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Mexico Armed

“What does the government expect people to do? Lower their little hands?” - Luciano Segura Jauregui of Armed Mexico

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - More Mexicans are acquiring arms to defend their families and property. According to a university researcher, the number of firearms legally possessed in Mexico increased 53 percent from 2009 to 2012, jumping from 2,033, 749 to 3,118, 592 guns.

Ernesto Villanueva, researcher for the National Autonomous University of Mexico’s Institute of Legal Research, based his findings on data from the Mexican Defense Ministry (Sedena), which is in charge of registering firearms.

You Want the Truth? You Don`t Deserve the Truth, According to Mainstream Media

We have spent $20 billion pouring weapons and arms into propping up the Malaki government in Iraq which is more than 5 times the amount dedicated to finding a cure for cancer. Make sense? Did you know this?

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - One of the most significant changes in the US in recent times is our inability to see things from another perspective. Take the Ukraine and Crimea.

John Kerry and Obama repeatedly warned Russia about “respecting international law, the integrity and sovereignty of the Ukraine” but not one outlet reminded us of our clear violation of international law and lack of respect for the sovereignty of Iraq and Afghanistan.

NRA-PVF Endorses Walden in Oregon Republican Primary for 2^nd Congressional District

Walden voted for H.R. 3590, “The Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act,” a bill to promote America’s hunting heritage and positively impact sportsmen in Oregon and throughout the country.

(FAIRFAX, Va.) - The National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) today announced it is endorsing Representative Greg Walden in the Republican primary in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District.

“Throughout his career, Greg has consistently opposed all attempts to ban lawfully-owned firearms and magazines,” noted Chris W. Cox, chairman of the NRA-PVF.

Police Identify Man who Shot Officer

Portland Police Detectives have confirmed that the suspect was also the person involved in the associated reports of a suspicious van following kids.

(PORTLAND) - The suspect who shot Portland Police Officer John Romero on March 12, 2014, has been identified as 49-year-old Kelly Vern Swoboda.

Portland Police say Swoboda, who died in a shootout with police Wednesday, had a warrant for his arrest for robbery, and was also a suspect in bank robberies and other crimes in multiple jurisdictions.

Police Officer Shot in SW Portland

A firearm was recovered near the subject and the investigation is ongoing.

(PORTLAND) - Earlier today we reported that officers from Central Precinct and the Youth Services Division had taken reports of a suspicious male driving a van (see the earlier flash alert)in the area of Wilson High School. In response to these reports officers were providing extra patrol in the area.

At about 4:00 p.m., an officer assigned to this detail was shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Announces 2 Arrests and Seizure of 400 Firearms

The arrests and seizures are the result of a investigation conducted by the California Attorney General’s Office that began in early 2014.

(LOS ANGELES) - Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced the seizure of over 400 firearms and the arrest of two individuals who allegedly trafficked illegal firearms.

“California has laws that regulate the sales and purchase of firearms. These individuals broke the law by illegaly selling firearms for personal profit,” Attorney General Harris said.

Man Arrested After Attempt to Elude in SE Salem

Troopers say they found a small amount of Hydrocodone and Oxycodone pills were also found in his clothing.

(SALEM) - A 35-year old Salem man was arrested early Thursday morning on multiple charges after reportedly attempting to elude state police troopers in SE Salem.

35-year old Anthony R. Segura was arrested, police say they found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in his car.

Feds Take Aim at Decorated Combat Veteran`s Gun Rights

Like other Combat Vets, Pat Kirby has PTSD. The VA says he has to turn in his guns or face prison. This is not a misprint.

(MYRTLE CREEK, OR) - Pat Kirby answered his country's call to arms during the Vietnam War, serving multiple tours, suffering injuries, watching friends die.

The VA says that because his wife takes care of their family finances, he is deemed "incompetent" and for this reason, he has to turn in his guns...

Mexico`s Armed Self-Defense Forces Surge

With the latest gains, the Tierra Caliente self-defense movement has upwards of 10,000 armed members deployed in more than 30 municipalities.

(LAS CRUCES , NM) - Questions, contradictory narratives and, above all, calls for calm energize the daily coverage and debate over the armed self-defense phenomenon sweeping parts of Mexico.

For their part, corporate media outlets like Televisa play up the deployment of federal police and soldiers to the Tierra Caliente of Michoacan, one of the epi-centers of the movement, graphically displaying the march of the federales in stark digital maps...

Shameful: US Vets Have to Sue to Get Benefits... Going to Court in SoCal

VA determinations are not made by mental health professionals or adjudicated in a Court of law, but rather by a benefit administrator- a policy that is quite different than the rest of the population whose cases must be adjudicated in a Court of law.

(LOS ANGELES CityWatch) - RUSS REPORT - The United States Justice Foundation (USJF) has filed the first lawsuit of what promises to be a string of lawsuits in the US District Court for the Southern District of California against the US Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).

USJF sought records via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding "Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) rules, regulations, and criteria for making determinations of incompetency..."