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Jury in officer’s murder trial won’t see profane inscription on his rifle

by Brian Seay

The words “You’re fucked” had been inscribed on the AR-15 that former Mesa officer Philip Brailsford used in the Jan. 2016 killing of an unarmed man.

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15-year-old charges for stealing guns from police cruiser

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities were able to identify the teen, who was already on probation for an unrelated case, by collecting DNA samples found inside the cruiser.

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Survey: Most officers believe high-profile police-involved shootings make their jobs harder

by Brian Seay

A survey of police officers in America found that 86 percent of them believe high-profile incidents involving officers and black people make police work harder, according to a report released by the Pew Research Center on Wednesday.

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George W. Bush has painted almost 100 vets injured on his watch, for charity

by Chris Eger

"Over the past several months, I've painted the portraits of 98 wounded warriors I've gotten to know - remarkable men and women who were injured carrying out my orders," says Bush.

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A moment of silence at Arlington National Cemetery (VIDEO)

by Ben Philippi

During my We The People tour, I stopped off in Arlington National Cemetery and shot this short video. To all those who gave their life defending this great country, thank you.

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U.S. military to review ban on transgender service (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

The U.S. military’s ban on transgender service “continually should be reviewed,” Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Sunday. During a recent episode of ABC’s “This Week,” Hagel said “every qualified American who wants to serve our country should have an opportunity if they fit the qualification and can do it.” However, Hagel did not expressly say […]

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Conviction overturned for Marine found guilty of smuggling AK-47 from Saddam’s palace

by Brent McCluskey

The former Marine who was found guilty of smuggling a chrome-plated AK-47 from Saddam Hussein’s palace into the U.S. in 2012 had his conviction overturned last month. Former Staff Sgt. Joel Cleve Miller, 42, allegedly brought the AK-47 into the U.S. in 2005 at the close of his 14-month tour in Iraq. Miller maintained his […]

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NRA Life of Duty: Veterans Day 2013 (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

NRA Life of Duty takes a few minutes to express their gratitude for the brave men and women throughout history who have fought for and preserved our freedoms. To all warriors who have served and are currently serving: Thank you for your service. [ NRA Life of Duty ]

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