We're being lied to about U.S. guns and Mexican cartels. Why?

April 1, 10:32 AMGun Rights ExaminerDavid Codrea

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The lies continue.

This time, supposedly "conservative" Fox News parrots them:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms reports that the U.S. is responsible for close to 90 percent of the high-powered weapons that find their way to the Mexican drug cartels.

No they do not either--at least not under oath. As we've already seen, here is what they say:

According to ATF’s Tracing Center, 90 percent of the firearms about which ATF receives information are traceable to the United States.

Even gun-hater supreme John Kerry can see the difference:

Kerry said that only about one out of every four weapons seized by Mexican authorities last year was submitted to ATF to be traced back to purchasers and sellers in the United States, and he urged the Mexican government to provide ATF with fuller access to these weapons.

Not 90% of the cartels' firearms. 90% of 25% of only the minuscule fraction of guns reported seized (vs. actually seized?), with no indication of what percentage of those seizures came from cartel members vs., say, rival corrupt government officials or police, or citizens "illegally" protecting themselves from all factions...

But never one to waste the advantage of a good lie, Kerry is quick to capitalize on a "solution" guaranteed to infringe on your rights and mine, but one that will not make a bit of difference to the violent cartels--except to make their activities on this side of the border a lot less risky.

Sending National Guard to the U.S. border of Mexico is "premature and possibly counterproductive," but reviving the assault weapons ban would help end the drug-related violence in Mexico, Sen. John Kerry said Monday.

Again, Kerry et al. know what they're proposing won't work, but they demand going forward with it anyway. The question is, are we going to let them get away with infringing on our rights to advance their agenda?

Well funded anti-self defense campaigners, politicians and their ministers who enjoy taxpayer-funded protection, and a complicit media are propagating a lie in order to swindle you out of your rights. There is a way to get to the bottom of things, but you won't hear it from them.

Ask yourself who could be opposed to ATF officials--testifying under oath--as to the complete truth of what they know about Mexican cartel guns? Besides someone who finds an advantage in suppressing the truth?

Forget the gun rights issue for a moment--you'd think it would be a matter of national security.

I will have more. I've already got my source material for the next installment.

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More truth about Mexican cartel guns

Kurt Hofmann tells us "Mexican drug cartels do not need U.S. gun shops in order to arm themselves."

Dan Gifford writes about "The ‘America Is Arming Mexico’s Drug Gangs’ Lie."

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CHL privacy bill pulled in OR

Oregon Firearms Federation calls our attention to some legislative treachery.

In what has become an all-too-regular occurrence, a bill that could benefit gun owners has been pulled from the schedule.

Click here for details.

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Second Amendment forum

Buckeye Firearms Association tells us:

The Geauga Constitutional Council will host "The 2nd Amendment Forum" on Friday April 24 at 5:30PM.

If you're anywhere near northeast Ohio, you can find out how to attend by clicking here.

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Fun 'n Gun

Ohioans for Concealed Carry remind us their fifth annual event is fast approaching:

This event will be a combination of basic tactical training and IDPA type scenario shoots. Geared for both beginning and advanced shooters, it promises to be a day of fun shooting for all!

Get more details here.