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With a Gun
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"Jack LeMoult, writing as a guest columnist for the Xenia Daily Gazette, wrote:"

"A gun is like a pair of elevator shoes. It confers artificial stature."

"Using this partial, inappropriate, misleading, and fanciful lead-in, Mr. LeMoult rants about all the ways he would infringe the U.S. Constitution and the rights of almost 300 million people in America so he could feel safer at Virginia Tech ..."

"He then asks the most important question in the entire debate of safety."

"Would America be a safer place if every university, college, technical school, high school, home, and workplace bristled with people armed to the teeth?"

"He answers in the negative, without any analysis whatsoever." ...

Hurricane Season and gun control
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"Hurricane season officially starts June 1st, and those of us who live in the Gulf coastal states are more than a bit apprehensive. For more than one reason. The whole nation remembers what happened with Katrina and Rita. Massive destruction, loss of life, and unbelievable property damage. Oh yeah, confiscation of legally owned firearms by law abiding citizens of New Orleans by the police department, aided by federal agencies, in direct contradiction of the Second Amendment of the Constitution."

"After Katrina hit, the levees failed, and flooded New Orleans. For those who had prepared for such a contingency, and there were some, they were depending on being able to protect themselves and property from the inevitable looting. ..." ...

The Secret Life of 'Make-My-Day' Mitny
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... "(Author's interlude: Should you be confused about what's going on here ... in the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, there was and continues to be a hue and cry from gun proponents that the tragedy might have been averted if all the 'good guys' were allowed to carry concealed firearms wherever they go. Like many others, I have long suspected these gun people have more issues than a simple loyalty to the Second Amendment lurking about in their psyches--issues I feel are more effectively addressed by satire than the grim statistics. In this fanciful exploration of this peculiar American madness, I have borrowed freely and extensively from the late James Thurber. ...)" ...

FL: Free Self Defense Courses at Local Grocery Stores
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"The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is partnering with local Winn-Dixie stores to provide free self defense classes. The classes will be held in the parking lots of various stories through August. The goals are to teach residents new skills and greater self-confidence."

"Officer Sam Rodriguez teaches the one hour seminars. He says his number one rule is don't panic. ..." ...

"Officer Rodriguez has a couple of other tips when it comes your personal safety: 1)If it's dark, park your car in a well lit area. 2) When you are going to your car, have your keys in your hand." [link added]

"There are common items, that you may not think of, that can be used as weapons. ..." ...

VA: Students Accused Of Selling Pellet Guns At School
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Five middle school students in Alexandria, Va., are facing gun charges, accused of selling pellet guns on school property.

Police said the Hayfield Secondary School students were selling pneumatic pellet guns, which look very much like a real pistol.

In one case, an art teacher caught one student selling the gun, police said.

In addition to criminal charges the students also face the possibility of expulsion from school if officials determine their guilt.

TN: BB gun found after driver reports student with gun
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Chattanooga police have charged a 15-year-old boy with bringing a gun onto a school bus.

Officers boarded the bus around seven o'clock this morning after the driver said she watched the boy get on, then pull a pistol from his backpack and point it at the head of a 12-year-old.

Police got the children off the bus, then found a BB pistol hidden in the back of a seat where the older boy had been sitting.

He was charged with aggravated assault and carrying a weapon on school property.

There were no injuries in the incident.

FL: Detecting violence beforehand
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"We understand after a multitude of recent bomb threats that people are anxious about the safety of their children in Marion County's public schools. ... anxiety might be further heightened after a West Port High School student ... was arrested on campus last Wednesday with a loaded .22-caliber pistol ... And we understand that the massacre at Virginia Tech University has once again reminded us that campuses at all levels are not impervious to violence."

"But has it really come to this?"

"... School Board member Sue Mosley has publicly advocated the installation of metal detectors in public schools ... 'Safety has superseded education,' Mosley recently told the Star-Banner ... 'It is time we do something more to protect these kids.'" ...

