http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/rkba/ en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:08:45 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050520/posts The National Rifle Association is putting the election-year squeeze on conservative Democrats, demanding that they buck their leadership to support a bill to erase more of the District of Columbia’s gun laws. Democratic gun rights supporters will risk losing their A-plus rating if they don’t sign a discharge petition to be filed Wednesday bringing the gun-rights bill directly to the floor. It will be the first time in more than 20 years that the NRA has “scored” a discharge petition in determining the grades it gives lawmakers before the November election, said spokesman Andrew Arulanandam. “We’re making this a priority.... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050520/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:08:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050007/posts This past Tuesday a University student, Cassie LeBlanc, was robbed while getting into her car after leaving the library around 9:30 p.m. The robber forced her against her car and asked for her wallet, then he discovered there was no cash. He decided he didn't want it, but after seeing text books on the front seat, the thief decided to take those instead. I was very glad to hear LeBlanc was alright, but a very important question came to mind: What if she had a firearm to defend herself? Would this incident have happened? My answer is probably not. The... Daily Reveille http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050007/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:45:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049326/posts There’s been some confusion about how the Supreme Court’s decision is to be implemented, and what it means for DC’s registration system, going forward. We’d like to clear the air. The handgun that Mr. Heller tried to register in 2002, the registration of which was ordered by the courts, is a nine-shot revolver. It is fully registerable under D.C. law as it stands today, and Mr. Heller will have it registered to him. We are not expecting the city to resist the registration of this firearm. Once the gun is registered to Mr. Heller, he can use it to defend... DCGunCase.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049326/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:23:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049171/posts An Albany man who came to town for a conference was arrested on a felony charge and jailed for 18 hours because he had a gun in his hotel room. Eric Dewayne Baylis, 45, said he didn't know that the hotel was owned by the University of Georgia, which put him in violation of a state law forbidding weapons within school safety zones. His employers made the lodging arrangements and he had no idea the hotel is owned by UGA. "I actually didn't know (it) was campus property," Baylis said Thursday, soon after posting a $2,000 bond to get out... Online Athens http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049171/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:12:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048538/posts Three area women who took part in Million Mom Marches (MMM) against gun violence are putting their convictions to the test in this year's races for the state legislature. All of them have a respect for the Second Amendment, although they put the emphasis on "well-regulated" in the Constitutional wording. All are unhappy with the 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court decision in June, which they contend promotes the availability of weapons over the safety of people.These state candidates said they're confident voters also are unhappy — even angry – that the pendulum has swung too far in a direction of unregulated... Webster Kirkwood Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048538/posts#comment Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:49:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048385/posts BOISE - A group of Treasure Valley residents brought their hand guns to Zoo Boise, wearing their Second Amendment rights on their belt straps for all to see. About a dozen gun owners took advantage of Idaho's open carry laws which allow them to carry guns in public as long as they are in plain view and remain holstered. "I don't know that we're trying to make a statement," says Eric Bauer, who came to the zoo with his wife, three kids, and gun on his belt. "Maybe if anything we're trying to educate the public as to what they're... 2News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048385/posts#comment Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:58:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038595/posts The Supreme Court ruling on gun laws last Thursday created media frenzy. Editorials, columnists, anchors and pundits predicted it would result in an American Armageddon. According to the major media outlets in the nation, innocent lives will be lost, the Supreme Court justices have joined forces with city criminals and life as we’ve known it is over. Who knew upholding the Constitution would have such disastrous effects? Human Events http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038595/posts#comment Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:25:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047329/posts A grandmother fought off hammer-wielding thieves with a broom as they attempted to rob the shop where she works. Ann Withers, 55, chased off the three teenage robbers with the 4ft plastic broom after they started to attack her boss, Guljinder Hayer. They fled the convenience store in Worle, north Somerset, empty-handed. The incident was caught on CCTV cameras. "They