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FL: Fort Florida Submitted by: J W Parsons	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A federal program allows police agencies nationwide to equip themselves like the military, but with little training and not much oversight. An analysis in Florida shows a stockpile of unused weapons and overarmed communities."

AZ: Peoria settles in police shooting
Submitted by: Michael Lewis

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"The Peoria City Council on Tuesday authorized the city attorney to settle a wrongful death lawsuit over a police shooting for $1.6 million." ...

"Navarro's family sued the city when he was shot and killed after a domestic violence call on Nov. 20, 2001. Peoria police sniper Norman Brice shot Navarro outside his home in the 4100 block of North 73rd Drive. The incident cost Brice his job as a police officer, although he was given a civilian job with the Peoria Police Department." ...

"According to police, Navarro had voiced an implied threat to his own baby, who was inside the house."

"Navarro had a rifle and shotgun in the house but walked out armed with a concealed knife."

MN: Expert identifies extreme groups in state
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"A Hennepin County sheriff's official with expertise on counterterrorism efforts urged Minnesota law enforcers Tuesday to become aware of several right-and left-wing organizations operating in the state." ...

"Chandler, who heads the patrol division for the Sheriff's Office and frequently gives training talks on countering terrorism, offered details about the number of militia and neo-Nazi groups in Minnesota."

"He said that one group, Posse Comitatus, is 'very strong in Minnesota' and active in Stearns County, and that two other organizations, the Animal Liberation Front and the Earth Liberation Front, were more dangerous in Minnesota than Al-Qaida."

FL: Testimony: Elderly man shot 123 times had gun
Submitted by: Bob Wolfley

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"Police and medical members of a SWAT team testified Tuesday that they saw or heard a gun fire before officers returned 123 shots that killed 72-year-old Richard Brown in 1996."

"During the prosecution's case against 11 officers, the jury heard Richard Brown's great-granddaughter, Janeka Brown, testify that while Richard Brown had owned a gun, he wasn't holding one during the raid."

"Prosecutors have said officers planted the gun in the right hand of the left-handed man."

AZ: It's cheaper to let a little sunshine in
Submitted by: Michael Lewis

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"A judge ordered the city to pay this newspaper's legal fees in its battle to unearth hidden records about a police sergeant who was called to help a suicidal 16-year-old and wound up killing the kid."

"Knowing now what was in those records, I can well understand why the city was fighting to keep them secret, why its leaders were willing to pay $1.65 million to the boy's parents to keep certain details about the officer forever shielded from public view."

"Like the fact that other cops considered him dangerous."

"And the fact that a doctor advised the city that the guy was unstable and shouldn't be carrying a weapon."

NY: Man Arrested After Refusing to Remove Anti-War Shirt in Mall
Submitted by: Rick O'Kelley
Website: http://soapbox.org

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A man was charged with trespassing in a mall after he refused to take off a T-shirt that said "Peace on Earth" and "Give peace a chance."

"Security guards approached Stephen Downs, 61, and his 31-year-old son, Roger, on Monday night after they were spotted wearing the T-shirts at Crossgates Mall in a suburb of Albany, N.Y., the men said."

"The two said they were asked to remove the shirts made at a store there or leave the mall. They refused."

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The war on our rights is here in America.

Street Fighting With Gentlemen's Rules
Submitted by: Anonymous

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"...there ARE consequences. 'Republican sportsmanlike conduct has cost them dearly over the years. Republican diffidence helped doom Robert Bork's Supreme Court nomination, almost derailed Clarence Thomas' confirmation to the high court, and is likely to defeat Miguel Estrada's appellate court bid as well.' Chavez writes. I dont agree with Linda that Estrada is doomed, but he certainly is in jeopardy."

"Liberal Democrats are not in control but they never got the memo. It is almost as if by ignoring the reality it will go away. And it has. Regrettably, the GOP lacks the insight, reason or stones to impress upon their recalcitrant opposition the Golden Rule: 'The guy with the gold makes the rules.' "

TX: Sociologist specializing in hunter to speak at A&M
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A sociologist who studies what hunters think about themselves, nature and social issues is scheduled to speak this week at Texas A&M University.

Jan Dizard, a professor of sociology at Amherst College, will present From Villains to Heroes and Back: The Moral Career of Hunters at 3:45 Thursday in 502 Rudder Tower. His talk is free and open to the public.

Dizards research undermines stereotypes of hunters by showing their opinions on social issues track those of the general population, said A&M professor Gary Varner, who arranged the lecture.

