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2003 News/Commentary Archive
June Through December


Postings Starting Sunday, December 21 thru December 31, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

12/31 - Australia: Olympic shooter fights to get his firearms license back in time to compete in Olympic trials - Townsville Bulletin - Story

12/30 - UK: Gun crimes soar since gun ban six years ago - Story

12/30 - Manila: Election gun ban nets 29 firearms - Sun Star Manila - Story

12/29 - Canada: Critics say gun registry a billion dollar dud - Calgary Sun - Story

12/26 - UK: The Brits continue to flounder in search of answers for increased gun crimes and murders.  The answer, now that guns have been banned for years, is to ban replicas and fake guns - This is Nottingham.com - Story

12/23 - UK: Seasons greetings from farmer Tony Martin - London Telegraph - Story

12/23 - Australia: Gun crimes on the increase - Australian Broadcasting Company - Story

12/23 - Brazil: President signs sweeping gun control law - ABC News - Story

12/22 - Thailand plans to be gun-free in five years - Islam Online - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

12/30 - California's Ninth Circuit selected as "Idiot Of The Year" - WND - Story

12/24 - Eat it while you can.  Anti-fat police are ready to bust heads - Reason Online - Story

12/22 - Massachusetts hunters waiting months for firearms license renewal - North Adams Transcript - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

12/31 - Bill limits gun-buyer database - Washington Times - Story

12/22 - What right of the people? - Intellectual Conservative.com - Story

12/22 - Gun owners speak out on McCain-Feingold law - CJOnline - Story

12/22 - Guns and Records - Albany Times-Union - Story

12/22 - Assault weapons fraud - Sierra Times - Story

12/22 - The NRA's announcement:  When is a television station not a television station? - John R. Lott Jr. - Washington Times - Story

State and Local Gun News:

12/31 - California: Pro-gun groups file lawsuit to stop destruction of concealed carry permit information.  Attorney General Bill Lockyer and Cal DOJ Director Randy Rossi named in suit - US Newswire - Story

12/31 - Ohio: Privacy issue stalls concealed carry bill - Ohioccw.org - Story

12/29 - Florida: Opponents claim bill would hinder police and help criminals - Herald-Tribune - Story

12/29 - Delaware number one in gun-buy rejection rate - DelawareOnline - Story

12/26 - Southern California guns for gifts sales up for Christmas - North County Times - Story

12/24 - Tale of two cities.  Cincinnati hits new murder high while Michigan's new CCW law drives Detroit murder rate down - Ohioans for Concealed Carry - Story

12/24 - California: Oakland Superior Court Judge declares mistrial in Berkeley gun suit - KTVU - Story

12/22 - Utah: Clergy defy state in battle over guns - Deseret News - Story

12/22 - Ohio:  Some in Senate think they can override governor's CCW veto - Marion Star - Story

The Party of Second Amendment Rights?

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Self Defense Is A Human Right:

12/26 - No Apologies: Washington DC taxi Commissioner revels in her role with the National Rifle Association - Washington Post - Story

12/26 - New York Times sports writer agonizes over NFL athletes owning guns - NY Times - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

12/30 - Louisiana: Storeowner shoots, kills robbery suspect - Town Talk - Story

12/29 - Brooklyn: Intruder shot dead, shooter arrested - wnbc.com - Story

12/22 - Virginia:  Intruder shot by victim, accomplice flees - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

12/31 - Illinois: Homeowner shoots intruder, faces possible charges for owning a gun - Chicago Sun Times - Story

12/26 - New Jersey: Viet Vet arrested with 30-35 guns - N.J.com - Story

12/22 - Maryland: Suspect asks for seized guns - Sunspot.net- Story

12/22 - Ohio: 72-year-old man found guilty of gun laws faces 46 years in prison - Toledo News-Messenger - Story

12/22 - NRA faces $100 million deficit - Contra Costa Times - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

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Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

12/31 - California: Negligent firing of a firearm is a felony in California, so pop corks not guns on New Year's Eve - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, December 14, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

12/16 - UK: Replica gun warning from police - East Anglian Daily - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

12/16 - Courts without law - Thomas Sowell - Intellivu.com - Story

12/15 - The Times lies about Baghdad's murder rate - John R. Lott Jr. - Front Page Magazine.com - Story

12/15 - Gun supporters face even harder road now - TCPalm.com - Story

12/15 - To Bush: Please veto the next unconstitutional bill to reach your desk - TooGoodReports.com - Story

12/15 - Taking the First Amendment online.  NRA could use internet to get the message out - Boston.com - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

12/16 - Has the CDC turned pro-gun? - Outdoor Life.com - Story

State and Local Gun News:

12/16 - Ohio: Packing heat for the holidays - Cleveland Plain Dealer - Story

12/15 - New Mexico: State Supreme Court to hear concealed carry arguments - ABQJournal.com - Story

12/15 - San Francisco, California: Cow Palace gun shows under fire.  Politicians want end to shows - San Francisco Examiner - Story

The Party of Second Amendment Rights?

