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A few years ago, a politician was attempting to make the case for a mandatory gun storage law. On stage, he tried to show how easy it was to unlock a gun from being locked, with the device of his choice. It was a live broadcast. He fumbled and fumbled. I am sure that video is out there, but I cannot find it. Does anyone else remember this video, and any other details about it? It seems to have been consigned to the memory hole. Maybe it was before YouTube?

The capital of New York State has joined other cities in restricting the ability for gun owners to store them in their own home. A law has come into effect passed by the City Council requiring all guns to be locked in safes or using a gun lock at home. The police is handing out free locks, but stiff penalties are planned for anyone that does not comply. The Albany Times Union reported on the new law. First offenses will be violations carrying a fine of $250 or up to 15 days in jail so long as no one is...

WASHINGTON -- Mulling legislation to shield the gun industry from some lawsuits, the Senate on Thursday approved a provision requiring a separate child safety lock with each handgun purchase. Added to the bill 70-30, the language proposed by Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., is the first that majority Republicans have allowed to come to the floor. Senate Republican Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said he might allow others. The Kohl amendment would require any licensed manufacturer, importer or dealer to include a separate child safety or locking device with each handgun purchase, except those purchased by government officials and police officers. Any...