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ABC News Poll ABC News has an article about a potential suit that may be made by Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell against all handgun manufacturers "because they’ve created a dangerous environment." It's getting higher folks. But - there is a light at the end of the tunnel. According to their poll, "Do you think gun makers should pay for costs associated with gun violence?", 82.5% of the 1419 people polled said "NO"! Right On! I urge all of you to go here and cast your vote also. Let's show them what we think! |
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Detroit News Poll Another poll concerning concealed weapon permits. Every vote counts so check it out and vote today! |
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Justice at all? [From the NRA Fax-Alert service] Last week we told you how an Idaho state judge had ruled that Lon Horiuchi, the man who shot and killed Vicki Weaver during the 1992 siege at Ruby Ridge, must stand trial for his actions and face involuntary manslaughter charges. We also told you that the taxpayer-funded defense team was working to move the trial to a federal court. Citing a rarely used statute intended to protect federal agents from overzealous state agencies, U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge ruled this week in favor of Horiuchi, allowing the trial to be heard in federal court. According to the 1/13/98 edition of The Washington Post, it is anticipated that Horiuchi will now seek to have the charges against him dismissed on the grounds he was acting in his capacity as a federal agent when he pulled the trigger. The Justice Department had no comment when asked if they would support a dismissal motion, although they have been funding his defense with your tax dollars, and have yet to issue even a reprimand of Horiuchi for taking Mrs. Weaver's life. In order to have the charges dismissed, Horiuchi needs to show that he was acting within his duties, and reasonably believed the shooting was necessary and proper.' This case is certainly not over, and we will be sure to bring you further reports as the trial develops. |
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Washington State Legislature Alerts For all of you folks in WA State, the legislature is back in session for 60 more days of fun and adventure! I will be posting alerts on our new page specifically for this information. See the new button at the top or click here. |
New for '98 Olympic Arms is proud to announce that our receivers will now come with a mil-spec hard anodizing! There will be a trasition period, so some receivers leaving now may have our old coating, but soon all will change to the new hard coat. |
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To Shoot...or not to Shoot A mother in California is getting a restraining order against her ex-husband to keep him from teaching his 5-year old daughter how to shoot a BB gun. As the parents are in disagreement, a family court judge will have to make a decision. Read more here. |
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Chicago Tribune - way behind the power curve The Tribune has printed a four part article about the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP - formally DCM) and the "evil" military weapons they are selling to just anyone! Imagine that! I recommend that everyone read these articles and write the Tribune to let them know how you feel. I know I did! |
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Shooting Lists Looking for shooting related news lists? Look here! You could sign up to them all and receive more junk mail than you ever imagined! I am hooked up to the AR-15 list, and it seems to be pretty good for the most part. Check one out! |
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