12/15 - Democrats aim for support on gun issues - Boston.com - Story

Self Defense Is A Human Right:

12/15 - The hypocrisy of gun control advocates - Chronwatch.com - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

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Victims of Gun Laws:

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Know Thy Enemy:

12/16 - Lipstick on the pig - Jan Ireland - Washington Dispatch - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

12/16 - New gun shoots around corners - London Telegraph - Story

12/15 - Ohio college students nabbed in gun-trafficking ring - Washington Post - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, December 7, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

12/10 - Phillipines: Gun ban takes effect Monday - Sun.Star - Story

12/10 - Brazil:  Strict new gun restrictions passes Senate - BBC News - Story

12/9 - Australia: Gun control lobby has semi-auto handguns in its sights - ABC.net.au - Story

12/8 - UK: Gun crimes soar despite ban - Clickwalla.com - Story

12/8 - UK: Pensioner killed by intruder - icLiverpool.com - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

12/8 - NRA seeks status as news organization to get around new draconian election laws - NewsMax - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

12/10 - Bazookas or machineguns: It should be the "ridiculous item of the day" - GunNewsDaily.com - Story

12/10 - Useless legislation: Ban on plastic guns extended 10 years - Story

12/9 - Uphill battle for renewal of semi-automatic rifle ban - Newsday - Story

12/8 - Federal gun-law cases set record in Colorado - Denver Post - Story

State and Local Gun News:

12/11 - Ohio: Governor preparing to veto concealed carry bill - Mansfield News Journal - Story

12/10 - Ohio: Showdown looms for concealed carry bill - Toledo Blade - Story

12/10 - California: Another victim of gun control in workplace shooting - US Newswire - Story

12/10 - Florida: Environment vs. gun control - Heraldtribune.com - Story

12/9 - Texas: Houston Metro denies violating civil rights of concealed carry permit holders - Sierra Times - Story

12/8 - California: Legal fight against Beretta revived - Oakland Tribune - Story

12/8 - Ohio: Solo open carry, a 5-cop encounter - OhioCCW.org - Story

12/8 - New Jersey: Hunters upset over last minute ruling limiting bear hunt - New Jersey Herald - Story

The Party of Second Amendment Rights?

12/10 - Kerry asks FEC to block NRA's attempt to purchase news outlet - SignonSanDiego.com - Story

12/10 - Can you blame the NRA for trying? - PHXnews.com - Story

12/8 - "I've got 20 guns," says General Clark, but wants gun control - NY Times - Story

Self Defense Is A Human Right:

12/10 - Some crime victims fight back, but experts are wary - Hampton Roads.com - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

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Victims of Gun Laws:

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Know Thy Enemy:

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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, November 30, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

12/5 - UK: Tony Blair considerin ban on fake guns and replicas - This is Nottingham.com - Story

12/3 - UK: Father, son accused of lethal weapons conversion plot - Scotsman.com - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

12/2 - Taurus International joins up with New Jersey State to develop 'smart gun' - Asbury Park Press - Story (Ed: The last time a gun company (S&W) joined in the 'gun control' effort, they were almost run out of business.  Taurus needs to use their collective brains and quit thinking of their bank account because they will get burned in this deal)

12/1 - Gussying up the gun show lie - ChronWatch - Story

11/30 - Why blacks tend to support gun control - American Daily.com - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

12/5 - Supreme Court dodges a bullet.  9th Circuit ruling troubles residents of Montana who fall under 9th Circuit jurisdiction - Montana Forum.com - Story

12/3 - Why politics stinks - Field & Stream - Story

12/3 - Gun rights are at stake in anti-terrorist bill - Yahoo! News - Story

12/2 - U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear assault weapons case - Oakland Tribune - Story

12/2 - Dodging a bullet: Supreme Court refuses to clarify Second Amendment - Las Vegas  Review Journal - Story

12/1 - Fate of military arms part of larger gun issues - Washington Times - Story

State and Local Gun News:

12/5 - Oklahoma: Significant changes made to carrying a gun in your car - KOTV - Story

12/5 - Ohio's concealed carry law may wait until next year - Mansfield News Journal.com - Story

12/1 - Arizona: Mesa to establish guidelines for gun auctions - PHXnews.com - Story

The Party of Second Amendment Rights?

12/2 - Ohio: State Senator and U.S. Senate hopeful introduces legislation to ban guns - Washington Times - Story

Self Defense Is A Human Right:

12/3 - Gun permit applicants increasingly are women - Ohioccw.org - Story

12/3 - Home invaders grow daring in New Mexico area - Albuquerque Trib - Story

12/2 - Of rifles and rat poison - Shannon Baldwin - Rocky Mountain Collegian - Story

11/30 - Ohio:  Toledo's gun control problem: Only criminals have guns - Ohioccw.org - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

12/5 - Woman killed by pit bull attack.  16-year-old kills dog with rifle - USA Today - Story

12/5 - Mississippi: Woman shoots, kills intruder - The Jackson Channel - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

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Know Thy Enemy:

12/5 - Brady Campaign pays fine for failing to disclose spending opposing Republican candidates - SF Chronicle - Story

12/5 - Anti-gunners celebrate 10 years of the Brady Law - DFW.com - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

12/5 - California ain't Utah - ABC4 News - Story

12/5 - The UN wants to control the internet - CNS - Story

12/3 - Second Amendment Sisters announce Washington DC rally - US Newswire - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, Movember 23, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

11/25 - Phillipines: Military, police top violators of gun ban - Sun Star - Story

11/24 - Canada: Government confirms $1 Billion gun registry cost - Calgary Sun - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

11/25 - Alcohol industry sued for marketing products to children - AdAge.com - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

11/26 - Upholding the law.  Crime rates at 30 year low - Washington Times - Story

