WASHINGTON CRIME NEWS SERVICES - Vol. 21 No. 7 - Police, NRA Brace for a Rematch on Gun Control

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A February 16, 1987 issue of WASHINGTON CRIME NEWS SERVICES covers lawmakers and law enforcement groups preparing for renewed conflict over gun control. It recounts the NRA’s attempt in the 99th Congress to weaken the landmark 1968 law and how police organizations countered during the final legislative scramble. The piece highlights the resulting gun bill provisions, including restrictions on new machine guns and maintaining handgun-sale limits, while describing ongoing planning to manage future legislative battles. The issue also includes related firearms and training updates and coverage of SHOT Show police interests.

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POLICE,NRA BRACE FOR AREMATCH ON GUN CONTROL

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AUTOMATED CRIME ANALYSIS

Shot Show Interests Police

WASHINGTON CRIME NEWS SERVICES' Vol.21 No.7 # POLICE,NRA BRACE FOR AREMATCH ON GUN CONTROL By Nadine CohodasSenior Writer.Congressional Quarterly Emboldened by a last-minute comeback in the99th Congress and fortified with new-found experi-ence.organization and unity.law enforcementgroups are digging in to defend the nation's gun con-trol laws against new attacks from the redoubtableNational Rifle Association(NRA). In the 99th Congress.the NRA caught thepolice off duty and forced Senate passage of a billthat would have significantly rolled back thelandmark 1968 gun control law. But when the measure went to the House.thepolice groups.bolstered by Handgun Control Inc.a gun control lobby.entered the fray and kept theNRA in check during the last weeks of legislativeskirmishing. The law officers emerged with two notablecome-from-behind victories.The final version ofthe gun bill (PL99-308)barred the sale of newmachine guns and maintained the ban on theinterstate sale of handguns. Now the NRA is taking aim at these issuesand new fights are looming The police are deter-mined not to make the same mistakes again.andtheir year-old organization.the Law EnforcementSteering Committee.is preparing to hold the line. But with memories of last vear's bitter fightstill lingering.the NRA's top legislative strategistswant to keep the din of battle at a manageablelevel this time around. "There has been a tendency to sensationalizeIthese issues.to put headlines out there that bearlittle relationship to what the real situation is on a (See GUN CONTROL.page five) # AComprohonslvoand Indopondont Newa Summary for the Law Enforcoment Profosslonal February 16,1987 IN THIS ISSUE GUN CONTROL:Police Giroups.NRA.(iet Ready For A Rematch In Congress… … …1 FIREARMS:What New GunsAre On The Marker. ……… …… …2 ASSAILANT CONTROL:Training Scheduled……3 CAD:A Big Help In Houston………… …4 JOB LISTINGS……………… ……… …8 COMMENTARY:Is The Meese Stafflakine Things Too Personally".…… ……9 WASHINGTON REPORT:Guns And NukePlants On The C'ongressional Agenda… …10 NEWS BRIEFS… … … … …10 # AUTOMATED CRIME ANALYSIS The University of North Florida's Insitute of PoliceTechnology and Management (IPTM)wil present aworkshop on“Automated Crime Analysis UsingMicrocomputers"from March 9-13in Jacksonville.Specialemphasis willhe placedon the analysis of actualcrimedata(hands-on training).data collection.collation.developrment of crime analysis products.strategic and tacticalanalysis.info dissemination,and evaluation of the CrimeAnalysis Unit.Tuition is S475.For more information.please contact:Russ Arend.Director.IPTM.Universityof North Florida.4567 St.Johns Bluff Rd.South.Jack-sonville.FL.32216.Phone:904-646-2722. Firearms Training... # SHOT SHOW INTERESTS POLICE By BillCledeCorrespondent,Washington Crime News Services The SHOT Show is the annual trade show ofthe shooting and hunting industry.but many of theexhibitors are in the police business.too.Sincethis exhibit serves as the traditional introduction ofthe year's new products,we looked to see whatwould be of interest to police at the SHOT Showin New Orleans last month. Colt is showing its new 10mm auto,the DeltaElite.It's the same proven design of the Govern-ment Model single action auto:however.the ejec-tion port is cut lower for more positive ejection andit sports black neoprene grips.The magazinecapacity is seven rounds.This gun was first shownat the International Association of Chiefs of Police(IACP)Conference in Nashville last October. With all due respect to the Bren 10.it takesthe name of a company like Colt to encourage theammunition manufacturers to develop the loadsthat will make the 10mm an effective caliber forpolice service.The cartridge claims virtually thesame down range residual energy as a.41Magnum with loads available today from Norma. The ammunition makers are looking at the10mm with interest but,as Federal's

FAQs

What legislative outcome does the issue describe from the 99th Congress gun-control battle?

The final version of the gun bill (PL99-308) barred the sale of new machine guns and maintained the ban on the interstate sale of handguns.

How did police groups respond to the NRA’s efforts in the 99th Congress?

Police organizations entered the House phase of the fight, backed by a gun control lobby, and kept the NRA in check during the closing weeks.

What firearms-related event and scope does the issue cover for police interest?

It surveys police interests at the annual SHOT Show, highlighting new products and options discussed for police use.

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