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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws

by Brian Seay

Chicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.

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On the edge of anarchy, Venezuela has 5,000 shoulder-mounted missiles

by Brian Seay

Venezuela, a country devolving into anarchy, has a significant cache of the Russian-made missiles - a weapon of choice for insurgents worldwide.

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Report: Ukrainian civilians have millions of unregistered firearms

by Brian Seay

As many as 5 million unregistered firearms are in the hands of Ukrainian civilians, a number that’s grown during the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.

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Author of the infamous ‘Anarchist Cookbook’ dead at 66

by Brian Seay

Author of the infamous Anarchist Cookbook, William Powell, died of a heart attack last July at the age of 66, but the news went largely unreported until a new documentary, American Anarchist, noted his death at the end of the film.

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ATF mandates use of new Form 4473 starting Monday

by Brian Seay

Federally licensed gun dealers will have to start using a new background check form Monday that has been revised to address marijuana use and specify “sex” rather than “gender,” among other changes.

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Anti-gov’t activist convicted of illegal machine gun possession

by Daniel Terrill

Jurors convicted a Bozeman man known for preaching anti-government rhetoric of illegal possession of a machine gun Thursday in a Montana federal court.

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New Mexico officers to stand murder trial in shooting of homeless man

by Chris Eger

Albuquerque Police Officer Dominique Perez and now-retired Detective Keith Sandy have been ordered to stand trial for the 2014 death of James Boyd.

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10 charged in massive NYC gun smuggling ring (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

“Operation Redrum” turned up nearly 100 illegally purchased and sold firearms and ended with members of the gun smuggling ring facing more than 360 felony charges.

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Brothers admit to trafficking guns from South Carolina to New Jersey

by Daniel Terrill

Marcus Rutling, a/k/a “Fresh,” 33, and his brother, Joseph Rutling, 24, both pleaded guilty before a U.S. district judge in a Camden federal court.

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**GRAPHIC** Helmetcam footage of Albuquerque cop fatally shooting homeless man armed with knives (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

The Albuquerque Police Department released the helmetcam footage of last Sunday’s officer-involved shooting of a homeless man armed with two knives. James Boyd, 38, was homeless and illegally camping in the foothills on March 16 when APD officers contacted him. Boyd argued with police for several hours before they deployed less-than-lethal tactics, including a flash […]

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Entrapment? Hunter faces jail after firing at robotic deer during closed season

by Brent McCluskey

A Florida man was arrested Saturday morning after shooting at a robotic deer the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission placed on the side of the road in order to catch poachers during the closed season in Myakka City. Officers witnessed Brett Russel Thompson take the bait, as they concealed themselves in a nearby hiding spot, and shoot […]

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Chicago Public Media: ‘Chicago police throw away $2 million a year in potential gun sales’ (AUDIO)

by Daniel Terrill

For emotional, political and ideological reasons, the Chicago Police Department destroys firearms that are confiscated at crime scenes. While city and law enforcement officials see destroying the illegal guns as the only option — “one less gun on the street” — a neighboring town sees a way to increase revenue: sell the guns. Chicago police take […]

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