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Praise Lord, then pass ammo at church gun class

The issue this week at a Chattanooga church isn't just sanctification, but safety — gun safety. Pastor Fred Smith at the East Chattanooga Church of God says about 40 people have been taking a safety course on firearms. "We're not a pistol-packing church, by any means," he said, "but many outdoorsmen have an interest, and we want to get them trained properly."

NJ judge says quadriplegic man can have guns

A New Jersey judge says a quadriplegic blocked from buying a gun to go hunting has the right to bear arms even though he will have to use a wheelchair mount to use the firearm.

Loaded gun found in Texas juvenile lockup

Texas authorities are trying to figure out how a 16-year-old may have gotten a loaded handgun past officers at a juvenile detention center in Houston.

Woman widowed by cop husband's suicide sues NYPD

Michael Pigott was an experienced NYPD lieutenant with an elite team trained to deal with the most hostile scenarios. He was calm under pressure. A good leader.

AP Sources: Rampage gun purchased legally

A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop, law enforcement officials said Friday.

Ex-Temple star charged with gun offenses in Philly

Philadelphia police say former Temple University basketball star Dionte Christmas, who was cut by the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, has been arrested on firearms charges.

Officer isn't charged in machine gun shooting

Prosecutors won't file charges against a California police detective after determining he accidentally shot a suspected gang member with a submachine gun after tripping on a curb.

Off-duty NYPD cop accused of showing gun on train

Authorities say an off-duty New York City police officer who displayed a handgun while trying to quiet unruly passengers on a train has been arrested and suspended without pay.

Pilot whose gun discharged on plane is rehired

A pilot who was fired after his gun discharged in the cockpit is back at work after an arbitrator ordered him reinstated.

Husband killed Pa. gun advocate during video chat

A soccer mom who was thrust into the national gun-rights debate after taking a loaded pistol to youth sports events was killed by her husband in a shooting witnessed online by her video chat partner, authorities said Friday.

Fla. mayor's dad jailed after gun confrontation

Police say a Florida mayoral candidate upset because his politician daughter endorsed someone else was arrested after confronting her with a gun.

NYC undercover stings expose 'gun show loophole'

Private unlicensed gun dealers were captured on video selling weapons to undercover investigators who admitted they couldn't pass background checks in a sting operation by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to highlight the "gun show loophole."

Clerk: Show me the gun and I'll show you the money

Police said a man's attempt to rob a convenience store was thwarted when a clerk demanded to see his gun. Authorities said a flustered Adam Alsarabi fled from the White Hen Pantry in Haverhill and later was caught in the woods by police. No gun was found on him. Police reported said the 22-year-old entered the store about 12:45 a.m. Friday, and told the clerk to give him money and that he had a gun.

Police: Yale retiree brought weapons to campus

A retired Yale University employee who had complained about his benefits showed up at the Ivy League school with a rifle, ammunition and a knife, but his attorney said he had no ill intent.

SC candidate raffles off AK-47 at campaign rally

A candidate to be South Carolina's next National Guard leader skipped the fiery speeches for firepower, launching his campaign with what he called a "machine-gun social."

Ex-con pleads guilty to selling gun in McNair case

A convicted murderer has pleaded guilty to selling the gun that was used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair.

Gun-wielding bird owner causes Pa. school lockdown

Police say a man using a BB gun to protect his birds from cats led to an elementary school lockdown in Pennsylvania.

Miss. school bus hero's mom not surprised at feat

The mother of a Mississippi high school football standout says she wasn't surprised to hear he wrestled a loaded gun from a 14-year-old girl on school bus.

Winning play: Football hero disarms girl on bus

Kaleb Eulls, 18, averted a potential tragedy when he tackled a 14-year-old girl brandishing a loaded gun at their fellow passengers on a school bus. “As she blinked for just a second, I lunged at her,” the young football star explained.

Tenn. man pleads not guilty for gun in McNair case

A convicted murderer pleaded not guilty Friday to selling the gun that was used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair.

Sector Snap: Gun makers face declining demand

U.S. sales of handguns, which surged after Barack Obama won the presidential election, appear to be cooling off, a Wall Street analyst said Friday.

Man indicted in gun sale to Steve McNair mistress

A convicted felon accused of selling the gun used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been indicted on a firearm charge.

Obese Texas inmate hides gun in his flabs of fat

An obese inmate in Texas has been charged after officials learned he had a gun hidden under flabs of his own flesh.

4 arrested in California weapons ring denied bail

A judge refused to grant bail for four men arrested Friday for their roles in an alleged arms trafficking ring, with one man claiming he is a member of a notorious Mexican drug cartel, federal authorities said.

Police use stun gun on man with pistol at Gatwick

British police say officers used a stun gun to subdue a man carrying a pistol at London's Gatwick Airport.

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French police prevent teen high school massacre
Source: expatica.com

The boy's parents raised the alarm when they realised he had taken the family gun from their house near Beauvais, north of Paris, and was headed to his school in Beauvais itself, officials said.

Should Ore. let medical marijuana users pack heat?
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The right of Oregonians to use marijuana for medical reasons and also to obtain concealed handgun permits is being challenged by local sheriffs who say federal law prevents those people from packing heat.

