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Chicago's Daley Vows To Continue Fight For Infringements: Chicago's
Mayor Daley, in the face of several legislative defeats this past year,
vows to continue his fight to impose Chicago-style infringements on the
RKBA on the rest of Illinois.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-060104guns,1,7641143.story?coll=chi-news-hed
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NYC Mayor Engenders Opposition In South: The campaign for further
restrictions on the purchase of firearms in other states, proposed by
NYC Mayor Bloomberg, is starting to produce some vocal opposition.
http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/380030p-322611c.html
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And Your Point Would Be?: Mexican officials are seeking to make an issue
of the fact that a known alien smuggler, shot while throwing rocks at a
US Border Patrol agent, was hit with hollowpoint rounds. (Perhaps they'd
be happier if agents used FMJ rounds so that bullets would have a better
chance of exiting and hitting more illegal entrants per shot fired.)
http://today.reuters.com/news/newsarticle.aspx?type=domesticNews&storyid=2006-01-05T035253Z_01_KWA503108_RTRUKOC_0_US-MEXICO-USA.xml&rpc=22
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But Where Did The Bullet End Up?: An elderly Colorado man scared off a
burglar, attempting to kick in his front door, by firing a bullet over
the burglar's head. The burglar is in custody; fortunately, the
homeowner is not. He is responsible for any damage that may have been
caused by the stray bullet.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/5842499/detail.html
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The International Role Of the NRA: Article examines the role of the NRA
in Brazil's recent referendum, opposition to IANSA at the UN and more.
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=3329
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A Message From A List Member:
Please send out a message reminding ALL of us to be vigilant and
continually aware of our surroundings.
Last night at about 8:15 pm, I was walking my parents' Dachshund (as
they were at the Rose Bowl events in California) in my neighborhood in
SV. It is a new subdivision and still many homes are under construction.
As we approached my home from the other side of the street, opposite of
my home. The neighbor pulled up in their SUV and opened their doors. Two
large Pitbulls bolted across the street and attacked the dachshund and
myself. Things happen much quicker than I have ever anticipated. I saw
the dogs bolt for us. I reached down to pick up Bear (dachshund) and the
pitbulls were biting and jumping on me. They knocked me to the ground, I
was able to then pick Bear up again and continue to fight the two
pitbulls while struggling to keep the pitbulls from killing either of
us. My only thought was to try and jump in the back of my pickup, so I
could achieve some space, however, I never made it that far. I am not
sure how the pitbulls were restrained, that is if the neighbors
physically took them in their home or if they were called off. I was
then able to reach the garage door opener, open the door and place Bear
in the garage. I had ripped jeans, both shoes missing and I was
bleeding, Bear was yelping. I continued to check over the dog. I wasn't
for sure of the Pitbulls were there or not. I forgot to check in a full
circle. I do remember my neighbor's brother in law telling me I was safe
now. After, a few minutes of checking the dog over, and having a heated
discussion with the neighbor, the owner of the two pitbulls. I went
inside. I checked myself over, found I had abrasions to both knees,
elbows, several fingers, forearms.
I called the police, which arrived within about 20 minutes. I was
impressed by this. They took a report and talked with the neighbor. I
then began the process of cleaning my wounds, which I thought at the
time, were only abrasions.
Today I phoned the Animal control, which came out and took a full
report. They informed me that the abrasions also, had evidence of teeth
marks within them. I also discovered two more similar marks on my left
forearm. The animal rescue removed the pitbulls for quarantine purposes.
I later discovered through the Animal control officer, that the dogs
rabies shots were expired.
I took Bear to the vet, he checked out ok, but has to be watched for the
next 10 days. There were no apparent puncture wounds to Bear.
I am still awaiting my treatment at the hospital.
I guess what I really what to convey is that I was less than 30 yards
from my home and this vicious attack happened to me and Bear. I was
unarmed at the time. Shame on me, and yes, it is only my fault that I
was unarmed. This was the only time in the last several months that I
left my home unarmed. Guess it shows that never leave home unarmed and
in condition white. However, I have replayed my actions, over through my
mind countless times, I don't know that if I were armed if I would have
reacted through my training to use deadly force with two pitbulls
attacking me or if I would have picked up Bear as I did. My instinct was
to pick up Bear, I believe that if I were armed I would have done the same.
Is that somewhat of a human nature instinct?
I am now in fear of my life and children if the dogs are not euthanized.
I am not sure how this whole series of events will play out in the next
week or so. PLEASE remind everyone to ALWAYS BE AWARE. I was lucky I
seen the dogs bolting straight at me, which gave me about one second.
I thank you for the countless articles reminding us to be alert and the
hours we have spent training.
Even though I was unarmed, I was not mulled to death and neither was
Bear. I am sore from head to toe and my muscles burn. I knew I was in
for a life and death struggle. I am lucky to survive this attack.
--
Stephen P. Wenger
Firearm safety - It's a matter
for education, not legislation.
http://www.spw-duf.info
