Gun Policy News, 28 March 2010
Election Gun Ban Reduced Crime, Philippine Police Want Total Gun Ban
28 March 2010
Manila Bulletin
The Philippine National Police (PNP) wants the implementation of the total gun ban to become permanent after it noted positive results not only in the campaign against election-related violence incidents (ERVI) but also in criminal activities nationwide.
Director General Jesus Verzosa, PNP chief, said that they have been receiving positive feedbacks from various sectors regarding the improvement of peace and order situation even in areas included in the election hot... (GunPolicy.org)
Michigan, Iowa Hidden Handgun Licensing Contrast Praised, Panned
28 March 2010
Herald Palladium (Michigan)
Want to carry a pistol in Michigan?
Prepare to pay a fee and spend at least three hours in a classroom being taught gun safety and deadly force laws before demonstrating you can shoot safely at a range. Then undergo a criminal background check, pay another fee and go before a local gun board before getting a license that expires in five years, at which point you pay another fee if you choose to renew.
Want to carry a pistol in neighboring Indiana? Undergo a criminal... (GunPolicy.org)