Gun Possession and Assault With a Firearm: Risky Stuff-- Wesley Elsberry Dissects Recent 'Study' by Branas
Source: austringer.net

For myself, I'd have expected that a dataset to do what was reported would have included assaults with a firearm that either resulted in a shooting of the victim or did not result in the shooting of the victim, and do whatever "adjusting" magic was needed to control for dif …

Police: Cop Pulled Gun On Haunted House Character
Source: WBAL-TV

BALTIMORE -- A Baltimore city police officer was charged with assault after he pulled a gun on a haunted house character over the weekend.

WTF!! 20 Tattoos You Don't Want To Get (Especially If You're A Lady)
Source: bigstupididiot.com

We all make mistakes. But sometimes people make them with permanent ink. If you're female, we recommend you not make the following tattoo errors. Something tells us you'll live to regret it.

VIDEO: Robber Hugs, Prays With Victim
Source: gawk.com

Prayer to Jesus Takes Gun From Bank Robber's Hand

Mozzarella Caprese Leads To Chef's Arrest -
Source: wpbf.com

Police said too many orders of a popular Italian dish caused a chef to pull a gun on two women at a Boca Raton pizza parlor.

Gun-toting soccer mom fatally shot while on Web cam
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer

The unfair nesses are the children loss both parents and the gun will be further vilified for this murder-suicide. However, the murderer could have chosen many other weapons to accomplish his deadly deed.

From Guns to Butter
Source: Reason Magazine

Good article that shows that the recent case to be heard before the Supreme Court could also usher in greater economic freedom if the court correctly decides that the Privileges or Immunities Clause in the14th Amendment could protect us from oppressive federal control.

In U.S., Record-Low Support for Stricter Gun Laws
Source: Gallup

I have always said that it is the person and not the gun that causes the problem and Americans tend to agree. There are more than 22,000 gun laws on the books in this country and adding more is not going to help.

Police Arrest Suspect After University of South Florida Lockdown - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com
Source: FOXNews.com

Shortly after police arrested a suspect on the University of South Florida in Tampa after he was believed to have entered the campus with a gun, students were warned another armed man could be on the loose.

Oh, no! She's stuck. That's what happens when a gun meets an MRI machine
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

A gun? What gun? Oh, the one that caused big problems for a Shands' MRI machine.

Officer Hurt When MRI Pulls Gun -
Source: News4Jax.com - Local News

If you need more proof of magnetic power, search online and you'll find pictures of all kinds of stuff getting stuck to an MRI machine. Channel 4 found one case in Jacksonville involving a gun.

BB Gun Sniper Terrorizing Lower East Side
Source: wpix.com

Police are on the hunt for a BB-gun sniper who is terrorizing a block on the Lower East Side"

Arizona allows guns in bars. Should any place be off-limits? | csmonitor.com
Source: Christian Science Monitor

The Arizona law highlights how gun owners can carry weapons to a growing number of places, from national parks to bars. Other venues, like churches, are now a part of the debate.

Supreme Court To Rule on Chicago Gun Ban, Decide If 2nd Ammendment Applies to States and Cities
Source: scotusblog.com

Taking on a major new constitutional dispute over gun rights, the Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to decide whether to apply the Second Amendment to state, county, and city government laws.

Lockdown at Rogers High School lifted; no weapon found
Source: tulsaworld.com

No weapon was found in a three-hour search of Rogers High School on Wednesday, school officials said.

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Kashmir girl fights off militants
Source: BBC News

Some serious Heroism here by Rukhsana Kauser! By Binoo Joshi BBC News, Jammu A teenage girl says she killed a militant with his own gun after insurgents attacked their home in Indian-administered Kashmir.

State senator shoots intruder in North Carolina - Kansas City Star
Source: The Kansas City Star

Apparently this anti gun activist of a senator shot an intruder in his home. So much for being anti-gun eh? I first heard about this on twitter, but then the link went dead. I was able to get to the newspaper that posted the story, but a search said the story did not exist.

Woman with gun causes 5 hour Standoff in Sanford
Source: myfoxorlando.com

The PIO for Seminole County Sheriff says the woman, whose family calls her Diane, was inside the home when she fired a gun.

In Washington, Thousands Stage Protest of Big Government
Source: The New York Times

WASHINGTON — A sea of protesters filled the west lawn of the Capitol and spilled onto the National Mall on Saturday in the largest rally against President Obama since he took office, a culmination of a summer-long season of protests that began with opposition to a health care o …

Brooklyn Teen Khamir Grant Shoots Himself In The Penis
Source: wpix.com

It sounds both painful and just plain bizarre. A Brooklyn teen is recovering Tuesday, after police said he accidentally shot himself in the penis.

Police Renew Call For Tips In Bold Bank Robbery
Source: theindychannel.com

Police again asked for information Tuesday that might lead to the arrests of two men who donned masks and wigs and took an 11-year-old girl hostage as they robbed a bank on Indianapolis' west side Saturday morning.

Pa. man fires cannon, hits neighbor's house
Source: Yahoo! News

A Pennsylvania history buff who recreates firearms from old wars accidentally fired a 2-pound cannonball through the wall of his neighbor's home.

Football Player Takes Down Girl With Gun on School Bus
Source: firstcoastnews.com

It's a story that could have had a very different ending. More than 20 students are safe thanks to the quick work of a Mississippi high school football player.

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