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His father, Charlie, began collecting weapons almost 60 years ago. As he went about his business of helping liquidate small businesses, he came across guns and handguns that caught his fancy.
Soon, a collection was born.
Over the years, Grigg has added to it, buying antique weapons at estate sales or at stores in different parts of the world he travels to. He bought the first gun for his collection at age 25, he said.
Each piece has a story, said Grigg, who's neither a hunter nor a target shooter

The House leader noted a long line of unfinished business that plenary will have to tackle before it again have its Christmas break in December.
The list includes the so-called social and economic parachutes that are designed to shield the country from the effects of the global financial crunch.
Majority Leader and Iloilo Rep. Arthur Defensor said among the vital measures lined up for second reading plenary approval under its Calendar of Unfinished Business include:
-HB 5241 - The Investments and Incentives Code of the Philippines, which is under the period of sponsorship in plenary by the Committee on Ways and Means chaired by Rep. Exequiel Javier of Antique;- HB 4077 -- An Act sustaining the implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, extending the acquisition and distribution of all agricultural lands, instituting necessary reforms and appropriating funds therefore, (period of interpellations) with plenary sponsors led by chairman Elias Bulut Jr., of Apayao;- HB 5043 -- An Act providing for a National Policy on Reproductive Health, Responsible Parenthood and Population Development, and for other purposes, (period of interpellations) sponsored in plenary by the Committees on Health, Population and Family Relations and Appropriations; and- HB 3124 -- An Act accelerating the implementation of retail competition and open access in the electric power industry , amending for the purpose Sections 31 and 43 of Republic Act 9136, otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 and for other purposes, (period of sponsorship), sponsored in plenary by the Committee on Energy, chaired by Rep. Juan Miguel 'Mikey' Macapagal-Arroyo.Nograles said plenary is also expected to tackle HB 431, which provides for the venue of the criminal and civil action on libel cases against community journalists, publications or broadcast stations.
Likewise, the House will act on vital measures touching on electoral reforms, cultural communities, the Mindanao peace process, the role of people's organizations in the budget process, youth and women concerns and family relations; jobs creation and housing, among others.
On the other hand, already approved on second reading include HB 4273 -- Magna Carta of Women; HB 5077 -- Further strengthening the Anti-Money Laundering Law; HB 3655 -- The Political Party Development Act of 2007; HB 5229 -- Tourism Act of 2008; HB 3012 -- The Anti-Discrimination Act of 2007; HB 5220 -- Pag-ibig Fund Law of 2008; HB 5208 -- Technology Transfer Act of 2008; HB 5207 -- Subdivision Green Parks Act of 2008; HB 5228 - Fire Protection Modernization Act of 2008; HB 5115 -- Lemon Law of 2008; HB 5219 -- Philippine Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes Management Act of 2007; and HB 5210 -- amending the provisions of the National International Revenue Code of 1997

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