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During World War I, 306 British soldiers were shot for desertion. This episode of Find My Past delves deeper into the stories of those affected and involved by this order, tracing the ancestor of one person shot for cowardice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIcHs0_HH4o
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Elizabeth Haylett is 39 year old mother, model and pilates teacher from Farnham in Hampshire. Lizzie knows very little about the story, and has never visited the sites associated with the trials and executions.
David Brocklesby is a 55 year old semi-retired businessman from Lincoln. David, is looking to find more about his ancestors involvement in this historical event.
Peter Howard-Johnson is a 61 year old car showroom owner from Edinburgh. Peter examines the difficulty of this situation.
The episode airs on Thursday 1st December on Yesterday at 9pm and is repeated daily throughout the following week. Yesterday can be found at Sky channel 537, Virgin TV channel 203 and Freeview channel 12 and there is more info about the series at [url=http://uktv.co.uk/yesterday/homepage/sid/8995]http://uktv.co.uk/yesterday/homepage/sid/8995 and their Facebook page at [url=http://www.facebook.com/YesterdayTVC...71762479512251]http://www.facebook.comDuring World War I, 306 British soldiers were shot for desertion. This episode of Find... more
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By PAUL D. THACKER
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) briefed the Department of Justice (DOJ) about the "Fast and Furious" program on March 12, 2010, according to a slide show acquired by POGO. This pushes back the timeline for when DOJ officials claim they were notified of the program by several months.
The House Republican investigation of "Fast and Furious" is unrelenting. Yesterday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-FL) called on President Obama to appoint a special counsel to determine if Attorney General Eric Holder lied during testimony he gave during a congressional hearing last May.
During the hearing, Mr. Holder testified that he had not learned of "Fast and Furious" until a few months prior. However, according to reports yesterday, a memo dated July 2010 shows that Holder was told that straw buyers in the program were “responsible for the purchase of 1,500 firearms that were then supplied to Mexican drug trafficking cartels.”
During the program, ATF agents allowed straw buyers to purchase weapons illegally in the United States, so that agents could learn the routes by which weapons were sold to drug cartels in Mexico. Agents normally arrest straw buyers when they are identified, but during Fast and Furious, guns were "allowed to walk."
At least one weapon that was allowed to walk has been implicated in the slaying of a border agent by Mexican drug dealers. And the Los Angeles Times reported last month that firearms allowed to walk from the program may be linked to at least 150 people killed or wounded in Mexico.
DOJ declined to comment on the slides and did not respond to questions from POGO regarding whether Mr. Grindler briefed Mr. Holder on the program.
The slide show acquired by POGO is titled "ATF Monthly Meeting with the Acting Deputy Attorney General" and is dated Friday, March 12, 2010. A slide titled "Operation The Fast And The Furious” shows what appears to be a theater poster from the action movie “Fast & Furious". Another slide discusses total cost of firearm purchases. The final slide shows a picture of AK-47 type rifles laid out on the ground. Handwriting appears on multiple slides.
The DOJ Acting Deputy Director at the time was Gary Grindler, who left King & Spalding in March 2009 to join DOJ. Grindler is now the Chief of Staff to Eric Holder.
Most of twists and turns in "Fast and Furious" have been covered by CBS News investigative journalist Sharyl Atkisson. She disclosed yesterday that White House spokesman Eric Schultz screamed and cursed at her on the phone for reporting on the scandal.By PAUL D. THACKER
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In this extended "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" interview, Michael Moore gets to the heart of why so many Americans own guns and defend their use: they're afraid.
Renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock hosts "50 Documentaries To See Before You Die," a celebration of the most remarkable and moving documentaries released in the past 25 years. It examines how the documentary feature has evolved into an increasingly popular genre, becoming a major box office draw and impacting contemporary American culture in ways never seen before.
"50 Documentaries To See Before You Die" airs Tuesdays at 9/8c throughout August on Current TV.
For more, go to http://current.com/docs.In this extended "50 Documentaries to See Before You Die" interview, Michael... more
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If you can't beat down the front door, try beating down the back door, as does the Justice Department !
"In order to institute a gun ban in the US, the Justice Department (and White House), have been facilitating the shipment of hundreds of firearms purchased in US gun shops to Mexican drug gangs.", as we have been reading.
But, what is "The intent: To "frame" the US firearms industry
as the cause of violence in Mexico."
And why?
1., to gain support for banning individual ownership of guns so that when corporate government orders the military to march on we citizens, we have no weapons to resist them. Even the meanest fists are outmatched by a barrage of bullets.