11/26 - Proposed legislation will keep NICS records 24 hours instead of 90 days - SCJ - Story

11/26 - The Second Amendment and the right to bear plastic - mensnewsdaily.com - Story

11/24 - Justice Department updates gun policy - Seattle Times - Story

11/24 - The half-life of plastic (guns) - mensnewsdaily.com - Story

State and Local Gun News:

11/26 - Ohio Governor's late monkey wrench throws concealed-carry for a loop - Ohioccw.org - Story

11/25 - Alabama: ATF says parole board irresponsible for restoring gun rights to killer - Alabama.com - Story

11/25 - Kansas: Town orders guns in all homes - Washington Times - Story

Self Defense Is A Human Right:

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Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

11/25 - Alabama: Store clerk shoots, kills armed robber - Alabama.com - Story

11/25 - Florida: Off-duty officer shoots intruder in his home - Florida Today.com - Story

11/25 - Oklahoma: After 37-day manhunt, murder suspect shot by kidnapped physician - AP - Story

11/25 - Texas: Homeowner shoots intruder fighting with deputies - My San Antonio.com - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

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Know Thy Enemy:

11/26 - Wesley Clark opposed to concealed carry laws.  Says there are other means for protection, but offers no specifics - Pioneer Press - Story

Stories of the 'Not so Bright'

11/25 - Bullet fired in the air at KKK initiation strikes participant - Newsday.com - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, Movember 16, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

11/20 - UK: British lawmakers want more police armed to help thwart rising gun crime s - CNS - Story

11/19 - Australia: Gold medalist banned from picking up a firearm - The Daily Telegraph - Story

11/19 - UK: Man shot by farmer Tony Martin back in custody for alleged car theft - Sky News - Story

11/17 - UK: Recommendations for keeping your farm secure.  'Lock up your shotguns and keep ammunition separate' - FarmingLife.com - Story

11/17 - Canada: Pro-gun forces holding out hope that Canada's new Prime Minister will scrap gun control program - The Calgary Sun - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

11/19 - Candidates confused on gun ban - John R. Lott, Jr. - Fox News - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

11/21 - San Francisco: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstates lawsuit against gun manufacturers - SFGate.com - Story

11/21 - ATF cracking down on illegal guns in... Vermont? - The Champlain Channel - Story

11/20 - Ted Kennedy's hypocrisy shows through in rant about gun bill - US Newswire - Story

11/19 - Kennedy says unknown GOP Senator blocking plastic gun ban - The San Diego Channel.com - Story

11/19 - Lautenberg pushes bill to track all gun purchases and report information to local police - CNN - Story

11/17 - FBI won't flag suspected terrorists who buy guns - Contra Costa Times - Story

State and Local Gun News:

11/20 - Missouri: Judges expedite hearing over concealed carry law currently on hold - Kansas City.com - Story

11/20 - Ohio: Governor threatens to veto concealed carry bill unless permit holder's names are made public - Cleveland.com - Story

11/20 - Florida: House Committee OK's ban on lists of gun sales - Miami Herald - Story

11/19 - Wisconsin: Governor vetoes CCW bill.  Fight vowed in legislature to override - Stateline.org - Story

11/19 - Wisconsin: On the CCW merry-go-round - Larry Pratt - American Daily.com - Story

11/19 - North Carolina: Brunswick County may adopt firearms restrictions - The Sun News - Story

11/20 - Florida: Bill to stop tracking of gun sales information by police introduced into legislature - Herald.com - Story

11/18 - Minnesota: State Department of Safety revises rules for CCW process - KOBTV - Story

11/17 - Missouri: Attorney General says anti-gun lawyers using delay tactics to prevent CCW bill from taking effect - News Tribune - Story

11/17 - Conceal-carry in Wisconsin.  Democratic governor promises veto, legislature will conduct special session in December to override - Star-Tribune - Story

Self Defense Is A Human Right:

11/20 - Concealed permits thwart crime - Kentucky Post - Story

11/18 - CCW permits fire up debate over workplace shootings - CNS - Story

11/18 - Ohio: CCW advocates announce historic coalition - U.S. Newswire - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

11/21 - Washington: Wounded storeowner returns fire chasing off armed robber - KOMO - Story

11/20 - Missouri: Man, 73, shoots and kills intruder holding shears to wife's neck.  Police privately praise him as a warning to others - STLtoday - Story

11/18 - San Diego: Burglar shot by area homeowner - Story

11/18 - Kansas: Burglar scared off by armed homeowner - Wichita Eagle - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

11/18 - New Jersey: Farmer convicted for owning assault weapon.  Rifle has a 17 round magazine.  Faces possible prison sentence - NJ.com - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

11/19 - John Hinckley, the man who shot President Reagan and James Brady, spawning Handgun Control, Inc. (The Brady Group) wants freedom and the opportunity to work for more gun control - Story

11/18 - Kerry takes aim at Dean's gun control stance - NHPrimary.com - Story

11/17 - Controlling people, not guns - The Cavalier Daily - Story

11/17 - Democrats tout Second Amendment, but voting record shows hostility - CNS - Story

This is America:

11/17 - Illinois: Law enforcement memorial group defends semi-auto rifle raffle - Quad Cities Online - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, Movember 9, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

11/14 - Turkey: Sentences for gun crimes to increase - The Herald - Story

11/13 - Under the gun in Rio - Brazzil.com - Story - (If Brazilians think they have a crime problem now, wait until guns are banned)

