Italians get real: "The Italian parliament has passed legislation allowing people to shoot robbers in self-defence. The law permits the use of guns and knives by people in homes or workplaces to protect lives or belongings. The reform was introduced by the Northern League party, a right-wing member of the ruling coalition with a strong anti-crime platform. The opposition voted against the bill, which critics say will encourage people to take the law into their own hands. The new law will allow people to use legally registered weapons to protect themselves or others, and their property and the property of others, from harm. It applies if there is a danger of aggression and the attacker does not desist".



Wisconsin: City split on gun bill: "Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill Friday that would have lifted a 133-year-old ban prohibiting Wisconsinites from carrying concealed weapons, setting up a political battle that could test party loyalty as lawmakers try to override the veto.The bill would let Wisconsin residents who pass firearms training and obtain permits to carry concealed handguns, knives, billy clubs and electric shock weapons in most public places, with exceptions for schools, taverns and police stations.Doyle, a Democrat, said the bill endangers public safety by letting people carry guns in shopping malls, banks and movie theaters. Wisconsin remains one of the safest states in the nation, negating the need to carry weapons for protection, the governor added in his veto message."