WA: Mom with Shotgun foils burglary suspects
Submitted by: Blacksnake

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"A 44-year-old Yelm woman used an unloaded shotgun to ward off two teenage boys who broke into her home, authorities said."

"The boys, ages 14 and 15, entered through the woman's garage door. A third boy, 16, stood as a lookout on the street, communicating through a walkie-talkie, Thurston County sheriff's Capt. Dan Kimball said."

"All three were arrested shortly afterward because the woman was able to call 9-1-1 before they broke in. Sheriff's deputies and a Yelm police officer were on their way to the residence when she confronted the suspects, Kimball said."

MD: Mayor Signs Legislation to Prohibit the Sales of Ammunition or Firearms (Another report)
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"Mayor Martin O'Malley, accompanied by Baltimore City Commissioner of Health Dr. Peter Beilenson, today signed City Council Bill 02-854 into law. The legislation makes the sales of ammunition permissible only at locations lawfully allowed to sell firearms and prohibits the sales of ammunition or firearms within 100 yards of a park, religious institution, school, public building or place of public assembly."

MI: Detroit cop arrested
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"Officer Frederick Abrams, 35, of Detroit was arraigned Monday on federal charges of depriving civil rights under the color of law, using and carrying a firearm during a crime of violence, and possessing a stolen firearm, U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Collins said in a statement."

"Collins said Abrams brandished his own gun during the March 26, 2000 incident and threatened to shoot someone."

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Consider: Saline, MI would have allowed this LEO to be armed in public buildings, but not you, law-abiding citizen.

California, Illinois Big Battlegrounds for Gun Owners Submitted by: Tom Allison Website: http://eternalvigilance.blogspot.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Second Amendment supporters are keeping a close watch on California and Illinois, two states where lawmakers would like to expand the amount of information collected on gun owners."

Pro-Military Rallies Get Scant Coverage Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Freedom of speech is a right many Americans have been exercising lately in speaking out against war. But despite whats been making headlines in the papers and getting coverage on TV, not all the demonstrations are against military action in Iraq." "Americans of various stripes took to the streets this past weekend in support of U.S. soldiers and their mission."

Don't ask Chief Charles Moose
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"Moose's highly sought-after wisdom is, of course, derived from his gross bungling of last fall's sniper attacks by accused killers John Muhammad and Lee Malvo. But never mind his Keystone Kop hunt for the wrong vehicle while the snipers' Chevy Caprice (spotted by several witnesses and stopped at least 10 times for license-plate checks during the shooting spree) got away. Pay no heed to his oversight of nonsensical roadblocks, botched hotline operations, and the deadly politically correct assumption that the snipers were crazed white militants in a non-existent white box truck."

"Yes, despite these fatal missteps, gushing and gullible audiences outside Maryland are warmly welcoming Chief Moose as a spotless role model." ...

Unarmed Cargo Pilots Create 'Blueprint for Terrorists' Submitted by: Tom Allison Website: http://eternalvigilance.blogspot.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Members of the House and Senate introduced legislation Tuesday to again include commercial cargo pilots among the ranks of those eligible to participate in the federal armed pilots program. Supporters called the loophole that excluded cargo pilots from the plan a 'gaping hole in national security.' "

Ashcroft Reverses Position on Assault Weapons Submitted by: MichiganShooter.cOm Website: http://www.michignshooter.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Attorney General John Ashcroft, in testimony before Congress yesterday, for the first time refused to offer support for re-authorizing the federal ban on assault weapons. Ashcroft's comments before the Senate Judiciary Committee represent an apparent reversal of Bush Administration policy as well as Ashcroft's prior statements before the committee."

IA: Feds Investigate Sandwich Stolen From Break Room
Submitted by: Bob Wolfley

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"It may be too sticky a case for police in Des Moines, so they've turned it over to the federal Transportation Security Administration."

"Christine Woods says her sandwich was taken from a break room at the Des Moines airport."

"The only ones who have access to the room are 16 federal security workers. They have to punch a code into a keypad to get in."

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Welcome to another episode of "Your Tax Dollars At Work." Is our national security compromised by a missing sandwich?

Don't Tell ME What Makes ME Happy
Submitted by: LFA Editor
Website: http://www.libertyforall.net

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"The notion that government can legislate their brand of morality assumes that the subject will actually abide by the law. In other words, if Big Brother makes it a crime to swear, then the only way I will ever achieve happiness is by following the law. But what happens if I ignore it? Do I instantly become miserable for breaking their law? Will the language police come to take me away to be flogged? Will I be fined 10 credits for violation of the language code? Of course not!"