turned pale and ran away as soon as I started hitting them with the broom," she said. "They weren't going to get anything out of this shop. It was horrific the way they were hitting Guljinder round the head with... Daily Telegraph (UK) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047329/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:58:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046956/posts Heller attempted to register a semi-auto. Turned down. Source not able to be posted here (Gannett) Me - Vanity, Sorry Mods http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046956/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:20:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046640/posts Gov: Chicago may get troopers, National Guard By DON BABWIN | Associated Press Writer 5:14 PM CDT, July 16, 2008 CHICAGO - Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Wednesday raised the possibility of bringing in state troopers or even the Illinois National Guard to help Chicago combat a recent increase in violent crime -- an offer that Mayor Richard Daley didn't know was coming. Appearing at signing ceremony for a bill that toughens the penalty for adults who provide guns to minors, Blagojevich said "violent crime in the city of Chicago is out of control." "I'm offering resources of the state to... Chicago Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046640/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:21:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046852/posts Britain on alert for deadly new knife with exploding tip that freezes victims' organs Senior police officers have been warned to look out for a new knife which can inject a ball of compressed gas into its victim that instantly freezes internal organs. The 'wasp knife', which can deliver a ball of compressed gas capable of killing its victim at the press of a button, may be heading for Britain, the Metropolitan Police fear. A needle in the tip of the blade shoots out the frozen ball of gas which instantly balloons to the size of a basketball, freezing organs.... Daily Mail http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046852/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:12:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046718/posts "Is gun regulation a public health issue?" http://broadcaster.medpagetoday.com/t?r=2&c=1898&l=15&ctl=CA06:5D21AFF7DD791D1C59086A13CA638538 MedPage Today http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046718/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:48:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046664/posts Governor Patrick Files Bill to Drastically Increase License Fees! On Sunday July, 13, 2008 Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick filed a special appropriations bill for fiscal year 2008. (As of the filing of this report, the bill had not yet received a number.) Within this bill sections 24 - 27 drastically increase certain firearm licenses. Sections 24 & 25 attack lawfully licensed firearm dealers by increasing their license fees from $100 for three years to $250. Then it adds a $100 inspection fee in years two and three of the license. This tactic would now turn a $100 three year dealer's... G.O.A.L. (Gun Owners Action League) via email http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046664/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:24:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044658/posts   Jack Straw ... law will back heroes            New law to back 'have-a-go-heroes'     By CLODAGH HARTLEY Home Affairs Correspondent Published: 12 Jul 2008     NEW legislation will protect “have-a-go heroes” who intervene in crimes or use force to defend themselves, Justice Secretary Jack Straw vowed last night. From Monday a person’s actions will be judged on the situation “as they saw it at the time” — even if in hindsight the force could be classed as unreasonable, according to insiders. Mr Straw told The Sun: “We’re not going to have a... The Sun (U.K.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044658/posts#comment Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:38:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044508/posts The scourge of knife crime gripping Britain has reached new depths with six murders across the country in less than 24 hours. Four of the killings were in London in an appalling day of bloodshed. Meanwhile, another teenager is in hospital in serious condition tonight after being stabbed outside a branch of Blockbuster Video in Bolton. The outburst of violence has prompted Gordon Brown to pledge he would introduce new measures to tackle the epidemic. Describing the 'terrible stabbings' in the past week as 'shocking and tragic', the Prime Minister promised new enforcement tactics and 'tough' parenting programmes. Scotland Yard... dailymail.co.uk http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044508/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:22:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044447/posts The Government will announce further measures to tackle knife crime on Monday following several knife-related deaths this week. Speaking in a Downing Street statement, the PM said that he had been in contact with Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair and asked to be kept up to date on investigations. Mr Brown said the stabbings are "shocking and tragic" and offered his condolences to the friends and families of those hurt. He then revealed that the Government will be publishing the first ever cross-government youth crime plan later next week. The plan will contain new enforcement measures, improvements to sentencing,... 