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House Rejects Effort on Rifle Restriction
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"The National Rifle Association and its allies in the House beat back an effort Thursday to restrict gun manufacturers' exports of high-powered, .50-caliber rifles that can bring down jet airliners from a mile away."
"By a 278-149 vote, the House killed an amendment by Rep. James Moran to block .50-caliber exports to civilians. He said the guns are dream weapons for terrorists."
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Inanity of the day: James Moran, D-VA: "These are unparalleled weapons, and I'm not trying to restrict them in the United States... I just don't want them sold by arms dealers."
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Privacy advocates praise Patriot changes
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"Advocates of rewriting the USA Patriot Act are claiming momentum after the House, despite a White House veto threat, voted to restrict investigators from using the anti-terrorism law to peek at library records and bookstore sales slips."
"Wednesday's 238-187 vote came as lawmakers ramped up efforts to extend the Patriot Act, which was passed quickly in the emotional aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. When Congress passed the law, it included a sunset provision under which 15 of the its provisions are to expire at the end of this year." |
Christopher G. Adamo: America The Frivolous
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"It is at this time of the year that some sentimental Americans reflect on the greatness of the Founding Fathers." ...
"September 11, 2001 should have awakened America to the harsh realities of life, and the need to reassess its priorities for the sake of its future. That the country has not since been directly attacked is at once a testament to the greatness of those sworn to protect it, and an excuse for the lazy and shallow to return to their shortsighted ways."
"Yet, whether prompted by their indifference or the hope of political gain, all who do so are begging America's enemies to strike once again." |
CRPA: Range’s Move Reflects a Growing Trend In The Industry
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"Chuck Michel, attorney for the CRPA said the clubs’ move reflects an increasing trend. 'As gun bans become more and more extreme, ever larger segments of the firearms industry are responding by cutting off the supply to government agencies. We all support rank and file law enforcement, but some of their leaders are out of control. In fact,' Michel added, 'the major ammunition manufactures are warning that if SB 357 is passed, they will abandon the California market.'" |
Staff Sergeant Charged With Murder
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"U.S. Army staff sergeant was charged with murdering his two commanding officers last week at a base outside Baghdad, the military said Thursday in what is believed to be the first case of an American soldier in Iraq accused of killing his superiors."
"Staff Sgt. Alberto B. Martinez, 37, a supply specialist with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, was charged Wednesday in connection with the June 7 deaths of the two officers at Forward Operating Base Danger, near Tikrit—Saddam Hussein’s hometown 80 miles north of Baghdad."
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IN: Hammond police officer resigns
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"A Hammond police officer who reportedly pointed his gun at another cop while inside the police station is leaving the force. Patrolman Timothy Leimbach's voluntary resignation, effective Saturday, was accepted by the Board of Public Works and Safety today. Police would not say why Leimbach chose to leave. The other officer has reportedly declined to press criminal charges against Leimbach." |
TX: Yates Wants New Gun Purchasing Procedures
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"After feeling the heat about his auditing practices, Cameron County Auditor Mark Yates is working with the human resource department to create a purchasing policy for all police weapons."
"The problem came to light with the sheriff's department last week after the arrest of former sheriff Conrado Cantu."
"After FBI agents arrested Cantu they searched his Olmito home and found a shotgun and other sheriff's department equipment inside."
"County records didn't indicate that Cantu had the rifle." |
Ghana: Police Sergeant interdicted over alleged sale of AK 47 rifle
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"The Police Administration has interdicted General Sergeant S.K. Elesem of Tema New Town Police Detachment for his alleged role in the disappearance of an AK 47 assault rifle and 19 rounds of ammunition issued to him for guard duties last January. Sergeant Elesem is being tried for the theft of the rifle before the Tema White House Magistrate Court."
"A statement signed by Chief Superintendent D.N. ampah Bennin, Director of Police Public Relations, said on January 25 this year, Sergeant Elesem reported at the Tema New Town Charge Office that the rifle he had taken to his guard duty point at the Dangme Rural Bank, Tema New Town, was missing." |
UK: Officers may face gun murder charge
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"Detectives who have questioned two police officers on suspicion of murder almost six years after they shot dead a painter and decorator are to submit a file to Crown prosecutors."
"Surrey Police announced the move after interviewing Chief Inspector Neil Sharman, 42, and Pc Kevin Fagan, 38, in connection with the death of 46-year-old Harry Stanley." |
UK: Woman sobs as she relives horror rape
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"TWO women were bound and raped during a 45-minute ordeal after three Vietnamese men wearing Scream horror masks burst into their Saffron Walden flat, a jury heard this week."
"The men were brandishing knives and a gun and the victims - both 24-year-old shop workers - went through 'a horrifying experience', prosecutor John Caudle told Chelmsford Crown court." |
UK: Time for common-sense iguana control
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"POLICE called to a domestic disturbance in Bishop's Stortford found themselves threatened by a man wielding a 5ft long iguana."
"Officers were dispatched to a house in Urban Road on Wednesday last week following a call from a mother who said her son had become violent and was smashing up their property. When the police arrived, they were confronted by an agitated man who was destroying the contents of his bedroom." |
TX: Parents call for armed officers on campus
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"One parent started a petition this week, and said she won’t send he daughter back to school without armed officers on campus."
"This comes after reports that the Weslaco ISD police department was disbanded. The district opted instead for unarmed security guards after funds for the force ran dry." |
DC: Coalition Wants to Toss D.C. Gun Laws
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"A coalition of community activists, business leaders and anti-gun advocates led by the District's congressional delegate and its school superintendent wants to keep most firearms illegal in the nation's capital."
"Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton went to a Northwest junior high school to urge fellow members of Congress not to repeal city laws against owning handguns." ...
