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2003 News/Commentary Archive
January Thru May
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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, May 26, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

5/30 - Ontario: Bear hunt ban causes explosion of problem bears - Story

5/30 - UK: Brits think new firearms database of law-abiding gun owners will help to catch murderers - Story

5/28 - U.S. plans to confiscate weapons may victimize innocent civilians - Story

5/28 - Canadian Prime Minister's agenda: Keep them doped up and disarmed - Story

5/26 - The defenseless in UK: Gang shoot father in home - Story

5/26 - Iraq: Limited gun control imposed by U.S. forces - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

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Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/30 - Gun smoke rules - Story

5/30 - Instant gun check draws fire from anti-gun groups - Story

5/27 - 1994 gun ban caused little harm to manufacturers - CNS - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/29 - Los Angeles: City police commission votes to ban .50-caliber firearms - Story

5/29 - Denver: City council starts work on posting gun ban signs - Story

5/29 - Illinois: House approves gun show background check bill - Story

5/29 - Minnesota: Signs appear as CCW law takes effect - Story

5/29 - Minnesota: Debut of CCW law prompts debate anew - Story

5/28 - Minnesota: Gun Totin' armed parishioners! - NewsMax - Story

5/28 - Chicago Mayor loses ground to 'gun lobby" in Illinois legislature - Story

5/26 - Ohio: Bill would ban guns in townships - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

5/30 - Guns kill people, gun control kills more - Story

5/28 - Ohioans have a right to arms - Story

5/26 - Choosing a firearm for self-defense - Story

5/26 - Minnesota: County Sheriff predicts big increase in CCWs - Story

5/26 - Colorado: Adams County overwhelmed by CCW applicants - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

5/30 - Texas: Homeowner wrestles gun away from intruder, shoots him three times - Story

5/26 - Texas: Intruder shot to death in apartment - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

5/29 - New York: Feeling lucky, Perp? - NY Post - Story

5/29 - New York: In a cruel twist, self-defense slayer may face deportation - Story

5/26 - New York: Grocery store employees arrested for shooting robber - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

5/28 - Detroit Free Press: Give cities the right to ban guns - Story

5/26 - Return of assault weapons feared in U.S. - Story

5/26 - From America: Chicago is no more violent than Glasgow, bar the guns - Story

This is America:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, May 18, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

5/21 - U.S. to start seizing weapons from most Iraqi citizens.  Small arms will be allowed for protection in homes - Story

5/21 - UK: Homeowner found guilty 'spared' prison sentence after shooting burglar with air gun - Story

5/21 - UK: Burglars entitled to protection from violent homeowners says government lawyer in Martin case - Story

5/21 - German teenage hostage-taker sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.  Crime led to further tightening of gun laws - Story

5/21 - UK: Gun crime growing 'like cancer' warns police - Story

5/20 - UK: London mayor calls for complete ban on replica and air guns - Story

5/20 - Thailand governor bans carrying of firearms in public - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

5/23 - New York Times pattern of deceit - John R. Lott, Jr. - Story

5/22 - Ninth Circus Court of Appeals Ruling:  'Armed bank robber was not armed' - Story

5/20 - Author accuses media of intentional bias against guns - Story

5/19 - Junk science and the NAACP gun maker lawsuit - Story

5/19 - When it comes to gun control, are they journalists or propagandists? - NewsMax - Story

5/19 - Oakland unable to stop the killing - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/23 - Feds trying to revoke Tacoma gun dealer's license - Story

5/22 - 'Hail Mary' anti-gun report 'misleading' - WND - Jon Dougherty - Story

5/22 - NRA disputes CNN weapons demonstration.  Broward Sheriff's office say the didn't intend to misinform the audience. Ed: Hogwash!!! - Story

5/21 - Laws don't stop terrorists - Wayne La Pierre - Story

5/21 - CNN admits it misled viewers on assault weapon segment - WND - Story

5/21 - No reason to extend meaningless assault weapon ban - Rich Lowry(NRO) - Story

5/21 - Group launches petition to stop Feinstein-Schumer gun control act - Sierra Times - Story

5/20 - Court stays campaign finance reform. NRA plans advertising against Senators McCain and Schumer - Story

5/20 - CNN rapped over assault weapon segment - Story[Original CNN Transcript]

5/20 - Why no one shoots straight on guns - CNN - Story

5/19 - Will the House take up renewal of the assault weapon ban? - WND - Jon Dougherty - Story

5/19 - Indiana: Federal gun cases skyrocket - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/23 - California: Modesto mayor granted CCW while under criminal investigation for "large scale embezzlement" and grand theft - Story

5/23 - California: Bill would penalize handgun owners who fail to report thefts.  Passes state assembly - Story

5/23 - Minnesota: Judges ban guns in court areas - Story

5/22 - More on the New Jersey school district's settlement with ANJRPC - Story

5/21 - Colorado: Denver plans suit over CCW law - Story

5/21 - New Jersey: School district settles court case with New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs - Story

5/20 - Top ten worst states to travel with a handgun - TooGood Reports - Story

5/20 - Nevada: Bill would tighten gun laws, help California knife manufacturer - Story

5/20 - Colorado Springs: Concealed carry OK in parks and city hall - Story

5/20 - Ohio: City of Youngstown and Mahoning County considers assault weapon ban - Story

5/19 - Illinois: State Legislature shoots down Chicago Mayor Daley's handgun bill - Story

5/19 - Minnesota: Questions and answers about new CCW law - Story

5/19 - Ohio: Support concealed carry - Story

5/18 - Colorado: Cities gear up for CCW applicants - Story

5/18 - Colorado: Denver gears up for lengthy gun law fight - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

5/23 - Need for concealed carry is no joke - Story

5/23 - Hitler's control: The lessons of Nazi history - NRO - Dave Kopel - Story

5/22 - Texas: Bystanders save Texas cop - Story

5/22 - Pistol-packin Liberals - NewsMax - Story

5/22 - Gun law lies in the major media - Orange County Register - Story

5/21 - Dallas church Deacon shoots intruder - Story

5/19 - Guns keep crime rate lower in U.S. - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Know Thy Enemy:

5/21 - Colorado: New gun law aims at safety, but misses mark - Story

5/20 - Bush makes sure gun lobby gets what it wants - Tom Teepen - Story

5/20 - US gun laws leave gaps for terrorists to exploit - Washington Post - Story

5/20 - Denver: Where's the crowd for CCW permits? - Story

5/18 - Gun liability law illogical say analysts - UPI - Story

This is America:

5/23 - Feds shoot blanks on gun law enforcement - CBS News Editorial - Story

5/19 - Story about Kayne Robinson, new NRA president - Story

5/19 - Alan Gottlieb fast on the draw with message - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

5/21 - San Jose city council raises their car allowance 71% despite budget problems - Story

General News:

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, May 11, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

5/16 - US troops crackdown on guns in Iraq - Story

5/16 - Shooting sports has its woes in U.S., but nothing like England - NRO - Story

5/16 - UK's gun ban opens the door for criminals - Story

5/16 - Canada spends $30 million more on gun control advertising.  Gun registry program expected to exceed $1 billion - Story

5/15 - The British gun closet - National Review - Dave Kopel - Story

5/12 - Africa: Eastern Cape gun owners warned about Firearms Act - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

5/16 - Gun control: Racist and anti-semitic - Sierra Times - Story

5/15 - Gun controller Schumer has armed body guard - Story

5/15 - 11-year old hauled into court over toy gun, sues school district and police - Story

5/13 - Smoking guns - Lowell Ponte - Story

5/13 - Special investigation exposes globalist assault on U.S. sovereignty - WND - Story

5/13 - Disney to finance Michael Moore's next epic fantasy... er... documentary rather - Story

5/13 - Headline: "California taxpayers hostile to tax cuts."  Huh? Can you find the throngs of tax cut haters in this story? - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/16 - Hastert, DeLay disagree on assault weapon vote - Story

5/15 - Court clears gun makers in NAACP suit - Guns & Ammo - Story

5/15 - NY jury rebuffs NAACP on guns - Washington Times - Story

5/15 - Few federal gun laws enforced says anti-gun group - Story

5/14 - GOP will let assault weapon ban expire.  House leader says they don't have the votes - Washington Post - Story

5/14 - Democrats pledge to filibuster gun maker lawsuit bill - Story

5/14 - House inaction will end federal gun ban - Story

5/14 - Assault weapon is a redundant term - Story

5/13 - Judges rap court on Ninth Circuit's gun-rights case - Washington Times - Story

5/13 - CRPA supports appropriate Second Amendment cases for U.S. Supreme Court. Silveira is not the right case - CRPA - Story

5/13 - Baltimore Sun laments demise of anti-gun power - Story

5/13 - President Bush receives rave reviews from an unlikely source... gun control proponents - Washington Times - John Lott - Story

5/12 - Some Democrats move delicately to the right on gun control - Story

5/12 - Clear target of the assault weapon law - Jacob Sullum - Story

5/12 - Gun rights on a roll.  Republican Congress unlikely to approve assault weapons ban - Human Events - Story

5/12 - Provision to arm cargo pilots passes U.S. Senate - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/15 - Illinois: Senate committee approves one-gun-a-month bill - Story

5/14 - Minnesota: St. Cloud city council approves resolution asking for partial repeal of new CCW law - Story

5/14 - Minnesota: CCW classes begin - Story

5/13 - New York: Gun dealers question impact of bill tightening gun ammo purchases - CNS - Story

5/13 - University of Utah refiles suit seeking to uphold gun ban on campus - Story

5/13 - Colorado: Larimer County considers rescinding gun ban citing new CCW law - Story

