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Brady Campaign Attempts to Intimidate H&R Block
Let's show our support for H&R Block by contacting them and letting them know how we feel

6 indicted over gun permit classes
3 instructors face mail-fraud charges
Up to 3,000 Kentuckians got permits to carry concealed deadly weapons without taking the required training because instructors issued fraudulent paperwork, state and federal officials announced yesterday. In return for a fee of up to $75, the instructors certified that people had completed training when they hadn't, according to federal indictments.

Justice Cabinet Announces Changes Regarding The Carry Concealed Deadly Weapons Program
Six instructors indicted. Some CCW licenses to be revoked.

Tighter security means big changes for state Capitol visitors
People heading to Frankfort over the next three months to watch Kentucky legislators hash out laws and debate policy had better get there early. Security measures instituted since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will change what formerly was easy access. ''A lot of us think it is overkill. I don't think there are really any terrorists who are looking at causing havoc in the state of Kentucky,'' said Sen. Tom Buford, R-Nicholasville. ''And any terrorist who knows anything about Kentucky would know that we (lawmakers) can cause more than enough terror on our own.

LEVIN’S "DEMILITARIZATION" SCHEME WHACKED – YAAAAYY!
Dec. 12 Neal Knox Update -- Sec. 1062 of the Defense Authorization bill, the provision allowing any "significant military weapon" -- including all guns ever owned by the U.S. Government -- to be recalled or ordered destroyed, has been completely removed by House-Senate Conference Negotiators.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR GUN RIGHTS?
As America bears arms, let's protect our right to keep them.

POLICE DATA: PACKING HEAT DOESN'T PACK ON CRIMES
Fear of more crime with more gun permits appears unfounded.

DEBATE BEGINS OVER UTAH GUN RULES
The long, and sometimes emotional, debate over reworking or repealing dozens of state rules that "illegally" control the use of firearms started Tuesday.

JUDGE TO RULE NEXT MONTH ON CONCEALED-CARRY
A judge is expected to rule Jan. 10 on whether Ohio's law on carrying a concealed weapon violates the state Constitution.

Pennsylvania Reciprocity!
Pennsylvania Signs CCW Reciprocity Agreements with Florida and Kentucky
After 5 years of hard work, the Allegheny County Sportsmen's League was contacted by Pennsylvania Attorney General Mike Fisher on October 24, 2001 to confirm that his office has finalized two Reciprocity Agreements.  The Attorney General has announced that hose agreements have been signed with Florida and Kentucky. 

KENTUCKY POST READER'S HOTLINE POLL UPDATE
From Donald A. (Tony) Haubner:
Saturday's Edition of the Kentucky Post featured the results of last weeks Reader's Hotline Poll. We not only won, we smoked 'em! the total was 70 - 0. That's Seventy to ZERO! You just can't get much better than that. Maybe the other side is trying to lull us into a false sense of security! I want to thank all of you who took out the time to let your voice be heard. This is one poll that should be heard across the Mighty Ohio River! Thanks again. Tony

Foes drop drive against gun law
LANSING, MI -- Overwhelmed by circumstances both in and out of their control, opponents of Michigan's new concealed weapons law are giving up on plans for a ballot proposal to overturn it in 2002. Representatives of the group People Who Care About Kids said they won't mount a petition drive to place the issue before voters -- primarily because they don't have the money to run a campaign, and without it they're afraid a repeal of the law would be rejected.

The 2001 Gun Rights Policy Conference
Gun Rights Affirmed
We just returned from the Gun Rights Policy Conference in Covington, KY (across the river from Cincinnati). We got to hear from some real Second Amendment warriors, people who are leading the fight intellectually and spiritually to preserve and enhance our civil rights. Neal Knox, Larry Pratt, Wayne La Pierre, Dave Kopel, Gen. James Chambers, Masaad Ayoob, Ken Blanchard, and Dave Workman were there along with many others whose names may not be as immediately recognizable but who are nevertheless making significant contributions to the struggle for the preservation of the Second Amendment. more...