"Coalition members take issue with lawmakers who argue D.C.'s homicide rate is high because residents can't get guns to protect themselves. They say that makes no sense to them, and that legalizing guns will lead to even more shootings." |
Canada: Report takes aim at gun registry
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"Costs for the controversial gun registry program could continue to 'spiral out of control' unless the federal government takes critical steps to curb spending, an external audit warns."
"The financial report compiled by Hill and Knowlton for the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, obtained under Access to Information by Conservative MP Garry Breitkreuz, recommends the government shift the pricey Canada Firearms Centre to another larger department to wrestle down costs." |
Abalo & Smith To Compete At USA Shooting Nationals
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"Christopher Abalo and Ian Smith, members of Army's 2004-05 NCAA champion rifle team, are back on the circuit this weekend competing at the USA Shooting National Championships being hosted at Ft. Benning, Ga., June 17-18."
"Abalo, a rising-sophomore, compiled a number of accolades following a magical year at the collegiate level. The two-time All-American, awarded first-team honors in both smallbore and air rifle, earned a spot on the USA National Rifle Development Team after finishing runner-up in smallbore at the National Junior Olympic Championships in his last outing."
"Abalo and Smith will be looking to secure a spot on the Championships of Americas team that will compete in South America in November. ..." |
OH: City looks to ban assault weapons
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"The Columbus City Council will try to pass an assault-weapons ban by the end of July that officials think can withstand legal challenges that shot down two earlier proposals."
"And though the National Rifle Association said such a ban could force the organization to consider moving its national convention out of Columbus in 2007, the proposal’s sponsor said the ban would be in the city’s best interest." |
OH: AWB Legislation Moving Forward in Columbus, Ohio (People's Rights Organization Report)
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"...Council is helping keep alive the national Democratic Party's gun control agenda, which has lost credibility nationally and in Ohio, and cost that political party election after election. ...study after study has proven that these failed social experiments do nothing to control crime. Add to that the city's own statistics show that the police property room is being flooded with 9mm handguns, and that so-called 'assault weapons' are the least of the financially-strapped city's worries. This issue cost Columbus taxpayers dearly when politicians rammed this through 16 years ago. Once again, it does not seem that Council cares that taxpayers and businesses will suffer for their actions." |
NV: ATF Agents Arrest Bay Area Gun Traffickers
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"The ATF Reno Office has a major initiative that targets the illegal trafficking of firearms from Nevada to California. Through a number of investigative methods, Special Agents look to identify suspicious purchasers making false statements or engaging in 'straw purchases' to obtain firearms for transport out of the State of Nevada. A straw purchase is a transaction that involves a buyer who does not fill out the required paperwork and undergo a background check, but has another person fill out the paperwork, who is not the real purchaser." |
OH: Law Enforcement Agencies Hand Out Gunlocks
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"It only takes a second for a child to pick up a gun and pull the trigger. It is a tragedy that happens too often in our community, and Project Child Safe is in Montgomery County hoping to prevent more tragedies."
"Agencies across the Miami Valley will be handing out the gunlocks at the following locations..." |
PA: Sunday hunting: pro & con
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"Opinions in the area appear to be split down the middle whether the state Legislature should drop the ban on Sunday hunting."
"Some view it as an inappropriate infringement of the Christian sabbath, while others are anxious to double their opportunities for weekend hunting in Penn’s Woods." |
FL: Caught On Tape: Store Owner, Nephew Take Robber's Gun
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"A jewelry store owner and his nephew wrestled a robber armed with a gun to the ground Thursday morning and held him until police arrived."
"A surveillance camera was rolling as an armed man walked into the Turley Jewelry store in Pinecrest and pointed a gun at its owner, Eddie Depaula." ...
"Depaula called out to his nephew, who was at the back of the store, and the two men tackled and held the attempted robber until the police arrived about 10 minutes later." |
PA: Police Badge, Gun Stolen From Newberry Township
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"Thieves who have been breaking into cars in York County have stolen a parole officer's badge and a handgun in two separate thefts."
"Police in Newberry Township are worried the badge and the gun might be used together by somebody to impersonate an officer, and they want police across the area to be alert."
"Police said the badge was left in the parole officer's unlocked car at his home in the Etters area of Newberry Township." |
VA: NRA Blasts Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate for 'Misleading' Claims
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"The National Rifle Association is calling on Virginia gubernatorial candidate Democrat Tim Kaine to stop 'misleading' the state's voters by 'deliberately misusing comments' made by former NRA President Charlton Heston."
"According to the NRA, Kaine's campaign ad implies that Heston praised Kaine for reducing crime in Richmond. In actuality, Heston was referring to a program called Project Exile, which uses existing gun laws to lock up armed felons. The NRA helped start the program before Kaine became mayor of Richmond, the group pointed out." |
NE: Trooper's Badge, Gun Stolen
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"A Nebraska State Patrol trooper is looking for his badge and gun after someone broke into his Lincoln home."
"The patrol said early Wednesday, someone got into the trooper's home and took his Lieutenant's State Patrol Badge, NSP ID and wallet, and a personally owned Glock 27, 40-caliber pistol. A Dell laptop computer, and a Dell handheld computer were also taken." |
UK: 'Armed' man stole police car packed with weapons
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"A police officer described his horror as an 'armed' schizophrenic drove off in a police car packed with weapons."
"PC Steven Clarke was on duty for the specialist Anti-terror group SO18 at Heathrow Airport when he responded to a desperate call from an unarmed colleague how said he had been shot at by the man."
"Arriving at the scene with colleague PC Matthew Stoakes (corr) he was confronted by Keith Larkins waving a Glock pistol in one hand and a cosh in the other." |
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