5/12 - Missouri: Battle lines are rural vs. urban over CCW bill - Story

5/12 - Missouri: Governor's possible veto of CCW bill can be overturned by GOP controlled legislature - Story

5/12 - Texas: Legislators consider special license plates...one of them is the Texas State Rifle Association - Story

5/11 - Minnesota: Some cities ask state lawmakers to modify new CCW law - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

5/15 - Intruder stabbed to death by home owner - Story

5/15 - Concealed carry oppression continues in California - GunNewsDaily - William Lolli - Story

5/13 - Gun rights for the gun shy - SF Chronicle - Story

5/12 - California: Vista man shoots, kills machete-wielding intruder - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Know Thy Enemy:

5/16 - Bullets and ballots - Story

5/15 - Focus on facts simplify gun debate - Story

5/15 - Court give Bryco/Jennings the (Index) finger - Carter Laren - Story

5/13 - Liberal academics continue assault on pro-gun research - Story

5/13 - Personalized gun technology advances - Sierra Times - Story

5/13 - Why they hate the National Rifle Association - TooGood Reports - Story

5/12 - These moms demand tougher gun control laws - Story

This is America:

5/15 - Mother's Day Florida IDPA match brings diverse shooters together - GunNewsDaily - William Lolli - Story

5/14 - How we will win our Second Amendment rights back in 2004 - Sierra Times - Story

5/14 - The real danger to the Second Amendment isn't the assault weapon ban - Findlaw - Story

5/14 - As sales soar, Bushmaster shrugs at new bid to renew gun ban - Story

5/13 - A new political climate for guns - Story

5/13 - Second Amendment Sisters: Just a little something that says 'I love you' - Story

5/12 - Arizona: Scottsdale Gun Club construction begins - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, May 4, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

5/8 - Canada: Alberta will not ban gun law prosecutions - Story

5/7 - In Iraq, a glut of gun buyers - Story

5/6 - UK farmer Tony Martin, originally jailed for life for shooting two intruders in his home, makes a new bid for freedom - Story

5/5 - New Zealand: Gun control back in MPs' sights - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

5/10 - Google: Anti-Air Gun - GunNewsDaily.com - Story

5/7 - California gun laws deprived soldiers of best firearm options - CRPA - Story

5/5 - Schumer is not the one to decide - Story

5/5 - Moseley Braun Runs for President and More - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/9 - Bush gives qualified support to assault weapon ban according to Ari Fleischer - Fox News - Story

5/9 - Ban Aid - The real point of the assault weapon ban - Jacob Sullum - Story

5/9 - Feinstein pushes Bush on gun ban, introduces new Federal bil - Story

5/9 - Court may save our gun rights - Story

5/8 - Look out America, Dems want to not only extend the current assault weapon law, but enact California's assault weapon law as well - Story

5/8 - Bush and NRA clash over assault weapon ban - Story

5/8 - Some on 9th Circuit diessent on 2nd Amendment "collective right" theory - Story

5/8 - Gun haters versus the big bang theory - Story

5/8 - NRA citing free speech, asks court for stay on campaign ad restrictions - Story

5/6 - Ban on suing gun makers set to pass - Story

5/6 - Gun lobby hits the bulls-eye - Story

5/5 - NRA, ACLU praise court decision - Story

5/5 - Gun firms could get new shield - MSNBC - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/9 - NRA told to "Butt Out" of Cato Washington, D.C. gun ban lawsuit - WND - Story

5/9 - Colorado: Denver to appeal new concealed carry law - Story

5/9 - California: Reactions to Circuit Court ruling by locals - Story

5/9 - Connecticut: State Supreme Court to rule on guns in cabs - Story

5/9 - New York City: Ammo bill would restrict sales - Story

5/8 - California: Jury finds gun maker liable, awards teen $50 million - Story

5/8 - Colorado: Despite opposing new CCW law, Denver officials will start accepting applications - Story

5/8 - Pennsylvania: Debate among state Supreme Court candidates a first - Story

5/7 - California: Ninth Circuit will not reconsider December's assault weapon ruling.  Case may go to the Supreme Court - Story

5/7 - Missouri: Concealed weapons bill sent to anti-gun governor - Story

5/7 - California: Congressman Issa throws money into the Davis recall effort. Pink Pistol visits Sacramento - Story

5/7 - New Jersey governor signs juvenile gun control bill - Story

5/6 - Missouri: House passes concealed carry bill - Story

5/6 - Washington DC: Group suing DC over gun ban shuns NRA involvement - CNS - Story

5/6 - U of MN may ban concealed carry for staff and faculty - Story

5/6 - St Cloud, MN: City officials may defy new state CCW law and ban guns - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

5/9 - Illinois: Cook County State's Attorney will not file charges.  Neighbor shoots neighbor in self-defense - Story

5/9 - California: DA drops charges of murder in fatal shooting case - Story

5/9 - What do "feelings" have to do with the Constitution as it is written? - Sierra Times - Story

5/9 - The why of gun ownership - Story

5/8 - Women with guns fight back, but were ambushed by John Walsh Show - Story

5/7 - Louisiana: Store owner shoots two burglars, killing one - Story

5/7 - Illinois: 74-year-old man arrested after shooting man found in his vacant home - Story

5/5 - Texas: Woman shoots intruder in Houston suburb, investigation continues - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Know Thy Enemy:

5/7 - Pols give gun industry a silver bullet - CBS News - Story

5/6 - Jesse Jackson on gun control - Story

5/5 - Guns in Baghdad - WND - Story

This is America:

5/8 - Celebrities support hunting - Story

5/7 - 'Guns and Mothers' to air on PBS May 11 - Story

5/5 - New NRA has a tough actor to follow - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

5/5 - Pro-gun group prompts arrest of one their own at National Convention - Sierra Times - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, April 27, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

5/1 - UK: Police tackle online gun sales - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

4/30 - How Sean Penn got a CCW permit - San Francisco Chronicle - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/1 - Democrats link gun rights to terrorism - NewsMax - Story

5/1 - New Jersey Senators try to link gun control to terrorism - Story

5/1 - Lautenberg/Corzine Gun control plan gets 'slim' chance in the Senate - Washington Times - Story

5/1 - Lautenberg/Corzine gun control bill compared to Nazi policies - CNS - Story

4/30 - Gun companies cannot be held responsible for careless consumers - Story

4/29 - Errant gun dealer, wary ATF paved way for beltway gun snipers - Story

4/28 - Gun control: The criminal lobby - Story

4/28 - Something is wrong when Feinstein and Schumer praise the President - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

5/2 - New York City: Ammo bill introduced - Story

5/2 - Utah: Gun control advocates file suit to change ballot initiative process - Story

5/1 - Michigan: Court strikes down town's ban on concealed carry in municipal buildings - Story

4/30 - Minnesota: Governor signs concealed carry bill into law - Story

4/30 - Cincinnati: City advised to drop gun maker lawsuit - Story

4/29 - California: Homicide rate surges 11%. - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

5/1 - The real collective right Amendment - Sierra Times - Story

5/1 - Liberty and justice for all? - Sierra Times - Story

5/1 - Concealed carry legislation in Minnesota - TooGood Reports - Story

4/30 - Georgia: Accused man may have been acting in self-defense according to police.  Man freed from prison - Story

4/30 - Dallas: Pawn owner shoots alleged would-be robber - Story

4/30 - Oregon homeowner will not face charges for shooting intruder - Story

4/30 - Indiana: Store manager cleared in shooting death - Story

4/28 - Indiana: Rising number of Hoosiers have CCWs - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Know Thy Enemy:

4/30 - Pro-gun women allege setup by John Walsh show - CNS - Story

4/29 - Weighing all sides of the gun debate - Story

4/29 - Keep assault weapon ban - Denver Post - Story

4/28 - United Way is political - Story

This is America:

4/29 - Texas: Hero arrested after rescuing four children from burning apartment - Story

4/28 - Heston bows out of NRA to applause - Story

4/28 - Heston leaves NRA with challenge to gun lobby - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

4/28 - Congressman prepares to battle Boxer - Story

4/28 - Pelosi acts as pivot for GOP campaign - Story

Is Atlas Shrugging?

4/29 - California's anti-business climate - Orange County Register - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, April 13, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

4/24 - UK: Violent crime up 10% over last year but the spinmeisters at the Met put on their best show - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

4/25 - Michael Moore's mouth, again - Story

4/21 - Double standard criticized in Sean Penn gun thefts - CNS - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

4/25 - Gun control battle waged in court, Congress - Story

4/24 - NRA rarely misses political target says professor - Story

4/24 - 'No compromise' gun group says gun-control politicians will pay price - WND - Jon Dougherty - Story

4/23 - Armed airline pilots just might deter tragedies and save lives - Story

4/22 - Feinstein, Schumer welcome President's stance on firearm ban -WND - Jon Dougherty - Story

4/22 - The dumb, the smart, and the ugly - Sierra Times - Ted Lang - Story

4/21 - In defense of President Bush - Sierra Times - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

4/25 - Minnesota: House approves concealed carry bill - Story

4/25 - Minnesota: CCW debate muddied by dueling studies - Story

4/25 - Oregon: Proposed hunting/fishing license fee increase riles hunters and fishermen - Story

4/24 - Oregon: Cougar bill gets OK - Story

4/24 - Georgia: Bob Barr drops out of congressional race - Story

4/24 - Texas: NRA threatens to support Ron Paul's opponent in next election - Story

4/24 - Denver girds to keep gun control - Story

4/24 - Louisiana: Delinquent taxpayers could lose hunting, fishing licenses - Story

4/24 - Minnesota: Dept of Natural Resources supports bill using dogs to hunt bear - Story