Concealed guns afford self defense
Director Melissa Allison Sets Straight the Kentucky Post
I have rationally gone over the facts and realized that gun carriers are no more violent than any other normal citizen of the United States. They have simply chosen to protect themselves instead of being a victim. Why should we not have the right to defend ourselves against those who threaten us and our families? more...

KC3 at First-Ever National Night Out 
KC3 participated in the first-ever National Night Out event held in Frankfort, Ky. by the Franklin County Crime Commission this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 8th, and it was a success for all concerned. KC3 Board members Melissa and Tyler Allison, Bob Jaynes and Shelby Riggs and Charles Riggs were there passing out Eddie Eagle brochures, coloring books, stickers and posters to the hundreds of kids and their parents who attended. We had a TV set up playing the Eddie Eagle gun safety video, and answered questions from parents on how to get this valuable info and program for their schools and kids. more...

Campbell Co. to lift gun restriction: Permit-holders can carry in parks
KC3 board member, Tyler Allison, leads challenge to illegal ordinance. Campbell County soon will allow people with permits to carry concealed guns in its parks. County Attorney Justin Verst recommended Wednesday that the Fiscal Court change the county's current ordinance, which prohibits firearms in all county buildings and parks. He recommended the county modify the ban to make it apply only to county buildings. more...

Newport cancels gun buy-backs
The Newport Housing Authority is canceling its second gun buy-back after realizing that President Bush's order six weeks ago ending the program also directed that remaining funding be reallocated to other programs.

New Ohio Lawsuit To Be Filed Friday to Allow Carrying of Firearms for Self-Protection
(August 23, 2001) - The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) will file a new lawsuit on Friday to overturn the unconstitutional ban on the means of self-defense outside one's home that bars legal concealed carrying of firearms by law-abiding adults. The new lawsuit is similar to the Cincinnati lawsuit that initially won a temporary injunction but has since stalled in the Ohio Supreme Court on minor procedural issues.

Shooting range is a possibility in Oldham
La Grange City Council and Fiscal Court passed ordinances clarifying the zoning classification for the Industrial Park District that would allow for the possibility of an indoor shooting range to locate in that area.

Gun permits create frenzy for new lightweight models
Retailers sell out of small handguns
HOWELL, MI -- The flow of people applying for a concealed weapons permit has been reduced to a trickle in Livingston County in recent weeks, but gun shops in the area are experiencing a boom in sales.

ALABAMA RECIPROCITY
The list is out for reciprocity according to Alabama's new Alabama Concealed Carry Reciprocity Law, which is effective August 1, 2001. It's here

New Policy on Firearm Background Checks
United States Attorney General John Ashcroft is seeking public comment on a new policy involving firearm background checks. Our rights under the Second Amendment have been abused by retaining our personal information long after our background checks have proven us to be "clean".

Previously, under the Clinton administration, background checks were retained for up to 90 days with out reason. Mr. Ashcroft wants Instant Background checks to return to what they were supposed to be, Instant. Under the new policy background checks will be deleted within 24 hours.

The Attorney General is accepting public comment until September 4th, so please let him know that we as sportsmen and firearm owners support this new policy. You should state that you feel applications should be destroyed immediately.

To reach Attorney General John Ashcroft you can e-mail: askdoj@usdoj.gov or call (202) 353-1555.

Women's Day at the Range
Sponsored by The NRA Foundation and Women on Target

Saturday, August 11, 2001
9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Anderson County Sportsman's Club
Lawrenceburg, KY
Rain or Shine

Try your hand at shotgun, rifle, pistol, archery and muzzle-loading. This is a fun, introductory event designed to teach women the basics of the shooting sports. No prior knowledge or experience with firearms is required. You will receive hands-on instruction about safe handling and marksmanship in a safe, non-competitive atmosphere. Bring your own equipment or use some of our loaners.

Cost is $10.00 and includes lunch, loaner equipment and eye/ear protection.

For additional information, contact Diane Myers at 859-885-3807 (email di42@aol.com) or Beth Minch at 1-800-858-1549.

Pre-registration required by August 6, 2001.

