tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306519632009-02-21T05:40:55.016-05:00"And whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world." -- Jerusalem Talmud, Sanhedrin 4:1 (22a) <br /> "Guns save lives." -- Well-known FactT.A.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17236184124775052089noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30651963.post-1161211596450416772006-10-18T18:42:00.000-04:002006-10-18T18:47:09.633-04:00

Perhaps Mr. Bloomberg could lend his aides one of his personal, armed bodyguards when they are out "running errands."Oh, right. Anyone who thinks they need to carry a gun for personal protection is an "extremist."Bloomberg's Car Stolen, Aide Beaten By Thieves(AP) NEW YORK A personal employee of Mayor Michael Bloomberg was beaten by thieves who then carjacked the billionaire's car Wednesday

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1. You try to shoot up our school.2. We step on your face.It's about time we start teaching our kids to fight back. This, coupled with armed teachers, will virtually eliminate attacks on schools.Texas school tells classes to fight backBy JEFF CARLTON, Associated Press WriterFri Oct 13, 2:42 PM ETYoungsters in a suburban Fort Worth school district are being taught not to sit there like good boys

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If you'll notice in the About Me panel to the left, my father-to-be status is now "new father."Early Friday morning, my wife delivered a healthy and beautiful girl and we couldn't be more ecstatic.That does mean I probably won't be able to keep up with the blog as frequently. But don't forget to check in once in a while.

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After reading this list — and in light of recent events — I don't see how anyone can maintain that "gun-free school zones" is a sane policy. Those who do have these childrens' blood on their hands.List of some fatal U.S. school shootingsBy The Associated PressMon Oct 2, 3:25 PM ETA list of some fatal shootings at U.S. schools in recent years:• Oct. 2, 2006: A gunman took about a dozen girls

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New Yorkers demanded their right to self-defense Monday by taking to the streets with guns — "giant-size cutouts of guns," that is.In what will hopefully be the first small step in standing up to Bully Bloomberg, Libertarian activist Nic Leobold organized the New York City Rally FOR Illegal Guns outside City Hall.Eviscerating the 2nd Amendment has clearly had a chilling effect on the 1st in the

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As more gun dealers succumb to Bloomberg's mafia tactics, gun owners need to be aware of the privacy risks of doing business with these dealers:Cole's Gun Shop, South Boston, Va.Big Tom's Pawn Shop, Savannah, Ga.Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitters, Stroudsburg, Pa.A-1 Jewelry and Pawn, Inc., Augusta, Ga.AAA Gun & Pawn Brokers, Hephzibah, Ga.Under the deal announced Friday, a monitor selected by the

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Unless I was a congressman, mayor, or some other privileged patrician — usually excused for this type of incident — and I realized too late I had made this mistake, I would run too.Baltimore airport evacuated after firearm scareOfficials at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport held onto the carry-on but its owner continued through the checkpoint and disappeared, airport

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The IndyStar admits that gun prohibitions do not necessarily make citizens safe. Just ask the students of Dawson College in Montreal or the employees of the U.S. Capitol building, both of whom recently saw armed attackers invade their "gun-free zones."In fact, the paper makes the gun advocate's argument that the need for self-defense does not cease once you enter a school, airport, or sports

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On the heels of a debate over guns on U.S. college campuses, everyone's worst fear — no matter which side of the debate you were on — was realized. On Wednesday, a student at Dawson College in Montreal walked into a school building armed with a rifle and a handgun and started shooting. By the time it was over, he had killed one girl, wounded nineteen others, and shot himself fatally when

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Police in Lansing, Michigan are attributing a drop in "gun crime" to the federal government's initiative to prosecute violators and lengthen prison sentences for those convicted.Who would've thought?Putting perpetrators behind bars cuts crime. Brilliant.Perhaps Inspector Fox of Philadelphia, who said of a vicious double murder in his jurisdiction,"It's a clear indication that there's too many

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What place on earth could be more gun-free than a Washington D.C. courthouse cellblock?Finding a gun there — loaded no less — would be unthinkable, right?Wrong. A cleaning person found a .25-cal in a toilet and now "everybody's a suspect."This must mean they need to tighten up gun restrictions in D.C. — and especially in the court prisons.Link: Loaded gun found in D.C. court cellblock

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One day, when I was about 26-years-old, I asked myself: if I had to pick up a gun in an emergency — and use it — would I know what to do?I had shot a small bore rifle and revolver before, but it occurred to me that most of what I knew about firearms I had learned from movies and television.I wanted to understand the mechanics: how do safeties work? how do you reload quickly? what happens if, when

