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Jury Convicts Home Intruder Submitted by: Khreriov	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
One of two people on trial for aggravated burglary and kidnapping is convicted. Homeowner managed to get his handgun and injure the defendant during the November break-in. From the Akron Beacon-Journal.

Yard Summit as Gun Crime Peaks (UK) Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
UK: The scale of gun violence between feuding black drug gangs in London has reached crisis levels with one shooting reported every other day. --We told you this would happen when guns were outlawed!

Indiana U. area Libertarian speaks on politics (GOOD guy!) Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Paul Hager said he wants to make it clear that he isn't evil. [...] Social Security isn't the only issue Hager feels strongly about -- he carries his 9mm Bulgarian Makarov pistol with him everywhere."

Bush Announces Appointments for Office of Legislative Affairs Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
President Bush Announces Appointments For The White House Office Of Legislative Affairs

Boy Suspended for Pointing Chicken Finger Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
JONESBORO, Ark. - An 8-year-old boy was suspended from school for 3 days after pointing a breaded chicken finger at a teacher and saying, "Pow, pow, pow." --I'd say this deserves the Zero-Tolerance Bonehead Award.

Gun Dean Praises Ashcroft Senate Judiciary Vote Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Gun Dean Praises Ashcroft Senate Judiciary Vote; Encourages Strong Confirmation by Full Senate" Contact: John Snyder of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), 202.326.5259 or 703.418.0849

New Program Aims to Curb Illegal Gun Sales Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (www.NSSF.org) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (www.atf.treas.gov) together are trying to crack down on the number of guns bought and sold illegally. "Don't Lie for the Other Guy" is a program designed to help retailers recognize illegal gun buyers.

The Unpardonable Pardon -- Everything rotten in the Clinton presidency... Submitted by: Wow	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Late-night comedians have done much to persuade Americans that Bill Clinton's finger-wagging "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" denial was the action that captured the essence of his presidency. But it wasn't." ~~~ This is really interesting stuff about Clinton's pardoning of Mark Rich.

From bad to worse: Man shot by his dog on a hunting trip Submitted by: G. Hughes	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It is a small story on right hand side towards the bottom under odd shots. The bottom line is the man was shot in the foot by his dog while on a hunting trip.

Help Colorado's Young Gunowners Submitted by: John Graves Website: http://www2.privatei.com/~attila	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Please let the people of Colorado that Vote.com has several items for Colorado voters that need their attention, including raising the age for handgun ownership to 21: http://www.vote.com/vote/24848692/index.phtml?cat=10882153 If folks from other states want to help send a pro-gun message to the anti-gun Colorado legislature, it sure would help, since there are a lot of sheeple around here.

High tax blamed for rise in smoking (What Bans Really Accomplish) Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Because of the high tax it is now profitable, and therefore worth the risk, to smuggle cheaper cigarettes into Britain. And now that the cigarettes are again cheaper... Legal cigarettes cost about $6.30 per pack. Smuggled cigarettes cost about $3.75 per pack. --NOTE how this would also apply to firearm bans.

Where are the pro-gun supporters? Submitted by: Al Hambidge	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Jon E. Dougherty on COA and CLDF: "Why are these groups starving while so many gun owners and defenders of the Second Amendment scramble to find ways to blunt the assaults against firearms?"

Virginia Delegate Wants Support For New Gun-Control Bill
Submitted by: Al Hambidge

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"McEachin is sponsor of a bill that would require child safety locks... "The legislation for child safety locks is all about protecting children, not imposing regulations on hunters or sportsmen," said the Rev. David Knight..."

Rev, here's a quarter - buy a clue.

"McEachin noted that he supported the constitutional amendment, voted on in November, to preserve hunting and fishing rights."

McEachin, repeat after me - "The Second Amendment is not about hunting!"

Excuse me? I'm free to go? Submitted by: News of the Weird	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Mark Arnold of Canada is a drug addict who had robbed two banks and a gas station before the day he decided he didn't want to be a criminal any longer and he turned himself in to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Burnaby. The RCMP confirmed that he was, indeed, a wanted man. But they said he wasn't wanted badly enough, apparently, and they could not arrest him.

