News from The Sight M1911, Volume 151

A former police officer has filed a lawsuit against a major gun manufacturer, claiming he was injured in a fight with robbery suspects because his gun malfunctioned.

http://www.accessnorthga.com/news/ap_newfullstory.asp?ID=35838

L.A. MAN SHOOTS CAR THIEF, CHARGED WITH MURDER

A 26-year-old Los Angeles man who prosecutors say shot at two thieves stealing his car, killing one of them, was charged on Wednesday with murder.

http://tinyurl.com/32oaa

FLORIDA: FEDERAL AGENTS SEIZE 344 GUNS AT VOLUSIA FLEA MARKET

Agents seized 344 guns in an investigation into suspected illegal weapons sales at a Volusia County flea market, a spokesman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Thursday.

[Plugging the “gun show loophole” ATF-style]

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/state/8389488.htm?1c

ILLINOIS: GUN-RIGHTS GROUP KNOCKS GOVERNOR'S LATEST MOVES

Legislation vetoes called to a threat to gun industry

http://tinyurl.com/25rtz

ILLINOIS: STATE, FEDS CLASH ON GUN RECORDS

http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-gun08.html

LOUISIANA: SENATE APPROVES BAN ON FIREARMS FOR WORKERS ON ELECTION DAY

A violation could carry up to a five-year prison sentence and $1,000 fine.

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/news/0404/06pollguns.html

MINNESOTA: LITTLE RUSH FOR GUN PERMITS

http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4715071.html

MISSOURI: CRAWFORD ALLOWED TO INTERVENE IN CONCEALED GUNS LAWSUIT

State Rep. Larry Crawford was allowed Monday to intervene in a lawsuit challenging a concealed guns permit he received under a new law he helped write.

http://tinyurl.com/2u2b4

NEW JERSEY: FILM DEVELOPER SPOTS GUN; 2 PHILA. MEN ARRESTED

ATLANTIC CITY - Two Philadelphia men were arrested on gun charges after an Atlantic City drugstore employee, alarmed by the pictures he was processing, called police.

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/8373088.htm?1c

NEW MEXICO: COURT BACKS GUNS BAN

The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a controversial guns ban in Albuquerque's Metropolitan Courthouse.

http://www.abqtrib.com/archives/news04/040504_news_guns.shtml

OHIO: GUN BAN EXTREMISTS' EXPECTED ''BUSINESS BLITZ'' BEGINS

http://www.ohioccw.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1698

OHIO: GUN-BILL SUPPORTERS PREDICT LESS CRIME

http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/news/stories/20040406/localnews/179123.html

OHIO: FREMONT MAYOR WANTS TO PROHIBIT FIREARMS IN PUBLIC AREAS

http://www.thenews-messenger.com/news/stories/20040407/localnews/188917.html

OHIO: BEST GUN BEHAVIOR STRESSED

http://www.marionstar.com/news/stories/20040407/localnews/189369.html

OHIO: 'NO GUNS ALLOWED' KIT

The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police teamed up with a marketing firm to develop a kit for businesses and individuals who don't want guns brought onto their property.

http://www.newsnet5.com/news/2986727/detail.html

OHIO: CUYAHOGA COUNTY REFUSES TO ACCEPT CCW LICENSE APPLICATIONS

http://tinyurl.com/2fqw6

RHODE ISLAND: SUBJECTS OF A PERMANENT RESTRAINING ORDER MAY LOSE GUNS

http://tinyurl.com/3f9yl

IRELAND: MCDOWELL PLANS TO BRING IN TOUGHER GUN LAWS

The Minister for Justice has said he will bring in new measures in an effort to tackle gun crime.

http://home.eircom.net/content/irelandcom/breaking/2959256?view=Eircomnet

KNOW THY ENEMY: TV ONE PARTNERS WITH MILLION MOMS TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE

Cable Network for African American Adults to Launch Public Service Campaign

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=115-04072004

KNOW THY ENEMY: BRADY CAMPAIGN SEEKS COURT ORDER TO STOP JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FROM ALLOWING NEW ASSAULT WEAPONS