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It’s better than a pointy stick
by Greg CampFolks on antique gun forums often muse that as modern firearms become difficult or impossible to obtain, more crimes will be committed with older weapons.
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Leland Yee gets 5 years at club fed prison on bribery charge
by Chris EgerGun control stalwart and former Democratic California state Sen. Leland Yee, originally facing the rest of his life in prison on bribery charges, instead picked up 60 months.
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U.S. Attorney recommends 8 years in prison for Leland Yee
by Chris EgerKnown as being "tough on guns," disgraced former California State Sen. Leland Yee may get 8 years in federal prison for his 2015 plea to racketeering charges.
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Yee, co-conspirators cop to plea agreements for up to 20 years in jail
by Chris EgerCourt documents obtained by Guns.com show that Leland Yee as well as co-conspirators Marlon Sullivan along with Keith and Brandon Jackson are looking at two decades behind bars.
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Breaking: Alleged gun trafficker Leland Yee pleads guilty in federal court
by Chris EgerFormer California State Senator Leland Yee appeared in a U.S. District Court Wednesday and pleaded guilty to a single count of racketeering.
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Philippine rebel group tied to Leland Yee returns guns of slain commandos
by Chris EgerTo keep a peace deal on track, members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front this week returned the weapons of police anti-terror commandos killed in a raid earlier this year.
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More federal charges against alleged gun trafficker Leland Yee
by Chris EgerIn a continuation of the government's case against former California State Sen. Leland Yee, a new grand jury indictment has been handed down this week.
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Baggage handler smuggles guns through Atlanta airport for sale in New York (VIDEO)
by Jared MorganAn airport baggage handler was released from jail Monday and put on limited house arrest after being detained earlier this month for allegedly trafficking firearms through secured areas of the Atlanta International Airport for sale in New York.
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New York calls for tougher Florida laws after gun smuggling ring discovered (VIDEO)
by Jared MorganMore than 70 illegal guns were seized by New York authorities after an investigation revealed the weapons were being smuggled from Florida.
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Man sentenced to 39 months for illegally buying, smuggling guns to Honduras
by Jared MorganThe man illegally purchased 28 handguns from federally licensed gun dealers in the Indianapolis area. Nine of the weapons were later found in Honduras.
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CA: Extreme anti-gun Senator Yee charged with gunrunning, corruption (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerCalifornia state Sen. Leland Yee, known for his gun control legislation, has been arrested on a host of charges including plotting to smuggle guns into the country from Islamic terror groups.
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NYPD Officer, Customs Agent — brothers — arrested on gun smuggling charges (VIDEO)
by S.H. BlannelberryA New York City Police Officer and his two brothers, one of which is a customs and border protection agent, have been federally indicted for allegedly running a gun-smuggling ring from the U.S. to the Philippines.
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