farmer Gerry Whitehead reports that some farmers were not shown any letters authorising the acquisitions, and others were presented with letters dated back in early May and signed by Minister John Nkomo. Land Reform now falls under the portfolio of Minister Didymus Mutasa. The seizures are therefore illegal, and amount to stealing." ...
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IN: Most IN Hunting Deaths Not Gun-Related
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"Nearly two-thirds of Indiana's hunting-related deaths over the past seven years were caused not by firearms - but by accidents such as falls from tree stands."
"That's according to The Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne, which reviewed state records and found that out of 29 hunting-related deaths spanning 1998-2004, 19 of them did not involve firearms."
"Nine of those deaths resulted from fatal falls from tree stands many hunters use to spot prey."
"Ten fatal accidents involved the discharge of a gun or bow, the newspaper reported Sunday. Three shooting deaths were self-inflicted, with one believed to have been suicide." ... |
NY: Lansing Turkey Shoot Hunters take last shot to warm up
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"The crack of gunshots echoed across the field as people lined up to take a chance at a pie plate, clay pigeon or moving deer target Sunday at the Lansing Rod & Gun Club's annual Turkey Shoot."
"'We've only had about 150 people go through so far, which is low turnout,' said Norman Maywright, a Rod & Gun board of directors member. 'A lot of people say it's because the hunting season changed.'" ... |
IL: Firearms instructors shell out advice for hunters
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With firearm deer hunting season almost in range, now is the time for area hunters to take stock of their weapons."
"This weekend, almost 50 hunters visited the Charleston Police Department�s new training facility, where they sighted in their guns and also received advice of the highest caliber."
"Firearms instructors, meanwhile, said they were blown away by the success of the sight-in, and they hope to schedule similar events in the future aimed at novice marksmen as well as seasoned hunters." ... |
MI: Deer-hunting season has a ripple effect on state economy
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"Charlie Lockwood has a plan: Pitch a tent, stay alive and pull the trigger on what he calls Billy Buck."
"The 45-year-old accountant from South Lyon will tromp through the woods with his rifle at dawn Tuesday for the start of firearm deer-hunting season in Michigan. Lockwood is one of 750,000 people licensed to hunt deer in Michigan with rifles, muzzleloaders or bows."
"The firearm deer-hunting season, which ends Nov. 30, has a ripple effect across Michigan, touching the economies of small rural towns, the livelihoods of meat processors and taxidermists, and even the cash flow of exotic dancers in bars that cater to hunters -- and the non-hunting men and women they leave behind." ... |
MS: Ole Miss Rifle Knocks Off N.C. State
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"The Ole Miss rifle team defeated its second Great America Rifle Conference foe in two days on Sunday, when the Rebels knocked off the N.C. State Wolfpack."
"Ole Miss set a school record for team aggregate scoring with a total of 4651, which broke the previous mark of 4612 set during last season's GARC Championships."
"The Rebels were led by senior Samantha Leach, who broke the school record in the smallbore set just one day earlier, with a 587. Sophomore Shannon Wilson once again led Ole Miss in the air rifle with a final score of 588, which fell just two points shy of the school record." ... |
OH: Zips Rifle Takes Top Honors Again
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"The University of Akron rifle team continued its tremendous start to the season this past weekend with another victory as both the gold and blue team's defeated the squad from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP). The Akron gold team fired a top score of 4,580 points, while the blue team trailed but finished second with 4,485 points. USP finished in third with 4,339 points."
"Freshman Melissa Lussier (Clinton, Conn./Middletown) led the way in the smallbore event, taking top honors with a 579 point performance out of 600. She also fired a perfect 200 in the prone portion of the event. ..." ... |
CO: Nevada Rifle Defeats Air Force Academy
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"The University of Nevada's rifle team competed against the U.S. Air Force Academy November 12 and 13 and defeated Air Force, 4613 to 4594, to move to 4-1 on the season."
"Meghann Morrill led the Wolf Pack by taking first place honors in both events with a 584 in small bore and a 582 in air. Andrew Hickey took fourth place in small bore and Michael Tanoue placed second in air. Corrie Holmes and Eric Okamoto tied for fourth place honors in air."
"The Wolf Pack rifle team will host their next match against the University of San Francisco January 28, 2006." |
VT: Early reports suggest deer rifle season starting slow
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"Early reports from this year's deer rifle season suggest that it may be starting slow, and many people conclude it's because of changes in regulations."
"Stations around the state where animals are taken to be weighed and recorded reported that there was a lot less business on the opening weekend."
"'Normally we'd be backed up weighing deer,' said Bob Booth, owner of Bob's Quik Stop in Irasburg."
"Booth said about half the hunters he'd talked to were unhappy about the new regulations, which include a ban on putting out a bait and limits on the deer that can be taken. The other half, he said, were willing to wait to see if the rules make a difference in the size and quality of the herd in the future." ... |
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