10 Downing Street http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044447/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:50:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042797/posts TAMPA - TAMPA - Robert Cash Jr. said he felt like somebody was targeting his Palma Ceia home. About two weeks ago, he found a claw hammer covered with a rag in a backyard flower bed. Last week, he saw the gate to his wooden privacy fence in the 4100 block of West San Luis Street had been opened. He secured it with a new lock. "It was obvious something was about to happen," recalled Cash, 40. "You don't know what to think." About 2:50 a.m. Saturday, everything gelled. Tampa police said Cash surprised a man who had tunneled under... Tampa Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042797/posts#comment Wed, 9 Jul 2008 06:30:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041416/posts Bobby Jindal signs bill giving employees the right to have firearms in their automobiles "on company property". The Morning Advocate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041416/posts#comment Sun, 6 Jul 2008 12:54:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040828/posts Violent crime has doubled since Labour came to power a decade ago. Stabbings and assault in Britain are now common, if not daily occurrences; at night city centers are generally regarded as no-go areas; “feral” youths and gangs loitering the streets – often drunk on cheap alcohol – make many people too afraid to go for a walk on a summer evening. Every week yields up plenty of reasons why people have good reason to be scared in modern Britain. On Saturday evening 60-year old Stan Dixon, a former soldier, was attacked by youths, for asking them not to swear... The Brussels Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040828/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jul 2008 19:24:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040474/posts Boris Johnson urged people to walk away if they see a crime committed rather than risk their own lives. The London mayor admitted he would tell his own children to "look after themselves" rather than play Good Samaritan to a victim. "Everybody is shocked by the level of violence we are seeing, particularly towards young people, and we must all work as hard as we can to reverse this dreadful trend." Mirror http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040474/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 23:02:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040884/posts Two men tried to rob an Nashville Sonic restaurant, but an assistant manager pulled out a gun and fired shots, causing the suspects to flee. Police believe that one or both of the suspects was wounded. Metro police Capt. Michele Donegan said that at approximately 10:30 p.m. Thursday, two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, went inside the Sonic at 1410 Robinson Road, in Old Hickory. Several employees were at the restaurant, and numerous customers were at the tables outside and at the drive-ups. The armed suspect showed the gun. The assistant manager then pulled out a... WBIR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040884/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:06:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040648/posts The American Civil Liberties is getting blasted on its own blog site for holding onto the belief that the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution establishes a collective right for militias to have weapons, even though the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the right applies to individuals. "Sorry ACLU you lost me," wrote SuperNaut. "I just took the money I had slated to re-up my lapsed ACLU membership and used it to re-up my NRA membership." Hundreds of comments have been posted in just the first few days of July, almost uniformly condemning the ACLU's explanation of its position on... WorldNetDaily.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040648/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:42:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040224/posts A few minutes after ten on the morning of June 26, the Supreme Court gave every conservative a reason to get excited, charged up, fired up, yes, even, if need be, a little wild-eyed about the coming election. Yes, with its decision in District of Columbia et al. v. Heller, the Court has completely and irreversibly extinguished the hope burning in the hearts of Democrats and their Liberal allies that Right of Center voters won’t overcome the malaise affecting them. Cross Action News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040224/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:51:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040085/posts ANOTHER GROSS FACTUAL ERROR AT THE SUPREME COURT. Following up on similar huge errors from Justice Stevens in Heller. Plus, another Stevens Heller error here. What gives? Instapundit.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040085/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 03:28:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039720/posts "What works in Chicago may not work in Cheyenne," Barack Obama said after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Washington, D.C., gun ban. The Illinois senator was talking about gun control laws, but he could just as well have been talking about his interpretation of the Second Amendment. Although the amendment protects an individual right to arms, Obama says, it permits "common-sense" gun control, a category that for him seems to include every existing restriction on the possession and use of firearms. That view not only does not fly in Cheyenne (and in many other places where presidential candidates aspire... Reason http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039720/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:00:17 GMT