11/10 - Canadian war veteran under fire in court for violating gun laws - CanadaEast.com - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

11/10 - Guns and Communism - MensNewsDaily.com - Story

11/10 - Fingers of flame, fingers of blame - American Daily.com - Story

11/10 - The American Civil-Liberties-we-like Union (All but the Second Amendment) - American Daily.com - Story

11/10 - Lying scholars fuel anti-gun court verdicts - Toogood Reports - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

11/13 - Holding gun makers liable misses the mark - Snitch.com - Story

11/13 - Banning "Terrorist Specials"? - John R. Lott, Jr. - Tech Central Station - Story

11/13 - The assault weapons ban may be Bush's undoing - TooGoodReports - Story

11/11 - Firearms industry regulated enough - AJC.com - Story

11/11 - For most Democratic candidates, gun control is a federal issue - The Dartmouth Online - Story

State and Local Gun News:

11/14 - Wisconsin: CCRKBA urges governor to sign CCW bill into law - U.S. Newswire - Story

11/14 - New Mexico: New concealed gun law challenged in court - Washington Times - Story

11/11 - Missouri: Lawmakers questioning scope of court ruling banning implementation of concealed carry law - KSDK - Story

11/11 - Annapolis, Md: Toy gun ban dealt setback.  Motion tabled due to lack of support - Washington Times - Story

11/10 - A dubious distinction:  Washington D.C., with gun ban in place for over 25 years, ranked number one as the most deadliest city in the U.S. last year - Washington Post - Story

Self Defense Is A Human Right:

11/13 - Gun laws wouldn't have halted killer - Lebanon Daily News - Story

11/13 - Ptooey! on the Second Amendment  - Lew Rockwell.com - Story

11/10 - "I feel safer now."  Women take aim at NRA sponsored gun safety class - New Haven Register - Story

11/11 - Colorado law shields homeowner in shotgun killing - Caspar Star-Tribune - Story

11/10 - Heck, give everybody a gun - Lew Rockwell.com - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

11/13 - Louisiana: Former City Attorney shoots, kills intruder - KTBS - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

11/13 - Federal firearms charges dropped against LAPD cop, still faces sentencing in California - Las Vegas Sun - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

10/14 - The Brady Campaign tells the "truth" about Wisconsin's proposed CCW law - U.S. Newswire - Story

10/14 - Gun control advocates seek assault weapon ban - Quad-City Times - Story

This is America:

10/13 - Some taking a shot at saving a tradition - Concord Monitor - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

10/13 - California: Dozens of lawmakers set to attend Maui event sponsored by state prison guard union - San Francisco Chronicle - Story

General News:

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, Movember 3, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

11/6 - UK: With all handguns banned going on five years, and gun violence out of control, MPs call for toy gun ban - The Guardian - Story

11/6 - UK: Liverpool family wounded in gun attack - NO Online - Story

11/3 - New Zealand: Firearms, Lies and the Police - Scoop.com - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

11/6 - Petaluma, CA: Police warn residents to not buy a gun for defense against serial home invader - Argus Courier - Story

11/3 - NYPD selling out by endorsing Schumer - NRO - Story

11/3 - With shotgun in hand, Kerry defines his stance on gun control - NY Times - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

11/6 - I think I'll buy an "assault weapon" - American Daily.com - Story

11/6 - Assaulting the ban - John R. Lott, Jr. - Tech Central Station - Story

11/6 - New York Times extols the virtues of more federal gun control - Story

State and Local Gun News:

11/7 - Maryland: Ballistic fingerprinting system flawed.  Not providing data expected to fight crime - Sunspot.net - Story

11/6 - Wisconsin:  Assembly passes CCW bill - JS Online - Story

11/6 - Michigan: House approves mourning dove hunt - Detroit Free Press - Story

Self Defense Is A Human Right:

11/3 - Only true rights have responsibilities - American Daily.com - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

11/7 - Pennsylvania: Homeowner shoots intruder - Daily Local - Story

11/3 - Texas: Woman shoots, kills intruder - MySanAntonio.com - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

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Know Thy Enemy:

11/6 - Right to bear arms isn't in Second Amendment - Nashville City Paper - Story

11/6 - The Democrats' assault on weapons - FrontPage Mag.com - Story

11/6 - 'I'm not anti-gun, really I'm not' - Denver Post - Story

This is America:

11/7 - Guns and Feminism - mensnewsdaily.com - Story

11/3 - On the wing of a gun and a prayer... Sen. Daschle turns pro-gun? - Washington Times - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

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General News:

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, October 26, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

1/31 - UK: Crime continues to rise in England and Wales - BBC News - Story

10/31 - Australia: Fresh off a victory beating firearms fraud charged by the government, gun rights activist sets off to file an $8.2 million claim for government discrimination The Courier-Mail - Story

10/31 - Australia: "Gun violence is like an infectious disease" - Daily Telegraph - Story

10/29 - UK: Burglars surveyed said they would do a 'Tony Martin' if they found an intruder in their own home - Findaproperty.com - Story

10/28 - UK: Politicians push for ban on replica guns - Independent.co.uk - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

10/28 - Pontification from a 'gun expert' who knows nothing about guns or the law - Salt Lake Tribune - Story

10/28 - Lipstick on the pig - mensnewsdaily.com - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

10/30 - Schwarzenegger goes to Washington, reiterates his support for assault weapon ban - Marin Independent Journal - Story