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"I support the 2nd Amendment, BUT..."As VCDL president Philip Van Cleave always says: when you hear those words, watch out for what comes next.In this case, it wasn't a politician playing semantics, but a college student who, presumably, can't do too much damage. His comments came following a debate on Virginia Tech's weapons ban; even students with a valid Virginia concealed carry permit face

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Kudos to the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association for putting pressure on the Evil Empire State to pass a "shall issue" concealed carry law — bringing the state in line with most of the rest of the country.And kudos to the New York Sun for giving the story some ink — despite using the term "gun enthusiasts." (Are ACLU members "speech enthusiasts"?)Converting New York to a "shall issue"

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State Sen. Connie Williams of Montgomery County asks: How can Democrats convince Pennsylvanians their proposed gun control legislation is aimed only at curbing "gun violence" and not hunting rights?The answer: Stop proposing legislation that punishes law-abiding citizens for the actions of criminals. Instead of imposing purchase limits and outright bans, put convicted criminals — who actually

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For this Philadelphia couple, returning home after a night out put them in the wrong place at the wrong time — fatally.Coming home to find a rape occurring in your driveway would be both repulsive and stunning. Even more so when the assailant pulls out a gun and starts shooting at you.For this couple, the instinct to run was helpful, but unfortunately, the instinct to hide was not. While trying

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After reading this straight news story about the defeat of AB 352, a bill that would have required firearm microstamping and bullet serialization of all ammunition, it's hard to figure out what the supporting arguements were.It's unreliable, it's easy to circumvent, and it costs more...Let's do it!Looks like it's back to the drawing board for left coast gun grabbers.Link: Firearms Industry

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After an article in which James Alan Fox suggested that NRA influence led to a slight increase in violent crime last year (Violent Crime Up for 1st Time in 5 Years, AP, 6/12/06), we exchanged a few cordial emails in which he claimed that although certain gun control laws can't be proven to reduce crime, they should be passed anyway because they are "good."Not very convincing.Dr. Fox was at it

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As Police Chief Ramsey frets over shift shuffling and camera angles and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton worries about someone mugging the economy, D.C. authorities fail to grasp the simple, yet elegant, solution to their 'crime wave' problem restated recently in an Aug. 25 Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial — repeal the ban on civilian firearm ownership.While you worry about protecting the economy,

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As Mr. Derby reconsiders "entitlements" — otherwise known as inalienable rights — he should include the freedoms of religion and the press as well.Faced with religious terrorists intent on slaughtering Americans and a press intent on publishing national security secrets — problems the Founding Fathers did not have — repealing the 1st Amendment could potentially save countless lives.But Mr. Derby

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The "paranoia and bone-chilling hatred spew[ing]" from the internet message boards Ms. Price refers to, while juvenile and inappropriate, is also known as "free speech." Perhaps, when Ms. Price makes the case for repealing the 2nd Amendment — which despite her tragic and emotional appeal, she has yet to do — she can explain why the 1st Amendment should be repealed as well.Link: Targeted by Gun

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When comparing gun policies of the Fairfax County banks robbed so far this year, banks that prohibit patrons from carrying firearms were over three times more likely to be robbed.Wachovia and BB&T — together accounting for nearly two-thirds of banks hit — feature "no guns" signs in most area branches. Banks with more citizen-friendly gun policies, even though less in branch number, are still

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As details of the Seattle Jewish Federation attack emerged — despite minimal national coverage — anyone with a heart was struck by the story of Dayna Klein who took a bullet through the arm while protecting her unborn child.Unbowed by her ordeal, this quick thinking, strong-willed woman has now carved out a "cause" for herself.But instead of demanding greater surveillance of mosques or

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Facing a home invasion, this elderly —but sharp — Delaware man grabbed an unlocked pistol ready for action to thwart the attackers, possibly saving his life. Usually, all it takes is the sight of the business end of a barrel to send criminal cowards running.Burglars flee after resident, 79, grabs hidden firearmWilmington police are looking for two men who broke into a home and robbed an elderly

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A recurring theme among the gun control and rely-on-police-for-safety crowd: it doesn't work, but it's still a "good idea."If surveillance cameras are not useful in prosecuting criminals, yet the same politicians and police who advocate gun control still advocate them, then what ulterior motives must be at work here? Do I even have to ask?The silver lining here, if any, is that this issue falls

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