MD: Carver A&T lockdown lifted after shots reported
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"The George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson was briefly placed on lockdown this morning after police received a report of shots possibly being fired outside the school, but investigators say they believe a nail gun at a nearby construction site or youngsters throwing firecrackers from a passing car was the source of the sound ..."

"Police received the report at 11:19 a.m. and determined that a work crew was using a nail set gun with .22-caliber cartridges about that time, said ... a Baltimore County police spokesman. Also, another person reported seeing youngsters throwing firecrackers from a car, he said."

"The lockdown at the school ... was lifted shortly before noon ..."

IL: Charges Dropped Against Writer Of Violent Essay
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"Criminal charges have been dropped in the case of a northwest suburban high school student who was arrested for writing an essay that discussed gun violence and other disturbing subjects."

"... Allen Lee was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly threatening his teacher in the essay."

"The essay included discussions of mass murder and sex with the dead, and warned a teacher not to be surprised if she inspired the first shooting at the high school." ...

"At the time of Lee's arrest, his attorney said Lee just followed instructions, since the students were instructed to express themselves without restraint for the essay. ..." ...

Rudy No. 1 with a bullet
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"Rudy Giuliani, a supporter of gun control, still comes out on top with gun owners, a new survey has found."

"A new Gallup Poll has Giuliani leading GOP rival John McCain, 26 percent to 22 percent, among Republican gun owners."

"Among all Republicans, Giuliani is ahead, 32-21 - with all other candidates 20 points behind."

"In a head-to-head matchup with McCain, Giuliani leads 54-40 percent among all GOP voters. But among gun owners, Giuliani's lead shrinks from 50 percent to 45 percent."

"Giuliani has a long record of supporting gun control as the Big Apple's mayor - although he now says the issue should be left up to the states."

"McCain has opposed gun restrictions during his career in Congress." ...

Bloomberg attacks nation's law enforcement officers (BFA)
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"The nation's police and law enforcement organizations are flies in anti-gun, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ointment, and the potential third party presidential hopeful isn't taking it well."

"Recently, Bloomberg launched http://www.protectpolice.org/, in hopes of framing his latest gun control scheme in those terms. His efforts have been seriously undermined, however, by the very people he claims to be trying to protect."

"Both the President of the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) have issued statements (FOP and BATFE) warning legislators not to buy into Bloomberg's claims about the Tiahrt Amendment ..." ...

Reauthorize the Tiahrt Amendment
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"Public access to gun trace data ... is advocated by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, his coalition of mayors and gun control organizations, while being vigorously opposed by law enforcement."

"Several years ago Congress wisely passed, as part of an appropriations bill, the so-called Tiahrt Amendment. ... the amendment restricts solely to law enforcement access to and use of this sensitive crime-fighting data that is maintained by the [ATF]."

"Congress took this important measure because public disclosure and misuse of the data can interfere with ongoing criminal investigations and jeopardize the lives of law enforcement and witnesses." ...

IN: Not all in legislature support gun ban
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"Under security restrictions that take effect June 4, legislators will be able to bring their guns to the Statehouse, but constituents who have licenses to carry guns will have to leave their weapons at home."

"Even some lawmakers aren't sure that's right."

"'My thoughts have always been if you have a permit to carry a weapon you should be permitted to carry it in public places,' said Sen. Jeff Drozda, a Westfield Republican who is among at least 18 legislators with gun permits."

"Sen. Greg Walker, R-Columbus, who also has a permit, said he doesn't believe in placing restrictions on anyone's right to bear arms. And, he noted, some gun-free zones, such as colleges, have proven to be anything but safe from violence." ...

KY: College GOPs shoot with Harper
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"GOP gubernatorial candidate Billy Harper didn't have a Dick Cheney moment as he took in some indoor target shooting Friday with a small group of Northern Kentucky Republican college students."

"Harper proved to be fairly proficient with his .38 Special revolver; several of his shots hit the target at Shooters Supply and Sporting Goods in Independence." ...

"'I take this gun with me when I go trail riding,' said Harper, quickly adding he has a concealed-carry permit in Kentucky."

