CS: Pol-NRA-ILA FAX ALERT

2000-12-09 Thread owner-rkba-alert
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NRA-ILA FAX ALERT Vol. 7, No. 49 12/8/00 FASHION RAG LAUNCHES ANTI-GUN CAMPAIGN The latest addition to the list of anti-gun mouthpieces is the fashion magazine Marie Claire, which announced the launch of an all-out attack on our Right to Keep and Bear Arms in its

CS: Pol-John Lennon billboard

2000-12-09 Thread SADW
From: SADW, [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'n not sure why Yoko Ono's new billboard should cause readers such offence - it's a factual statement, and she has just cause to feel aggrieved. Lennon's murder was very painful for a lot of other people too; sort of the end of an era. Nick Steadman -- it's

CS: Legal-Airgun power limits

2000-12-09 Thread Richard Loweth
From: "Richard Loweth", [EMAIL PROTECTED] As far as I can remember a Crown Court decision is not binding on any other court. Which is probably a reason that an acquittal at a Crown Court on such as a Walther would not have been appealed by the prosecution. -- It's not binding but they do

CS: Misc-Lethality of Shotguns

2000-12-09 Thread Richard Loweth
From: "Richard Loweth", [EMAIL PROTECTED] Apparently, I was told by an "expert" in these things, who is quite well known, there is very little difference at "normal shot gun ranges" between lettered shot and numbered shot in lethal effect when used on people. Cybershooters website:

CS: Misc-xmas present

2000-12-09 Thread oddball
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A friend of mine has come up with a rather novel idea for that Xmas present that you have always wanted, but he doesn't have the means to create it, and wondered if anyone on the list could take it up. In essence it is the perfect gift for speeding motorists, people

CS: Target-Molebdenum

2000-12-09 Thread E.J. Totty
From: "E.J. Totty", [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm no metallurgist, but how it was explained to me is something like this - moisture ( from the chemical reaction of burning powder ) plus molybdenum ( a sulphide ) plus stainless steel can set up an electro-chemical reaction path which causes "crevice

CS: Legal-antiques

2000-12-09 Thread E.J. Totty
From: "E.J. Totty", [EMAIL PROTECTED] The thing with .50s is that your average .50 Sharps is an antique, and antiques don't require licenses. Steve. Steve, In relation to that, is it legal to re-barrel one of those? Further, may you remanufacture a receiver or other

CS: Misc-Brown Bess

2000-12-09 Thread N. L. Cobb
From: "N. L. Cobb", [EMAIL PROTECTED] The museum of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas has (or did when I was last there) a Brown Bess on display with an explanation that such muskets were used by General Santa Ana's Mexican Army in it's ill-fated attempt to deny Texans their independence. The

CS: Pol-Civil Liberties issue re. bans

2000-12-09 Thread Charles Parker
From: "Charles Parker", [EMAIL PROTECTED] Letter in Times 7/12/2000 Hunt ban an issue of civil liberties

CS: Misc-Molebdenum

2000-12-09 Thread VinceB
From: "VinceB", [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm not convinced moly coating does enhance barrel life, perhaps in certain situations but in my limited experience the only reason for barrel life being increased is because moly coating seems to reduce muzzle velocity, which must mean less pressure inside

CS: Pol-Gun Rights: Power to the People

2000-12-09 Thread John Hurst
From: "John Hurst", [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.sierratimes.com/dantre.htm Gun Rights: Power to the People by Jeff Dantre' Posted 11.30.00 Why don't the politicians want us to own weapons? What are the politicians afraid of? That we're all going to kill each other? I don't think so. The

CS: Misc-Molebdenum

2000-12-09 Thread David M
From: "David M", [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alex, I have no scientific evidence to quote to you. I understand that Sierra conducted a series of tests and concluded, basically, that moly coating their projectiles is a waste of time but I don't have details of those tests. I am surprised you say Ms Moly

CS: Pol-White House press release

2000-12-09 Thread Steven Kendrick
President Clinton: Commemorating and Strengthening the Brady Law Thursday, November 30, 2000 Today, joined by Jim and Sarah Brady, President Clinton will celebrate the 7th anniversary of the signing of the Brady Law by announcing new efforts to strengthen enforcement of this landmark

CS: Legal-Knives

2000-12-09 Thread Jonathan
From: Jonathan Spencer, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Actually pink's a good idea - not only does it make it easier to find your knife when you drop it in the long grass, but pink being widely regarded by western society as a "feminine" colour (well, who can prove me wrong?) will convey the message

CS: Crime-Radio prog

2000-12-09 Thread Brian Toller
From: "Brian Toller", [EMAIL PROTECTED] If anyone fancies a listen Radio 5 on Sunday at 12.30pm is doing a half an hour on Contract killing and its suppposed increase. I'll refrain from comment till I've heard it. Brian T Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin:

CS: Misc-Subject: How to make black powder

2000-12-09 Thread John Hurst
From: "John Hurst", [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: How to make black powder This is for historical purposes only. I am NOT advising you to manufacture black powder nor do I take any responsibility for any damage that might occur to you, others, various property, sheep, goats, federal buildings,

CS: Misc-Useful Quote for Police Officers and Other Civilians

2000-12-09 Thread John Hurst
From: "John Hurst", [EMAIL PROTECTED]