10/29 - GOA opposes education bill, puts bill in holding pattern - The Hill - Story

10/28 - Another gun ban needs to expire in peace - American Daily - Story

State and Local Gun News:

10/29 - St Louis: Judge dismisses city lawsuit brought against gun industry - News Tribune - Story

10/28 - Maryland: Annapolis weighs toy gun ban - Washington Times - Story

10/28 - Wisconsin: Senate votes overwhelmingly for CCW bill - JS Online - Story

10/28 - New Jersey: State getting a grip on smart guns - NJ.com - Story

Self Defense Is A Human Right:

10/31 - Self-Defense under attack - American Daily.com - Story

10/30 - As Wisconsin starts its battle for concealed carry, law enforcement officials spout same nonsense heard before - JSOnline - Story

10/28 - Gun club aims to arm gays for defense against bashers - Cleveland.com - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

10/30 - Philadelphia: Intruders shot dead in two separate incidents - Philadelphia Inquirer - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

10/30 - 9-year-old boy arrested at gun point for waving toy gun - Morning Journal - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

10/31 - Dean walks tightrope over position on gun control - NY Times - Story (2 Pages)

10/31 - Shootin Blanks.  Anti-gun presidential candidate John Kerry goes hunting to show he's just 'one of the guys.' - NY Post - Story

10/30 - Clark emerging as gun control advocate? - Politics NH.com - Story

10/29 - Are gun banners crazy? - Sierra Times - Story

10/29 - Senator, and presidential hopeful, Kerry praised by Million Moms - U.S. Newswire - Story

10/29 - 'Keep ban on assault weapons' - Winfield Courier - Editorial

10/28 - Bad news bears: Back door gun control - Sierra Times - Story

10/28 - New Jersey town weighs way to spare bears - NJ Ledger - Story

10/28 - Democratic hopefuls shun gun control - MSNBC - Story(Ed: Highly unlikely if elected, with the possible exception of Dean)

This is America:

10/30 - Democrats urged to move to center on gun control and other issues - Washington Times - Story

10/29 - Michael Moore sued over anti-gun movie - Globe & Mail.com - Story

10/29 - Celebrities, citizens flock to get on NRA list - ABC News - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

10/31 - The internet taxman cometh - NewsMax - Story

10/28 - California: Warning issued over state's finances - LA Times - Story

10/28 - California: Before leaving office, Davis plans to hand $99,000 a year part time state jobs to top aides - Mercury News - Story

General News:

10/29 - Chicago: Home intruder killed by window - Daily Herald - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, October 19, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

10/24 - Brazil: House passes tough gun control measures - MSNBC - Story

10/20 - Australia: Sydney rocked by shootings and murder.  Police official says it's the worst he's seen in four decades - SMH.com - Story

10/20 - UK:  Violent crime increases 9% in three months.  The government puts its best spin on the data, suggesting crime is dropping - Scotsman.com - Story

10/20 - UK:  Conference on gun culture called off due to high gun crimes - This is Nottingham - Story

10/20 - A view from UK - Lew Rockwell.com - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

10/22 - Police chiefs gather for annual conference.  Will ask for extension of the federal assault weapon law - Philly.com - Story

10/21 - Articles show trend toward U.N. gun control - Frontiersman.com - Story

10/20 - Attorney Stephen Halbrook on the D.C. gun ban and response to last week's Sierra Times story below - GunNewsDaily.com - Response

10/14 - NRA Attorney: "Your Honor, we are here wanting to register handguns" - Sierra Times - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

10/23 - Police chiefs ask Congress to retain federal assault weapons ban - Philadelphia Inquirer - Story

10/23 - A light goes on at the CDC - NRO - Story

10/23 - Senate Democrats call for continued ban on guns that don't exist - Townhall.com - Story

10/20 - Democrats courting gun owners is a fraud - US Newswire - Story

State and Local Gun News:

10/24 - Illinois: Some upset with pro-gun group's road signs - Daily Southtown.com - Story

10/22 - Ohio: Thought to be dead this year, CCW procedural gap hurdle clears legislative committee - Toledo Blade - Story

10/22 - Missouri: NRA files court brief in support of CCW currently on hold - STL Today - Story

10/21 - Univ of Wisconsin wants exemption to CCW law - The Badger Herald - Story

10/20 - Missouri police chief responds to SAF accusation of gun confiscation plans - News Tribune - Story

Self Defense Is A Right:

10/24 - Missouri: Judge refuses to rule on concealed gun law.  Injunction stopping new CCW law remains in effect - News-Leader.com - Story

10/24 - Pro-gun Texans sue bus company to stop gun ban - Star-Telegram.com - Story

10/21 - Columnist seeing guns in a new light since obtaining CCW - Amarillo Globe-News - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

10/22 - Mississippi: Intruder shot and killed by homeowner - Clarion-Ledger.com - Story

10/20 - California:  Merced home invasion leads to dead intruder - Merced Sun-Star - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

10/24 - Kansas: Valuable guns siezed in arrest to be destroyed - cjonline.com - Story

10/23 - California: Angels Camp resident to face assault weapon charges - Union Democrat - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

10/24 - Ban Wagons: What partial birth abortions and assault weapons have in common -  Reason - Story

10/24 - And they say that Democrats are trying to reach out to gun owners - Townhall.com - Story

