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‘Gunwalker’ suspect arrested for cocaine month before ATF released him

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 14, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

Gun tossed out window, shell casings found on seat, floorboard of carGun Rights Examiner has obtained a copy of the Phoenix Police Department arrest report for Manuel Celis-Acosta, a "main suspect" in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco…

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‘Stand your ground’ laws must be applied equally for all

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 13, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“John McNeil killed a white man who assaulted him on his property. But, unlike George Zimmerman, he's serving life,” Salon.com reported on Wednesday.“Not too far from Sanford, Fla., a black man named John…

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Bloomberg reeks of hypocrisy on ‘stand your ground’ laws

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 12, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg called for the nationwide reform or repeal of Stand Your Ground laws today at an event in Washington D.C. to announce the Second Chance on Shoot First campaign,&rdquo…

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Anti-gun group says celebrities should share in monopoly of violence

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 11, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Bill Cosby's opinion on guns in Trayvon Martin case shows hypocrisy of elites,” Gun Rights Examiner demonstrated on Monday, juxtaposing the comedian and actor’s condemnation of citizens carrying guns against reports that he…

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by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 10, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

In the past week alone, Gun Rights Examiner has presented examples of sloppy and deceptive mainstream reporting on the gun issue. Media deliberate indifference or agenda-driven misdirection on the “Gunwalker” story has also been a…

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Bill Cosby’s opinion on guns in Trayvon Martin case shows hypocrisy of elites

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 9, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“When you carry a gun, you mean to harm somebody, kill somebody,” Bill Cosby claimed in a Friday interview with Deborah Simmons of The Washington Times.“We’ve got to get the gun out of the…

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Deceptive mainstream reporting shows pervasive anti-gun agenda

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 6, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Sloppy mainstream reporting on basic gun facts points to pervasive failure,” Gun Rights Examiner reported on Wednesday, giving examples of print and television journalists failing to take the simplest of steps to present accurate…

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Is uncertified ‘top Philly cop’ breaking gun laws he’d break us for?

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 5, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“He carries a gun, he displays a badge, he wears a uniform, but Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is not a certified police officer, technically speaking, and shouldn't be armed, badged and uniformed,” Stu Bykofsky reported last…

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Sloppy mainstream reporting on basic gun facts points to pervasive failure

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 4, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

Police seized some guns in Nashua, NH, writer Carl Bussjaeger noted over the weekend on Bear’s Blog.“At least two papers and a TV station are carrying the story on their web sites,” he explained. &ldquo…

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Why did prosecutors drop gun charge against defiant prohibited person?

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner April 3, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Homer 'Tank’ Wright says he's happy prosecutors dropped charges filed against him after he shot a suspected burglar last week,” The Chicago Tribune reported Monday.A burglar had broken into the 80-year…

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Senate approves Breuer supporter as head of OIG at Justice

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 31, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Attorney General Eric Holder today welcomed the confirmation of… Michael E. Horowitz as Inspector General for the Justice Department,” a Friday Office of Public Affairs release announces. “…Horowitz [was] confirmed…

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Why is White House blocking ‘Gunwalker’ testimony from former NSC director?

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 30, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Lawmakers push to interview ex-White House aide in 'Fast and Furious',” Ed Henry of Fox News reported Wednesday.“To date, the White House has not complied with multiple congressional requests to interview…

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What if Trayvon Martin had killed George Zimmerman?

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 29, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Obama Campaign: Republicans ‘Politicizing’ Trayvon Martin's Death,” RealClearPolitics reported yesterday, citing an appearance on MSNBC by Stephanie Cutter, Obama's Deputy Campaign Manager.She was referencing the…

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Hutaree case illustrates Justice Department double standard

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 28, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“A federal judge acquitted seven members of the Hutaree militia Tuesday of the most serious charges following six weeks of testimony in a high-profile terror case,” The Detroit News reported yesterday.On the second anniversary of the…

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Is call to investigate New Black Panthers doomed from the start?

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 27, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“As a concerned citizen, I call on you to direct the FBI or other appropriate elements within the Department of Justice to obtain necessary subpoenas and search warrants to begin an investigation immediately,” I wrote yesterday in an…

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Open letter to AG Holder: Investigate New Black Panthers for criminal conspiracy

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 26, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

Dear Mr. Attorney General,I note the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice is investigating the Trayvon Martin shooting. Please direct the probe to expand so that it includes investigation of what appears to be a violent…

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DOJ charges release of ‘Gunwalker’ reports impedes investigations

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 24, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“The latest twist in the tug of war over Department of Justice documents central to the investigation of Operation Fast and Furious came Friday evening, when a top Justice official refused a congressional request for subpoenaed documents and…

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DOJ charges release of ‘Gunwalker’ reports impedes investigations

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 24, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“The latest twist in the tug of war over Department of Justice documents central to the investigation of Operation Fast and Furious came Friday evening, when a top Justice official refused a congressional request for subpoenaed documents and…

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Why are ‘racial justice’ advocates silent on other 17-year-old?

