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Riflemaker faces end of 140-year tradition
(KRT) NEW HAVEN, Conn.- Duke looks worried. He should be. The fretful expression on the 8-foot statue of John Wayne matches the somber mood these days at the U.S. Repeating Arms Co.,

Taser use expands; deaths too
The number of people who have died in the U.S. after being shocked by police stun guns is growing rapidly, Amnesty International says in a report that catalogs 156 deaths in the past five years.

Mar. 28 - Today in the News

• So, how does one get a concealed carry permit for New York City? The answer is easy. No suprirse: be rich. Wealthy People Carrying Concealed Handguns in New York CIty.
• Of Arms and the Law hits the same subject in NY City Gun permits and the wealthy.
• John Lott also provides a Concise history of gun control in Britain.
• Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels get honors from CeaseFire. Less than 24 hours later one nutjob shoots up a bar killing six. How does Ceasefire react? Oh look! A blood dance.
• The Liberty Zone has an inside perspective on The National Guard and the Second Amendment.
• The Mad Hatter blogs on the Fewer FFLs in Alaska nowadays.
• The Firearms Coalition provides some little known history in Increase in FFL fees and hassle = fewer gun dealers.
• From the NRA:

1. Indiana Becomes Third State to Make “Castle Doctrine” The Law of the Land
2. Alaska: Self-Defense Bill Passes Senate
3. Self-Defense Bill Goes Before Alabama House
4. Lawmakers Call On Feds To Release Gun Data (S.2460)
5. Mississippi: Governor Barbour Signs Castle Doctrine, Other NRA-Backed Gun Provisions Into Law

• Of Arms and the Law brings us something completely lawful: .50 caliber raffle. Positive behavior deserves positive reward.
• And something completely against normal reality: DC official stands up for gun ownership.
• Of Arms and the Law reminds us of ATFE hearing tommorrow (today now).
• SayUncle takes on Felons and guns. We have blogged before that one tactic the gun grabbers use is to expand the pool of prohibited persons. The Lautenberg Amendment is an example of this method.
• The Ten Ring blogs on NRA Voting.
• The War on Guns has an Angel Update- March 27.
• The Liberty Zone has 'Stand Your Ground' bill passes Alaska Senate.
• Aphecca has posted his Weekly Check on the Bias.
• Of Arms and the Law blogs the Rave shooting and "American Shooters & Hunters Assn".

New York Mayor Bloomberg takes gun fight to Congress
WASHINGTON -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg blasted Congress on Tuesday for considering what he called a 'God-awful piece of legislation' on guns. A congressman charged he was just trying to spur more lawsuits against the gun industry.

DeLay Appeals Gun License Suspension
Under state law, the Texas Department of Public Safety can suspend a handgun license if its holder has been charged with certain misdemeanors or higher. ( AP) Rep.

PSNI extend taser gun consultation period
Policing Board chairman Sir Desmond Rea revealed that at a private meeting the board had decided to ask Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde to seek further opinion about his plans to purchase 12 taser guns.

Mar. 29 - Today in the News

• Yesterday's ATF Hearings:

1. CNS News: Congress Told of More ATF Abuses, Reforms Suggested
2. SayUncle: Anti-gunners on ATF hearings

• Yesterday's H.R.5005 Hearings:

1. Bloomberg Has Nothing but Harsh Words for a Gun Bill Before Congress
2. Gun Legislation & Politics in New York: Bloomberg wants trace data
3. New York Post: Mike takes gun fight to D.C
4. Newsday: New York Mayor Bloomberg takes gun fight to Congress

• Illinois Governor Blagojevich, Victims’ Families, Advocates Urge Lawmakers In Springfield To Pass Statewide Assault Weapons Ban
• Alabama: Deadly force legislation clears House
• Kansas: Local reaction mixed to new gun law (ccw)
• Ninth Stage has Questions About Guns.
• Of Arms and the Law brings us Ruling allowing discovery in challenge to FFL revocation. Apparently it is a very unusual event.
• From the NRA:

1. Mississippi Law Expands Self-Defense
2. Alabama Passes Castle Doctrine Legislation
3. Illinois Legislature Targeting Ammunition!

Commission concerned about introduction of the TASER
The Commission was responding to a brief consultation by the Policing Board which invited views on the implications of a limited introduction of the TASER.