10/23 - Gun control - The Daily Journal - Story

10/23 - Anti-gun fight needs a U.S. policy - AJC.com - Story

10/22 - Wayne LaPierre interview on the so-called "Enemies List" - Fox News - Story

10/20 - Gun control's 'guiding light' faces challenge - Newsday.com - Story

10/20 - Gun control? How about gun elimination? - Baltimore Sun - Story

This is America:

10/21 - Utah town will put U.N. 'free zone' on ballot - Salt Lake Tribune - Story

10/20 - California: Democrat Attorney General Bill Lockyer admits voting for Schwarzenegger - SFGate.com - Story

Our Money Is Their Money:

10/20 - California: State fee increases leave few unscathed - Sacramento Bee - Story

General News:

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, October 12, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

10/17 - UK: Gun control has turned Great Britain into a nation of thieves - WND - Story

10/16 - South Africa and Sweden outkill the U.S. - NewsMax - Story

10/16 - Four months of "meticulous planning" and 500 hundred officers net one arrest for firearms offense in operation targeting gun crime - This is London.com - Story

10/14 - Australia: Call for special police powers to conduct random searches for guns - News.com.au - Story

10/13 - UK: Elvis exhibit held up due to gun display - Daily Herald - Story

10/12 - UK: Lethal replicas fuel gun crime fears - The Guardian - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

10/14 - NRA Attorney: "Your Honor, we are here wanting to register handguns" - Sierra Times - Story

10/14 - Erasing the Second Amendment -- Legislated, not Repealed - Sierra Times - Story

10/12 - Liberal visions of our future.  (Ed: Oh my, smells like socialism to me.  Cuba is waiting my dear...take off!)

10/12 - Missouri: Judge blocks concealed carry law from taking effect.  Calls it contrary to State Constitution - STLToday - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

10/16 - Congress addresses gun ban in DC - GOPUSA - Story

10/16 - Congressman opposes U.N. gun control efforts - MND.com - Story

10/14 - Gun control a non-issue for 2004 - Fox News - Story

10/12 - An explanation about 'special protection' for gun makers - Modesto Bee - Story

10/12 - 'Catch and no release' snags unlawful gun owners - Montana Forum.com - Story

State and Local Gun News:

10/17 - Ohio: Pro-gun group's weapon walk going great guns - The Morning Journal.com - Story

10/17 - Florida: Gun control folks heating up the debate in Pasco County - St. Petersburg Times - Story

10/14 - Wisconsin: Legislative panel approves concealed carry measure - Pioneer Press - Story

10/14 - Missouri: State Supreme Court refuses to lift temporary restraining order stopping CCW law from taking effect Saturday.  Case to be heard Oct 23 by lower court - STLToday - Story

10/13 - Ohio: Concealed carry allies take to the streets - Toledo Blade - Story

10/12 - Florida: National Organization for Women pushing for gun show background checks in Pasco County - BayNews9.com - Story

10/12 - Maryland: Project Exile and its enemies - Washington Times - Story

10/12 - Kansas: Gun rights activists see 2004 as a window of opportunity to gain concealed carry rights - The Wichita Eagle - Story

10/12 - Kansas: Open carry legal in some areas - Topeka-Capital Journal - Story

10/12 - North Carolina: Group eyes more gun control - NewsObserver.com - Story

Self Defense Is A Right:

10/16 - Gun rights activists take aim at concealed carry bans - CNS - Story

10/12 - Missouri: Thirty states struggled with CCW legislation - St Joseph News-Press - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

10/17 - Oklahoma: Store owner shoots intruder - Ardmoreite.com - Story

10/16 - Florida: Homeowner shoots, kills home invader - TBO.com - Story

10/12 - Florida: Homeowner shoots home invader armed with two guns - News4Jax.com - Story

10/12 - California: Home intruder shot dead in Kettleman City - Newzcentral - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

10/17 - Utah: Salt Lake City Police Chief should resign for taking board of director position on anti-gun group - U.S. Newswire - Story

10/17 - Missouri: Police Chief should shelve plans for illegal firearms confiscation - U.S. Newswire - Story

10/16 - California: Redding man faces illegal weapons charge - Redding.com - Story

10/12 - Colorado: Two years after defending his property, homeowner found not guilty of first degree murdher - Rocky Mountain News - Story

10/12 - Washington DC residents easy prey - Washington Times - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

10/17 - New movie ends up as biased anti-gun propaganda - Diamondback Online - Story

10/17 - The extremes, while tempting, stifle the gun debate - Miami Herald - Story

10/16 - Today's Liberals: Close-minded, nasty and fringe - NewsMax - Story

10/16 - Gun control or gun safety: What's the difference? - Sierra Times - Story

10/12 - Doubled barreled double standard - Mother Jones - Story(Ed: They take shots at John Lott's data supporting 'More guns, less crime.'  But in the end no one has data suggesting otherwise.  Odd, isn't it?

10/12 - NY Times columnist says he isn't anti-gun.  He just doesn't want anyone to own guns unless they have a good reason.  (Ed: So move to Washington DC.  You'll feel much safer there)

This is America:

10/17 - Jews appear on NRA 'blacklist' of gun haters - JTA News - Story

10/17 - Democrats hope to woo gun owners - CNS - Story

10/16 - The perfect accessory for your home... by Smith & Wesson - NapaNews.com - Story

10/12 - Getting Gray Out.  Democrats had better heed the message - American Daily - Story

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General News:

10/12 - FBI steps up probe in to murder of Washington gun control leader - HeraldNet.com - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, October 5, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

10/10 - Launch of global arms control - Scoop.com - StoryEd: Read carefully.  Included in their statement of areas in the world with a proliferation of small arms is Los Angeles. 

