Monday, March 27, 2006

Angel Update- March 27

Dear Friends of Angel,

This update is to affirm that we know you are out there and wanting information about Angel. We have not forgotten you.

We still cannot tell you anything new about Angel's legal situation, except to repeat that he is waiting for his next court appearance on April 7th. We hope to have a bunch of information for you then.

Thanks again for your donations, your letters of support and your patience.

For any of you who have not made a donation, but who may wish to do so, there is information about donating to help with Angel's legal expenses at:

http://www.marbut.com/angel

Best wishes,

Gary Marbut, president
Montana Shooting Sports Association
http://www.mtssa.org
author, Gun Laws of Montana
http://www.mtpublish.com

Shameless Plug: O Canada

Still, the zeal to punish all Canadians for the “gun crimes” of a few has not diminished. Also on the table, per a CTV report, is a plan by Mr. Martin to impose “reverse onus,” requiring defendants to prove why they should be allowed bail. And the Toronto Star cites Inspector Dave McLeod, who is investigating gun thefts from legal owners and wonders “how gang members…find out the source of domestic guns held by registered gun owners.” In a nice bit of deflection, Mayor Miller claims the government’s failure to keep information secure is “exactly why I supported…Martin's call for a ban on the ownership of guns.”
"O Canada" is my Rights Watch column for the May issue of GUNS Magazine, on sale now, eh?

BONUS: See page 84 to find out how you can win a Charles Daly ZDA and Al Mar Falcon Ultralight knife.

FEC Blogger Rules

Jed shares the latest developments...

"Gun Used in Rampage"

The 12-gauge shotgun does maximum damage to the body of its target. It's easy to purchase. No permit is required, and an instant background check over the phone can be as fast as credit-card approval for someone with no prior felony conviction.
What a great new pejorative for the 12-gauge: Rampage guns!

To paraphrase what Homer Simpson said about actors: "Reporters. Is there anything they don't know?"

Meanwhile, Over in Ireland...

Four people were arrested today in connection with the murder of a 27-year-old Derryman.

Shea Bradley was found with gunshot wounds in a car in a laneway in Dublin’s north inner city two weeks ago.

He had been on bail after being charged with firearm offences.

A Garda spokesman said officers arrested two men, one woman and one male juvenile today in connection with the murder.
If only Ireland had Welsh posters and leaflets...

Welsh Gun Control Failure Prompts Calls for More of Same

A campaign is being launched aimed at reducing gun crime in Wales.

The number of firearm offences in north Wales was almost six times higher in 2004-2005 than the previous year, according to Home Office figures.

In south Wales, gun offences have more than doubled...

As part of the anti-gun campaign, [Crimestoppers Wales] will be distributing posters and leaflets across Wales.
That UK citizen disarmament certainly is working well. I'm sure posters and leaflets will solve their violent crime problems once and for all.