2., to distract from the fact that it is the "War On Drugs" which is causing most of the violence in Mexico and throughout most of Central and South America, as well as here in the U.S. It's a "red herring" issue.
http://www.2ndamendmenttv.com/videos/attacks-on-our-rights/goas-larry-pratt.htmlIf you can't beat down the front door, try beating down the back door, as does... more
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Domestic abuse victims would be offered free self-defense and firearms training by sheriffs under a measure being considered in the Iowa House.
Advocates said Monday that the issue is about empowering victims.
But others told lawmakers that such a policy would bring about a host of unintended consequences for abuse victims, including an increase in deaths related to domestic violence.
"In theory this bill sounds like it may help domestic abuse victims defend themselves, but in reality we've seen something very different," said Amber Markham, director of public policy for the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. "Firearms in the home increase the chance of homicide in the home fivefold. Oftentimes the abuser uses the firearm against her."
Deputy Attorney General Eric Tabor also expressed opposition to House File 209, largely because it could drain money from other domestic abuse prevention and victim assistance programs.
Rep. Tom Shaw, R-Laurens, said he shares concerns that the bill would create additional requirements and potential costs for sheriffs and told the House public safety subcommittee he would not support the bill for advancement in the Legislature.
Rep. Mary Wolfe, D-Clinton, also said she would not support the bill, meaning it will most likely die. Rep. Mark Brandenburg, R-Council Bluffs, said he needed more time to study the issue.
Even if the bill is dead for this year, it will most likely be revised and resurrected in coming legislative sessions, said its sponsor, Rep. Matt Windschitl, R-Missouri Valley.
The bill includes a $500 fee to be paid by anyone convicted of domestic assault, which Windschitl said would pay the cost of the classes.
Windschitl, whose family owns a gun shop, compared the issue to empowering a grade school kid bullied by peers.
"Why not take a different course of action and empower those people to be able defend themselves and build their ego back up?" Windschitl asked.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20110222/NEWS10/102220357/Bill-calls-for-Domestic abuse victims would be offered free self-defense and firearms training by... more
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3 Minutes, which conveniently lasts 3 minutes, is an absolutely awesome indie action/thriller short film by American dancer and actor Harry Shum Jr. Enjoy!3 Minutes, which conveniently lasts 3 minutes, is an absolutely awesome indie... more
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So how easy is it for someone with little experience with firearms to actually pick up a gun and start shooting zombies in the head? The guys from RoosterTeeth have decided to try it out. Here’s the result.So how easy is it for someone with little experience with firearms to actually pick up... more
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Man accidentally shoots fellow hunter
December 11, 2010
A man was in serious condition Saturday after he was accidentally shot by another man as the two were hunting on U.S. Army land in Will County, officials said.
The incident happened at about 10:40 a.m. Saturday, as the men were hunting pheasants in the Joliet Army Training Area. The land just outside Joliet is used for military and law enforcement training and is owned and maintained by the Army, said Linda Fournier, an Army spokeswoman.
The victim was shot by the other man's shotgun and suffered injuries to his abdomen, left hip and side, said Fournier. He was taken by paramedics to Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Fournier said.
The men were apparently walking through heavy brush when the trigger on one man's shotgun became entangled in the branches, causing the gun to fire and strike the victim, said Fournier.
The men, who were not identified, both had proper hunting and firearms permits, Fournier said. The incident is being investigated as an accident by conservation officers with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
— Carlos SadMan accidentally shoots fellow hunter
December 11, 2010
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A few weeks ago, I went with Kaj Larsen to Piney Flats, Tennessee to interview Jerry Baber for our show, Remote Control War (airing December 2). Jerry is like a messiah in the gun world. He makes all sorts of guns and gun parts out of his log cabin in rural Tennessee, but his greatest contribution to the gun world is the AA12. It’s an automatic shotgun without the kick. I think Kaj said it best…the AA12 is like the Ferrari of shotguns.
After a day of filming with Jerry and Kaj, it was time for me to give the AA12 a try. I’ve never shot a gun before. In fact, I secretly wanted to leave Tennessee without having to shoot the thing, but for the sake of the story (to illustrate how easy it is to fire), and to amuse Kaj, I gave the AA12 a go!
I’ll let the video speak for itself…
The AA12 (Video)
I have to admit, firing the AA12 was unlike anything I’ve ever done. I don’t think it’s my thing, but I had a fun shooting my first gun with the gun maker standing by to help me out!
I love my job for a lot of reasons, but trying new things has to be one of the best perks of the job.