10/10 - UK:  In 'gun-less' England, 'We are overrun by gun crime' says police chief - Telegraph News - Story

10/8 - UK: With gun crimes and homicides rising rapidly despite banning guns, more calls made for banning fake guns - icNorthWales - Story

10/7 - Swiss Miss - John R. Lott Jr. - American Daily - Story

10/6 - Philippines: Gun ban unconstitutional says Solicitor General. Petitions court to overrule regulation - Manila Times - Story

10/6 - UK: Gun crime 'out of control in Blair's Britain' - Ananova.com - Story

10/6 - UK: Shooting sparks claim that gun crimes are out of control in Britain - Ananova.com - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

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Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

10/10 - Fewer guns, more death - Jon Dougherty - WND - Story

10/10 - Gun makers near obtaining protection from frivolous lawsuits - Journal-Gazette - Story

10/7 - OP/ED: Gun bans don't work - Washington Times - Story

10/7 - Gun supporters says CDC report proves their point - Townhall.com - Story

10/6 - Supreme Court has addressed gun-related issues, author says - CNS - Story

10/6 - Cooking the books on gun laws - TCPalm.com - Story

10/6 - Insufficient Evidence - LV Review-Journal - Story

State and Local Gun News:

10/10 - Ohio: Planned pro-gun march with loaded guns consitutional says city attorney - Morning Journal - Story

10/10 - Missouri: Anti-gunners distort facts, promote hysteria on concealed carry - Newswire - Story

10/10 - Missouri to keep CCW permit list secret - PhillyBurbs.com - Story

10/8 - California: From the big screen to office.  Mr. Schwarzenegger moves to Sacramento - Newsday - Story

10/8 - Missouri: Legislature questions governor's authority to ban guns in government buildings - News Tribune - Story

10/8 - Missouri: Governor would back bid initiative to reverse CCW law - STLToday - Story

10/8 - Missouri:  To Gov. Bob Holden: 'Stop spreading anti-gun hysteria' - US Newswire - Story

10/8 - Minnesota: Churches file suit to overturn concealed carry law - KSTP.com - Story

10/8 - Oregon: Gun turn-ins may be turned off - Portland Tribune - Story

10/7 - Missouri: Concealed gun debate dates back to 1875 - News-Leader.com - Story

10/7 - Missouri: Governor announces ban on concealed guns in state buildings - STLToday - Story

10/6 - California: Assemblyman Ray Haynes says Schwarzenegger will be more conservative on guns and other hot-button issues than most believe - Townhall.com - Story

Self Defense Is A Right:

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Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

10/7 - Delaware: Teen shoots armed intruder - Delaware Online - Story

10/6 - Louisiana: Man not charged with killing intruder - Herald-Tribune.com - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

10/9 - Ohio: Judge defers decision on man who mailed home made gun to U.S. Attorney - Toledo Blade - Story

10/6 - Pennsylvania: Gun law changes snare police veteran - Philadelphia Inquirer - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

10/9 - Constitutionally Incapable - FreezerBox.com - Story

10/6 - Google accepts porn ads but refuses ads for guns - CNS - Story

10/6 - Missouri: Trend in concealed gun laws - Conceal who has permits - NewsTribune.com - Story

10/6 - Selling guns at the box office - CSM.com - Story

This is America:

10/10 - Gun control's shaky empirical foundation - Townhall.com - Story

10/9 - America's fascination with guns - David Kopel - World and I.com - Story

10/9 - NRA's Wayne LaPierre slams 'phony' anti-gun propaganda - NewsMax - Story

10/9 - New York Law School to host gun control debate - Business Wire.com - Story

10/7 - Schwarzenegger: 'I will be with the pro-gun community' - CNS - Story

10/7 - 'Gun Nut' ice cream endorsed by Ted Nugent - WND - Story

10/7 - I'm voting for Schwarzenegger - Sierra Times - Story

10/6 - Star Spangled Ice Cream --- the conservative alternative to Ben & Jerry's.  Rolls out new flavor 'Gun Nut' - PRNews.com - Story

10/6 - Dean's gun views draw Patrick Kennedy's ire - Washington Post - Story

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Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, September 28, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

10/2 - Australia: Gun owners begin turning in banned handguns - The Advertiser.com - Story

10/2 - Canada: Homicides are up despite gun control measures... but you would never no it reading this news story - TheStar.com - Story

10/1 - UK: 82% of Brits say they would "do a Tony Martin" if intruders break into their home - Ananova.com - Story

10/1 - UK: Police club forced to withdraw T-shirts - Western Morning News - Story

9/29 - South Africa's new gun law: One man, one gun - IOL.com - Story

9/29 - Turkey: Scottish father of dead toddler seeks strict gun control in Turkey - BBC - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

10/1 - Gun control laws needed at home - Hampton Roads.com - Story

9/29 - California: Despite court order to refund remaining $3.8 million in campaign contributions, Bustamante says no refunds - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

10/3 - Center for Disease Control finds no proof that gun control reduces violent crime - Sunspot.net - Story

10/3 - DC sniper anniversary brings call for more gun control - CNS - Story

9/29 - Daschle supports pro-gun bill - WND - Story

9/29 - Pilot faults Feds on pace of cockpit gun training - MySanAntonio.com - Story