Melbourne shopkeeper fights back Submitted by: G. Hughes	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
It just goes to prove what we have been saying all along: take away the guns and the criminal will use something else, like a syringe.

Illinois State Rifle Association Urges Bipartisan Support For Family And Personal Protection Act Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Shall-issue ccw, Ill. HB 401, was introduced by Rep. Joel Brunsvold (D-Milan) and Dan Reitz (D-Sparta). The ISRA helped craft the bill. Gov. Ryan and House Speaker Madigan will need something akin to a religious conversion for this to become law.

Senate passes bill to make students pledge allegiance Submitted by: G. Hughes	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Fairfax county republican Sen. Warren E. Barry said he introduced this bill to help nurture patriotism in today's youth".~~ Hey this patriotism thing is catching!Take the poll on the right as well.

Senior Protection A Growing Concern In So. Nevada Submitted by: Al Hambidge	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Richard Craver, 64, took a slightly different approach to personal safety: He armed himself with a handgun." Seniors are often considered easy prey. Not this one. The article at least mentions guns as one choice for protection.

The Fallacy of 43 to 1 by Dave Kopel
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"Perhaps the most enduring factoid of the gun prohibition movement is that a person with a gun in the home is 43 times as likely to shoot someone in the family as to shoot a criminal. This "43 times" figure is the all-time favorite factoid of the gun-prohibition lobby. It's not really true, but it does tell us a lot about the gun-prohibition mindset."

Another one on this LIE here: http://www.keepandbeararms.com/newsarchives/XcNewsPlus.asp?cmd=view&articleid=423

Feinstein, Sugarmann Adhere to Double Standard Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is today asking Senator Feinstein and Mr. Sugarmann where their concern for conflicts of interest was when Katherine Kiernan served as Chairman of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence's 2000 Lincoln Award Luncheon.

ISRA Urges Bipartisan Support for HB 401 Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Illinois State Rifle Association Urges Bipartisan Support For Family And Personal Protection Act

Senate Panel Backs Ashcroft Submitted by: Melissa Website: http://www.GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted narrowly Tuesday to approve John Ashcroft as attorney general.

Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack for Vetoing Dove Hunting Bill
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"DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 31 (Jan 31, 2001 10:18:7 EST) -- The Fund for Animals, a national animal protection organization with 200,000 members and supporters, many of whom live in Iowa, applauded Governor Tom Vilsack for vetoing legislation that would have opened the state's first sport hunting season on mourning doves since 1918. House File 43 passed the House and Senate by narrow margins, and Governor Vilsack vetoed the bill last night."
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But they taste so good...

Ban Toy Guns! Submitted by: John Rich Website: http://thomas.loc.gov	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
House Bill 215 proposes to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban toys which in size, shape, or overall appearance resemble real handguns. Source: Go to http://thomas.loc.gov Click on "Bill Summary & Status" Click on "107" (current session of Congress) Go to "Bill/Amendment No.", enter "HR215", and press enter.

One Gun a Month! Submitted by: John Rich Website: http://thomas.loc.gov	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Congressman proposes a one-gun-a-month purchase limit, with a one year prison penalty for violation.. Source: Go to http://thomas.loc.gov Click on "Bill Summary & Status" Click on "107" (the current Congressional session) Under "Bill/Amendment No." enter "HR225" and click "Search".

New Anti Site Requests Input Submitted by: Bill Brandow	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
These folks want input from people concerned with "gun violence". I think this could be a good opportunity for some positive stories of how you or somebody saved a life with a firearm. Or stories telling of people that lost their life because the were denied the right to self defense. Bill

Attention! Gun Owners of New Jersey
Submitted by: Dale Reising
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If you want a Second Amendment friendly governor in November you need to register republican now in order vote in the primary in June. Bret Schundler, the present mayor of Jersey City, is running and needs our support. For a complete profile of this candidate please check out his web site at: www.bretschundler.com
What a breath of fresh air. He was the first mayor in New Jersey to introduce "Project Exile". Read about all of his successes on his web site.
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KABA NOTE: While we do not support the federalization of gun law enforcement through Project Exile, considering that this is New Jersey, we leave this here for your consideration.