No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.0/276 - Release Date: 3/7/2006 Oklahoma Bill Could Arm Judges: A bill in Oklahoma would authorize judges to carry firearms in courthouses. http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/3/7/180748.shtml?s=ic --- Federal Law Voids First Gun Lawsuit: Los Angeles-based federal district court Judge Audrey B. Collins became the first judge in the nation to dismiss a junk lawsuit based on the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. http://www.nssf.org/BP2/current/index.cfm?AoI=generic --- Missouri Man Sues To Purchase Handgun: Handgun purchasers in Missouri must obtain a permit from the local sheriff. A man who was denied a permit to acquire a gun after being evaluated at a mental health facility argued Monday to the state Supreme Court that his constitutional right to due process was violated since he was not found to be mentally ill. http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/news/state/14032146.htm --- Gun Shop Owner Dies Weeks After Beating: A 78-year-old Tucson gun dealer was beaten by a man whom he had tried to stop from stealing at least one gun from his store. He has died after failing to recover from surgery for his head injuries. (Why a gun dealer, of all people, would not be armed in such a confrontation, is beyond me.) http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/news/local/030706a4_zwicker --- A Street Cop Discusses CCW: An Atlanta-area police officer uses the debate over Georgia's proposed stand-your-ground law to discuss the whys and wherefores of private citizens going armed. http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cop/index.html --- Textbook Case: A Tucson woman was approached on the street by a man who demanded money, implying that he had a gun. After giving him $1.50 in change she became concerned for her well being and drew her revolver. The robber apparently remembered an urgent appointment in the next county. http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/119091 --- A Few Accounts: ...of citizens defending themselves with firearms. http://www.thenewamerican.com/artman/publish/article_3521.shtml --- Firearms Instructor Broke Rules, Had Been Warned: A host of details emerge in the investigation of the tragic training death of a female police cadet in Georgia. http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/cobb/stories/0304metgrand.html --- Maintain Control Of Your Sword: It appears that Rule Five (Maintain control of your firearm) also applies to other deadly weapons. A 15-year-old Florida boy died after being struck by a sword that was knocked from its mounting on his bedroom wall by younger siblings bouncing a ball. http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/breakingnews/030706Sword_Death --- Rule One, Two And Three Reminder: An employee of a Denny's restaurant in Tucson shot a co-worker while showing her his handgun in the restaurant's parking lot. He apparently thought he had unloaded the pistol by simply removing the magazine. (Rule One: All guns are always loaded. Rule Two: Never let the muzzle cross anything you're not prepared to shoot. Rule Three: Keep your finger out of the trigger guard, up on the frame, until your sights are on the target and you're prepared to fire.) http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/119109 --- Professionals Consider Handgun Ergonomics: I have always sought to emphasize the importance of ergonomics in handgun selection. Members of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society look at the safety aspects. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/03/060306214532.htm --- Oops, Wrong Traffic Stop: Police in Maryland have arrested a convicted felon who has been working as an armed security officer after he pulled over an unmarked police vehicle two weeks ago, then fled the scene. (Police impersonators, often employed as private security officers, are common enough to merit discussion in my CWP course. Try to be familiar with the vehicles and uniforms used by law enforcement in the areas you frequent.) http://www.thewbalchannel.com/news/7779162/detail.html --- Tongue In Cheek?: A Philadelphia-based journalist proposes a list of options to make gun buybacks more attractive. http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=49164 --- From JPFO: ALERT FROM JEWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP America's Aggressive Civil Rights Organization March 7, 2006 JPFO ALERT: Exposing the Truth Our "Boot the BATFE" campaign is continuing to bring in responses and support from all over the country. Our ads -- placed in such periodicals as _The Washington Times Weekly_ and _Shotgun News_ -- have been alerting gun owners to the dangers posed by this rogue agency. The information coming in is fascinating! It may well make for a great documentary film, exposing the betrayal of American citizens by our own government. Please visit our "Boot the BATFE" page at www.jpfo.org/bootbatfe.htm for more information, and learn how you can help. Also, if you've been contacted by the BATFE, let us know at www.jpfo.org/batfeform.htm (your information is strictly confidential!). We have the BATFE on the run. The recent Congressional hearings ( http://www.jpfo.org/batfehearings.htm ) prove that (phony as they were). Now let's finish the job. - The Liberty Crew ============================================================ JPFO mirror site: http://www.jpfo.net ============================================================ LET JPFO KEEP YOU INFORMED -- Sign up today for JPFO Alerts! Just send a blank e-mail to jpfoalerts-subscribe@jpfo.org. 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