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 24, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Blacks are under attack,” Jesse Jackson told his followers yesterday, attributing the shooting death of Trayvon Martin to white racism."Targeting, arresting, convicting blacks and ultimately killing us is big business,” he…

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Why are ‘racial justice’ advocates silent on other 17-year-old?

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 24, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Blacks are under attack,” Jesse Jackson told his followers yesterday, attributing the shooting death of Trayvon Martin to white racism."Targeting, arresting, convicting blacks and ultimately killing us is big business,” he…

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Rush to judgment on George Zimmerman reminiscent of mob behavior

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 23, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Debate raging about Trayvon Martin case; Was ‘SYG’ law even relevant?” Dave Workman asked yesterday in his Seattle Gun Rights Examiner column. It’s a fair question in the wake of the killing of the…

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Rush to judgment on George Zimmerman reminiscent of mob behavior

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 23, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“Debate raging about Trayvon Martin case; Was ‘SYG’ law even relevant?” Dave Workman asked yesterday in his Seattle Gun Rights Examiner column. It’s a fair question in the wake of the killing of the…

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Oregon gun group says rights delayed are rights denied

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 22, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“As far too many of you know, the Oregon State Police ID Unit was shut down for most of Sunday, crippling multiple gun shows, halting countless sales and costing dealers, buyers and gun show hosts untold thousands of…

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Oregon gun group says rights delayed are rights denied

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 22, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“As far too many of you know, the Oregon State Police ID Unit was shut down for most of Sunday, crippling multiple gun shows, halting countless sales and costing dealers, buyers and gun show hosts untold thousands of…

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Will Indiana gun owners let GOP establishment foist Lugar on us all again?

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 21, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

Six-term senator Richard Lugar, R- Ind., is facing a challenger in the May primary. As the longest-serving senator in Indiana history, the third most senior senator, and the most senior Republican (albeit Orrin Hatch disputes that), Lugar…

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Will Indiana gun owners let GOP establishment foist Lugar on us all again?

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 21, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

Six-term senator Richard Lugar, R- Ind., is facing a challenger in the May primary. As the longest-serving senator in Indiana history, the third most senior senator, and the most senior Republican (albeit Orrin Hatch disputes that), Lugar…

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Mask coming off coordinated administration deception on guns

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 19, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“We need to do this every day of the week and just really brainwash people into thinking about guns in a vastly different way,” then-U.S. Attorney Eric Holder advocated in a 1995 C-SPAN video that…

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Mask coming off coordinated administration deception on guns

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 19, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“We need to do this every day of the week and just really brainwash people into thinking about guns in a vastly different way,” then-U.S. Attorney Eric Holder advocated in a 1995 C-SPAN video that…

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ATF agents put careers on line to report management abuses

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 17, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“It is our intention to assist in restoring integrity, accountability and responsibility of ATF management and employee confidence in ATF and Main Justice,” Special Agent Vince Cefalu and a coalition of current and retired agency…

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ATF agents put careers on line to report management abuses

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 17, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

“It is our intention to assist in restoring integrity, accountability and responsibility of ATF management and employee confidence in ATF and Main Justice,” Special Agent Vince Cefalu and a coalition of current and retired agency…

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Veteran agent: Feinstein did not act on ATF abuse, corruption evidence

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 15, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

Senator Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., was informed of management corruption and abuse issues at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) before allegations of “gunwalking” surfaced, but opted to do nothing about it….

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Veteran agent: Feinstein did not act on ATF abuse, corruption evidence

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 15, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

Senator Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., was informed of management corruption and abuse issues at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) before allegations of “gunwalking” surfaced, but opted to do nothing about it….

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Blogger Vanderboegh recovering from surgery

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 14, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —“Doctors managed to do what the government could not—temporarily silence me,” Sipsey Street Irregulars blogger Mike Vanderboegh told Gun Rights Examiner by phone this morning from the intensive care unit…

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Blogger Vanderboegh recovering from surgery

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 14, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —“Doctors managed to do what the government could not—temporarily silence me,” Sipsey Street Irregulars blogger Mike Vanderboegh told Gun Rights Examiner by phone this morning from the intensive care unit…

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Researchers say don’t count on Constitution to stop Arms Trade Treaty

by David Codrea, Gun Rights Examiner March 13, 2012 Gun Rights Examiner

MANASQUAN, N.J.— “There is a widespread misunderstanding on the part of American gun-owners, evidenced in gun blogs and in commentaries on articles dealing with the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT),” researchers Paul Gallant, Sherry…

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