"'I don't shoot a lot. I used to a lot more when I had time to go hunting,' he said. 'But the college Republicans invited me along, and it sounded like a good time.'" ...

CA: As National Attention Grows on New Crimefighting Technology, Groups Urge California Legislators to Act (BCPGV)
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"With gathering evidence about the promise of microstamping technology, leading gun violence prevention groups are urging California legislators to pass a bill, AB 1471, that would put the technology to work."

"Microstamping technology was most recently demonstrated last Friday at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill. There, the co-inventor of the technology, Todd Lizotte, conducted a successful live fire demonstration of the technology at the building's shooting range with media and Hill staff in attendance. Participants were able to see the remarkable clarity and redundancy of the technology when Lizotte projected a microscopic view of a microstamped cartridge onto a projector screen." ...

KY: AG nominees emerge in fighting form
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"Republican Stan Lee will face Democrat Jack Conway this fall in what promises to be a rough-and-tumble race to become Kentucky's top law-enforcement official."

"Conway and Lee were already taking jabs at each other last night, with Conway calling the arch-conservative state representative intolerant ..." ...

"Conway last night replied, '... I have grown a sense of decency, respect and tolerance and that is something that Stan Lee has yet to grow.'"

"Lee said that if Conway means Lee is intolerant of sexual predators and foes of the Second Amendment, then he's intolerant."

"'Am I intolerant of people who want to let criminals out of jail? Yeah,' Lee said. 'I think it is just political rhetoric on his part.'"

IL: Victims and Experts Speak Out Against High-Capacity Magazines (BCPGV)
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"Victims of gun violence and experts on gun violence prevention will hold a press briefing at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, May 23, in the Blue Room of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield."

"Experts and victims will be available to comment on gun violence using high-capacity magazines and on SB 1007, which is scheduled for a hearing before the House Executive Committee at 10:00 am. SB 1007 is a statewide ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, such as those used by Virginia Tech shooter Seung-Hui Cho. High-capacity magazines were illegal under Federal law from 1994 until 2004." ...

PA: Rendell, mayors weigh in on guns
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"The mayors of Pennsylvania cities are looking for ways to get tough on criminals who use guns and have turned to the governor for support."

"Speaking at a Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities news conference in Harrisburg Tuesday, Gov. Ed Rendell called on the General Assembly to address gun issues and crime."

"Rendell spoke about various proposed laws, including limiting handgun sales to one a month per person and filing felony charges against people found in possession of a stolen firearm."

"Lancaster Mayor Rick Gray, who was by the governor's side Tuesday, said the conference was a strong statement of solidarity between Republicans and Democrats looking to enact effective gun legislation." ...

CA: Rice to visit Camp Pendleton today
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"Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is scheduled to fly into Camp Pendleton today for a brief visit with Marines and sailors ..." ...

"With the Bush administration in the final 19 months of its term, a grass-roots group of Republicans has been traveling the country and lobbying Rice to enter the race for the 2008 GOP presidential nomination." ...

"Crystal Dueker, a spokeswoman for the group, said from her Ohio home Tuesday that the movement is "keeping the door open for her ..."

"'We see Condi as having the right skills we need in the next administration,' Dueker said during a telephone interview, citing Rice's experience ... as well as her support of the Second Amendment ..." [emphasis added] ...

TN: Bredesen signs Castle Doctrine bill
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"Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has signed into law 'Castle Doctrine' bill (HB 1907), legislation supporters say brings common sense self-defense protections to law-abiding Tennesseans."

"Bredesen signed the legislation May 22."

"'Governor Bredesen and Tennessee lawmakers recognize the value of ensuring that law-abiding citizens have the option and the right to protect themselves when criminals attack,' said Chris W. Cox, the National Rifle Association's chief lobbyist. 'This is a victim's rights measure that puts the law on the side of victims, who don't have the luxury of time when confronted by a criminal. This law removes any mandate of forcible retreat set either in state statute or in case law.'" ...

