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Our View: Louisiana should continue aggressive DWI tactic Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:59AMIt's Labor Day weekend, which means there's a really good chance you'll be traveling. The American Automobile Association predicts that 34.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home this year, and more than 90 percent of them will be driving. With that said, be careful and stay safe.
Officers take aim in marksmanship contest Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:16AMSOUTHINGTON — Ed Pocock III is used to running Town Council meetings, but Thursday, he ran a marksmanship contest at Bell City Rifle Range.
This registry doesn’t register Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:18PMJust because police chiefs would like a long-gun registry does not make it good public policy or a wise public expenditure.
Police: Burglars Get Weapons, Antique Police Badge Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:09PMBurglars stole several weapons and an old police badge during a home robbery Thursday.
Weapons Stolen During Colorado Springs Break-In Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:41AMColorado Springs police are searching for a burglar who got away with hunting rifles, a shotgun, and even a police badge.
Rota under the gun Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:29AMIndustry Minister Tony Clement took aim at Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota Thursday, suggesting his upcoming vote on the controversial long gun registry should represent the demands of his riding.[...]
Hunting sales tax holiday starts today Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:37AMThe state's second annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday begins today.
Three armed men rob Masterton home Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:25PM"Although no one was injured this is particularly disturbing," Mr Hansen said.
Rota under the gun — HAVE YOUR SAY Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:45PMIndustry Minister Tony Clement took aim at Nipising-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota Thursday, suggesting his upcoming vote over the controversial long gun registry should represent the demands of his riding.[...]
Quit whining, Wall Street. Nothing has changed. Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:32PMThere goes Dan Loeb again, sounding off to great effect. He used to confine himself to criticizing overreaching and overcompensated CEOs, targets we could pretty much all agree on. But the prickly hedge fund manager decided to join the chorus of aggrieved financiers in his latest missive, setting his sights on today's bogeyman of choice: oppressive government.
Guns, ammo are tax free this weekend Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:13AMHOUMA — Hunting enthusiasts can get discounts this weekend on firearms, ammunition, knives and supplies. The state’s second annual “Second Amendment State Tax Holiday” exempts eligible items from state and local sales taxes, said Byron Henderson, press secretary for the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
Prosecutor to seek execution of man accused in Seattle cop's slaying Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:45AMKing County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg will ask a jury to execute accused cop killer Christopher J. Monfort in the slaying of Seattle Police Officer Tim Brenton.
Fish and Game Q&A: How can I get rid of turkey vultures that have been roosting on my roof? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:41AMIn support of the California Department of Fish and Game and its effort to keep hunters and anglers informed, Outposts, on Thursday or Friday, posts marine biologist Carrie Wilson's weekly Q&A column: Question: I have 15 to 20 turkey vultures...
Second Amendment Tax Holiday This Weekend Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:15AMHunters and campers can save money this weekend on guns, ammunition, knives and certain clothing items. The state of Louisiana's sales tax "holiday" on such gear will be in effect.
'No evidence' gun registry effective: Toews Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:29PMA new RCMP report on the Canadian Firearms Program contains no evidence on the effectiveness of the long-gun registry, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says.
Stamford teen to serve 10 years in jail after crime spree Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:03PMEric Diaz, of Crystal Street, Stamford, agreed to a 10-year prison term, followed by eight years of special probation by pleading guilty. He must serve five years of that sentence as part of a mandatory minimum sentence.
Mountain Muzzleloaders hold first black powder shoot Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:00PMThe newest arm of the Ruidoso Gun Club, the Mountain Muzzleloaders had their first organized black powder shooting event on Saturday, Aug.
Cougar killed near Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:43PMBerkeley police shot and killed a mountain lion early Tuesday as it roamed a neighborhood around the city's world-famous Gourmet Ghetto for at least an hour, leaping over fences from one backyard to another. Three officers shot and killed the 100-pound adult... Berkeley California - Gourmet Ghetto - Cougar - Police - United States
Darth Wendigo Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:01PMHayden Christensen is heading into The Cold. The Star Wars and Takers actor has reportedly replaced Jesse Bradford as the lead in director Daniel Calparsoro's Wendigo thriller.
Liberals show united front on long-gun registry Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:03PMLiberal Leader Michael Ignatieff drew a line in the sand on Tuesday, saying Canadians must choose to stand with Canada's police, or with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, when it comes to the controversial long-gun registry.
2010 Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:50PMHunters and campers can save money this weekend on a wide range of supplies including firearms, ammunition, hunting knives and certain clothing items. The 2010 Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, September 3, through Sunday, September 5.
Three positions, one goal: shooter Will Godward Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:34PMAdelaide shooter Will Godward is ready for Delhi
Non-traditional frats attract members Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:38AMMembers of Delta Theta Sigma, an agricultural interest fraternity, pose with rifles.
Couple Lose Everything In Mobile Home Fire Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:52AMA fire destroyed a Guadalupe County couple's new mobile home Monday morning. The couple had just moved in a week ago.
Thieves Take Family's Keepsakes of Infant Who Died Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:44PMThe few items that remind a Delaware family of their baby girl who died, were stolen. The family just wants their memories back. United States - Shopping - Children - Delaware - Baby
Highland Hideaway is site of youth day shoot Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:10PMWashington County 4-H and Johnson County 4-H joined forces Saturday to put on the “Family Youth Day Shoot” at Highland Hideaway Hunting a few miles south of Riverside. The Washington County 4-H club known as “Bows and Bullets” provided a number of fun activities involving archery and firearms.