Now I can check “shooting a gun” off my list of things to try while in the field!
[Also, check out Kaj's previous Vanguard story Fully Automatic America. Plenty of gun-firing in that one too! And tune in tonight for another episode of Vanguard at 10pm ET/10pm PT]
Previously on the Vanguard Blog:
- Hearing the voices in Afghanistan - by Kaj Larsen
- Running the Math on Big Brother’s Pills - by Darren Foster
- An overview of Cuba: Past, Present and Future - by Adrian BaschukA few weeks ago, I went with Kaj Larsen to Piney Flats, Tennessee to interview Jerry... more
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Colin Furze, a plumber who adapted his scooter to shoot 15ft flames from the rear, has been arrested for an alleged firearms offence.
The flamethrower was installed as an anti-tailgating measure, but Lincolnshire Police spotter pictures of his creation in the news and have arrested him on suspicion of possessing an item converted into a firearm.
Possession of a firearm carries a maximum prison sentence of five to seven years at Crown Court.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7528253/Flame-thrower-scooter-owner-arrested.htmlColin Furze, a plumber who adapted his scooter to shoot 15ft flames from the rear, has... more
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But firearms must be allowed by state where park is located
updated 5:47 p.m. PT, Fri., Feb. 19, 2010
WASHINGTON - Loaded guns will be allowed in Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and other national parks under a new law that takes effect Monday.
The law lets licensed gun owners bring firearms into national parks and wildlife refuges as long as they are allowed by state law. It comes over the objections of gun-control advocates who fear it will lead to increased violence in national parks.
The national parks law takes effect in a climate that favors advocates of gun rights. The debate shifted dramatically in 2008, when the Supreme Court struck down a handgun ban in Washington, D.C., and declared that individuals have a constitutional right to possess firearms for self-defense and other purposes.
Gun owners have rushed in record numbers to get concealed weapons permits, saying they worry President Barack Obama and the Democratic Congress may impose stricter gun laws. The National Rifle Association lobbied hard to allow guns in parks and has spent millions to challenge its opponents.
Now gun-control advocates are on the defensive, seeking to preserve some gun restrictions in the face of aggressive assertions of gun rights.
As of Monday, guns will be allowed in all but about 20 of the park service’s 392 locations, including some of its most iconic parks: Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Yosemite and Rocky Mountain National Park. Guns will not be allowed in visitor centers or rangers’ offices, because firearms are banned in federal buildings, but they could be carried into private lodges or concession stands, depending on state laws.
'A paranoid society'
Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said national parks are now among the safest places in America, but that could change under the new law. Current rules severely restrict guns in the national parks, generally requiring them to be locked or stored.
“It really is sad that we’ve become such a paranoid society that people want to take guns pretty much everywhere — including national parks,” he said Friday.
“When you are at a campfire and people are getting loud and boisterous next to you, you used to have to worry about them quieting down. Now you have to worry about when they will start shooting,” Helmke said.
Bill Wade, president of the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees, called the new law a sad chapter in the history of the park system.
“People go to national parks to get away from things that they face in their everyday living, where they live and work. Now I think that social dynamic is really going to change,” he said.
Bryan Faehner, associate director of the National Parks Conservation Association, said the law would place an unfair burden on park service employees, who will have to wade though a variety of state and local laws to determine whether visitors are breaking the law.
Officials said visitors who want to bring a gun to a national park need to understand and comply with state gun laws. More than 30 national parks span more than one state, so visitors need to know where they are in those parks and which state law applies, the park service said.
Supporter: Concerns overblown
A spokesman for the National Rifle Association scoffed at the idea that parks would become more dangerous, saying people have been assaulted and even murdered in national parks.
“This common-sense measure will enhance the self-defense rights of law-abiding Americans and also ensure uniformity of firearm laws within a state,” said Chris W. Cox, the NRA’s chief lobbyist.
The National Park Service said there were 3,760 reported major crimes, including five homicides and 37 rapes, in 2008, the most recent year for which data was available. The agency does not note which crimes involve firearms. Crime is down across the system’s parks, according to park service spokesman David Barna.
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., who led congressional efforts to change the law, said concerns about increased violence were overblown.
“I don’t expect anything major to come from this other than to restore the Second Amendment rights taken away by bureaucrats,” Coburn said
The park service has prepared for months for the new law. “We will administer this law as we do all others — fairly and consistently,” National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis said in a statement.