PA: Rendell charges NRA in control of gun legislation
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"The Pennsylvania General Assembly has resisted gun control legislation because it has been under the control of the National Rifle Association, Gov. Ed Rendell charged Tuesday."

"House Minority Leader Sam Smith angrily fired back that Rendell is 'delusional.'"

"'I have never received a penny from the NRA,' said Smith ... who said he has opposed gun control 'because a majority of my constituents see things this way.'"

"'I've been here for five months, and I haven't heard word one from the NRA,' said freshman Sen. John Eichelberger ..."

"Rendell verbally smacked the Legislature at a news conference with mayors ... and lawmakers pushing bills such as those that limit handgun sales to one a month per person." ...

VA: Kaine wants lawmakers to change Va.'s gun laws
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"Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine said Tuesday he is hopeful the General Assembly will overcome its affection for firearms and adopt changes to the commonwealth's gun and ammunition laws in response to the April 16 murders at Virginia Tech."

"Kaine would not discuss specific changes he would like to see or legislation he thinks would be palatable to the General Assembly. Though Northern Virginia legislators tend to support stricter gun-control bills, lawmakers from more rural and conservative regions routinely defeat such legislation."

"A bill to ban guns in libraries, for example, was quickly killed in a House of Delegates committee this year." ...

OH: Ohio HB 225 Calls for Necessary CCW Reform (OFCC)
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"Ohio House Bill 225 has been introduced in the Legislature. This bill will bring sweeping and necessary changes to Ohio's concealed carry laws. We have gained a lot of ground in the short time since HB12 was passed in 2004, but more work remains."

"Ohioans For Concealed Carry will bring you all updates to the progress of this bill as they develop."

"Points in HB 225 include:"

"Authorization of a person to carry a concealed handgun without obtaining a license to the same extent as if the person had obtained such a license if the person qualifies for a concealed carry license and is legally permitted to purchase a handgun." ...

TN: Trooper shot in foot by fellow lawman
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"A state trooper accidentally shot one of his fellow troopers in the foot on Monday while cleaning his gun at the Tennessee Highway Patrol Training Center."

"Trooper John Warren was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Department of Safety's Office of Professional Responsibility, department spokesman Mike Browning told The Tennessean."

"Warren was sitting across from Trooper Tracy Tyler in the gun-cleaning area at the range when the gun went off and struck Tyler in the foot. ..."

"The center has a required safety procedure before cleaning guns: removing the magazine, making sure the weapon's chamber is clear, then pulling the gun's trigger while pointed into a barrel to be sure it is unloaded." ...

NJ: Police kill coyote that attacked child
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"Police shot and killed a coyote early Wednesday less than a mile from where a 5-year-old boy was attacked earlier this week."

"It was not immediately clear whether the animal that was killed was the same one that bit Brayden Gazette as he and his sister were walking near their home on Monday." ...

"She said the spot where the animal was killed is about three-quarters of a mile from her home." ...

"At one point, police officers found themselves on a slight elevation looking down on the coyote, and an officer used his .40-caliber handgun to shoot the animal, firing four to six times, Czech said."

"At least four other coyotes were spotted by police before the animal was killed, he said." ...

GA: Atlanta overhauls police narcotics unit
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"Atlanta's police chief is replacing the entire narcotics unit that was scandalized last fall by the shooting death of a 92-year-old woman during a drug raid."

"The narcotics unit's training standards also will be rewritten to adopt federal drug agency practices, and 14 investigators are being added this month, with the goal of a new staff of 30 by the end of the year, Police Chief Richard Pennington announced Tuesday."

"A lieutenant with experience in the department's office of professional standards, William Trivelpiece, will be taking over leadership of unit, he said."

"'With new initiatives on the way to help restore confidence in the unit, we felt it important to start anew,' Pennington said." ...

VA: A Gun Solution?
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"The most important solution to the problem of gun control can be summed up with these words: 'The second article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.' Gun owners do not need constitutional protections to own as many guns as they wish." ...

