News from The Sight M1911
Volume 205, 5/29/06
MEMORIAL DAY
May God bless and protect all who have served, all who are serving now, and all who will serve in the future. And let’s hope that this ungrateful nation finds a way to express our appreciation for the sacrifices made by so many.
OLEG VOLK’S M1911 PHOTO GALLERY
http://www.olegvolk.net/gallery/technology/arms/m1911/
USPSA TO ESTABLISH NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH IPSC
UNDER THE GUN
Woody’s pawnshop owner blasts NYC allegations, says he would never disobey firearms laws
ATF INVESTIGATING HANDGUN STING SET UP BY NEW YORK CITY
COAST GUARD LAW ENFORCEMENT ADOPTS NEW PISTOL
Sig Sauer P229R DAKTM .40 caliber pistol
http://www.military.com/features/0,15240,96246,00.html
CHP WILL BUY 9,700 NEW GUNS
The Smith & Wesson contract for $6.6 million will replace pistols in use since the 1990s.
SMITH & WESSON FILLS LARGE ORDER
Smith & Wesson has sold 1,100 of its new military-style pistols to the Cincinnati Police Department, its biggest recent law enforcement order, the company said.
CONCEALED CARRY HERO
Concealed within an anti-gun story!
http://www.classicalvalues.com/archives/003586.html
TEEN SHOOTS INTRUDER AFTER FATHER SAYS ON PHONE, `DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO'
FIREARMS FASHIONED FOR WOMEN
Makers capitalize on rising market
VIOLENT CRIME IS NOT CAUSED BY LAW-ABIDING GUN OWNERS
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/269440_workman09.html
DEFENSELESS DECISION
Why were guns taken from law-abiding citizens in New Orleans?
http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/lott200603210744.asp
ABC FIREARM NEWS COVERED BY FORMER ANTIGUN GROUP STAFFER
SCHOOLS TEACH COMBAT SKILLS TO CIVILIANS
Lack of Regulation Of Private Training Troubles Some
PHYSICS TEACHER UNDER FIRE FOR GUN EXPERIMENT
Parent's complaint raises issue about legality of stunt
FEDERAL LAW NEGATES D.C.'S SUIT AGAINST GUNMAKERS, JUDGE RULES
REP. RENZI SET TO INTRODUCE BILL EXPEDITING OUT-OF-STATE GUN PURCHASES
http://www.gunowners.org/a052406.htm
SAFETY ADVANCES CAN OFTEN BACKFIRE
IF YOUR ESTROGEN LEVEL IS CAUSING A HORMONAL SURGE, TRY SPENDING SOME TIME AT A GUN RANGE
MENTAL PROBLEMS OF ANTI-GUN PEOPLE
PROOF THAT GUN-BANS DON'T REDUCE CRIME
THE BRADY BUNCH HAS A NEW BOSS – A REPUBLICAN
FIREARM MANUFACTURERS CHALLENGE BASELESS CONCLUSION OF ANTIGUN GROUP REPORT
FRIENDLY FIRE
If McCain’s going to claim he’s a conservative on guns, then he’s got some explaining to do.
STATES SIGNING ONTO NRA-BACKED LAW TO EXPAND USE OF DEADLY FORCE
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/14657559.htm
AIRPORT SCREENERS STILL FINDING GUNS IN CARRY-ON BAGS
http://www.gazette.com/display.php?id=1317901&secid=1
UN THREATENS U.S. GUN LOVERS
GOA CELEBRATES ELECTORAL WINS
May was a good month at the polls for gun owners
http://www.gunowners.org/a052606.htm
BATF ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2005
Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader
http://www.atf.gov/pub/gen_pub/2005annual_report.pdf
NEW E-MAIL SERVICE AVAILABLE TO FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEES
SHOOTING VICTIM CALLED 911
Witnesses said she claimed her husband had just put a gun to her head and was coming back after her to kill her. No police officer was dispatched.
JUDGE DENIES APPEAL FROM SAN LEANDRO GUN DEALER
ALASKA: SENATE PASSES SURPLUS FIREARMS BILL
Bill allows the public sale of guns that were seized by police
http://www.ktva.com/alaska/ci_3773153
ARIZONA: SENATORS FAIL TO OVERRIDE GUN SEIZURE VETO
Gov. Napolitano rejected bill to trim her powers
http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/126550
ARIZONA: SENATE VOTES TO LET GUNS INTO EATERIES
Bill includes restaurants that serve alcohol
http://www.azstarnet.com/news/127446
CALIFORNIA: CANDIDATE FOR ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF SUPPORTS SHALL ISSUE RULES FOR ISSUING PERMITS
CALIFORNIA: THE BRADY AGENDA
CALIFORNIA: LOCKYER, KLEHS TOUT GUN-CONTROL BILLS
http://www.insidebayarea.com/localnews/ci_3829813
CALIFORNIA: BURGLARY IS RISKY BUSINESS - FOR ALL
Capital man says he's still shaken after shooting intruder.
LOUISIANA: CONCEALED HANDGUN INTEREST INCREASING
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/2889346.html
OHIO: PANIC OVER PRE-EMPTION LANGUAGE BEGINS
OKLAHOMA: STAND YOUR GROUND LAW SPARKS INCREASE IN CONCEAL CARRY CLASSES
http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/0506/327957.html
TEXAS: FIVE MEN DRESSED AS ATF AGENTS INVADE, ROB HOME
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/state/14555858.htm
VERMONT: DOUGLAS SIGNS BILL PROTECTING SHOOTING RANGES
VIRGINIA: CONGRESSMAN CALLS FOR TIGHTER GUN CONTROL LAWS
Congressman Jim Moran and Virginians Against Handgun Violence are stepping up efforts to ban 50-caliber sniper rifles.
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=791885
VIRGINIA: GUN OWNER SAYS HE FOLLOWS LAW
Moore lives on Cabin Branch Court, and at least one of his neighbors is displeased because Moore occasionally shoots guns on his property near Manassas.
WASHINGTON: THE FIGHT AGAINST FIREARMS
City pushing for tougher state laws, but would it help?
WYOMING TARGETS ATF IN SUIT OVER GUN RIGHTS
CANADA: END OF REGISTRY APPLAUDED BY GUN OWNERS
KENYA: TAKE THE GUNS TOO, LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE
http://allafrica.com/stories/200605030248.html
PHILIPPINES: JOURNALISTS SPLIT OVER ISSUE OF ARMING SELVES
UK: BIGGEST RISE IN FIREARM CERTIFICATES FOR 25 YEARS
THE WHAT NOT TO DO FILE: UW-PARKSIDE STUDENT SAYS SHE ACCIDENTALLY SHOT, KILLED SISTER
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