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TSA May Loosen Knife Ban and Exempt Gov't VIPs from Searches
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"The federal agency in charge of aviation security is considering major changes in how it screens airline passengers, including proposals that an official said would lift the ban on carrying razorblades and small knives as well as limit patdown searches."

"The Transportation Security Administration will meet later this month to discuss the plan, which is designed to reduce checkpoint hassles for the nation's 2 million passengers. It comes after TSA's new head, Edmund S. 'Kip' Hawley, called for a broad review in hopes of making airline screening more passenger-friendly."

U.S. gun rights at issue in UN effort
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"Expressing concern that the United Nations' efforts to stem international gun running could impede the rights of U.S. gun owners, Sen. David Vitter, R-La., is proposing legislation to bar financing for the world organization should it infringe on Americans' Second Amendment rights."

"Critics of Vitter's bill, including Eric Howard of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, accuse the freshman senator of placating voters who oppose gun control and are cynical about the United Nations. Howard said the bill could torpedo international efforts to stem the flow of arms to brutal militias in Africa and elsewhere that target civilians, particularly children."

Constitutional Myths and Realities
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1: Public policies of which we approve are constitutional and public policies of which we disapprove are unconstitutional

2: The Constitution principally upholds individual rights and liberties through the guarantees of the Bill of Rights

3: The national government and the state governments are regulated similarly by the Constitution

4: Federalism is the same thing as states rights

5: The Constitution is a document for lawyers and judges

6: The role of the judge in interpreting the Constitution is to do justice

7: The great debate over the proper judicial role is between judges who are activist and judges who are restrained

8: The Constitution is a living document

Wireless World: Chips track license plates
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"A controversial plan to embed radio frequency identification chips in license plates in the United Kingdom also may be coming to the United States, experts told UPI's Wireless World."

"The so-called e-Plate, developed by the British firm Hills Numberplates, is a license plate that also transmits a vehicle's unique identification via encryption that can be read by a small detector, whose output can be used locally or communicated to a distant host."

CO: Tragic events give bad rep to restraining order
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"Does anyone know when restraining orders work? After all, its newsworthy only when they dont." ...

"Restraining orders are court orders that prevent one person from contacting another. They can keep someone from visiting the protected persons workplace, home or school; public places that person often visits; or the persons friends and family members."

"Local officials feared the Supreme Courts decision in the Gonzales case would discourage women in abusive situations from seeking restraining orders. More than one month after the decision, though, that does not appear to be the case."

NC: Does concealed gun advice come with responsibility talk?
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"Resting on the desk of Gov. Mike Easley, awaiting his signature, is a bill passed Friday by the North Carolina General Assembly."

"The pending law would require local clerks of court to provide information to domestic violence victims on how to obtain temporary concealed weapons permits. The bill was approved by the Senate on a 43-4 vote, and also adds protective orders to the evidence a sheriff can consider when determining whether to issue a 90-day permit for a concealed weapon."

"Domestic violence victims already qualified for such a permit. But now, it seems, the government is practically endorsing them."

NC: Bill to provide gun information to victims gets final OK
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"The General Assembly gave final approval Friday to a bill that would require clerks of court to provide information to domestic violence victims on how to get a temporary concealed weapons permit."

"The measure, approved by a vote of 43-4 in the Senate, also adds protective orders to the evidence a sheriff can consider when determining whether to issue a 90-day permit to carry a concealed weapon. A victim with the protective order already was able to qualify for such a permit."

"The bill, which already passed the House, now goes to Gov. Mike Easley for his signature."

Fiji: Call for toy gun ban gathers support Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"TOYS such as guns and video games with violent themes create a culture of violence in children and should be banned, says Fiji Teachers Union general secretary Agni Deo Singh." "Mr Singh made the comment in support of Assistant Police Commissioner Crime Kevueli Bulamainaivalu's statement that replica guns should not be sold in Fiji."

UK: Parade float honours gun victims Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Gun crime victims have been honoured during a parade at Nottingham's Caribbean Carnival." "A float dedicated to teenagers Danielle Beccan and Brendon Lawrence as well as other victims was organised by a anti-gun community group in the city."

UK: Widow, 90, dies after freed robber returns to strike again Submitted by: John Fansler	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A VIOLENT criminal robbed and assaulted an elderly woman for the second time after being released at the earliest possible opportunity from prison." "Williamina Lister, 90, died four days after the vicious attack by Robert Fisher, 35, at her home in Cowdenbeath, Fife. During the attack he pushed her to the ground, grabbed her by the throat and threatened to kill her."

