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Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.17/227 - Release Date: 1/11/2006 Don't Restrict Concealed Carry: Manuel Lora comments on discretionary-issue, training requirements and permits to carry. http://www.lewrockwell.com/lora/m.lora10.html --- San Francisco Ban Spurs Silicon Valley RKBA Activists: A liberal attorney is leading an initiative campaign that would would guarantee law-abiding Californians the right to own guns, despite the regulatory actions of local governments. http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/01.11.06/guns-0602.html --- Ohio Representative Takes CCW Course: A state representative in Ohio, who is running for Congress, has taken a CCW course not only to qualify for his own CHL but also to expand his knowledge regarding the upcoming vote to clean up that state's CCW laws. http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/article2907.html --- Wisconsin CCW Will Hinge On Democrats: Licensed CCW is still hotly debated and it will require ongoing bipartisan support to override the governor's veto. http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060110/WDH0101/601100406/1581 --- "OK Corral" In Nebraska: The fight to create licensed CCW in Nebraska is being dubbed "the fight at the OK Corral" as one legislator vows to filibuster the measure. http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/2182427.html --- Four-Year-Old On No-Fly List: A four-year-old boy has trouble visiting his grandmother because he shares the same name as a man who is under suspicion. Yet, there are politicians who wish to use these lists to block purchases of firearms. http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2006-01-10-toddler-nofly_x.htm --- NYPD Reorganization Includes Merged "Gun Squad": Among the changes announced by Commissioner Ray Kelly, two firearms units will be merged into one "gun suppression squad" http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/12/nyregion/12police.html --- Shooting Justified But...: A Michigan businessman was justified in firing a shotgun at two men who tried to run him down while he protected his business. However, he now faces a probation violation on a prior conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-27/1136994310142250.xml&coll=6 --- Neighbors Want Store Owner Prosecuted: Neighbors of an Omaha NE tobacco store want charges fired against the store's owner for following robbers out into the street, to continue a gunfight in which the robbers killed his clerk. http://www.ketv.com/news/5998129/detail.html --- Free NRA Program For High-School Students: Applications are now being accepted for the National Rifle Association's 2006 Youth Education Summit, a free summer program for high school sophomores and juniors. Forty students will be hand selected to spend a week with NRA staff in Washington, D.C. All attendees have to pay for is transportation to and from Washington, D.C. http://www.theweekly.com/news/2006/January/11/NRA.html --- Swiss Government Recommends Permit Requirement for Private Firearms: Bowing to resistance from lobby groups, the cabinet decided against a plan to create a central national weapons register. Instead, the cabinet recommended a permit system for privately owned firearms. All this is to meet Switzerland's new obligations as part of the European Union. http://www.nzz.ch/2006/01/12/eng/article6375568.html --- Just For Perspective: An Iranian court has sentenced a teenage rape victim to death by hanging after she weepingly confessed that she had unintentionally killed a man who had tried to rape both her and her niece. http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5183 --- From AzCDL: "Castle Doctrine" legislation introduced. Two bills have been introduced in the Senate to strengthen your fundamental right to self-defense: SCR 1001: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/legtext/47leg/2r/bills/scr1001p%2Ehtm SB 1090: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/legtext/47leg/2r/bills/sb1090p.htm SCR 1001 is a legislative referendum that would submit a proposed constitutional amendment to the voters for approval. SB 1090 contains substantially similar language to SCR 1001, but would not require voter approval. SB 1090 has bipartisan sponsorship from 10 legislators (6 Democrats & 4 Republicans). SB 1090 & SCR 1001 strengthen your right to self-defense and partially restore your right to an affirmative defense. We support the language in both bills but believe that SB 1090 is the better vehicle. It has a greater chance of passage and will enjoy greater bipartisan support. We urge you contact your legislators to support SB 1090 and to recommend the same to their colleagues. You can find your state legislators, their phone numbers, street and email addresses at: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/formatdocument.asp? indoc=/alisStaticPages/HowToContactMember.asp As legislation progresses or is introduced, we will keep you up to date via these Alerts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AZCDL_Alerts/ These alerts are a project of the Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL), an all volunteer, non-profit, non-partisan grassroots organization. Join today! AzCDL - Protecting Your Freedom http://www.azcdl.org/html/join_us_.html From AZ DPS CWP Unit: All, two vacancies exist for the CCW Program Coordinator positions in the AZ DPS Concealed Weapon Permit Unit and they will be advertised very soon (spread the word!). Please do not inquire or submit applications until the positions are officially advertised on the AZ DPS Human Resources website: http://www.azdps.gov/hr/default.asp. Look under "Employment" to see if the position is listed yet. The complete job description may be viewed on the AZ DPS website here: http://www.azdps.gov/hr/employment/viewjob.asp?ID=170. Please do not call the CWPU to ask questions about these positions. Both vacancies are in Phoenix, AZ. The CCW Program Coordinators are replacing the sworn officers in the unit as it becomes "civilianized." Minimum qualifications: Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with gun handling, instructing and coaching firearms training and experience with firearm/range related issues; law enforcement experience preferred (but not required). Must be able to legally possess a firearm. Must possess an Arizona driver license no later than effective starting date. Must possess a current certificate of completion from one of the following authorized firearms-safety training instructor programs: . Arizona Basic Police firearms Instructor Certification . NRA Police Firearms Instructor Development School . NRA Law Enforcement Security Firearms Instructor Development School . NRA Pistol Instructor and Personal Protection Instructor rating . NRA Law Enforcement Tactical Handgun Instructor rating . NRA Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun Instructor rating . Firearms Instructor Training Program, issued by a federal law enforcement agency Additionally, the candidate must possess excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. I will post the job opening announcement on our CCW website as soon as it opens. Regards, Detective Russ Hamilton Supervisor AZ DPS Concealed Weapon Permit Unit (602) 256-6280 (602) 223-2708 (800) 256-6280 (In Arizona only) (602) 223-2928 Fax I forgot to mention, the pay is $37,162 to start and increases to $53,589 after six years. -- Stephen P. Wenger Firearm safety - It's a matter for education, not legislation. http://www.spw-duf.info .