M14 Petition Correction: A list member, who apparently follows CMP activity more closely than I do, responded to the item about the petition to make converted M14's available through the CMP: "This has been making the rounds for a few years. However, there are no "surplus" M-14s in stock due to (A) many of them having been provided to foreign states, e.g., in the Baltics, and (B) the current shooting matches going on in Iraq and Afghanistan, where they are being employed as sniper rifles and DMRs." --- Funding the Anti-Gun Rights Culture War: Tim Wheeler, of Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership, reveals a major source of funding to fight against the RKBA in California. http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1127293511248 --- End "Constitution Worship": It's amazing what a student can learn while working toward a Ph.D. in history at Yale University. Apparently this genius can't even figure out that it's intentional that the words "democracy" and "democratic" don't appear in the Constitution. http://www.yaledailynews.com/article.asp?AID=29953 --- South Africa- Fewer But More Violent Crimes: Article points out that while the number of violent crimes has fallen in South Africa, the sophistication and level of violence of the ongoing crimes has increased. Yet the government continues to disarm its law-abiding citizens. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/23/international/africa/23johannesburg.html?pagewanted=all --- "Enter Florida At Your Own Risk" The Brady Bunch will target potential tourists via newspaper ads in their back-door attempt to reverse that state's new "castle doctrine" legislation. (1) The advice slated for the ads seems like good advice in general. (2) The recent legislation really only brought Florida law in line with that of a great many American states, particularly those west of the Mississippi. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/state/12717771.htm --- Florida Supremes Rule Against Taurus: In a case bounced from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to the Florida Supreme Court, justices ruled that the firm's commercial liability insurance coverage does not cover it for costs stemming from lawsuits by cities and counties seeking to recover costs associated with firearm-related violence. http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050922/APN/509220936 --- Strange Shooting, Lawsuit: The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied an appeal by an insurance company in Georgia. At issue, whether a single-action revolver on a woman driver's lap discharged and struck her passenger as the result of the use of the truck (over bumpy roads). Rule Two - Never let the muzzle cross anything you're not prepared to shoot. Rule Five- Maintain control of your firearm. http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1127293511248 --- North Carolina Woman Charged With Rule Five Violation: A woman in North Carolina faces criminal charges after a friend of her son used an shotgun in her home to kill himself. http://www.wxii12.com/news/5006884/detail.html --- NRA, SAF Sue Over Seizures: The joint lawsuit, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, by these two organizations hits the press. http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050922-111326-6278r.htm --- From The NRA-ILA: NRA Files Suit To Stop Firearm Seizures In New Orleans Help support NRA's efforts in New Orleans. Click here to make a contribution. (Fairfax, VA) - Today, the National Rifle Association (NRA) filed a motion in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana seeking a temporary restraining order to block authorities from confiscating law-abiding citizens' firearms in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. "New Orleans is the first city in the United States to forcibly disarm peaceable law-abiding citizens and it must be the last. Victims are dealing with a complete breakdown of government. At a time when 911 is non-operational and law enforcement cannot respond immediately to calls for help, people have only the Second Amendment to protect themselves, their loved ones and their property," said NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. "The NRA stands with law-abiding Americans, who agree that at their most vulnerable moment, their right to defend themselves and their families should not be taken away," said Chris W. Cox, NRA's chief lobbyist. According to The New York Times, the New Orleans superintendent of police directed that no civilians in New Orleans will be allowed to have guns and that "only law enforcement are allowed to have weapons." ABC News quoted New Orleans' deputy police chief, saying, "No one will be able to be armed. We are going to take all the weapons." "The NRA is determined to stop this blatant abuse of power by local politicians. It is disgraceful that any government official would further endanger the lives of innocent victims by issuing this ridiculous order. We are very grateful to the many rank and file police officers who have come forward and assisted NRA in exposing these violations of constitutional freedoms. We are also pleased that the Second Amendment Foundation is joining us in this effort," added Cox. "The actions of the New Orleans government have destroyed the one levee that stands between law-abiding citizens and anarchy - the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. The NRA will not rest until this injustice is resolved," concluded LaPierre. --nra-- Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services. -- Stephen P. Wenger Firearm safety - It's a matter for education, not legislation. http://www.spw-duf.info .