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DANIEL SCHORR: Trying to sweet-talk the Russians Submitted by: Jeff Rau	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
On background a few weeks ago, Pentagon officials were saying the Bush administration was prepared to abrogate the treaty unilaterally on six months' notice if Russia refused to amend it. ~~~~ Now Bush is ready to give the Russians a rich package of goodies to get their agreement. Russia and China are starting to get chummy.

H.R.2037 - Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms
Submitted by: John Rich

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Rep. Cliff Stearns of Florida has introduced H.R.2037 "to protect manufacturers and sellers in the firearms and ammunition industry from restrictions on interstate or foreign commerce, as a result of harm caused by the criminal or other unlawful misuse of such firearm or ammunition product by any other person."

Write your Representative and ask him to support this Bill!

KABA NOTE: Also write to the members of the House Committee on the Judiciary, where the bill is now.

There are 101 cosponsors already!

Suspect in Shooting recent Parolee
Submitted by: Don

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I wonder which of the multitude of proposed new freedom-reduction laws would have prevented these young men from shooting someone 16 times? Is there any law that hasn't already been created that will strike fear into these fearless killers and just make them play nice from now on? I don't think so! No law, no jail, no prison time, no parol, no community will change their behavior. Only the fear of instant death gives them pause. That is the only thing some people understand, and respond to.

Seminar reveals warning signs of youth violence Submitted by: Jeff Rau	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
While the study did show that school violence as a whole is down, it also showed the incidents reported are more violent. These are frightening numbers, especially in light of the recent school shootings at Columbine, Heritage and Thurston high schools, said Jackson, using the incidents to illustrate the importance of the issue.

Conn. Senate Approves Ban on "assault weapons" and some ammo Submitted by: skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The approved bill uses physical characteristics to describe the banned weapons, rather than brand names. In addition, it would ban the sale of armor-piercing or incendiary ammunition, and require registration of .50-caliber, single-shot rifles. The bill moves on to the state House of Representatives. CONTACT YOUR CT HOUSE REPS TO OPPOSE THIS BILL!

Weapon-scanner raises constitutional concern
Submitted by: Mark Anderson

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A radar-like "weapons scanner" that is effective at 50 feet. Without the target of the search being aware he or she is being scanned. According to the Federal agency developing this thing: "...our system doesn't require a cooperative subject." A legal expert summed it up nicely: "In our fear of crime and terrorism, we are giving up so many freedoms we haven't thought about."

~Do you feel safer knowing this technology is out there?

RockyMountainNews: "Tyranny Response Team tactics are a disgrace" Submitted by: skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The "Rocky Mountain News" is the disgrace. I guess they don't like living in America, they'd rather live under socialist tyranny. Too bad they don't pack up and move. Now. SEND THEM YOUR COMMENTS: Post in their "Talk Back" Forum Email "Talk Back" Send a Letter to the Editor

How Firearms Background Checks Backfire Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Brady anti-gun law has resulted in denial of a firearms purchase to a former policeman who is an honored war veteran. Why? A juvenile record from 42 years ago that was supposed to be 'sealed' nonetheless came back to deny him the right to buy a gun for his wifes protection." ~The Brady Bill/NICS is supposed to keep guns out of the hands of whom, again?

Boy, 6, Kills 3-year-old Brother Submitted by: David Shimm	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The attack occurred May 20 during a baseball game at a relative's home, said Police Chief Robert Duffy. The 3-year-old threw a stone at the older child, who then hit the boy with a brick and repeatedly struck him with a wooden, full-size baseball bat, Duffy said." ~Good thing it wasn't a gun. Somebody could've really gotten hurt.

Parents of Suicide Victim Want Background Checks Submitted by: skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Los Angeles Times -- The parents of a mentally ill man who killed himself at a California shooting range are urging lawmakers to pass a measure requiring range owners to conduct background checks. --Calif. legislators will love this one, no doubt.

Phony Violence Threats Disrupt Schools Submitted by: skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Associated Press -- Schools throughout the United States are trying to deal with an offshoot of school violence -- phony threats intended to disrupt classes or grab some attention. --This is what usually happens when children learn a new trick.

Power Shift in Senate Boosts Government Control of Citizens Submitted by: skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Reuters -- With Democrats taking control of the Senate after Sen. James Jeffords' defection from the Republican Party, issues like tobacco regulation and gun control will get a higher priority on the legislative agenda.

Gun Smuggling Fuels Mexico's Drug War Submitted by: skypod Website: http://GunControlVictories.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
New York Times -- As efforts focus on drug smuggling from Mexico to the U.S., gun smuggling is becoming a problem in the opposite direction. --Of course. This is what happens when things are outlawed: The outlaws use it to their advantage. Want to put an end to "smuggling"? Make it legal.