Dave Kopel on the UN Gun Confiscation Program
David Kopel of the  Independence Institute has a five part series on the recent UN small arms and light weapons conference and the plans for banningall private gun ownership worldwide. It is a must read Go to www.nationalreview.com and find his name in the left column and click on it.  Also go to www.iansa.org (International Action Network on Small Arms) where you can see for yourself that the UN is trying to ban and confiscate firearms.  This is no conspiracy theory folks and lawful gun owners have every right to be alarmed by what the UN.  They want to ban handguns, shotguns, and rifles that are used for sport/target shooting and hunting. They eventually want to ban civilian ownership of 5.56mm (.223 Remington), 7.62mm (.308 Win) and 9mm Parabellum  ammunition and guns use these calibers. You can hear Mr. Kopel on www.nralive.com   

The Billion Mom March 
Where does a rights-hating organization go when it has collapsed in disgrace in its own country? If it is the Million Mom March, dedicated to destroying the right to bear arms, it goes to the United Nations. It goes global and becomes the Billion Mom March. more...

NM Concealed Carry law takes effect
Weapons permits won't be issued until January
Standing with a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver on her hip, Heather Hoskins recounts the morning she says she was almost accosted outside her apartment. It was 3 a.m. when she was driving into her complex and noticed a man staring suspiciously at her car. The man followed her vehicle and when she stepped out, he was walking straight at her. more...

From a Woman’s Perspective
Melissa Allison, Director KC3
I will admit it right from the start; I am a new gun owner. Less than a year ago I would have been more likely to be a member of the Million Mom March than a board member of the Kentucky Coalition to Carry Concealed. However, as the saying goes, "Times change" and so have my views of guns and gun ownership. I now understand the value of protecting the right to carry concealed weapons. more...

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Concealed Weapons Law
In a 4-3 decision, the state's highest court ruled that the $1 million appropriation that the Legislature added to the law prevents it from being subject to a statewide vote in the 2002 election. A group opposed to the new law, People Who Care About Kids, collected 230,000 signatures to prevent the law from taking effect until it's approved by voters in a referendum. But gun rights advocates argued that the Michigan Constitution prevents budget bills from being the subject of a referendum. more...

FOLLOWING PROTESTS, KMART SAYS IT WILL STOP SELLING HANDGUN AMMUNITION BY FALL
DETROIT (AP) In the wake of protests by gun control advocates, Kmart Corp. said Thursday that it will stop selling handgun ammunition over the next 90 days. The announcement from the discount chain with more than 2,000 stores came after recent meetings between company executives and survivors of the 1999 Columbine school massacre in Colorado. more...

SUPREMES SHAFT GUNOWNERS
Neal Knox's take on the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing the federal government to violate the anti-registration provisions of the Gun Control Act of 1968.

TWO LEADING GUN CONTROL GROUPS MERGE IN U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of America's leading gun control groups said on Thursday it would merge with the Million Mom March, a grass-roots movement of mothers who organized a massive rally last year against gun violence. The Brady Campaign and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and the Million Mom March said the two organizations would officially merge on Oct. 1, making the mothers' group a part of the Brady group.

ASHCROFT ANGERS GUN CONTROL GROUPS
Wants Background Check Records To Be Held For Only One Day
The Bush administration moved on Thursday to sharply restrict the amount of time that gun purchasers' instant-background check records can be kept by the government. In a decision assailed by gun-control advocates as a gift to the National Rifle Association, Attorney General John Ashcroft said the administration would propose that such records be held for just one business day after a sale.

50 GUN BILLS BEFORE CONGRESS
Here is the list of 50 plus bills in Washington DC and their sponsors in the 107th congress (this session). Just because George W. Bush is President, the gun grabbers have NOT died or been crushed. (I wish I was wrong.) On the contrary, they are just reloading. Time for you to take aim and kill the issue(s). more...

AMA TO BATTLE "GUN VIOLENCE"
In his inauguration speech Wednesday, the new president of the American Medical Association dedicated his organization to battling a public health scourge -- gun violence in the United States. "I believe that this is a battle that we cannot not take on," said Dr. Richard Corlin, a gastroenterologist from Santa Monica, Calif. more...

