The Russian who designed the most popular assault rifle ever made says the use of his gun in Iraq proves it is still superior to other weapons. Mikhail Kalashnikov says, "Even after lying in a swamp you can pick up this rifle, aim it and shoot. That's the best job description there is for a gun. Real soldiers know that and understand it. "

Fighting to the death was a real possibility for a couple in Mexico who sparred until their house blew up from a homemade gasoline bomb. Reuters, citing Milenio newspaper, reports that Juan Espinosa and Irma Contreras fired guns, threw knives and threw homemade bombs.

A mother is shot in the knee by her 3-year-old son with a 9mm handgun he found under a couch cushion. Officials report the shooting occurred after the mother had already taken the gun away from him once that day. The mother removed the bullets but forgot the one left in the chamber, putting the gun back on the couch. When the boy picked the gun up a second time, it fired.

Bank robbers in Greece boldly used their car to smash through the front door of a bank in Athens, stole money and drove out. Using a Fiat, which was stolen, stunned customers and bank personnel looked on as the two men committed their brazen burglary act. A police official told Reuters that men robbed a Piraeus Bank, located in the Peristeri region of Athens. According to the officials, "Two men got out of the car, took out guns and robbed the bank. "

Authorities say the 11-year-old son of a special education teacher brought a loaded gun to the elementary school where he was a student and his mother worked. . . on two separate occasions!Linnea C. Holdren, 43, is suspended from her position and charged with two felony counts of child endangerment for allegedly giving the boy the . 22-caliber pistol.