30 Years Leopard 2

It is the first deployment in which the Leopard 2 has been exposed to several attacks, particularly with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). According to Major André Picard of the Canadian Equipment Management Ram for Heavy Armoured Vehicles told defpro.com at the KMW celebration that the Leopards had suffered an unnamed number of IED hits and was involved in several attacks by insurgents. Picard did not confirm any attacks with rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) which have become one of the major threats in the combat zones of Afghanistan. However, he emphasised that the troops are very satisfied with the tank and its show of force and fire power has significantly helped to suppress any attacks. Picard confirmed that Canada will keep the Leopard 2 in the Afghan theatre as long as the mission continues.

Gun Advocates React To Open Carry Prohibition, Promise To Tote "Long Guns" Instead

Hours after Gov. Jerry Brown announced he had signed a bill to prohibit Californians from openly carrying unloaded handguns, law enforcement officials and Bay Area activists on both sides of the issue were divided about the newly passed legislation.

AB 144 bans the open carrying of handguns in public places or in vehicles, and makes the act a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison or a maximum $1,000 fine.

Law enforcement officials throughout the state praised the governor's move today, saying the new law would promote public safety.