OHIO CONCEALED GUN BILL MUST WAIT UNTIL FALL
Property appraiser Kim Bryant clearly recalls the April day when she entered an abandoned Cincinnati house for an inspection. After checking the condition of the basement, she was returning up the stairs when four men grabbed her. A neighbor then burst into the house with a gun and Ms. Bryant thought, "Oh my god, now there's one with a gun.“ As the attackers scattered, Ms. Bryant realized she was being saved. Luckily, the neighbor had seen the men enter the house and became suspicious. more...

MICHIGAN CONCEALED GUN LAW DRAWS FIRE
Just days away from the enactment of a law that makes it easier for individuals to carry a gun, Michigan has become a major battlefield state pitting gun-ownership proponents against police and child advocacy groups that warn of the dire effects of more firearms on the streets. more...

CONCEALED WEAPONS ISSUE SPLITS REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES IN NEW JERSEY
Marilyn Lapidus says she wants the right to carry her .38-caliber Ruger handgun in her purse, especially when she's out shopping at the mall. For Debra Wachspress, the very thought of New Jersey residents toting weapons around like lipstick gives her "the creeps." Lapidus, a 47-year-old Morris County mother of two teenage boys, says the U.S. Constitution gives her the right to carry a firearm in her purse or glove compartment for protection, but it's illegal, with some exceptions, in this state.  That's the main reason Lapidus and other members of the Second Amendment Sisters prefer gubernatorial candidate Bret Schundler over Bob Franks in the June 26 Republican primary. more...

New Kentucky IDPA Club
The very first monthly IDPA match hosted by the "Franklin County Sportsman's Club IDPA Studies Group" in Frankfort, Ky. will be held on June 24, 2001. We'll be putting on a demonstration of IDPA basics for the local members who haven't seen IDPA yet, and will have 4 stages/COFs for those of you who're ready now to shoot with us.

Click here for directions to the range. We look forward to seeing many of you who shot with us when we put on the matches in Wilmore, KY at our new facility where we'll be shooting with the same spirit and style that made our matches there such a success. If you're thinking of coming in from out of town to participate in our inaugural match please contact me so we have some idea of how many people will be attending. In this new facility we have a simple kitchen and will have a concession stand with very reasonably priced food available on site as well.

Looking forward to seeing you on June 24th!

UPCOMING FNRA EVENT IS NIGHT OF FUN, FOOD & FUND-RAISING
Elizabethtown will host it's 2nd annual Friends of NRA dinner and fund-raiser at 6:00PM on 4 August at the Pritchard Center.  If you've never been to one of these events, you need to come to this one.  They're a HOOT!  A ticket gets you in the door, an evening with other shooting enthusiasts and dinner by one of the best restaurants in the area.  The evening is filled with games, drawings, and a live auction to win a large number of items, including guns, shooting/hunting equipment, framed art, crafts, jewelry, gift certificates, just to name a few.  Many items are unique to FNRA events.  And many other items are donated by local merchants.  Even if you don't bid on anything, it's still a great time.  All net proceeds are distributed to firearm education, training and safety programs, mostly for youth organizations.  Everyone is invited, but you must buy a ticket in advance to attend.  Tickets are $25 for adults (2 for $40) and $15 for children, which includes dinner.  You can! Get tickets or more information from Ed Monk at (270) 877-2861 (edmonk@aol.com).

ADAIR COUNTY IDPA RAFFLE
As you probably are aware, the Adair County Sportsmen's Club IDPA is going to hold a drawing on August 4. All profits are going to pistol range improvements/expansion.

The winner will have a choice of:

Glock 34/35
S & W 610 4"
Springfield Armory Loaded .45 ACP (or)
$500 cash.

Tickets are available for a donation of $5 each. Ticket sales are limited to 500. If you wish to donate, please write to me at:

Tom Wimmer
137 Creekport Drive
Columbia, KY 42728-2120

Checks should be made out to ACSC-IDPA.

Tickets should also be available at our July 8th match and, course, our August 4th classifier (drawing date) if not sold out.