DC: Parker's response to District's opposition to Parker's motion to brief... (Blog)
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"If you haven't been keeping up, or are just getting confused, here's the situation: the Parker case was stayed pending the outcome of Seegars. Seegars was decided, which caused activity in the Parker case; both sides get to file a brief suggesting where they think the case should go next (two briefs total). The other side gets to reply to each brief (two responses to two briefs). And the original filer gets to respond to the that response (two briefs, two responses, and two more responses). This leaves the panel with six documents to read, and a decision to make as to which course they will follow."

Philippines: Where everyone packs a gun for self-defense Submitted by: medicdave	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A resident of one of the barangays in one of the towns in the north (Cebu del Norte?) said that if the police would make a surprise frisking of every man in his barangay they would find out that probably eight out of 10 have handguns in their pockets."

TN: Authorities Were Warned About Escape Plan Submitted by: John Fansler	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The father of a woman accused of killing a corrections officer to free her inmate husband said he suspected the couple might be planning an escape and asked a Utah probation officer to alert authorities in Tennessee." "However, the information never reached Tennessee because it 'didn't appear to raise any red flags,' Utah Department of Corrections spokesman Jack Ford said Friday."

MA: Sure shots
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"Larry Forman is a coach who never strays far from the line of fire."

"Forman, who serves as Massachusetts' state junior pistol coordinator, always encourages the members of his team to shoot for their target goals."

"This aim for the stars' approach to competition has paid major dividends as Forman, a Billerica resident, guided the Massachusetts Junior Pistol Team to the National Rifle Association (NRA) National Junior Team Championship at Camp Perry, Ohio last month."

OR: Drill Lands Self-Defense Class In Jail
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"A self-defense drill landed the class and their instructor in handcuffs and jail earlier this week."

"The class was practicing self defense moves against someone holding an air pistol in the alley behind the school when several people driving by were startled by what they saw and called police."

"When police arrived they arrested the five-member class and their instructor and cited them for disorderly conduct."

"All of the charges have been dropped with exception of the disorderly conduct charge against the instructor. That charge is still pending."

KS: Lieutenant Governor and Highway Patrol to Renew Gun Safety Partnership Submitted by: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Website: http://www.nysrpa.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Lieutenant Governor John Moore, accompanied by representatives from the Kansas Highway Patrol and Wichita Police Department, joined together Thursday to extend a partnership to promote gun safety in Kansas today during a press conference at the Wichita Police Department. This event was a kick-off in an effort to distribute 155,000 free cable gun locks to Kansans."

WI: Battle reenactments highlight of Iola vintage military show
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"In a couple minutes the gunfight is over, and U.S. troops take the living enemy soldiers into custody at the 14th annual Iola Vintage Military and Gun Show."

"Saturday afternoon's events featured the Vietnam-era battle recreation and other demonstrations for attendees interested in military history."

"The show continues today with similar events as Saturday's roster, including a battle reenactment, vehicle parade, demonstrations, vendors, displays, speakers and other events throughout the morning and afternoon."

PA: Antique gun show to replace Dankfest in Harmony
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"For the folks at Historic Harmony who revel in the past, there's no time like the present to sidestep tradition and start something new."

"The society's annual Dankfest festival, which would have celebrated its 35th anniversary this month, is being replaced with an event that promises to draw antique gun collectors from at least four states in addition to offering a little something for the people antique gun enthusiasts might bring along."

"While a variety of antique firearms will be on display Aug. 27 and 28 at the society's Stewart Hall museum in Harmony, a general antiques show will take place in a historic barn nearby, said Historic Harmony administrator Kathy Luek."

AZ: Lawsuit alleges Taser misrepresented safety of stun gun Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A wrongful death lawsuit filed in Maricopa County alleges that stun-gun manufacturer Taser has misrepresented the safety of its weapon. "The family of Keith Graff, a 24-year old who died after a confrontation with Phoenix police officers who shocked him with a Taser, brought the lawsuit Friday."

UK: Armed police arrest 11 after gun incident at football stadium Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Armed police were called to a championship football match yesterday after a club director allegedly had a gun held to his head. Eleven men were arrested near Queens Park Rangers' ground in west London after Gianni Paladini and a woman were reportedly threatened with the weapon near the boardroom during the side's 2-1 win over Sheffield United."

Australia: Granny get your gun Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"WITH a rifle in one hand and a walking stick in the other, Bobbie Neal is not your typical great-grandmother." "Dwarfed by her 1.5m high-powered air rifle, the 93-year-old dead-eye never misses the weekly shoot in her rifle club competition."

Taiwan: 10 officers disciplined for faking records
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"The Taipei Police Department yesterday disciplined 10 police officers for colluding with a motorcycle thief to concoct fake 'lost and found' records."