National parks hosted about 275 million visitors in 2008, the agency said.But firearms must be allowed by state where park is located
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It's been the year of the gun in Tennessee. In a flurry of legislative action, handgun owners won the right to take their weapons onto sports fields and playgrounds and, at least briefly, into bars.
A change in leadership at the state Capitol helped open the doors to the gun-related bills and put Tennessee at the forefront of a largely unnoticed trend: In much of the country, it is getting easier to carry guns.
A nationwide review by The Associated Press found that over the last two years, 24 states, mostly in the South and West, have passed 47 new laws loosening gun restrictions.
Among other things, legislatures have allowed firearms to be carried in cars, made it illegal to ask job candidates whether they own a gun, and expanded agreements that make permits to carry handguns in one state valid in another.
The trend is attributed in large part to a push by the National Rifle Association. The NRA, which for years has blocked attempts in Washington to tighten firearms laws, has ramped up its efforts at the state level to chip away at gun restrictions.It's been the year of the gun in Tennessee. In a flurry of legislative action,... more
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The country's largest handgun manufacturer Smith & Wesson is reporting first quarter net sales over 30 percent higher than last year's, with Michael Golden , Smith & Wesson president & CEO and CNBC's Erin Burnett.
(CNBC, 2009, September 11)The country's largest handgun manufacturer Smith & Wesson is reporting first... more
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A KY woman gets the lead out for unsuspecting rafters, whom she warned should get out of the river before they reached the dam--when they did, she shot 'em. Dang!A KY woman gets the lead out for unsuspecting rafters, whom she warned should get out... more
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Churches in Nashville, TN organize a "gun drive" to encourage people to exchange their weapons for UniverSoul Circus tickets. In all, 84 guns were handed in.Churches in Nashville, TN organize a "gun drive" to encourage people to... more
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Police say someone shot and killed a student waiting for a bus to take him to high school in Florida.
Police say 16-year-old Torenda Youngblood was shot several times early Monday at a school bus stop in Fort Pierce, which is about 100 miles north of Miami on Florida's Atlantic coast. Fort Pierce police spokeswoman Audria Moore says officers found the high school sophmore face down between two vehicles shortly after 6 a.m. He later died at a hospital.
Police are investigating and don't yet know why Youngblood was shot. No arrests have been made.
Read and Discuss...Police say someone shot and killed a student waiting for a bus to take him to high... more
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A drunk man shot himself in the chest with a Taser type stun gun to see if it was working. His own lawyer said "He is like the cartoon character Homer Simpson. It was a silly thing for him to do but he hasn't used it on anyone but himself".
After he was found guilty of possessing an illegal weapon Ricky Hodgkinson from Perton near Wolverhampton said: "I wanted to test it out to make sure it worked so I shot myself in the chest. I was told it discharged a million volts but I wasn't left in much pain at all.
"I suppose I have to agree with my solicitor - I am a bit like Homer Simpson, it was a stupid thing to do really."
D'OHA drunk man shot himself in the chest with a Taser type stun gun to see if it was... more
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In a bizarre macabre account of divine intervention, Erik Larson amazingly encounters the All Mighty through a death proof hearse. Empowered to guide the lost, the Minister of Death mobs down the streets in his bequeathed vehicle of demise to enlighten the impressionable, the drug addicts, and the criminal element of the mortality that challenges them. Being scared straight may be the answer toward a future of sobriety.In a bizarre macabre account of divine intervention, Erik Larson amazingly encounters... more
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Remember how Obama said that he wasn’t going to take your guns(He Lied!!)?
Well, it seems that his allies in the anti-gun world have no problem with taking your ammo!
The bill that is being pushed in 18 states (including Illinois and Indiana) requires all ammunition to be encoded by the manufacture a data base of all ammunition sales. So they will know how much you buy and what calibers.
Nobody can sell any ammunition after June 30, 2009 unless the ammunition is coded.
Any privately held uncoded ammunition must be destroyed by July 1, 2011. (Including hand loaded ammo.) They will also charge a .05 cent tax on every round so every box of ammo you buy will go up at least $2.50 or more!
If they can deprive you of ammo they do not need to take your gun!
This legislation is currently pending in 18 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington.
Send to your friends in these states AND fight to dissolve this BILL!!
To find more about the anti-gun group that is sponsoring this legislation and the specific legislation for each state, go to:
http://ammunitionaccountability.org/Legislation.htm
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I know this is from a blog and I'm sorry. I searched for a reputable news source, but couldn't come up with anything. Which quite frankly is a little scary.Remember how Obama said that he wasn’t going to take your guns(He Lied!!)?... more
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