OH: Ohio Committee Passes HB12; 48 anti-gun amendments die (Another report)
Submitted by: Ohioans For Concealed Carry
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"The Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee held a day-long committee hearing for opponent and interested party testimony in the case of House Bill 12. We are told testimony lasted almost five hours long, and then there was a lunch break. The committee returned to deal with amendments. The majority offered numerous amendments, some of which were strongly requested by Ohioans For Concealed Carry, and then managed to defeat 48 anti-gun amendments."

FL: Women fight back during early morning home invasion Submitted by: Paul Raynolds	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"It was early Tuesday morning when Bunnie Thornton thought she heard a noise in her home." "She was right." "At the end of her bed stood a man demanding money from her and her partner Ginny. He was armed with a crowbar." "They beat the suspect until he ran from the home screaming." ------- Maybe next time they will arm themselves with a firearm and send the home invader to the morgue.

Interrogating KSM Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
After some creative torture, the author suggests... "Then, the word can be spread. All members of al Qaeda must know that once captured, their terrorist brethren will betray their comrades and that their fate will be ashes and Hell. The only way to win the war against terrorism is to terrorize the terrorists into giving up their evil jihad."

Your Help Needed to Get More Guns on Planes
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"U.S. Senators Jim Bunning (R-KY) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced legislation this week to arm the nation's cargo pilots."

"This is legislation that is desperately needed."

"Congress did pass legislation last year to allow ALL pilots to voluntarily possess a firearm in the cockpit. But several congressmen worked in the dark of night to exclude cargo pilots after the bill went to a conference committee -- thus creating a gaping loophole that any future terrorist can fly through."

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Get a taste of JPFO's gripping new documentary.

CA: Victim shoots suspect during south Sacramento home invasion scuffle Submitted by: Paul Raynolds	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A lone assailant wearing a ski mask was in critical condition early Wednesday after being shot by a victim of a possible home invasion robbery Tuesday night in south Sacramento County." ... "The victim was able to regain control of the handgun and he fired one round into the suspect's head. The suspect was incapacitated and was held down until officers arrived."

The 1994 Assault Weapons Ban - A Public Opinion Nightmare
Submitted by: Doug Charette

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"An interesting article follows. It strikes me as a tad optimistic, but you know me."

"This may not seem relevant to it at first blush, but:"

"You know my theory that historically the Brits have been a much bigger diplomatic 'invisible hand' behind U.S. gun control than ANYONE realizes - because they do not like that historically, a LOT of Irish patriots' guns have been supplied by U.S. citizens who bought them here legally."

Police roadblocks symbolize loss of constitutional rights Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"One scene played itself out in dozens of movies and TV programs, most of them old and shot in black-and-white. Maybe the lack of color is why the images seem to this day stark and vivid, more frightening than any modern, high-dollar special effects." "An innocent party is driving down a road, usually at night, in some unnamed European country and comes upon a roadblock."

Do Rogue Nations Now Control The World, Courtesy Of The United Nations? Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Am I missing something, or has the United Nations become a joke?" "The same United Nations that former UN ambassador Daniel Moynihan called 'a theater of the absurd' and 'an insane asylum.' The same UN that former Israeli Prime Minister Abba Eban equated to an umbrella that folds as soon as it begins to rain. If it is a joke, the joke is on us."

Vigilante justice?
Submitted by: Wildfire

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"Every time a crime happens here, Gutierrez says they call police.
But nothing is done."

"So last week, when one man was robbed and nearly beaten to death, residents took matters into their own hands."

"They began to stay up late, waiting for the suspects to return.
And when the suspects came back, the gates were closed behind them."

" 'By the time the suspects realized it, they had quite a lot of people around them,' said Gutierrez.
Witnesses say the suspects were begging for their lives."

MN: House panel votes to protect gun ranges Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Over the objections of cities, counties and townships, a House committee on Wednesday approved sweeping protections for gun ranges against complaints from neighbors over noise or safety hazards."

NV: California Man Attempts Boarding Plane With Smith & Wesson 9-mm Handgun Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Federal authorities say a NASCAR race fan is in big trouble for trying to smuggle a loaded gun onto a passenger plane at McCarran airport. An alert screener spotted the weapon... and the passenger is under arrest. News 3's Steve Crupi reports." "It turns out this passenger is also an ex-felon." ...