9/29 - Bipartisan pact reached on federal gun control bill - SFGate.com - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

10/3 - Ohio: Most in Senate favor CCW legislation, but few would override a governor veto - Mansfield News Journal - Story

10/1 - California: A Davis legacy -- car tax triples starting today - SFGate.com - Story

10/1 - Minnesota's new CCW law has a Missouri ring - Centredaily.com - Story

10/1 - Kansas: Lobbyists to push CCW in next legislative session - KansasCityChannel.com - Story

10/1 - Ohio: Concealed gun ban protested as marchers walk with guns strapped to their sides - Cincinnati Post - Story

10/1 - Ohio: Senate won't fight governor over CCW legislation - Lancaster Eagle-Gazette - Story

10/1 - Wisconsin: Police split on concealed carry legislation - zwire.com - Story

10/1 - California: Schwarzenegger doesn't know the basics of California gun laws - NRO - Dave Kopel - Story

10/1 - Missouri: Nine St Louis area men indicted after inquiry into gun shows - STLToday.com - Story

9/29 - California: Gov. Davis seals his fate by signing massive gun control laws - US Newswire - Story

9/29 - New York City: NYC's latest gun misfires.  Mayor asks for 11 new gun control laws - American Daily.com - Story

9/29 - Massachusetts:  Wildlife fund raided by legislature.  Firearm license renewals slow despite increase in fees from $25 to $100 - Southcoasttoday.com - Story

Self Defense Is A Right:

10/1 - Noose tighter on gun ownership - Joe Brower - Herald-Tribune - Story

10/1 - Gun packing Pink Pistols feel safer armed - North Jersey.com - Story

9/29 - Homeland Security 101: Armed women - AmericanDaily.com - Story

Victims Who Fought Back and Won:

10/3 - Louisiana: Alleged burglar shot and killed by homeowner - Shreveport Times - Story

Victims of Gun Laws:

10/1 - Ohio: Gun rights advocate goes on trial - Toledo Blade - Story

Know Thy Enemy:

10/1 - Violence Policy Center launches campaign to renew federal gun ban - PRNewswire - Story

10/1 - California: America's strongest handgun safety law thanks to California - SFGate.com - Story

9/29 - Ohio: What impact will conceal carry have on Ohio? - Toledo Blade - Story

This is America:

10/3 - California: The case for Tom McClintock - OC Register - Story

10/2 - Oregon: Pistol packing citizens patral national forest - CSMonitor.com - Story

10/2 - Why isn't this headline surprising?  "U.S. Communist Party to support Democrats in 2004 elections" - WND - Story

10/1 - Libertarians target New Hampshire as "Free State."  State Democrats worried - Boston.com - Story

9/29 - Missouri: Gun shows draw scrutiny of ATF - STLToday - Story

9/29 - Why gun advocates are recruiting a young following - KXXV-TV - Story

9/29 - National conservatives support McClintock - NewsMax - Story

9/29 - Left vs. Right: Should there be stricter gun control?  Decide then vote - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Story

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General News:

9/29 - California: Large crowds keep McClintock in race - Fox News - Story

Postings For The Week Starting Sunday, September 21, 2003

Gun Control From Around The World:

9/24 - UK: 'Gun-less' Brits grope for answers as gun crime spirals out of control - ITV.com - Story

9/24 - Switzerland: Is the Swiss model for global gun rights going soft? - WND - Story

9/24 - Canada: Canadian gun registry "a farce" says Tory Leader Edmonton Sun - Story

9/24 - Australia: Crackdown on guns a "media stunt" - The Australian - Story

9/24 - Australia:  NSW state gun registry "a farce" say critics - SMH.com - Story

From the 'Atlas Shrugged' Files:

9/25 - California: Davis signs six gun bills - KRON4.com - Story

9/25 - California: Davis signs bill redesigning guns - Sacbee - Story

9/25 - California: Voters must look past the media favorites for real change - The New American - Story

9/23 - New York considers ban on smoking in cars despite protests over ban in restaurants - CNS - Story

Federal Legislation and Regulatory News:

9/24 - Concealed carry laws across states not uniform.  Bill being worked on that would create national concealed carry permit - Augusta Chronicle - Story

9/24 - Grass-roots fight against Patriot Act makes for odd politics as anti and pro-gun forces join - Common Dreams.org - Story

9/24 - The Silveira Threat: How long will the Second Amendment live? - National Review - Dave Kopel - Story

9/23 - What part of "shall not be infringed" don't they understand? - Intellectual Conservative.com - Story

State/Local Legislation and Regulatory News:

9/25 - Ohio: Ohioans do not have right to carry concealed weapons says Ohio Supreme Court - The Plain Dealer - Story

9/25 - Utah: Gun rights activists may look to the legislature to overturn Univ. of Utah gun ban - Casper Star-Tribune - Story

9/23 - Pennsylvania: Rendell creates wildlife advisory board.  Sportsmen's club pleased... for now - Philadelphia Inquirer - Story

9/22 - Kansas' convulated local gun laws are dangerous for Missouri concealed carry permit holders and locals as well - STL Today - Story

9/22 - Missouri: Concealed carry law does not affect schools - ZWire.com - Story

9/22 - Missouri: Under new concealed carry law, no permit required to carry firearm concealed in vehicle - STL Today -