4/24 - Maryland: Governor signs Sunday hunting bill into law - Story

4/23 - California assembly leader says, "Let them eat lead!" - Capitalism Magazine - Carter Laren - Story

4/23 - California: Jury finds gun maker partially liable in accidental shooting of boy - Story

4/23 - Olympia, Washington: NRA concerns hold up state anti-terrorism bill - Story

4/23 - Indiana: Judge rules gun ownership includes the obligation of safe storage of firearms - Story

4/23 - Connecticut: Gun owners file lawsuit to overturn assault weapon ban - Story

4/22 - Assault weapons and assaults on the Constitution - Congressman Ron Paul - Story

4/22 - California' ultimate assault weapon: California's committee on public safety - Capitalism Magazine - Carter Laren - Story

4/21 - California: 50 caliber ban to be heard in committee April 29 - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

4/25 - Chicago: Off-duty cop shoots intruder in own home - Story

4/25 - Cleveland: Off-duty Cleveland cop who shot intruder in his backyard will not face charges - Story

4/25 - Ohio: Off-duty deputy sheriff shoots intruder in his own home - Story

4/15 - California: Apartment dweller shoots armed burglar - Story

4/23 - Minnesota: State colleges lobby against CCW bill - Story

4/21 - Texas: Former NBA player shoots, kills intruder - Story

4/21 - Oregon: Homeowner shoots, kills intruder - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Know Thy Enemy:

4/24 - Matchbox Twenty auctions tickets for anti-gun group - Story

4/22 - Gun control laws: Proposed bills infringe on individual rights - Story

4/21 - Cops attack gun availability, yet recycle their own - Story

4/21 - NAACP: One of the few to take on the gun lobby - Story

This is America:

4/25 - Effort underway to revoke Michael Moore's Oscar - WND - Story

4/25 - Heston to leave NRA presidency - Story

4/23 - NFL player Pat Tillman leaves Cardinals, takes up duty on the ground in Iraq as an Army Ranger - Story

4/22 - Michael Moore likes U.S., 'to some extent' - WND - Story

4/21 - Michael Moore Oscar award being attacked by websites - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

4/24 - California: Is it time to dump the assembly leader? - Story

4/21 - California faces fiscal crisis and needs jobs - Story

4/21 - States 'nickel and dime' citizens with new taxes, including ammo - Story

General News:

4/23 - Hodgdon smokeless powder recall - Story

4/23 - Gun rights group, Citizens of America, shutting down - Story

Is Atlas Shrugging?

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, April 13, 2003

The War:

4/17 - Terror threat drops to yellow as war eases - Story

4/15 - Bush warns Syria: Cooperate or else - WND - Story

4/15 - Fall of Tikrit ends war - Story

4/14 - Seven POWs rescued - Story

4/14 - US troops enter final Sadaam stronghold, Tikrit - Story

Gun Control From Around The World:

4/14 - Mexico: Food for guns - Story

4/14 - Australia: Gun collectors fear looming law - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

4/17 - Is Canada France II? - Lowell Ponte - Story

4/14 - Penn's car recovered.  Weapons missing - Story

4/10 - Sean Penn's CCW.  Can it be true? - GND - Ralph Weller - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

4/18 - Political money trackers accused of anti-gun bias - CNS - Story

4/18 - Is gun lawsuit pre-emption unconstitutional - Jacob Sullum - Story

4/17 - Shooters angry at Bush over assault weapon ban.  Say they'll dump him in 2004 - WND - Jon Dougherty - Story

4/17 - Bush wrong on firearms - WND - Joseph Farah - Story

4/17 - Bush's support of assault weapon ban should come as no surprise - TooGoodReports - Story

4/15 - As predicted, Bush is supporting Clinton's gun ban - TooGoodReports - Story

4/15 - ATF recommends felony charges against Tacoma gun shop owner - Story

4/13 - Senate panel approves bill to reduce class action suits.  Proposal to exempt tobacco, gun makers shot down - Story

4/13 - Bush supports extension of assault weapon ban - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

4/17 - Washington DC: Citizens mount constitutional challenge to local gun ban - Story

4/17 - Missouri: Revised concealed carry bill moves to the Senate floor - Story

4/17 - Ohio: Supreme Court hears arguments in state gun rights case - Story

4/15 - Arizona: Third attempt to sue gun maker over Pizza Hut shooting fails - Story

4/15 - Ohio: Concealed carry to be argued in Ohio Supreme Court today - Story

4/14 - California: Dove hunters have their say - Story

4/14 -  Ohio Supreme court poised to hear concealed weapons case - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

4/15 - War may redefine gun control - Fox News - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Know Thy Enemy:

4/17 - Nebraska: Concealed carry bill raises questions among law enforcement authorities - Story

4/17 - Illinois Congresswoman criticizes legislation protecting gun makers - Story

4/17 - NJ politician honored for his fight against gun makers - Story

This is America:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

4/17 - California: $29 Billion represented by about 100 new bills in state legislature.  Everything from bullets to diapers will be taxed  - Story

General News:

4/15 - One dead, several injured in Louisana school shooting - Story

Is Atlas Shrugging?

4/18 - General to troops at Ft. Sam Houston: 'Avoid wearing your uniform in public' - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Saturday, April 5, 2003

The War:

4/11 - Marines battle Iraqis at Baghdad mosque - Story

4/11 - Nuclear materials found in Iraq - Story

4/10 - Battles continue in Baghdad - Fox News - Story

4/10 - UK troops offer Basra gun amnesty - Story

4/9 - Cheering Iraqis take to the streets of Baghdad denouncing Sadaam - Story

4/8 - News from the front lines - GND - William Lolli - Story

4/8 - Iraqis launch counterattack in Baghdad - Story

4/8 - US confident that Sadaam is dead after targeted bombing of meeting place yesterday - Story

4/7 - U.S. troops move into the heart of Baghdad, storm main palace - Story

4/7 - Who will pay for the war? - GunNewsDaily.com - William Lolli - Story

4/7 - 'Chemical Ali' found dead in Basra - Story

Gun Control From Around The World:

4/10 - Australia's anti-gun lobby turns its sights on sports shooters - CNS - Story

4/9 - Crime is rampant in England - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

4/10 - Sean Penn's CCW.  Can it be true? - GND - Ralph Weller - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

4/11 - We shouldn't use lawsuits to bankrupt an industry - WND - Jon Dougherty - Story

4/11 - Anti-gun groups pinning hopes on liberal senators to block gun maker lawsuit legislation - Story

4/11 - Makers of guns targeted - Salt Lake Tribune - Story

4/10 - House easily approves measure banning anti-gun lawsuits.  Senate fight expected  - Story

4/10 - Gun makers get a boost from the House - Story

4/8 - Vote expected Wednesday on federal legislation to stop reckless lawsuits against gun industry - Alert

4/6 - Bronx, NY: City leaders opposed to federal legislation protecting gun makers from frivolous lawsuits - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

4/11 - California: Wal-Mart short-changes gun owners - WND - Jon Dougherty - Story

4/11 - Montana: Lautenberg amendment to affect prison employees - Story

4/10 - California: Charges may be filed against Wal-Mart for allegedly violating state firearm laws - Story

4/10 - Missouri: House passes CCW bill - Story

4/9 - New Mexico: State gets new CCW law, championed by Democrats and signed by a Democratic Governor - Story

4/9 - Tennessee: Bill would allow concealed carry in establishments serving alcohol - Story

4/7 - California: Bill to ban dove hunting killed - Story

4/5 - California: Wal-Mart halts sales of firearms statewide - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

4/11 - The Second Amendment movement.  Where are we? - GND - Trisha Marie Neimi - Story

4/11 - North Carolina: Intruder dies from shots by resident - Story

4/11 - Kansas: Man killed in self-defense shooting - Story

4/9 - California: Handgun sales increase 9% in 2002. Long gun sales down 8% - Story

4/9 - Pennsylvania: No charges will be filed against man who shot and killed an intruder - Story

4/6 - First group of pilots set to start firearms training - Story

4/6 - Laws should not make law-abiding defenseless - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

4/9 - Expert panel debates gun control - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

4/10 - A disarming man - SF Chronicle - Story

4/7 - Brooklyn city councilman leads anti-gun protest - Story

This is America:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

4/10 - California: Bill would pave way for cities, counties to impose taxes - Story

4/10 - California: Proposed tax on a myriad of services draws mixed review - Story

4/10 - California: Legislature occupies itself with trivia as state meltdown looms - Story

4/10 - California: Assembly Speaker hides consulting contracts to friends and associates - Story

4/8 - California: Series of town hall meetings by Democrats to be stacked in favor of increasing taxes - Story

4/8 - California: Budget crisis worsens as Davis and the legislature dawdle.  Solution not weeks but months away - Story

General News:

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Is Atlas Shrugging?

