No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.2/280 - Release Date: 3/13/2006 Michigan Guards CPL-Holder Privacy: Article discusses the limitations on access to Concealed Pistol License records in Michigan. http://www.thetimesherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060313/NEWS01/603130306/1002 --- Burglar Wounded By "Warning Shot": A burglar in Ohio was wounded by a shotgun fired as a "warning shot." (This is a concept and a term to be shunned. If there was no justification to shoot the burglar, his injuries are not justified either.) http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060313/NEWS03/60313004 --- Fewer Gun Dealers = Less Crime?: The Christian Science Monitor looks at the Clinton-administration campaign to shut down kitche-table FFL's and whether the reduction in dealers or the increase in licensed CCW is more likely to have been associated with falling crime rates. http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0314/p02s01-ussc.html --- Angel Shamaya And Jury Nullification: Commentary on the Michigan arrest of RKBA activist Angel Shamaya focuses on the concept of jury nullification of unconstitutional laws. http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0306/0306nothing.htm --- Rule Five Reminder: A three-year-old Minnesota boy shot his mother in the knee the second time that he withdrew a pistol from under a couch cushion. The mother had removed the magazine, but not the round in the chamber, after the first incident. (Rule Five: Maintain control of your firearm. Also, if we assume that it was actually the father's pistol, make sure that all responsible members of the household at least know how to render safe any firearms that are present.) http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/03/13/D8GAUH081.html --- Brazilian Troops Fail To Locate Stolen Weapons: Army troops withdrew from Rio's most notorious shantytowns Monday, ending a 10-day operation that used tanks and helicopters in a failed effort to recover weapons stolen from a barracks. http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/14090145.htm --- From The Firearms Coalition: Concealed Carry in Alaska OK unless you're in the Army! The US military has long maintained rather strict rules about privately owned firearms on their bases but the Commander of the US Army in Alaska has taken gun control in the military to a whole new level - both on base and off. Last November Major General Charles H. Jacoby Jr., the Commanding General of US Army Alaska, put out a three-page policy statement outlining the most draconian firearms registration, storage, and transportation rules imaginable. These restrictions apply to all personnel living on post, including service members, their families, and civilians living in base housing and carry serious penalties for failure to comply. Recently General Jacoby took his gun control scheme a step farther by releasing a policy statement forbidding any US Army Alaska personnel to carry a concealed weapon any time, anywhere, on post or off post regardless of Alaska law to the contrary. The Policy Statement, which can be found at: http://www.usarak.army.mil/policies/PUBS-ACROBAT/USARAK_Policies/CGCOFS%20POLICY%20STATEMENT%2020.pdf reads as follows: "Carrying concealed deadly weapons by USARAK Soldiers represents a significant risk to the safety and welfare of this command. Accordingly, all Soldiers assigned or attached to USARAK are prohibited from carrying a concealed deadly weapon in public places off of all USARAK posts. All persons are prohibited from carrying concealed deadly weapons on USARAK posts IAW [in accordance with] USARAK Regulation 190-1." No exceptions, no excuses, no appeals. This outrage must be answered immediately! SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!! Please take a moment to send a note to your Representative and Senators, the Pentagon, and this very confused General. PLEASE FORWARD this information to everyone on your e-mail list and especially to other local and national gun groups that should be responding to this outrage. Here are a couple of addresses you might find useful: General Charles Jacoby Commander, US Army Alaska 724 Postal Service Loop #5000 Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5000 General Peter J. Schoomaker Chief of Staff of the Army 1500 Army Pentagon Washington, DC 20310-1500 ******************************************** The Firearms Coalition is a project of Neal Knox Associates, representing the collective voices of thousands of grassroots organizations and individuals nationwide in unwavering defense of firearms rights. To add your voice to the Firearms Coalition and retain Neal Knox Associates as your personal lobbyists in Washington, send a contribution to The Firearms Coalition, PO Box 3313, Manassas, VA 20108. ******************************************** --- From JPFO: ALERT FROM JEWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP America's Aggressive Civil Rights Organization March 13, 2006 JPFO ALERT: SPREAD THE WORD Since beginning our "Boot the BATFE" campaign ( www.jpfo.org/bootbatfe.htm ) earlier this year, we've been hearing from a number of people. There is a growing awareness among gun owners of the capricious and arbitrary nature of BATFE enforcement, and we feel that it is _essential_ to expand the awareness of this problem.. Using our BATFE Report form ( http://www.jpfo.org/batfeform.htm ) can help us not only increase knowledge among gun owners, but allow them a way to address the issue. The form can be submitted online at the above address, or you can download and print a PDF version at www.jpfo.org/batfeform.pdf . Please, download this form, print it out, and hand it out at all gun shows, clubs and stores that you patronize. Send it to every gun owner you know. And if you know anyone who has been jailed, fined, or otherwise punished for a "gun crime", please give them a copy as well. The Congressional Research Service memo ( http://www.jpfo.org/ATFguntests.pdf ) PROVES the BATFE has no standardized procedure for determining what constitutes an "illegal" firearm. As a result of that policy, untold numbers of American citizens are sitting in jail -- financially destroyed, reputations ruined, and rights forever lost -- as a result of the inconsistent and unpredictable nature of BATFE investigations. This is the federal government's worst nightmare. Imagine if this becomes popular knowledge -- the US Government could be held liable for _millions_ of dollars in fines, damages, and settlements resulting from civil lawsuits! Share the form. Share the memo. And help us give "the boot" to BATFE and _anyone_ who would dare defend this rogue agency! - The Liberty Crew ============================================================ JPFO mirror site: http://www.jpfo.net ============================================================ LET JPFO KEEP YOU INFORMED -- Sign up today for JPFO Alerts! Just send a blank e-mail to jpfoalerts-subscribe@jpfo.org. To unsubscribe, send a blank email to jpfoalerts-unsubscribe@jpfo.org ============================================================= Regain your freedom - download the song "Justice Day" today! http://www.rebelfirerock.com/downloadjd.html ============================================================= Original Material in JPFO ALERTS is Copyright 2006 JPFO, Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce this alert in full, so long as the following JPFO contact information is included: Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership PO Box 270143 Hartford, Wisconsin 53027 Phone: 1-262-673-9745 Order line: 1-800-869-1884 (toll-free!) Fax: 1-262-673-9746 Web: http://www.jpfo.org/ ============================================================= --- From NRA-ILA: Bond Monies Benefiting Arizona Gun Owners and Sportsmen to be Voted on in Phoenix, Tuesday, March 14! Tuesday, March 14, the City of Phoenix is holding a bond election. The NRA has endorsed BOTH Propositions One and Four. These two propositions provide funding toward projects protecting the Ben Avery Shooting Facility from further encroachment that could threaten the long-term future of this nationally recognized shooting facility. Money will be made available for major capital improvements to the shooting facility and for enhanced operations of the clay target ranges. This is the first time in recent history, bond monies have specifically been made available to benefit gun owners and sportsmen in Phoenix. If you are a Phoenix resident, please vote for BOTH Propositions One and Four Tuesday, March 14! If you are not a Phoenix resident, but know someone who is, please ask them to vote for both Propositions 1 and 4. For further election information please contact the Phoenix City Clerk Department by using the Election Information Hotline at (602) 261-8683. To view a sample ballot, please visit Phoenix's election website at: http://phoenix.gov/ELECTION/voteidx.html -- Stephen P. Wenger Firearm safety - It's a matter for education, not legislation. http://www.spw-duf.info .