Alabama's Governor has signed Bill 122, the Gun Reciprocity Act. Senate Bill 122 allows a person licensed to carry a handgun in other states to carry one in Alabama, as long as that state¹s licensing laws coincide with Alabama¹s. Under the new law, the attorney general will publish a list of states whose laws meet the requirements. We should be able to be carrying in Alabama with our permits once this goes into effect in August!

Tennessee changes law on CCW in places which sell alcohol
The Tennessee Legislative Web site is reporting this morning (6/8/01) that the Governor DID NOT sign this legislation which changes the rules on firearms possession in places that sell or serve alcohol.  Since the governor did not sign or veto the bill within 10 days it automatically became law.  The law goes into effect on July 1, 2001.  The text of the law is available here

Ohio House has concealed-carry options
More restrictive version appears to have best chance of passage
COLUMBUS - The battle lines have been drawn in the Ohio House between dueling bills allowing law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns. Leadership is trying to bury a bill patterned after a Vermont law that would allow the carrying of concealed weapons without a license unless otherwise prohibited by law from doing so. Instead, the favored version is a more restrictive measure requiring criminal and mental health background checks and firearm training before an Ohioan could get a license to carry. more...

New Mexico CCW Battle
Ordinance #108, Albuquerque Mayor Jim Baca's proposal to prohibit trained, law-abiding citizens who obtain a New Mexico Right to Carry permit from carrying a concealed handgun within Albuquerque's city limits, has been pulled from the Finance & Government Operations committee agenda for Monday, June 11. We'll keep you posted on any future action that is scheduled. Also, the City of Espanola will hold a hearing for public input on "opting out" of New Mexico's new Right to Carry law on Monday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, located at 405 North Paseo de Onate in Espanola. Please make plans to attend and show support for a uniform, statewide carry law for trained, law-abiding citizens. Another hearing is tentatively scheduled for June 20, and we'll report details as they become available.

Students in pistol course set sights on self-defense
Boone County sheriff's officer stresses importance of proper training. With the midday sun boring down, Marion County probation officer Tammy Harris draws a bead. She aims for the chest. Dead center. Even with her mark just a few feet away -- a conversational distance that characterizes most violent confrontations -- she can't be sure the slug will hit home. "Actually, I'd probably be better off running," said the 27-year-old Zionsville woman. It's a point of view many gun control advocates might share. But as Harris' husband explains, running isn't always an option. That's why she and 21 other civilians signed on with Boone County Sheriff's Capt. Ken Campbell. They're the latest group to take the firing line in his Introduction to the Defensive Pistol course. more...

Aussie Crime Soars Again: Another Gun Control Success?
Crime has soared across Australia during the past year with the number of people attacked increasing by almost 7,000 and sexual assaults by 1,500. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) survey of crime recorded by police in 2000 shows the number of crime victims increased in just about every category except murder. There were 302 people murdered in 2000, compared with 343 in 1999. more...

Woman Defends Herself after Courts and EPO's Fail
A woman eluded a gunshot fired by her ex-husband Monday night and killed him with a return shot from her own pistol, authorities said Tuesday. more...

Weapon-Scanner Raises Constitutional Concern
A federal agency is developing a radar-like device that uses electromagnetic waves to peer through clothing and detect concealed weapons from up to 15 meters (50 feet) away. News of the planned system comes amid national angst over domestic terrorism while adding a new dimension to the debate over the constitutionality of high-tech policing practices. more...

U.N. Burns Guns On July 9: Your Rights Are Next
It is "Small Arms Destruction Day" on July 9, 2001. Plans are underway for government agents to ignite huge bonfires of handguns, rifles and other firearms in major population centers worldwide.

No joke. The United Nations Conference on Small Weapons is sponsoring massive gun burnings on July 9 to mark the opening in New York of the UN Conference on Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons. Organizers of the Conference say "the public destruction of weapons" is good because it "is one of the best ways to attract attention" to global civilian disarmament. more...

The Psychology of Self Defense and the Force Continuum - A discussion of the psychology and philosophy of armed self defense. Understanding the "force continuum" and equipping oneself adequately enables one successfully handle threats with the appropriate level of force. more...

