News from The Sight M1911
Volume 215, 8/12/06
MEU SOC M1911 .45 CONTINUES TO PROVIDE STOPPING POWER FOR 31ST MEU
9MM VS. 38 SPECIAL: THE CARTRIDGES & THE GUNS
COVERT CARRY AND DRAW
By Gabe Suarez
http://m1911.blogspot.com/2006/08/covert-carry-and-draw.html
RAIL GUNS FOR HOME DEFENSE
A law enforcement veteran examines the pros and cons of pistol-mounted lights.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handguns/rail_080806/
SMITH & WESSON M&P
A Semiautomatic Pistol Worthy Of Its Name
http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/mp_080806/
WORLD’S LEAST POWERFUL HANDGUN!
WOMEN OF STEEL
More and more women are flocking to ranges and gun clubs — and they're not just Laura Croft Tomb Raider types
POINT SHOOTING: BILL JORDAN, JELLY BRYCE AND COLONEL REX APPLEGATE
http://www.bobtuley.com/pointshooting.htm
CONCEALED CARRY AND TERRORIST THREATS
By Syd
http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/ccw/ccw_terror.htm
TERRORIST THREAT CONFIRMS NEED FOR PRIVATE CITIZEN FIREARMS OWNERSHIP
MERIWEATHER'S GUN 'PROTECTED FAMILY'
University of Miami safety Brandon Meriweather said he was "protecting my family" during a July 21 shootout that left teammate Willie Cooper with a gunshot wound in his buttocks.
VICTIM STANDS GROUND
If rapists seek revenge, she'll be ready
MAN FATALLY SHOOTS ARMED HOME INVADER
http://tinyurl.com/ho86c and related:
NO CHARGES FOR HOME'S OCCUPANT
"This man was defending his life," Sgt. Jack Cates said. "I think probably if he had not had a gun, he would have been [killed], as well as the female in the house, and possibly the baby. …”
http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/470213.html
POKEY POLICE PROTECTION PROMPTS PISTOL PURCHASE
A North Platte woman has decided she needs a gun close by her all the time.
NY TIMES ON CASTLE DOCTRINE LAWS
MILITIAS BOTH HOME AND ABROAD
Sandy Levinson
THE CLEAR INTENT OF THE FRAMERS
http://triggerfinger.org/weblog/entry/7115.jsp
UNITED STATES JUSTICE STATISTICS SHOW AMERICANS NEED FIREARMS
http://www.2ndamendment.com/Content/News/20060808-04.htm
ATF CONTINUES ITS STELLAR YEAR
EX- POLICE OFFICER WAS “FILLING STREETS WITH GUNS”
YOUNG BOY SHOOTS, KILLS SELF WITH DETROIT OFFICER'S POWERFUL PISTOL
Incident occurred in east-side home owned by cop
INTERESTING EDITORIAL ABOUT LOCAL GUN STORE AND MEDIA ANTI-GUNNERY
http://progunprogressive.com/?p=204
CALIFORNIA: COUNCIL PANEL BACKS MANDATORY NOTICE ON STOLEN, MISSING GUNS
L.A. plan to stop those buying for others would require legal owners to quickly tell of loss, theft.
KANSAS: HUNDREDS FLOCK TO GUN CLASSES
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1681252/posts
OHIO: PLAIN DEALER EDITORIAL PAINFULLY ENDORSES PRE-EMPTION
PHILIPPINES: VIOLENT CRIME SPURS PUSH FOR GUN OWNERSHIP
SOUTH AFRICA: NEW DEADLINES FOR GUN OWNERS
GUN-FREE UK: BRITISH BODY COUNT SOARS AS THE COSTA KILLERS TURN UP THE HEAT
Spanish police see the recent drug gang shootings as a worrying sign of change in the expat community
GUN-FREE UK: GUN BAN SPURS KNIFE ATTACKS
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-2304912,00.html
THE WHAT NOT TO DO FILE: FRIEND'S SHOOTING LEADS TO PRISON
http://www.wstm.com/Global/story.asp?S=5262219&nav=2aKD
THE WHAT NOT TO DO FILE: HOW NOT TO OPEN A GRENADE...
THE WHAT NOT TO DO FILE: ALLENTOWN MAN SAYS SHOOTING NOT INTENTIONAL
Resident testifies he accidentally fired shot that killed friend during party.
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