MO: Concealed guns bill wins initial House approval Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Four years after voters narrowly rejected the idea, the Missouri House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow people to seek permits to carry concealed guns." "The latest proposal would not go to a statewide vote but would require the signature of Democratic Gov. Bob Holden, who in the past has threatened to veto legislation similar to the 1999 ballot measure."

MO: County policeman charged in shooting of fellow officer Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A St. Louis County police officer was charged Tuesday with second-degree assault in the shooting of a fellow off-duty officer."

MD: Law Enforcement Supports Gun Violence Plan
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"Law enforcement officials across Maryland lined up behind Gov. Bob Ehrlich's proposal to toughen the state's sanctions against criminals caught with guns."

"At a hearing before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, state's attorneys and police officers told lawmakers that 'Project Exile' would help reduce gun violence. It would make it illegal for convicted felons to have guns and it would require mandatory sentences for gun-related crimes."

WY: New sportsmen group forms Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A new organization to advocate for hunters and anglers is being formed in Wyoming." "The goals of Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife are to protect Wyoming's hunting and fishing tradition and heritage, provide a voice for hunters and anglers to counter the anti-hunting and fishing lobby, and to protect and enhance wildlife habitat."

IL: Man claims he was victim of racial profiling
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"A black real estate entrepreneur from South Holland says he was the victim of racial profiling last weekend in Country Club Hills."

"Nasir Muhammad, 23, said four squad cars cornered him in a bank parking lot, and two officers drew their guns and ordered him out of his luxury Range Rover."

"The officers searched his truck, ran his driver's license through a computer and let him go 15 minutes later, Muhammad said, without explaining why they pulled him over."

MD: Ammunition Sales Made Illegal Submitted by: Orange Fuzzy	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Baltimore retailers who sell ammunition without having a license to sell firearms could face charges." ... "Mayor Martin O'Malley is approving a new law restricting ammunition sales to licensed gun dealers only." "Ammunition sales are also banned near schools and churches."

OH: Deputies at scene cant prevent slaying
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"Despite the presence of two sheriffs deputies at a womans house west of here, her husband burst in and shot another man to death, authorities said yesterday."

"Bill A. Martin, 20, of Seneca Township was shot 'multiple' times Monday night at the home of Jodie Magers, just west of Tiffin, Seneca County Sheriff Tom Steyer said. At the time of the shooting, the officers were in another part of the house."

" 'Considering the facts, I dont think they could have done anything to stop it' ..."

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So much for relying on the police to protect you. These cops were in the same house and still could not stop the killing!

OH: HB12 PASSES Committee, heads to Floor for vote Submitted by: Ohioans for Concealed Carry PAC Website: http://www.ofccpac.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
House Bill 12 (with amendments) PASSED out of the committee late Wednesday afternoon and will move to the House Floor for a vote. There were 48 anti-gun amendments offered for consideration. After 10 anti-gun amendments were offered and tabled, they gave up and adjourned the meeting.

UK: Massive gun haul seized Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Guns and live ammunition were seized when armed police staged a dawn raid at a home in Coventry." "Police armed with a search warrant swooped on the address in Bell Green early yesterday morning." "Firearms officers and an eight-strong team from the robbery squad at Stoney Stanton Road police station found guns and ammunition. A 24-year-old man was arrested and questioned by detectives."

TN: Kurita gun safe bill goes to next committee
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"State Sen. Rosalind Kurita, D-Clarksville, expects it may be two weeks before the Senate's Finance Committee will review her bill to eliminate the state sales taxes charged to people who buy gun safes."

"Kurita introduced the bill to promote gun safety without restricting the rights of responsible gun owners, she said."

"A tax subcommittee discussed the legislation Tuesday morning, then voted to send it to the Finance Committee without recommendation, Kurita said."

CO: Colorado House Set To Vote On Preemption
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"...SB 25 ...will bring to an end the confusing system Colorado currently has in place, under which cities and counties can make their own restrictive rules..."

"We need your help. Liberal politicians from Denver are actively campaigning against SB 25, and have already threatened to sue if it passes. It is vital that you contact your State Representative[s]... and urge them to support SB 25 as it is currently written."

Assault weapons ban back on the table; Feinstein irked by lukewarm support for extension
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"Sen. Dianne Feinstein and President Bush seem headed for a showdown over her effort to renew the federal assault weapons ban after the administration hedged Tuesday on a presidential pledge to support the renewal." ...

"Feinstein wants to renew the law and expand it to include more weapons, ban the ammunition imports and make it illegal for juveniles under age 21 to possess semiautomatic guns that were permitted under the 1994 law."