Louisville getting gun museum
Collection worth millions aims to be a top draw
One of the city's wealthiest residents plans to open a $20 million museum to feature his collection of antique guns and rifles. Owsley Brown Frazier said he hopes to draw visitors from around the world to his Frazier Historical Arms Museum, set to open in late 2002 or early 2003 at Ninth and Main streets. more..

Ohio CCW Hearings
May 22nd, 4:00pm
Ohioans For Concealed Carry is proud to announce that Representative Tom Brinkman's legislation, which has passed the introduction and sponsor testimony stages, is now scheduled to be on the agenda for PROPONENT TESTIMONY in the Criminal Justice Committee NEXT WEEK. Please take the time to attend this meeting even if just to fill a seat in the room. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Bring as many friends and family as you can. more...

The McCain-Lieberman Bill Gun-Show Bill Is Not What They Say
Mass media publicity on the newly proposed gun-show bill is grossly inaccurate. The bill has almost nothing to do with what you've probably heard so far. The so-called "gun-show loophole" headlines are a minor detail and basically obscure what the bill really does. more...

Ashcroft to Protect Private Ownership of Firearms
Attorney General John Ashcroft has reversed a Clinton administration policy on the Second Amendment, saying the Justice Department has "reaffirmed a long-held opinion" that all law-abiding citizens have the individual right to keep and bear firearms. Click here for the complete letter.

40 Reasons For Gun Control
1. Banning guns works, which is why New York, DC, & Chicago cops need guns.
2. Washington DC's low murder rate of 69 per 100,000 is due to strict gun control, and Indianapolis' high murder rate of 9 per 100,000 is due to the lack of gun control. more...

Pro-gun Moms not Letting Million Moms Dominate Debate. The Second Amendment Sisters, a group of pro-gun activists that includes many mothers, will rally on Mother's Day in opposition to tighter gun control laws.  "We're just people," she said. "We are lawyers, doctors, teachers. ... We're just real women who feel we have to fight for the Second Amendment." more...

The Poor Brits Just Don't Get It.
You're 4 times more likely to be the victim of violent crime in London than in an American city. See the graph of the crime increase in Merry Olde England here.

May 5 Neal Knox Update 
There's a high probability that the 1999 Lautenberg gun show amendment and other gun provisions that passed the Senate as part of the Juvenile Justice bill will be on the Senate floor this coming week. more...

CARS vs. GUNS
The Liberals are Right. The latest rhetoric we hear from the anti gun people is we should treat guns like cars. I think its time to seriously look at this idea -- and support it. more...

Minnesota Senate clears way for vote on handgun legislation. Supporters of a controversial gun measure won a small victory Monday when they were promised a vote on the Senate floor, possibly this week. more...

Crime Jumps in California except in one county. There is one county in California where crime is not increasing. In this particular county there has, in fact, been a 29 percent decrease in violent crime in the past year! That county would be Orange County Santa Ana, Disneyland, Newport Beach, etc. Why?

Sign Up Now for The Gun Rights Policy Conference hosted by SAF in Covington, KY
It's free, important, and in our own back yard this year.
Come meet national gun rights leaders and your fellow grassroots activists at the 16th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC 2001) in Cincinnati, Ohio September 21, 22, and 23, 2001. This is your once-a-year chance to network and get an insider look and plan pro-gun rights strategies for the coming year. Past GRPCs have outlined victory plans and made public the latest firearms trends. They allow you a first-hand chance to hear movement leaders--and make your voice heard. This year we’ll take a look at critical issues such as: youth violence, "smart" guns, city lawsuits, concealed carry legislation, gun show regulation, legal scholarship, state and local action. We’ll also preview the critical 2002 elections. Sign Up Here

The U.N. Regime-Protection Plan
Memo to independent-minded peoples of the world: stock up on guns and ammo now.  The U.N. is near agreement on a measure to restrict small-arms sales to "rebels and resistance groups" the world around. Forget Senator John McCain’s incumbent-protection plan currently being marketed as a "campaign finance reform bill." The U.N. small arms restrictions would be a genuine incumbent-protection plan.