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, March 30, 2003

The War:

4/4 - U.S. troops take control of Baghdad airport - Story

4/3 - Screaming Eagles get a screaming welcome - Story

4/2 - Army's 3rd Infantry Division fights Karbala Republican Guard - Military.com - Story

4/1 - Allies pummel Iraqi Republican Guard - Story

3/31 - U.S. Army engages Iraqi Republican Guard - Story

Gun Control From Around The World:

4/4 - UK: Tony Martin, the farmer originally sentenced to life for shooting two intruders, denied his freedom - Story

4/4 - New Zealand: Murder charges dropped against man who shot and killed an intruder in his home - Story

4/4 - New Zealand: Gun owners attack gun registration scheme - Story

4/3 - Australia: 20% increase in homicides over last year - Story

4/3 - Australia: 36% increase in use of knives to commit homicides - Story

4/3 - New Zealand: Politicians consider gun registration laws - Story

4/1 - Canada:  The incompetent to retain control of gun registry system... for now - Story

3/31 - UK:  Firearms amnesty begins - Story

3/31 - What's the deal with the gun-hating Brits? - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

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Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

4/6 - Bronx, NY: City leaders opposed to federal legislation protecting gun makers from frivolous lawsuits - Story

4/4 -  Federal bill would preempt lawsuits against gun manufacturers.  Moves out of House Judiciary Committee - Story

4/1 - Day one of the NAACP lawsuit against gun makers - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

4/5 - California: Wal-Mart halts sales of firearms statewide - Story

4/4 - Maryland: Governor seeks compromise on gun bill - Story

4/4 - Minnesota: Revamped CCW bill heads to House floor - Story

4/4 - Texas: Bill keeps CCW licensees secret - Story

4/3 - California: Cities reach settlement in suit against Southern California gun dealer - Story

4/2 - California: Marin County hears plan to ban gun shows - Story

4/2 - Maryland: Gun shows take a hit with federal Appeals Court ruling - Story

4/2 - Nebraska: Legislature advances concealed carry bill - Story

4/2 - Mississippi: Jackson to vote on gun show ban - Story

4/2 - Illinois: Gun show restrictions fail by one vote - Story

4/1 - Nebraska: Debate begins on concealed carry bill - Story

3/31 - Illinois: Measure to ban assault weapons under fire - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

4/6 - First group of pilots set to start firearms training - Story

4/6 - Laws should not make law-abiding defenseless - Story

4/4 - South Carolina: Charges being considered against elderly man who shot and killed an intruder - Story

4/4 - Nashville: 80-year-old WWII vet shoots at armed intruder - Story

4/4 - New York: Increasing number of gun license applicants are women - Story

4/3 - California: Gun sales increase in Coachella valley.  Up 10% to 15% since start of the war - Story

4/2 - New York: Women take up arms - Story

4/1 - Louisiana: Armed robber shot dead by victim - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Know Thy Enemy:

4/4 - Kweisi Mfume, NCAAP President, blasts gun industry in court - Story

4/3 - Another mother committed to gun control - Story

This is America:

3/31 - California: Ventura gun show group circulate petition to recall Davis - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

4/4 - California: Opponents of vehicle registration fee hikes promise lawsuit if implemented - Story

4/1 - California: With gas above $2, state to consider gas tax increase - Story

General News:

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Is Atlas Shrugging?

4/4 - Tobacco companies sue California over anti-smoking ads - Story

4/1 - California: Nation at war, state in a historical budget crises, it's funny business as usual in the state capitol - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, March 23, 2003

The War:

3/28 - Forces face decision.  Attack Baghdad or wait for reinforcements - Story

3/27 - U.S. 4th Infantry Division ordered into Iraq to bolster effort - Story

3/27 - British troops destroy convoy.  Airborne land in northern Iraq - Story

3/26 - U.S. forces battle near Baghdad - Story

3/26 - British troops support Basra 'uprising' - Story

3/25 - Troops put on chemical alert - Story

3/25 - Crucial battle ahead - Story

3/24 - Ground war on Baghdad seen by Tuesday - Story

3/24 - Marines meet stiff resistance - Story

Gun Control From Around The World:

3/26 - UK:  Month long gun amnesty to be held in April - Story

3/26 - Canada: Gun registry gets another $59 million - Story

3/25 - Canada: Liberals close ranks as gun registry vote nears - Story

3/24 - Of means and will - GunNewsDaily.com - William Lolli - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

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From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

3/27 - Oakland city council trying to eliminate the "war zone" look by banning roll-down security doors and metal bars used by businesses - Story

3/26 - Bowling for silly celebrities - Story

3/25 - Bowling for Columbine.  Documentary or Fiction? - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

3/26 - Brady Group takes aim at federal bill banning negligence lawsuits against gun makers - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

3/28 - Ohio: Legislator, anti-gun group attempt to smear John Lott's CCW data in attempt to stop CCW legislation - Story

3/28 - Maryland: Governor, legislator locked in gun control battle - Story

3/28 - Illinois: Sportsmen angered over gun bill - Story

3/27 - California: Lockyer loses bid to dismiss District Attorney's lawsuit challenging state assault weapon ban - Story

3/27 - Arizona Supreme Court says gun makers, sellers not liable for actions of criminals - Story

3/27 - New Mexico poised to become 35th state to pass CCW legislation - Story

3/27 - Illinois - Rewritten gun ban bill eases worries of gun manufacturers - Story

3/27 - Colorado: Governor shoots down bill that defines "gun show" - Story

3/26 - California: Recall Davis petition approved, 160 day clock starts ticking to recall California governor - Petition

3/26 - Ohio: Local politicians and gun control advocates urge opposition of bill limiting gun maker lawsuits - Story

3/26 - New Hampshire takes control over gun laws preempting cities, counties - Story

3/24 - States poised to liberalize concealed carry - Story

3/24 - Colorado: Governor signs CCW and preemption bill.  Action receives approval of Ken Hamblin - Story

Self Defense Is Our Right:

3/28 - Gun control debate centers on NRA tactics, Washington DC gun ban - Story

3/25 - South Carolina: War spurs citizens to buy guns - Story

3/25 - Virginia woman shoots intruder - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

3/24 - NYC: Thrill-kill number five as shooter randomly shoots patrons and store owners - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

3/24 - Courting anti-gun ambitions - Washington Times - Jacob Sullum - Story

This is America:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

3/25 - California: Despite no work, legislature gives itself an extra day of pay - Story

General News:

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Is Atlas Shrugging?

3/24 - Michael Moore (Bowling for Columbine) booed as he slams President Bush, war at Oscar ceremony - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Saturday, March 15, 2003

The War:

3/21 - 'Days of Saddam numbered' says Rumsfeld - Story

3/20 - The War begins - Story

3/20 - Iraq fires SCUD missles at Kuwait - Story

3/20 - Patriot missles down SCUD - Story

Gun Control From Around The World:

3/20 - Canadian Prime Minister ready to shoot down gun registry foes - Story

3/16 - Australia: Gun curbs a risk, says Olympian - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

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From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

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Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

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State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

3/21 - Arizona: Bill to preempt cities, counties from regulating gun sales fails - Story

3/20 - New York nuclear plant guards not permitted to carry automatic weapons because of gun control laws - Story

3/20 - Colorado governor approves concealed carry bill - Story

3/20 - Washington State passes terrorism bill, side-stepping gun control issue - Story

3/16 - Washington State: Democrat injects gun control into terrorism bill - Story

3/15 - Colorado: CCW bill approved, heads to governor's desk - Story

3/15 - Illinois: NRA shoots down stricter gun measures - Story

Self-Defense is Our Right:

3/21 - Pennsylvania: Gun sales surge - Story

3/20 - Florida: Self-defense sales up 30% since war announcement by President - Story

3/20 - California: Trucker kills robber near Lodi.  Ruled as self-defense - Story

3/20 - San Ramon woman's shooting of boyfriend ruled as self-defense - Story

3/20 - California: Hollywood Hills homeowner fatally shoots armed intruder - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

3/21 - With insider as witness, NAACP goes after the gun industry - Story

3/17 - Colorado: Police Chiefs, prosecutors and Democrats urge veto of concealed carry bill - Story

3/15 - Iraq's rebuke to the NRA - Slate - Story

This is America:

3/16 - An arms alphabet - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

3/17 - Southern California Fish & Game club trying to renew BLM land lease - Story

Is Atlas Shrugging?

3/21 - Moore's Bowling for Columbine film favored for documentary Oscar - Story

3/17 - A New York crime looking for someone who cares - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Saturday, March 8, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World

3/14 - Candada: Feds need more money for gun registration - Story

3/10 - UK: Five men killed over the weekend in UK's 'safest city' - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

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From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

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Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

3/14 - Senate committee gives ok to arming air cargo pilots - Story

3/10 - Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act - CNS - Story

3/10 - Even some anti-gun politicians are supporting this bill - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

3/15 - Colorado: CCW bill approved, heads to governor's desk - Story

3/15 - Illinois: NRA shoots down stricter gun measures - Story

3/14 - Illinois: Senate committee shoots down most of Chicago Mayor Daley's gun control bills - Story

3/14 - North Carolina: CCW reciprocity bill gets Senate committee approval - Story

3/14 - Colorado: CCW bill gets preliminary approval.  Final vote expected today - Story

3/13 - Ohio: For the second time this year, House approves concealed carry bill - Story

3/13 - New Jersey: State appeals court allows suit against gun makers to proceed - Story

3/13 - Arizona: House votes to allow guns in restaruants where alcohol is served - Story

3/12 - Colorado - House committee approves concealed carry bill - Story

3/12 - Illinois: Gun buyback by firearms dealer draws fire from gun control advocates and police - Story

3/11 - Californa: Gun manufacturers prevail - CNS - Story

3/10 - Colorado: Far right, left conspire to kill CCW bill - Story

3/9 - San Diego: Bulk of California cities gun maker lawsuits gutted in court - Story

3/9 - Utah: Gun rights advocates come out winners in this year's legislation - Story

3/9 - Virginia: Bill reduces penalties for possessing drugs and guns - Story

3/9 - Denver: Gun bill all about state vs. local control - Story

Self-Defense Is Our Right:

3/13 - Ohio: Concealed carry should not be banned in vehicles - Story

3/13 - Wyoming: Shooting by 75-year-old man determined to be self-defense - Story

3/9 - California: Truck driver shoots alleged robber with criminal history - Story

3/9 - Indiana: Man takes after four intruders with .22 rifle - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

3/15 - Iraq's rebuke to the NRA - Slate - Story

3/13 - Utah: Students protest bill allowing concealed carry on campus - Story

This is America:

3/13 - California: Gun suits, grandstanding and doves - OC Register - Story

3/10 - Gun Owners Vote?  The numbers say otherwise - GunNewsDaily.com - Ralph Weller  Story

3/10 - Give war a chance - GunNewsDaily.com - William Lolli - Story

3/9 - .45-70 rifle round meets the test of time - Story

3/9 - Fired up Smith & Wesson flashes nine new models - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

3/13 - Immaculate taxation -- New gimmick in state budget wrangling - Story

General News:

3/14 - Homeland Security Act bans model rocket motors - Story

3/12 - California: LAPD officer charged with selling assault weapons turned in by citizens - Story

3/9 - Alabama: Gun dealer convicted of selling to felons - Story

Is Atlas Shrugging?