"Each of the 10 officers from five district branches was given a reprimand. But Du Yu of the Jen-ai precinct of Zhongshan branch was given an extra major demerit because he provided Lai Ping-nan with the hand-held computers employed by police officers."

Australia: Cowra Gun Club holds successful Gold Cup shoot on August 6 & 7
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"Cowra Gun Club hosted a highly successful shoot on Saturday the 6th & 7th of August with a record attendance of 150 shooters. Many travelled from Qld, Vic and throughout NSW. The weather was perfect all weekend which resulted in excellent scores being achieved."

"The premier event, The Cowra Volvo Truck & Bus Gold Cup was won by Arthur Turner from Wagga, with a very Impressive score of 234 out of 234. Arthur was very pleased to accept the handcrafted gold cup replica designed and made by Jovan from Vera Jewellery."

Australia: Carjacked banker gives up Mercedes
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"A WEALTHY banker who bought a prized $400,000 Mercedes-Benz just three months ago will today give it up after a terrifying run-in with carjackers."

"His decision came as police revealed they are now hunting more than one gang of carjackers who have targeted luxury car owners in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs."

"The 31-year-old banker, who asked not to be identified, fears owning the high-powered Mercedes-Benz SL55 put his and his girlfriend's lives at risk."

AL: Women in Outdoors will host program
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"Women 14 and older are invited to learn more about the great outdoors during an event to be held in Lincoln County Saturday."

"Sponsored by the Elk Valley Chapter of Women in the Outdoors, the program will include workshops to encourage women to be outdoors educators, to involve their families in wildlife conservation and to enjoy a network of outdoors enthusiasts."

"Classes to be offered Saturday include outdoors cooking, archery, firearm knowledge, crafts and photography."

PA: Are hunters going to pay dearly?
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"The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a license increase, not totally new to many out there. Of course it must sell the idea to a committee of legislators that seems more critical of the Game Commission's need for monies than it had before voting itself a raise."

"Of course Pennsylvanians become pretty complacent about such goings on. ..."

"Hunters, on the other hand, complain about the license fees once a year, usually in July and August when they feel compelled to buy a license in order to send for an antlerless permit. Oh, yes, they do send for antlerless permits, despite all the complaints about a deer herd too low to offer decent hunting."

CO: Gun use spans generations and puts a spin on life
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" Durango's fondness for guns today is a legacy of that Wild West. Guns are inextricably bound to La Plata County's culture, past as well as present."

"Just ask Megan Westervelt, a recent graduate of Durango High School: 'Our whole history is guns. We're here where we are because of guns.'"

"Schirard handily won office in 1994 in an election decided partly over concealed weapons. Shortly after he took over, the sheriff issued the highest percentage of concealed-weapons permits in the state. Now, he tallies 675 permits countywide."

MD: Number of gunshot reports up 44 percent in the city
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"The perception that young people are the ones with guns in these Annapolis incidents is borne out in national statistics." ...

"Federal Department of Justice statistics show that 80 percent of guns used in a crime came from family, friends, a street buy or an illegal source. Ten percent of guns used in crimes by juveniles were sold either at a gun show or at a flea market."

"'These (shootings) are not inevitable - we can do something about it,' said Josh Horwitz, executive director. 'We haven't done a lot to prevent guns from flowing into the illegal market.'"

NM: Police say judge shot wife, killed self Submitted by: News Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A retired state district judge and his wife were found dead Saturday morning in their northeast Albuquerque home." "Police suspect it is a case of murder-suicide." "Homicide detectives say it appeared Gerald Cole shot his wife, Nancy, and turned the gun on himself. A handgun was found near the bodies and there was no sign of a struggle or forced entry."

UK: SNP calls for firearms agency to issue licences
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"A NEW self-financing agency to license all firearms could overcome police concerns about extra bureaucracy if control of gun law were devolved, according to the SNP."

"Kenny MacAskill, shadow justice minister, has drafted a party discussion document on his proposal for a Scottish Firearms Agency."

"In the wake of public concern over the murder of the Glasgow child Andrew Morton, ministers have been insistent Westminster reform offers the best prospect for tackling the problem of air weapons."

Smoke rises over Civil War cannon sales
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"Since 1994, Bruce Stiles has coaxed towns from Nebraska to New Hampshire to sell their Civil War cannons, iron and bronze sentinels that have graced cemeteries and parks for a century or more."

"His success in obtaining dozens of muzzleloaders for private collectors in Pennsylvania stirs unrest wherever he goes, but usually after the fact. Weeks or even months can go by before residents even realize their veterans' memorial has been whisked away."