No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 Nevada May Restore NICS Exemption: Nevada sheriffs and police are working to meet BATFE standards in order to regain the exemption from a NICS check on firearm purchases for holder of CFP's in that state. http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/nevada/2005/nov/07/110710905.html --- Ohio CCW Reform Bill Slated For Hearing: The bill that contains multiple "clean-ups" for Ohio's CCW law is scheduled for its first committee hearing November 15. http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/article2800.html --- 48 Times More Likely To Die: No, it's not from keeping a firearm in the home, it's the increased risk of fatal child abuse from live-in boyfriends. http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-abuse07.html --- Even In Los Angeles: A downtown jeweler, despite a wound to his hand, killed one robber and shot the other in the neck. (While the article fails to state which hand was wounded, it's worth noting that guns and the hands that hold them often get struck by bullets in gunfights.) http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-110705shoot_lat,0,3128471.story?coll=la-home-local --- No Second-Place Winner...: The owner of an automobile detailing business in South Carolina and a robber both died from wounds from a gunfight. Details are sketchy but it looks like the business owner may have saved the lives of employees or customers present at the robbery. http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4086378&nav=0RaP --- Divide And Conquer In Illinois: Illinois's prohibitionist governor has tossed a couple of sops to hunters in an effort not to alienate all gun owners in his state. http://www.rrstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051106/NEWS0109/111060021 --- Old Report, S&W M&P Pistols: This month-old report discusses the prototypes of the new Smith & Wesson autoloading pistols displayed at the 2005 IACP convention. My impression - don't hold your breath, they're not ready to hit the market yet. http://www.defensereview.com/article796.html --- "Gun Libraries": Article describes a new trend in niche marketing of high-end sporting firearms. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05311/602217.stm --- Front Sight Sued Over Housing Development: A class-action lawsuit has been filed over the failure to materialize of a 550-acre master planned community with a shooting range as the draw. http://www.klas-tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4085044 --- Canadian Province Demands Tougher Firearm Laws: Ontario officials have a shopping list of stricter laws, some of which they want implemented at the federal level. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20051107/ontario_gunlaws_051107/20051107?hub=Canada Related Article: http://www.macleans.ca/topstories/news/shownews.jsp?content=n110787A --- South African Gun Owners Could Face Prison: Close to half a million South African firearm owners, properly licensed under an older law, could face penalties up to ten years in prison if they fail to obtain new licenses under a newer law. Part of the problem is that officials have not only raised standards, they are dragging their feet on issuing. http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20051106095606490C382994 --- Attention Tucson: (This arrived last night from Tucson RKBA activist Ken Rineer.) Dear rkba enthusiast: I am sending this to the entire list. If you do not live in Tucson, please forward it to someone who does. Just a reminder that tomorrow, the city of Tucson will elect two council member's. This election could change the makeup of our council as it relates to the right to keep and bear arms. Other jurisdictions are holding elections as well and I hope you know who the pro-rights candidates are! Please, vote in tomorrow's election. When you do, vote for: Fred Ronstadt and Kathleen Dunbar. They are the ONLY pro-firearms owner candidates running. REMEMBER, THIS IS BASED ONLY ON THE GUN ISSUE - NO OTHER POSITIONS ARE TAKEN IN TO ACCOUNT. The above is my opinion and does not represent the opinion of any organization, group, corporation, etc. Sincerely, Ken Rineer -- Stephen P. Wenger Firearm safety - It's a matter for education, not legislation. http://www.spw-duf.info .