3/9 - Is outsourcing American manufacturing trade? - Washington Times - Paul Craig Roberts - Story

3/9 - Writers Guild of America selects Bowling for Columbine for top prize of best original screenplay - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Saturday, March 1, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World

3/2 - Australia: Confusion over new handgun law.  No one knows exactly what guns will be banned - Story

3/2 - Australia: The pistol champion who became a target - Story

3/2 - UK: Gun amnesty announced as firearms crimes soar - Story

3/1 - Child comic book banned over fear of toy gun - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

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From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

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Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

3/6 - Feinstein irked by lukewarm reception for extension of federal assault weapon ban - Story

3/5 - Police Chiefs don't want retired or off-duty officers carrying firearms - Story

3/5 - Project Exile overrated says Maryland Democrat - Story

3/4 - Senator Boxer introduces legislation to arm air cargo pilots.  Freight carriers oppose the bill - Story

3/1 - Feinstein backs California's access to federal gun data - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

3/6 - Colorado: Defeat the gun tax! - Sierra Times - Story

3/6 - Ohio: House committee passes concealed carry bill.  Recommends approval by full House - Story

3/6 - Ohio: State Highway Patrol says concealed carry will lead to deadly stops - StoryEd: Same nonsense that has been said in all the other states that fought for shall-issue CCWs.  It never happens.

3/6 - California, Illinois big battlegrounds for gun owners - CNS - Story

3/6 - Missouri: House gives initial OK to concealed carry bill - Story

3/6 - Firearm dealers say gun shows legitimate place to sell guns - Story

3/5 - Maryland: Court hears argument over gun show ban - Story

3/4 - Baltimore mayor to sign bill restricting gun sales in certain zones of the city.

3/4 - Denver puts it foot down to retain local control over gun laws.  City council votes to fight state - Story

3/3 - California gun owners blamed for loss of rights. - GunNewsDaily - Story

3/3 - Ohio: You have the right to carry - Story

3/3 - Minnesota: Two women leading the charge for concealed carry permits - Story

3/2 - Iowa lawmakers want to stop private gun sales - Story

3/2 - Texas: City officials oppose bill to allow concealed carry in government buildings - Story

3/2 - Indiana: Push on in General Assembly to implement gun control - Story

3/1 - Colorado: House Committee approves concealed carry bill - Story

3/1 - California: Continuing use of illegal gun database - Story

Self-Defense Is Our Right:

3/6 - California: Man shoots pipe-wielding intruder in self-defense - Story

3/4 - Holocaust survivor fears history will repeat itself in America if gun control continues - Story

3/4 - Pink Pistols hardcore about gun rights.  They think the NRA is too liberal about gun control - Story

3/2- New York: DA still intends to pursue Ronald Dixon, man who shot intruder in his son's bedroom.  Faces 1 year on Rikers Island - Story

3/2 - Oklahoma: Tulsa man will not face charges after shooting man sexually assaulting a woman - Story

3/2 - Oregon: No charges will be filed for self-defense shooting in Bend - Story

3/2 - Maryland: Courier shoots, kills would be robber - Story

3/2 - Wisconsin: Ted Nugent talks hunting and gun rights - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

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This is America:

3/6 - Smith & Wesson seeks to regain its reputation - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

3/4 - California: No one wants to pull the trigger on increasing vehicle registration fees despite pleas from politicians - Story

General News:

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Is Atlas Shrugging?

3/4 - California: Bill would ban cell phone use while driving - Story

3/4 - Californa: Bill would allow recipients of spam to sue sender - Story

3/2 - California: Bill introduced to ban smoking in condos and apartments - Story

3/1 - California: Items confiscated at airports end up on e-Bay - Story

3/1 - California politicians flexing their regulatory muscle - Story
 

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, February 23, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World

2/28 - South Africa: Burglar shot and killed, homeowner faces murder charge - Story

2/27 - Canada: Liberals to pour another 172 million dollars into gun registry - Story

2/25 - Canada: Feds deny gun registry coverup.  Want more money for boondoggle - Story

2/24 - UK: Police officers surveyed if they want guns on patrol - Story

2/24 - Ottawa: Government shifts gun registry responsibility, vows to clean up finances - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

2/25 - Firearms are forbidden for gun show executive - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

2/25 - Maryland Governor on Guns, from the perspective of the Washington Post - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

2/28 - U.S. threatens to sue California for using gun database - Story

2/28 - Taking the D.C. gun ban to court - Washington Times - Story

2/27 - Supreme Court says ATF gun data is private, throwing out Chicago's case demanding data be made available for lawsuits against gun makers - Story

2/25 - Pilots' Alliance shocked beyond belief by TSA disclosure of armed pilot security issues - CNS - Story

2/24 - Pilots: TSA trying to discourage armed pilot volunteers - CNS - Story

2/24 - Showdown is near on 1994 assault weapon ban.  Scheduled to expire in 19 months - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

2/28 - Maryland governor opposes expanding ballistics data program - Story

2/28 - Gary, IN: City asks State Supreme Court OK to try gun maker lawsuit - Story

2/28 - Arkansas: Bill to allow Federal Judges to carry concealed firearm fails - Story

2/27 - The wacko's list of California anti-hunting and gun control bills for 2003.  (Ed: Not all are wacko.  A couple of good ones, but with Democrats controlling the show in the legislature, they don't stand much of a chance.
 

AB-50 - .50 Caliber ban
AB-342 - Bans training and use of hunting dogs.
AB-396 - Bill would allow land use of private property contracted by the state for other activities other than hunting. (Ed: This bill must be watched as it may reduce the amount of land available for hunting in California. Further analysis is required on this one.)
AB-462 - Would expand the definition of "good cause" for issuance of a concealed carry permit to include victims of hate crime and domestic violence.
AB602 - 10 cent tax on each round, primer, bullet or casing sold in Cal.
AB992 - 10 cent tax on each round, primer, bullet or casing sold in Cal.
AB-1190 - Bans dove hunting.
SB-35 - Ballistics testing of all firearms.
SB-190 - Would require all semi-auto handguns to have a chamber load indicator as well as an automatic trigger disconnect so the handgun cannot fire with the magazine removed. (Ed: Another attempt to ban guns as a number of manufacturers will not comply and simply leave the California market.)
SB-824 - Requires employees of gun shops to each obtain a California dealers license.
SB-435 - Would change the training requirements for CCW applicants. (Not necessarily a bad bill.)
Don't you think it's time 
California gun owners vote?

2/27 - Utah: Senate approves bill to allow concealed carry in schools - Story

2/27 - Minnesota: Concealed carry bill one step from House floor - Story

2/26 - Denver:  Mayor says city will fight state to keep their own gun laws - Story

2/26 - Ohio: CCW bill is back with court ruling pending - Story

2/26 - Utah: House approves bill to allow concealed carry in schools - Story

2/26 - Missouri: Senate approves bill limiting local governments from suing gun makers - Story

2/26 - Jackson, Mississippi: Gun ban unlikely as city council tables idea until next week - Story

2/26 - Connecticut: Ballistic fingerprinting proposed by lawmakers - Story

2/26 - Maryland: Showdown possible on gun control bills - Story

2/25 - Duluth, MN: City bans CCW holders from city buildings - Story

2/25 - California: State GOP endorses recall of governor - Story

2/25 - Colorado: Senate approves bill to limit local government gun control - Story

2/24 - Colorado: Senator has key vote that would invalidate local gun laws - Story

2/24 - Michigan: Ex-cons with guns face stiffer penalties - Story

2/24 - California GOP elects moderate to head party - Story

Self-Defense Is Our Right:

2/27 - Laguna Niguel, California: Pitt Bulls attack, man pulls .45 and kills them - Story

2/26 - Guns and sons of guns - Toogood Reports - Story

2/24 - Tennessee: Gun trumps knife in attempted robbery - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

2/24 - New Jerseyans all for new smart gun law, but most don't know technology doesn't exist - Story

2/24 - Shooters and workers risk lead poisoning - Story

This is America:

2/28 - Return Fire - Geoff Metcalf - Story

2/24 - Louisiana: Hunting for economic development - Story

2/24 - Gun sales reported as increasing in recent weeks - Story

2/24 - Not since 'Dirty Harry' has a handgun drawn this much attention - Story

2/24 - Bigger badder gun excites enthusiasts, ignites debate - Story

2/24 - Disarming truth on how lies hurt the written word - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

2/28 - California: Davis edges towards taxing web.  Implications may be national in scope - Story

General News:

2/27 - California: Governor gets the lowest rating yet.  72% disapprove the way Davis is handling the job - OC Register - Story

2/25 - Philadelphia antique gun dealer admits fraud - Story

Is Atlas Shrugging?

