No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.10/386 - Release Date: 7/12/2006 San Francisco Could Attempt Ammunition Ban: After a judge overturned the city's illegal ban on handguns, the San Francisco Chronicle publishes an op-ed piece calling for a ban on ammunition (whose regulation is also pre-empted by the state). http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2006/07/11/EDGOBIPUK91.DTL --- Why DC Residents Need The RKBA: Commentary looks at a recent rape and murder in the nation's capital, where firearm prohibition forces law-abiding residents to "rely on the kindness of criminals." http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51024 Related Article: http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20060711-113957-3104r.htm --- Florida Crime Rate Lowest Since 1971: Florida's crime rate dropped for the 14th straight year in 2005 to its lowest mark since 1971 because of tougher laws, increased financial support from the Legislature and law-abiding citizens with guns, Gov. Jeb Bush said Tuesday. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/15016884.htm --- More Details In San Antonio Home-Defense Shooting: One of three men attempting to kick in the door of a home was killed when several shots were fired through the door. This article provides details about the sequence of events. http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/metro/stories/MYSA071106.3B.intruder.shot.1460a52.html --- Twelve-Year-Old Drives Intruders From Home: A 12 year old walks into the living room, sees his mother frantically protecting the baby, and several strangers attacking his father. The 12 year old rushes out of the living room, but comes back pointing a gun at the five suspects. As of Monday night, all but one are in jail. http://www.fox21.com/Global/story.asp?S=5134073&nav=menu149_1 --- Businessman Charged With Murder Of Robber: A produce-stand owner is charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting a teenage robber. (North Carolina appears to lack a stand-your-ground law.) http://www.wnct.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WNCT/MGArticle/NCT_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149189070530 --- Louisiana Sheriff Offers Kids Firearms Training: Youngsters aged 10 to 14 can participate in an annual Youth Firearms Education Camp. (I wish that the photo showed better use of the hearing protectors.) http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060711/NEWS01/607110315/1002/NEWS --- Rule Five Reminder: A veteran LAPD officer was shot in his pickup truck, with his duty handgun, by his three-year-old son, who was in the back-seat area. (Rule Five: Maintain control of your firearm.) http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-kidcop12jul12,1,6120149.story?coll=la-headlines-california California Deputy On Trial For Negligent Storage: Deputy Paul Turner is charged with negligent storage of his service pistol which was used to kill a young girl. (It is a felony in California if an improperly stored firearm is used by a minor and someone is injured.) http://www.cbs47.tv/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=A5724870-3267-4263-8799-065373422B99 Meanwhile, In Canada...: Fourteen Canadian soldiers were fined for being careless with their weapons while posted in Afghanistan in the last 18 months. Charges relate to improperly securing rifles, leaving guns unattended or allowing a weapon to accidentally fire. http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/National/2006/07/11/1678738-sun.html --- NRA Unit Sponsors Essay Contest: The National Rifle Association's Civil Rights Defense Fund is sponsoring both a scholarship and an essay contest for law students in the United States in celebration of the Second Amendment as an integral part of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_88876.asp --- Teaching The Second Amendment: In many cases, the public school system is the only exposure that many children have to the Bill of the Rights. It is imperative, therefore, to ensure that our nation's teachers are enlightening our young people and teaching them correctly about our rights and the meaning behind them. http://www.libertybelles.org/articles/teaching2a.htm -- Stephen P. Wenger Firearm safety - It's a matter for education, not legislation. http://www.spw-duf.info .