No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.13.0/464 - Release Date: 10/5/2006 Good News...And More Good News: GOA points out the passage of the federal ban on firearm confiscation during declared emergencies and the defeat of an attempt to expand the Brady Law. http://www.gunowners.org/a100506.htm --- Wisconsin Bill Would Authorize Armed Teachers: In the wake of school shootings in Wisconsin, Colorado and Pennsylvania during the last two weeks, a state legislator says he plans to introduce legislation that would allow teachers, principals, administrators and other school personnel to carry concealed weapons. (What about private citizens in public?) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15142930/ Prohibitionists Respond: http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=73859 --- Temporary-Permit Bill Pending In Pennsylvania: Legislation pending in Pennsylvania seeks to provide victims of domestic violence with a temporary emergency license to carry a firearm "to make sure that they're able to defend themselves," according to State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, sponsor of the bill. http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200610/NAT20061006a.html --- Kansas Debates Gun-Ban Signs: People licensed to carry concealed handguns will be able to pack heat while visiting nearly any business in the state next year, unless a sign is posted prohibiting the practice. The sign proposed by the Kansas Attorney General's Office is up for a public review during a hearing Tuesday in Topeka. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2006/oct/05/signs_sights/ --- Bloomberg Claims 109 Recruits: Six months after starting a national campaign against illegal guns, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said yesterday that 109 mayors from 44 states have joined his Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/06/nyregion/06mbrfs-001.html?_r=1&oref=login --- Ohio Privacy Hypocrisy Exposed: One Ohio newspaper reports that another paper had its request denied for a list of licensed foster parents. Yet, Ohio newspapers have routine access to lists of those licensed to carry concealed handguns. http://www.ohioccw.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3722&Itemid=83 --- Proposed Idaho Gun Ordinance Draws National Attention: A proposal to encourage gun ownership in the southwestern Idaho of Greenleaf town is drawing national attention, but mostly bemusement from local residents. City Councilman Steven Jett said the proposed ordinance asks homeowners to buy a gun and receive proper firearms training. The rule is modeled on a 1982 law passed in the town of Kennesaw, Ga., requiring each head of household to keep at least one gun. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/ID_GUN_LAW_IDOL-?SITE=IDBOI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT --- Despite Ordinance, Criminals Still Buy Ammo In L.A.: Convicted felons and other people with criminal records have bought thousands of rounds of ammunition from gun stores in Los Angeles, even though such sales are illegal, according to a study released Thursday. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ammo6oct06,1,1085294.story?coll=la-headlines-california --- Chicago Bans BB Guns: The Chicago City Council, reacting to the shooting of a teenager, has banned the sale and possession of air guns such as BB guns that look like real guns. The ban also applies to any replica that shoots a projectile. http://news.monstersandcritics.com/northamerica/article_1208616.php/Chicago_City_Council_bans_BB-guns --- Dallas Considers Toy-Gun Ban: After directing City Attorney Tom Perkins in August to craft one of the nation's strictest ordinances regulating the sale and possession of toy guns, the Dallas City Council's public safety committee asked him Tuesday to keep working on the matter. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-toyguns_04met.ART.North.Edition1.3e9c91a.html --- Homeowner Charged After Justified Shooting: A Colorado homeowner was ruled justified in shooting a trespasser who struggled with him on a stoop but will face a misdemeanor charge for a third, unaimed shot. http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061005/NEWS01/610050344 --- California Hunters Encouraged To Use Non-Lead Bullets: Citing a study from UC Santa Cruz, which claims to link lead from "ammunition" to lead in the blood of California condors, a coalition in Monterey County is encouraging big-game hunters to try lead-free ammunition. http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/15683644.htm --- "That God And Country Thing, The Right To Bear Arms": A school administrator from Philadelphia claims that it's harder to protect rural schools from shooting incidents because of "that God and country thing, the right to bear arms." http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110AP_Amish_School_Urban_Contrast.html --- Vilify Guns To Prevent Violence: A student editor proposes: "let's make it unpopular to own a gun. Do not buy a gun, use a gun or support your friend's use of guns. Let others know that you think owning a gun is harmful to them and to others..." http://www.thesnapper.com/index.php?page=articles&article_id=1922342&page_come_from=home -- Stephen P. Wenger Firearm safety - It's a matter for education, not legislation. http://www.spw-duf.info .