2/27 - Will California show businesses the door? - OC Register - Story

2/25 - Vets of tobacco wars take aim at fast food - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, February 16, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World

2/21 - Kalashnikov knives, umbrellas and sport utes coming to a U.S. store near you - Moscow Times - Story

2/19 - Canada: Gun control debate heats up - Story

2/18 - UK: After banning guns in 1997, politicians now want to ban 'illegal' guns - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

2/19 - California: Ninth Circuit upholds ban of gun shows on county property.  Said they are bound by an earlier decision that the Second Amendment is a collective right to arm militias, not an individual right - Story

2/18 - Mississippi: Jackson councilman wants moritorium on gun sales - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

2/20 - Bellesiles' "Arming America" to be reissued this fall - Story

2/19 - Florida: Swat team surrounds home for six hours only to find weapons inside are legal - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

2/21 - Second Amendment Fight Steals Show in Gun Ban Case - Law.com - Story

2/20 - U.S. Airline pilots might carry guns this spring - Story

2/19 - Federal Bureaucrats Obstruct Armed-Pilots Law - Story

2/17 - Reasonable gun control.  Support HR 648 - Sierra Times - Geoff Metcalf - Story

2/17 - Democrat targets new S&W .50 caliber revolver for nationwide ban - CNS - Story

2/17 - Bill keeps gun records from public view - Story

2/17 - Suit aims at gun makers, vendors - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

2/20 - California: Rift in gun ruling disavowing colleagues opinion could send Second Amendment case to Supreme Court - Story

2/20 - Colorado: Senate panel gives OK to curbing local governments ability to implement gun laws - Story

2/20 - Wyoming: Senate approves firearms pre-emption bill - Story

2/20 - California: Democrats backpedal on bill allowing release of felons - Story

2/20 - Oregon: Gun control debate returns to the legislature - Story

2/19 - Missouri: House panel hears testimony on CCW bill.  Vote expected Thursday - Story

2/19 - Utah: Senate approves bill to allow guns on campus - Story

2/19 - New Mexico: Bill would require sale of 'smart guns' only - Story

2/19 - New Hampshire: Official fights gun ban proposal - Story

2/18 - Arizona: House votes to reduce concealed carry penalties - Story

2/18 - Georgia: Bob Barr announces run for Congress - Story

2/17 - Illinois: Hunters need to separate themselves from gun nuts - Story - Ed: It's like we have always said, most hunters aren't there to support your gun rights, only their own.

2/17 - Virginia: Senate panel tosses bill that would have expanded concealed carry law - Story

2/17 - Sale of machine guns has some Connecticut residents nervous - Story

2/17 - Florida: Man sentenced to 17 years for gun possession - Story

2/17 - Bob Barr plots his return to power.  Expected to announce run for office today - Story

Self-Defense Is Our Right:

2/21 - Right of self-defense in North Carolina - Story

2/20 - New York: Last three out four intruder shootings may land victims in legal hot water - Story

2/20 - New York: No charges for Air Force airman on leave  who killed armed intruder - Story

2/20 - Sheep, goats and guns - WND - Story

2/17 - California man will not be charged for shooting intruder in his home - Story

2/17 - New York: Retired air marshal shoots one of two burglars outside his home - Story

2/17 - Nassau: Gun store robber shot dead by employee - Story

2/17 - Kansas: Man who attempted to rob a barbershop shot by owner - Story

2/17 - College student uses gun to thwart armed robbery and hold assailants  - Story

2/17 - Wild dogs frighten Florida neighborhood.  Man pulls gun to kill attacking dog - Story

2/17 - Panel of professors talk about gun use, abuse and regulation - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

2/17 - Is it any surprise that a gun story contained mistakes? - Story

This is America:

2/21 - Glock's top U.S. official resigns - Story

2/21 - California: Trap shooting gaining in popularity - Story

2/20 - Gunslingers bring SASS to shooting - Story

2/19 - Cecil Brooks, renowned gun builder, still going strong at 90 years young - Story

2/18 - Lure of the range - OC Register - Story

2/18 - Wisonsin newspaper won't stop classified ads for firearms - Story

2/17 - Smith & Wesson's new guns conform with its history - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

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Is Atlas Shrugging?

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Postings For The Week Starting Monday, February 10, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World

2/12 - Phillipines: Gun ban and checkpoints - Story

2/11 - Canada: Gun control - Schools ban even the word - Story

2/10 - French cops seize two cell phone guns - Story

2/10 - Phillipines: Three days after gun ban, 35 dead, 30 injured and rising - Story

2/10 - Phillipines: Policemen ordered to comply with gun ban or face charges - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

2/14 - Pact reached between Great Western and Los Angeles over gun shows in Pomona - Story

2/10 - Washington DC: Cabbies have mixed feelings about proposal to carry guns - CNS - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

2/10 - Violence Policy Center says large sniper rifles threat to airliners - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

2/14 - Cargo pilots welcome bill to allow firearms in cockpits - Story

2/12 - DC residents sue to keep guns in home - CNS - Story

2/12 - DC residents challenge gun ban - Washington Times - Story

2/10 - Faults in the National Instant Check System? - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

2/14 - Arkansas: Concealed carry bill loosening restrictions moves to senate floor - Story

2/14 - Illinois: Mayor Daley to introduce 11 gun control proposals in the state legislature - Story

2/14 - Illinois: Governor backs Daley on gun control, but not fee hikes - Story

2/13 - Wyoming: Senate tables bill that would penalize gun owners in accidental shootings - Story

2/13 - South Dakota: House passes tax exemption for non-profit shooting ranges - Story

2/13 - Ohio: Judge throws out case of illegal concealed carry citing law violates Ohio Constitution - Story

2/13 - Washington DC: Law abiding DC residents have had enough - Rush Limbaugh - Story

2/13 - Illinois: Mayor Daley asks new Democratically controlled legislature for more gun control - Story

2/12 - Texas: Bill would restrict access to CCW records - Story

2/12 - Minnesota:  House committee approves CCW bill - Story

2/11 - Utah: School concealed carry bill passes senate committee - Story

2/10 - Chicago: Gun maker lawsuit may have new ally - Story

2/10 - Utah:  Gun ban on college campus is head-in-the-sand logic - Story

2/10 - California:  700 have CCW permits in Yuba-Sutter area - Story

2/10 - California gun laws a minefield for military shipping out - Story

2/10 - Maryland: Presence of Chief Moose boosts gun control efforts - Story

Self-Defense Is Our Right:

2/14 - Indianapolis: Gun sales rising in light of threats against the U.S. - Story

2/13 - End the Washington D.C. gun ban - Washington Times - Story

2/12 - New York man charged with felony weapons possession after self-defense shooting - Story

2/12 - Minnesota: Sides spar over CCW rights - Story

2/10 - Guns save lives - The Battalion - Story

2/10 - Protecting a gun law, or a family.  The case of New Yorker Robert Dixon - Story

2/10 - Armed civilians patrol Mexican-US border - Story

2/10 - Wisconsin: Homeowner shoots at burglar. Apprehended by police - Story

2/10 - Nashville: Man takes on home intruder to protect three daughters and wins - Story

2/10 - South Carolina: After rash of break-ins and burglaries, Charleston Police Chief says it might be time for store owners to arm themselves - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

2/12 - Gun control group's statistical study called a waste of time - CNS - Story

2/10 - Gun control bullies - Washington Times - Story

2/10 - Gun control group skirts questions of plagiarism - Story

This is America:

2/14 - Smith & Wesson introduces .50 caliber magnum revolver - Story

2/14 - Michael Savage hired by MSNBC - Story

2/13 - 'Eddie Eagle' teaches kids to avoid guns - Story

2/11 - The day my slingshot backfired - Story

2/10 - Gun show background checks: Useless scheme with a hidden agenda? - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

2/12 - Could Davis be recalled? Potential scenarios are intruguing - Dan Walters - Sacramento Bee - Story

2/12 - California: Davis recall is gaining traction - Sacramento Bee - Story

Is Atlas Shrugging?

2/10 - Building UN castles in the sky - TooGood Reports - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Saturday, February 1, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World

2/5 - Britain: A thieves' paradise - Forbes.com - Story

2/4 - Canada: Gun registry costs remain a secret, but more money is on the way - Story

2/3 - Canada: Tougher sentences for gun crimes sought by Toronto mayor - Story

2/3 - Phillipines: Only 10,000 gun owners will be allowed to carry firearms - Story

2/1 - Phillipines: No gun ban for politicians - Story

2/1 - Phillipines: Pro-gun group ready to fight government over gun ban - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

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From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

2/5 - Ex-lobbyist breaks ranks and tells some tall tales - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

2/5 - Why a Supreme Court ruling on Copyright law may have implications for the Second Amendment - FindLaw - Story

2/5 - Both sides of the gun control debate worried about Ashcroft running ATF - CNS - Story

2/4 - Liberals want gun control for you, not Hussein - RushLimbaugh.com  - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

2/6 - Ohio: CCW bill introduced last week has a better chance of passing this year says local politician - Story

2/6 - South Dakota: Bill to protect property rights from governor fails - Story

2/6 - Maryland: New bill would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within two days or its three years in jail - Story

2/6 - Los Angeles: Barrett Arms president responds to L.A. .50 caliber ban - Letter

2/5 - Washington DC: Politicians balk as DC Taxi Panel talks about arming cabbies - Story

2/4 - North Dakota: House passes school weapon bill - Story

2/4 - Virgina:  House advances ccw bill easing carry restricitions to state senate - Story

2/3 - Maryland lawmakers introduce a host of new gun control bills - Story

2/1 - Virginia: House panel OKs easing concealed carry ban in restaurants - Story

Self-Defense Is Our Right:

2/6 - Wisconsin: Homeowner shoots at burglar. Apprehended by police - Story

2/6 - Nashville: Man takes on home intruder to protect three daughters and wins - Story

