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Past statements and actions show Donald Trump wrong choice for gun owners

Sat, 04/23/2011 - 11:58
David CodreaOne major area of scrutiny missing from much of the media-driven discussion on Donald Trump’s potential presidential bid is where he stands on the gun issue.We know he’s not against the concept of guns...April 23, 2011
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AP gives incomplete account of Chicago police sentiments on concealed carry

Fri, 04/22/2011 - 11:19
“Chicago police joined gun control groups Wednesday to voice concerns about flaws in Illinois' mental health screening system for would-be gun owners, problems that could be amplified by a bill to allow permits for carrying concealed...David CodreaApril 22, 2011
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RTAmerica features Gun Rights Examiner in reports on open carry and militias

Thu, 04/21/2011 - 19:02
“American gun activists see open carry as a right,” RTAmerica, the U.S.-based arm of Russia’s global television news network reports.It is one of two accounts appearing over the past two days where this...David CodreaApril 21, 2011
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Gun Rights Examiner files appeal to ATF’s Grassley briefing response

Thu, 04/21/2011 - 10:15
David Codrea“ATF’s ‘in part’ FOIA response indicative of Bureau stonewalling,” this column declared in an April 6 analysis of a response by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to a Freedom of...April 21, 2011
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Issa threatens Melson with contempt for noncompliance with 'Gunwalker' subpoena

Wed, 04/20/2011 - 10:37
David Codrea“Chairman Issa Chastises ATF for Refusal to Comply with Subpoena,” an April 20 House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform release declares.“If you do not comply with the subpoena, the Committee will be forced to...April 20, 2011
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Sarah Brady claims Obama pushing ‘under the radar’ gun control

Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:20
David CodreaAnti-gun activist Sarah Brady claims President Barack Obama is committed to stealth gun control according to a report in The Washington Post.Recounting a March 30 meeting between Brady, her husband Jim and White House Press secretary Jay Carney...April 19, 2011
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A Journalist's Guide to 'Project Gunwalker'-Part Three

Mon, 04/18/2011 - 19:03
Examiner.com article character limits preclude adding more updates to the Journalist's Guide to Project Gunwalker. This is a continuation of updates from this column and Sipsey Street Irregulars beginning on April 17, 2011. It includes...David CodreaApril 18, 2011
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DOJ stonewalling continues with response to House Judiciary Committee

Fri, 04/08/2011 - 09:57
David Codrea“This responds to your letter dated March 9, 2011, which asked a number of questions about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco. Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) investigation known as Operation Fast and Furious,” Assistant Attorney General...April 08, 2011
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Brazil school shooting gives further proof ‘gun control’ does not work

Thu, 04/07/2011 - 11:39
“A man believed to be a former student opened fire in a school in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, killing 12 people and wounding 22 others before taking his own life,” AFP is reporting.The shooter is identified...David CodreaApril 07, 2011
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ATF’s ‘in part’ FOIA response indicative of Bureau stonewalling

Wed, 04/06/2011 - 11:20
David Codrea“This is in reference to your Freedom of Information Act request for access to information maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,” the response letter from Marilyn R. LaBrie, Team Leader, Disclosure...April 06, 2011
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Issa ATF subpoena commands Melson to appear, produce documents

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 21:44
"You are hereby commanded to be and appear before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform," a Mar. 31 subpoena signed by Chairman Darrell Issa orders Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acting Director Kenneth E....David CodreaApril 04, 2011
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‘Project Gunwalker’ reporters to receive freedom award

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 10:55
Always on the make for the “show case” case to justify their existence and requests for ever increasing budgets,” Lt. Col. Robert K. Brown writes about ATF management in the June Soldier of Fortune magazine, “this...David CodreaApril 04, 2011
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GUNS Magazine April 1961 issue now online.

Sun, 04/03/2011 - 12:51
David CodreaRegular readers of this column know that every month, GUNS, the magazine I write the "Rights Watch" column for, posts the corresponding monthly issue from 50 years ago as a free download on its website, giving us a...April 03, 2011
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Cummings' objection to Issa ATF subpoena ignores own 'Gunwalker' culpability

Sat, 04/02/2011 - 11:36
David Codrea“I am writing to memorialize my serious concerns with the unilateral subpoena you issued last night to the Department of Justice, despite my objection,” Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight...April 02, 2011
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Issa explains ATF subpoena on video

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 16:59
As explained in today's earlier Gun Rights Examiner column, Rep. Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform, has issued a subpoena to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives "for...David CodreaApril 01, 2011
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Issa to Melson: You got served

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 11:44
David Codrea“Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today announced the issuance of a subpoena to the Department of Justices' Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) for...April 01, 2011
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New York Times not following ‘Project Gunwalker’ because it’s not their ‘scoop’

Fri, 04/01/2011 - 11:01
Kevin Starrett, Executive Director of Oregon Firearms Federation, has been corresponding with a reporter at The New York Times to see if “the paper of record” can be persuaded to show interest in apparently condoned straw purchase...David CodreaApril 01, 2011
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House Oversight Committee spokesman confirms ATF missed Issa deadline

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 13:45
A spokesman for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has confirmed that Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Assistant Director Kenneth Melson did not produce documents and information related to the unfolding...David CodreaMarch 31, 2011
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Did Melson make or miss Issa’s Mar. 30 'Gunwalker' deadline?

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 11:16
David Codrea“It has been brought to my attention that you have not been cooperating with congressional inquiries about Project Gunrunner and Operation Fast and Furious,” Rep. Darrell Issa, Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government...March 31, 2011
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Malkin discusses 'Project Gunwalker' with Sean Hannity

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 01:20
As mentioned in a supplemental feature in yesterday's column, syndicated columnist and commentator Michelle Malkin has reported on "Project Gunwalker,"* acknowledging the citizen journalists who developed the story and initially...David CodreaMarch 30, 2011
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