News from The Sight M1911, Volume 267
September 15th, 2007 by Syd
News from The Sight M1911
Volume 267, 9/15/07
THE BEST KIND OF GUN CONTROL
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/09/07/231736.php
THE SMITH & WESSON MODEL 15
http://tinyurl.com/yrlfmo
QUOTATIONS FROM CHAIRMAN JEFF
A Look back at some of the best Cooperism’s from the past 45 years.
http://tinyurl.com/32avjt
JOHN FARNAM ON EXIGENT GUN MAINTENANCE
http://www.snubnose.info/wordpress/
A WINNING HAND
When it comes to defensive pistol shooting, the author says one hand often beats two.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/tactical/hand_091407/index.html
MORE WOMEN PACK HEAT
Experts say desire for safety draws females to firepower
http://tinyurl.com/24vzz5
VIRTUAL FIREARMS TRAINING A BOON TO LOCAL OFFICERS
http://tinyurl.com/34hfwn
SHOOTERS GET LESS BANG FOR THEIR BUCK
Rising ammo costs affecting shooting sports, law enforcement
http://tinyurl.com/3dqsfp
MICROSTAMPING MANIA
The absurdity of California’s “microstamping” legislation
http://www.snubnose.info/wordpress/news/microstamping-mania/
WHAT EVER HAPPENDED TO BALLISTIC IMAGING?
http://www.nysrpa.org/blog/?p=1005
CALIFORNIA: AB1471 HAS PASSED ANOTHER HURDLE
Jerry the Geek on the microstamping scam
http://tinyurl.com/3ylveo
GUNSMITH PROGRAM GOING GREAT GUNS
Jobs roll in for Trinidad college grads
http://test.denverpost.com/news/ci_6866275
JOHN R. LOTT JR.: D.C. HANDGUN BAN
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,296724,00.html
THE NRA THING AGAIN
“…why I support the National Rifle Association even though it is not the strongest Second Amendment champion out there. I’ll rephrase now for clarity. It is the only pro-Second Amendment organization that the gun banners fear and loathe and that’s enough for me.”
http://tenring.blogspot.com/2007/09/nra-thing-again.html
THE U.N., GUN CONTROL, U.S. SOVEREIGN RIGHTS
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=405
IRRESPONSIBLY GUN SHY
In many ways the Virginia Tech panel report serves as little more than a platform for anti-gun talking points.
http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=11984
MORE GUN CONTROL DANGEROUS
http://tinyurl.com/yqotmo
HOME-GROWN JIHADIST IN MICHIGAN?
Now, I’m not going to jump to any conclusions because that would be “profiling,” but Houssein Zorkot, of Dearborn, Mich., was arrested on Sept. 8 after witnesses called police to complain about a man with an AK-47, dark clothes and blackened face walking around a park.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,296865,00.html
CORRUPTION RUN AMOK WITHIN ANTI-GUN RANKS
http://tinyurl.com/2×3q8n
ASSAULT-WEAPON ATTACKS ON RISE IN MIAMI AREA WHERE OFFICER SLAIN
http://tinyurl.com/2wbw5c
MEXICAN OFFICERS ARRESTED AT GUN SHOW
PHOENIX (AP) — Three high-ranking Mexican police officers were arrested on allegations of buying weapons and ammunition at a gun show in Phoenix in violation of a law barring non-citizens from purchasing firearms, a U.S. official said Wednesday.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j3JJ3LXm56Ewjc8HjQI96UtMIydQ
OBAMA GUNNING TO LOSE IN 2008
From and unexpected source: The Daily Kos
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/8/6/104556/3837
FLORIDA: NEW CCW PERMITS WAY UP
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=400
KENTUCKY: COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS WORKING TO ELIMINATE GUN SALES IN THEIR DISTRICTS
http://www.wave3.com/global/story.asp?s=7059439
MICHIGAN: BILL WOULD LET TEACHERS CARRY GUNS
http://tinyurl.com/248nqv
NEW JERSEY TARGETS PENNSYLVANIA GUN SALES
A group of New Jersey prosecutors want to force New Jersey style gun laws on Pennsylvania.
http://tinyurl.com/yumrdy
OHIO: SHERIFFS CONFUSED OVER LAW ON ACCESS TO CONCEALED WEAPONS RECORDS
The law, set to take effect Sept. 29, was passed during December’s lame duck session as a compromise between lawmakers backed by the National Rifle Association and others who think the permits should be public records. The law only allows journalists to view the records, but doesn’t allow them to copy them.
http://tinyurl.com/2yalft
OHIO: NEW GUN LAWS WOULDN’T SOLVE CLEVELAND’S CRIME PROBLEM
Editorial from the Cleveland Plain Dealer
http://tinyurl.com/2t8jaq
OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT BANNING CONCEALED HANDGUNS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY DESPITE STATE LAW
http://tinyurl.com/3ey8lf
OREGON: TEACHER DEMANDS TO CARRY GUN IN SCHOOL
Untested in court - Oregon law says a woman can have a concealed Glock; Medford district policy says not at work
http://tinyurl.com/34q8z3
OREGON: TEACHER’S SITUATION BRINGS GUN ISSUE TO FORE
Medford schools prohibit firearms on campus, but state law seems to back a local high school teacher’s push to carry a concealed weapon
http://tinyurl.com/358wak
PENNSYLVANIA: OFFICIALS RELOAD TO RENEW GUN BAN
Some Ellwood City officials hope to take another shot at banning personal guns in the municipal building — including the mayor’s sidearm — despite opposition from the National Rifle Association.
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/rss/s_526608.html
PENNSYLVANIA: CITY CALLS FOR 10,000 MEN TO COMBAT VIOLENCE
[Of course, they won’t have guns, so I guess they’ll just whip some Kung Fu on the bad guys.]
http://tinyurl.com/27xul2
PENNSYLVANIA: VIGILANCE OF PENNSYLVANIA GUN RIGHTS SUPPORTERS AGAIN ON DISPLAY
http://www.centredaily.com/news/state/story/201483.html
SOUTH CAROLINA: SC TO ALLOW JUDGES TO CARRY FIREARMS
“Civil rights for me but not for thee” again
http://tinyurl.com/3cz2o3
TENNESSEE: REPUBLICANS DEMAND RESIGNATION OF REP. BRILEY AFTER DUI ARREST
Anti-Gun Rep. Briley finished drink at gunpoint after 100 mph chase
http://tinyurl.com/2nsto4
TEXAS: THE ALAMO CITY SHOOTING & OUTDOOR SPORTSFEST
The purpose of this event is to introduce young people, families, and youth-serving organizations to the safe enjoyment of the shooting sports, as well as many other outdoor sports and activities. The focus of the event is safety and education.
http://tinyurl.com/yv6mhh
AUSTRALIA: TASMANIAN POLICE MINISTER SUPPORTS CHANGES TO GUN LAWS
http://abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/09/12/2031270.htm
CANADA: TAKING UP ARMS AGAINST RAPE
http://tinyurl.com/2ej28h
MEXICO’S STRICT GUN CONTROL HASN’T STOPPED ITS WORST PROBLEM: CRIME
http://tinyurl.com/32whlj
GUN-FREE UK: GUN CRIME FEARED ‘ACROSS BRITAIN’
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6988205.stm
THE WHAT NOT TO DO FILE: NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE ACCOUNT
http://tinyurl.com/yt442m
THE WHAT NOT TO DO FILE: GUN DISCHARGES IN SHOP
http://tinyurl.com/3ytmw7
THE WHAT NOT TO DO FILE: MAN, 81, DROPS GUN IN SYNAGOGUE; THREE SHOT
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/5132112.html
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