2/5 - Armed and Dangerous.  How Senator Boxer is trying to disarm citizens - S.F. Chronicle - Debra Saunders - Story

2/4 - Louisiana: Women learn about firearms to defend against serial killer - Story

2/3 - Lancaster, California: No charges to be filed against elderly man who shot intruder - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

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This is America:

2/6 - National Sports Shooting Foundation responds to Ricker statements about gun dealers - Story

2/6 - Bushmaster statement to lawsuit filed against it - Story

2/6 - Losing touch with the great outdoors - Fox News - Story

2/4 - Gun control bullies - WND - David Limbaugh - Story

2/1 - Dr. John Lott, author of "More Guns, Less Crime" used invented name for internet debates - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Saturday, January 25, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World

2/1 - Phillipines: No gun ban for politicians - Story

2/1 - Phillipines: Pro-gun group ready to fight government over gun ban - Story

1/31 - Swiss debate gun control - Story

1/31 - Civilian gun ban imposed in Phillipines - Manila Times - Story

1/30 - Canada: Firing back at gun law - Story

1/29 - Japan: Mobsters with guns - Story

1/29 - UK: Police praise man shot dead after chasing robbers - Story

1/28 - The guns are in Britain despite gun control - Story

1/28 - Merry Gun Control - Sierra Times - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

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From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

1/31 - City danger to aircraft, Violence Policy Center seeks ban on .50 caliber rifles - New York Times - Story

1/31 - Fresno California: Police officer could lose job over gun - Story

1/31 - Man arrested and 30 guns seized - Story -Ed: This story just doesn't sound right.  It's full of a lot of "what ifs."

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

1/31 - Ashcroft says Bush gun program cuts crime - Story

1/30 - Federal gun prosecutions up 45% under Ashcroft - Story

1/30 - Armed pilot plan still under question - Newsday - Story

1/30 - DOJ takeover of ATF has gun controllers worried - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

2/1 - Virginia: House panel OKs easing concealed carry ban in restaurants - Story

1/31 - South Carolina: Hunting bills ready for a vote - Story

1/30 - Ballistic imaging "premature" says California AG  - Modesto Bee - Story

1/30 - California: Attorney General releases ballistic imaging study results - DOJ Statement

1/29 - Colorado: County OKs concealed firearms in parks - Story

1/29 - Oklahoma: Tulsa to consider toughening BB gun laws - Story

1/29 - Colorado county reverses position, forbids guns at work - Story

1/29 - Ohio: Concealed carry bill again introduced in House - Story

1/29 - Palm Beach Post: Judge clears gun distributor in Grunow case - Story - Ed: Well written, somewhat unbiased perspective on the case.

1/28 - Judges tosses case against gun manufacturer in Florida teacher slaying - Story

1/28 - Utah: Battle set over firearms in school - Story

1/28 - Virginia: Feds arrest 18 linked to alleged gun-buying scheme - Story

1/27 - Ashcroft to talk about Philadelphia gun sentencing program - Story

1/27 - California: Study faults firearm ballistic fingerprinting - OC Register - Story

Self-Defense Is Our Right:

1/30 - In the UK, self-defense is cause for an investigation of the victim - Story

1/30 - Oklahoma man kills intruder, wounds another after they stormed into his home - Story

1/30 - Dallas man shoots and kills two intruders, family afraid to return home for fear of retribution - (Reg Rqd) - Story

1/30 - Gun law luncacy - The New American - Story

1/30 - Blacks allegedly victims of 'racist' gun control laws - CNS - Story

1/29 - Utah bill would allow ccw permit holders to carry guns in schools - Story

1/29 - Louisiana: Police Chief at self-defense class tells women that 9 out of 10 women abducted will not survive - Story

1/29 - Maryland woman kills armed intruder - Story

1/29 - People kill People - California Review - Story

1/28 - How guns save lives.  Two Maryland businessmen acquitted in defending their business - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

1/31- Suit against gun maker an assault on citizens' rights - Story

1/29 - Guns Kill People - California Review - Story

1/27 - Gun control group's statistics called a waste of time - CNS - Story

This is America:

2/1 - Dr. John Lott, author of "More Guns, Less Crime" used invented name for internet debates - Story

1/31 - New York: Libertarians launch 'Toy Guns For Tots' campaign - Story

1/27 - Colt Armory complex to made into a convention center/mall - Story

1/27 - Guns not to blame in D.C. sniper shootings - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

1/30 - Assembly passes bill tripling auto registration fees.  GOP and mayors plot to kill it - Story

General News:

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Is Atlas Shrugging?

1/30 - Ted Turner resigns from board of AOL Time/Warner after company reports $100 billion loss - Story
 

Postings For The Week Starting Saturday, January 18, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World

1/24 - Canada: Police slap gun collector with 91 charges - Story

1/24 - Switzerland: Disarming William Tell? - Radio Netherlands - Story

1/24 - Canada: Firearms database 'flags' innocent people - Story

1/23 - Canada: Don't let Ottawa brainwash you over gun registry - Story

1/22 - Canadian gun dealer destroys 800 firearms due to registration costs - Story

1/22 - Canada: Gun registry contains basic flaw.  It won't control illegal gun use - Story

1/21 - UK: Nostalgic Vigilante.  Tony Martin stands firm and shows no remorse for killing intruder in his home - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

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From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

1/21 - Some lawyers practice legal extortion - Orange County Register - Story

1/20 - War on terrorism overlooks small arms trade - USA Today - Story - Ed: The push for global gun control is heating up.

1/19 - UK: Tony Martin, convicted of murder for shooting a burglar (eventually reduced to manslaughter) denied bail.  Some consider him a danger to burglars - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

1/20 - Arizona: Thursday's big "arsenal" bust, appears to be a bust - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

1/24 - Colorado: CCW bill divides GOP - Story

1/23 - Colorado: Senate Committee votes to preempt cities over restricting CCW permits - Story

1/22 - Arkansas - Off-duty police not allowed concealed firearms in Alltel Arena - Story

1/22 - Colorado: County Commissioners having second thoughts on employees bringing guns to work - Story

1/22 - Ohio: Democratic Politician says Pelosi and Democrats view on gun ownership was enough for him to change to Republican Party - Story

1/21 - Colorado:  County employees may be allowed to carry guns to work - Story

1/21 - SAF blasts California's Anti-gun prejudice - CNS - Story

1/21 - Ohio: CCW bill put on hold.  Not a priority for this year say legislative leaders - Story

1/20 - California: New state rules pose test for gun buyers - Story

1/20 - CRPA lawsuit forces San Francisco repeal of assault weapon ordinance - Story

1/18 - California: Project exile called ineffectual in Bay Area according to Brookings Institute - Story

Self-Defense Is Our Right:

1/24 - Florida: Anxiety drives increased gun sales - Story

1/24 - Where gun control is going - Sierra Times - Story

1/22 - Pilot caught with gun at New York airport - Story

1/22 - Probe of Florida homeowner who shot an intruder continues - Story

1/21 - Hero dad faces prosecution after shooting intruder - NY Daily News - Story

1/21 - TN: Pharmacist fights back with a bullet - Story

1/20 - Ohio: 74-year-old store owner shoots robber - Story

1/20 - Maryland: Two men on trial for shooting intruder in their business - Story

1/20 - Louisiana: Women learn the best way to defend themselves - Story

1/20 - Victim No More - Registration Rqd - Story - Ed: Moving story of a Southern California woman who learned to take control after a brutal rape.

1/20 - CRPA files Amicus Brief in Ninth Circuit Second Amendment case - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

1/24 - Hillary's dream will be your nightmare, a Canadian warns - CNS - Story

1/24 - Packing gun disputed as crime buster - Story

1/24 - The case for gun registration - Story

This is America:

1/24 - Heston strikes back at Clooney - Story

1/22 - Legacy of a gun-totin cop reporter - Story

1/22 - Store, gunmaker named in first sniper civil suit - Story

1/21 - What's up with George Clooney?  Pokes fun at Heston's affliction and says he deserves whatever is said about him - WND - Story

1/20 - The First Amendment and recent attacks - GND - Rich Alba - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

1/22 - California: Your money or your life.  Assembly Speaker threatens loss of basic police and fire protection unless you pay up - Ralph Weller - Story

1/22 - California: Bill to raise vehicle registration fees heard by Assembly - Story

1/20 - California State Budget Crisis (Getting More Bucks for the Bang) GND - Mac Saylor - Story

1/18 - California: Unemployment rises to new five year high.  Ed: It's only the beginning. - Story

General News:

1/24 - Gun experts charged with fraud over sale of antique pistols - Story

1/23 - Close-quarter battle: The handgun still rules - SFTT.org - Story
 
 

Postings For The Week Starting Saturday, January 13, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World

1/17 - Canada: Despite huge costs, federal government sticks to its guns on registration - Story

1/15 - Canada: No gun charges until June 30 deadline - Story

1/15 - Canadians need group like NRA - Washington Times - Story

1/15 - Canadians defy stereotype and break gun control rules - Story

1/15 - UN asked to control gun trade - Story

1/14 - International conference on small arms trade to begin - Story

1/14 - Britain's misguided gun policy. Learning the hard way - Story

1/14 - Canada: Police question man hoping to be arrested under gun registry law - Story

1/13 - UK: Gun related crimes jump despite tough gun restrictions - CNS - Story

1/13 - UK: Gun amnesty on the way - Story

1/13 - Alberta gun rebel and war vet, may be first vicitm of Canada's gun registry - Sierra Times - Story

1/13 - Canadian cops divided over gun registry - Story

1/13 - UK: Police say knives are a greather threat than guns - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