Youth Hunting Field Day Sept. 11 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:22PMDay of events planned for young hunters
HUNTING WEST TEXAS 2010: Technology providing an array of new hunting tools Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:00AMGreen, yellow, orange and pink colors caught my eye when I visited local sporting goods stores recently. The bright colors drew me to specific products while I was looking for new products that could impact your outdoor experience. At the end of the day a specific pair of sunglasses and a new crossbow, in my opinion, were tied for the best new product. Of course, there were a few others that ...
Remembering Rutherford: Ledbetter made rifles for Rutherford Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:41AMWhen hostilities began between the Union and Confederate forces in 1861, Tennessee funded the opening of several "county armories" to manufacture ordnance for the Confederate military. One of these was in Murfreesboro.
Women take aim at hunting clinic Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:31AMDAVID COLE/Press Jo Ann Schremp, left, of Coeur d'Alene, and Robin Sitar of Athol draw back the strings on their bows during the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's annual women's hunting clinic Saturday at the Coeur d'Alene Rifle and Pistol Club.
Several factors involved in decline of sporting rifle sales Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:40AMThis article has been read 0 times. While the sales of military-type rifles and handguns has been brisk the last couple years, the sale of sporting-style guns has languished.
Public takes gander at guns, knives Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:33AMPaul Beebe says there‘s an art to making and sharpening knives. He needs to get the right angle and use the proper tools to make sure the cutting edge of a blade is as fine as can be.
Club members test out Savage rifles Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:01AMMore than 40 members and guests of the Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club experienced a unique shooting opportunity on July 31 when manufacturer representatives from Savage Arms and Nikon Optics brought some of their latest products to the club for testing and firing. Premium ammunition from Hornady also was provided.
Brad Peequaquat, a founding member of Saskatchewan's Indian Posse, talks about his life Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:30PMBrad Peequaquat winces as he shifts in one of the many beds he has occupied in recent months at St. Paul's Hospital.
Gun safety top of mind during hunting season Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:15AMSoon the province's woods and marshes will be echoing with the sounds of gunshots as hunters take to the outdoors. And with that increased hunting activity comes increased awareness for the need for firearm safety.[...]
DNA tests help get conviction in illegal bear killing Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:23AMTest results from the Northeast Wildlife DNA Lab at East Stroudsburg University helped the Pennsylvania Game Commission get a conviction in its case of Raymond Carl Kresge Sr., 66, Gouldsboro, who was found guilty of for unlawfully possessing a 600-pound male black bear.
Muzzleloader seminars aim to prevent problems Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:09AMKEMPTON – Preventing problems before they have to be solved in the field is important for all types of hunting, but it is especially so when using a primitive firearms like a traditional muzzleloader.
Gun safety top of mind during hunting season Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:31PMSoon the province's woods and marshes will be echoing with the sounds of gunshots as hunters take to the outdoors.
Shooting Range To Be Built At Airport Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:21PMORLANDO, Fla. -- Officials at the Orlando-Sanford International Airport are building their own shooting range. Passengers traveling through the airport will help pay for part of it.
Gun dealer Wain Roberts was true to own values Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:05PMBy Andrew Meacham, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 27, 2010 Times Staff Writer PINELLAS PARK — The elderly woman didn't know guns. But she needed to sell one that had been a family heirloom. She went to a dealer, who offered her $300. That sounded about right. Just to be sure, she took the gun to Wain Roberts Firearms. "Ma'am, your gun is worth $800," a tall man told her. "I'll give you $600 ...
Passaic County sheriff’s motor pool chief surrenders to face misconduct charges Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:49PMPaolo “Paul” Mariano, the civilian director of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department Motor Pool, surrendered Friday to face two charges of official misconduct.
More than 100 knives handed in to Lowestoft police Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:39AMMore than 100 knives have been taken off the streets of Lowestoft during a summer weapons amnesty.
Case continues in standoff Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:21AMWinnebago County Court Commissioner Daniel Bissett found probable cause Thursday to bind a rural Oshkosh man over for trial on charges stemming from a standoff and an armed burglary earlier this month.
City police chief wants long-gun registry kept Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:45PMThe city police chief is calling on Ottawa to think long and hard before scrapping the longgun registry.[...]
'Tis the season for fly-out hunts in SW Alaska Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:37PMFormer Army man Frank Rosendale stared through his binoculars on a hill in the Mulchanta River area. He spied a group of caribou on a nearby mountain. Rosendale said that...
Forces regain control over southern Yemen town - Summary Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:04PMSana'a, Yemen - Security forces regained control Tuesday over the southern town of Loudar following a four-day offensive on hideouts of al-Qaeda that left at least 18 militants dead, a senior Interior Ministry official said.
Bowhunting season review Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:58AMThe week-long bowhunting season ended on Aug. 17. Alaska Wildlife Trooper Sgt. Paul McConnell received complaints about a group of archers crossing unmarked private property. But the only charge came when a bowhunter turned themselves in for killing a cow.
Archery season opens in the north state Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:24AMArchery season opened on Saturday in northern California and brought with it an annual rush of business to Cliff Dewell's archery shop, Shasta Valley Archery in Anderson. Archery season starts well before hunters with rifles get their shot at game in California.
Shot in the Arm: Donated hunt for raffle gives QHS rifle team financial boost Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:04AMThe Quincy High School rifle team just received a welcome shot in the arm. Because of budget cuts, the team lost its funding by the Quincy School District earlier this year. So its only income now is from donations.
Police chiefs endorse long-gun registry Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:02AMMembers of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police have endorsed a national firearms strategy that includes explaining the value of the long-gun registry.