"Gun activists ... need to stop complaining about 'taking away our rights' and submit basic, pragmatic guarantees of safety to the non-gun owning populace."

"We could, of course, go back to the original 18th century intent of the Second Amendment. Simply disband the federal armed forces, let every community, every town and city form a militia for their own protection, and require every citizen buy a weapon of choice to join in the common defense."
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Submitter's Note: Except for that bit about 'require every citizen' this sounds good to me!

TX: 4-H shooting team receives NRA check for equipment Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Website: http://www.nysrpa.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Jasper Community 4-H shooting club received a check for $5,370 from the Pineywoods chapter of the National Rifle Association (NRA)." "'We'll use it for equipment like shooting mats, ammunition, and tuition to get more of our adult leaders certified as instructors," said Dru Miller, shooting sports coordinator." ...

OH: Attorney General announces First Quarter 2007 CHL statistics (BFA)
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"Attorney General Marc Dann has released the concealed handgun license (CHL) statistics for the first quarter of 2007. Once again, the numbers prove that CHL holders are law-abiding citizens, and demand remains steady."

"There have been 92,121 regular, and 217 temporary emergency licenses (TEL's) issued by Ohio's 88 sheriffs since Ohio began issuing the licenses in 2004. Less than 1% of those have been suspended or revoked for any reason." ...

"This year Ohio will issue the 100,000th CHL, and with each new license comes increased political power. Just as in all the 44 states that preceded Ohio with concealed carry, the numbers are proving that the law works. The gun ban extremists' claims continue to be proven false ..." ...

NC: Ladies: All you've ever wanted to know about guns
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"The advertisement caught my attention."

"It was for a GALS class Girls Are Learning to Shoot. What a neat idea, I thought. For my own safety and at the urging of a gun-enthusiast husband, I learned how to handle and shoot a gun years ago."

"This is the first time, to my knowledge, that a beginner gun course for women has been taught around here."

"The instructor is Chris Raper ... owner of Concealed Handgun Carry Inc."

"Raper retired from the Wilson Police Department in 1994. He started working for the U.S. Marshall's Office in court security and held that position until December 2005."

"He established Concealed Handgun Carry Inc. in late 2005 and taught his first concealed carry class a few months later." ...

NY: Volker targets criminals, not law-abiding citizens
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"The vindictiveness and disregard for truth in Monday's Another Voice by Robyn Ringler of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence compels me to respond."

"Ringler portrayed Sen. Dale M. Volker as not supportive of police officers and only representing gun dealers ..."

"I personally met with Ringler. Indeed, I am the 'Volkers assistant' she mentions in her article. She completely misinterpreted my statements, took great liberty with their meaning and is completely disingenuous in portraying Volkers position on the legal sales of firearms ..."

"The only goal of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is to limit lawabiding New Yorkers' ability to exercise their right to keep and bear arms granted under the Second Amendment." ...

NJ: Stomped by 'Pack'
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"A Secaucus man was thrown into traffic, beaten, stomped and robbed by six Jersey City boys on Monday night, and four of them were chased down and taken into custody, reports said." ...

"The victim told police the boys followed him from the ... light rail station, and that he tried to zigzag through side streets but couldn't shake them ..."

"He said the boys caught up to him on Kennedy Boulevard, where they threw him into traffic. He was then hit by several cars and knocked out, then the boys began kicking and stomping him in the street as they rifled his pockets ..." ...
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Submitter's Note: But at least they didn't use an evil firearm!

UK: Pepper spray used in attack
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"YOUTH has been found guilty of attacking another boy with a spray leaving him partially blinded."

"Magistrates heard how the 15-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons sprayed pepper spray into the eyes of the youngster."

"At Hartlepool Youth Court, prosecutor Richard Wilson said the incident happened while the defendant was hanging out with a number of friends in a Throston garden."

"The victim, who was 14 at the time, went into a garden to talk to one of the lads he knew."

"He was then sprayed from a 2ft distance with what turned out to be dog and cat repellant in what Mr Wilson alleged was an unprovoked attack." ...