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From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

1/19 - UK: Tony Martin, convicted of murder for shooting a burglar (eventually reduced to manslaughter) denied bail.  Some consider him a danger to burglars - Story

1/17 - Gun manufacturer, Bushmaster Firearms, denies wrong doing - Story

1/16 - D.C. families of sniper victims to sue gun manufacturer - Story

1/13 -  Interpreting the Second Amendment - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

1/13 - Transfer of ATF has gun-controllers worried - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

1/18 - California: Project exile called ineffectual in Bay Area according to Brookings Institute - Story

1/17 - Wisconsin bill to guarantee right to keep and use firearms passes first hurdle - Story

1/16 - Virginia: Bill to expand gun checks dies in committee - Story

1/15 - Colorado: Bill to outlaw canned hunts won't survive - Story

1/14 - California: DOJ report says ballistic 'fingerprinting' not feasible - CRPA - Story

1/14 - Colorado: Concealed carry bill passes committee - Story

1/14 - Colorado: Bill would override city gun control laws - Story

1/13 - Michigan: Are illegal gun sellers murderers? In some cases - Story

1/13 - New Jersey bill requires repair shops to 'fingerprint' firearms - Story

1/13 - California: Guns at Modesto council meetings argued - Story

1/13 - Georgia asks hunters for help - Story

Self-Protection Is Our Right:

1/17 - Experts disagree on use of guns by workers - Story

1/14 - More Louisiana women carrying guns to ward off attacks - Story

1/13 - Group challenges notion that gays, guns don't mix - Boston Globe - Story

This is America:

1/17 - California Supreme Court to decide if student's violent poetry is criminal - Story

1/17 - Arizona: Feds seize weapons - Newsday - Story

1/16 - Is filmmaker Michael Moore a bigot? - WND - Larry Elder - Story

1/15 - Cowboy in Tom Selleck rides again in 'Monte Walsh' - Story

1/15 - Philadelphia: Bowhunters quietly ply their sport in the city - Story

1/14 - 'Gun Culture' - Washington Times - Merrill Gibson - Story

1/14 - Randy Weaver still tells his story at gun shows - Story

1/13 - Geoff Metcalf interviews Second Amendment historian Joyce Malcolm - WND - Story

1/13 - Why Johnny can't shoot anymore - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

1/17 - Academic, gun control advocate disagree over British gun laws - Story

1/16 - New Jersey's "smart guns," dead kids - Sierra Times - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

1/18 - California: Unemployment rises to new five year high.  Ed: It's only the beginning. - Story

1/15 - California: Davis wants Indian tribes to belly up $1.5 billion to help with deficit - Story

1/15 - California: Democrats want to raise car license fees - Story

1/15 - California: Students face higher college fees, tuition - Story

1/15 - California: Davis wants to build a new $220 million death row - Story

1/13 - California: Davis feeds the spending addiction - OC Register - Story

General News:

1/13 - Illinois governor empties death row.   Commutes all with death penalty sentences - Story

Is Atlas Shrugging?

1/16 - Fairfax bar flap latest case of do-gooders run amok - Washington Times - Story

Gun Control From Around The World

1/10 - UK: Crime stats released yesterday, gun crimes up 35% over last year - Story

1/10 - UK: Airgun crackdown angers sportsmen - Story

1/10 - Only in the UK:  Police authorized to shoot their weapons twice a week - Story

1/9 - UK: Despite a total ban on handguns, gun crimes soaring - CNN - Story

1/9 - UK: Five year sentence won't cure London's gun crime - Story

1/9 - Canada: More to be spent on $1 Billion gun registry system - Story

1/8 - Canada: Calgary cops won't enforce gun registry law - Story

1/8 - Australia: Two states slam handgun ban - Story

1/8 - Australia: Gun dealers race to beat handgun ban - Story

1/8 - Canada: MP vowed not register his guns, changes mind - Story

1/7 - Canada: Registry years away from ready.  Registration period extended - Story

1/7 - UK: Carrying of replica guns in public to be outlawed - Story

1/5 - UK: Where the gun rules and the innocent go in fear - Story

1/5 - UK: Gun crime has doubled under Labour Party watch - Story

1/5 - UK: Home Secretary to announce crackdown on gun laws - Story

1/5 - Group says Canada flooded by illegal guns - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

1/6 - NY City: Councilmen say even squirt guns should be banned - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

1/9 - A toy gun, a real crime - CNN - Story

1/8 - Brady Campaign issues its annual gun law report card - Story

1/8 -  Vermont, one of the safest states in the country gets D- rating from Brady - Story

1/7 - 'Smart guns' are safer guns - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

1/4 - Anti-gun Professor Jens Ludwig says Project Exile doesn't work - Story

State Legislation and Regulatory News:

1/9 - Colorado: GOP out of the gate with three CCW bills - Story

1/8 - California:  California's budget mess may delay ballistic imaging bill two or three years says author - Story

1/8 - Minnesota: CCW bill has better chance of passing this session - Story

1/7 - Illinois: New gun law jails suppliers - Story

1/7 - Colorado: County to allow guns in parks - Story

1/7 - California: Ventura County DA cracks down on illegal gun purchases - Story

1/5 - California: A new year, new legislature, and a new push by the media and legislators to weaken Three-strikes law - Story

Self-Protection Is Our Right:

1/8 - All good citizens deserve the right to self-defense - Story

1/7 - Target: Law-abiding citizens - Sierra Times - Story

1/4 - Louisiana: Home invasion victim shoots, kills suspect - Story

This is America:

1/8 - Publisher says it will stop selling Bellesiles' book, 'Arming America - Story

1/8 - Unsafe "Safety" laws - Sierra Times - Story

Less Guns, More Crime:

1/8 - British editorial slams gun control - WND - Jon Dougherty - Story

1/5 - This is what happens when governments try to ban guns - Story

Gun Control From Around The World

1/3 - Germany tightens rules for gun-owning soldiers - Story

1/3 - UK: Rise of guns as 'status symbols' fuels violence - Story

1/3 - UK: More guns on the street - Story

1/2 - Canada: Gun owners arrested after flouting gun law on Parliament Hill - Story

1/1 - New limits for American hunters bringing guns into Canada - Story

1/1 - Canadian lawmaker breaks law.  Refuses to register firearms - Story

1/1 - Canada: Protests set for today at Canadian Parliament over gun registry - Story

1/1 - Protester will dare Canadian government to arrest him at demonstration at Parliament - Story

12/31 - Canada: Gun owners have difficulty registering guns - Story

12/30 - Australia: Gun control leader "mortified and appalled" at children competing with firearms - Story

12/30 - London, Ontario: Gun owners plan New Year's protest - Story

12/30 - Canada: Support growing for gun dissidents.  Armed march on Parliament planned - Story

12/30 - Canada: Last minute rush jams gun registry - Story

U.S. 'Gun Free' Zones:

1/3 - New York man beaten in home robbery - Story

1/3 - Chicago: Couple tortured by armed home invaders - Story

From the 'You Can't Believe It' Files:

1/1 - New York's latest crime fighting tool.  Ban toy guns - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

1/2 - Firearms can still be transported in checked luggage - Story

12/30 - Gun rights case (Ninth ruling) sets up conflict - Story

State Legislation and Regulatory News:

1/3 - Maryland's handgun follies - Washington Times - Story

1/3 - California: Buying a handgun got harder this week - Story

1/3 - Anti-gunners targeting kids in NYC - CNS - Story

1/3 - Fresno California promotes anti-gun law - Story

1/1 - Maryland: Repeal of gun law by new Republican governor unlikely - Story

1/1 - Delaware: Pardoned men seek right to own firearms - Story

1/1 - California: Handgun tests required starting today... and yes, more money to the state for the right to keep and bear arms - Story

12/31 - California's assault weapon ban does indeed violate the Constitution - Sierra Times - Story

12/31 - Despair fills Maryland gun dealers.  Only six models of handguns will be available on January 1 - Story

12/30 - Maryland: New gun lock law takes effect Jan. 1 - Story

12/27 - California: Attorney General covering up second ballistics imaging report - CRPA - Story

Self-Protection Is Our Right:

1/2 - Louisiana: Sale of guns, pepper spray up as women seek more protection - Story

1/2 - Maryland: New state law limits self-defense options - Story

1/1 - Tennessee carjackers pick wrong guy to assault - CNS - Story

12/31 - California man who shot and killed an intruder Christmas morning faces possible retribution from gang members - Story

12/31 - Cherry Point Marine shoots carjacker - Story

12/31 - Nashville: Carjackers surprised by victim with gun - Story

12/31 - Long Island man shoots intruder and is charged with criminal possession of a firearm - Story

12/31 - Maryland elderly man shoots burglar - Story

12/31 - Reflections on right to bear arms - Isabel Lyman - Daily Hampshire Gazette - Story

12/28 - Home intruder shot in buttock by home owner - Story

12/28 - Elderly man shoots intruder in S.C. - Story

12/28 - Seattle: Man shot after barging into apartment - Story

This is America:

1/3 - Gun bans don't equal freedom - WND - Jon Dougherty - Story

1/3 - Guns: A loaded question - Heritage.com - Story

1/2 - Joe Foss, Medal of Honor winner and past NRA President dies - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

12/31 - California has huge fiscal problem that could get even worse - SacBee - Dan Walters - Story

General News:

12/31 - Authorities: Don't use gun on New Year's - Story

Is Atlas Shrugging?

1/3 - Showdown over guns drags on in courts - Story

1/2 - Lawful, awful - OC Register - Story

12/31 - Anything but California - Story

12/31 - New California laws for 2003.  Some of the 1168 (record amount) are gun control laws - Story



 
 

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