Ammo

Heavily Armed Extremist Arrested: Firearms, Ammo, and Drug Operation Uncovered in Lake Lillian Raid

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Lake Lillian, MN — A recent raid on a rural Minnesota property led to the arrest of a man found in possession of illegal firearms, ammunition, high-capacity magazines, and a significant amount of marijuana, along with thousands in cash, federal authorities announced Thursday. The arrest sheds light on the ongoing struggle against organized hate and crime. During the operation conducted in February 2024, law enforcement officials discovered an arsenal that included two homemade semiautomatic rifles, two shotguns, and five other firearms. The team also seized hundreds of rounds of ammunition and several high-capacity magazines, indicating … Read more

Jury Clears Parents in Santa Fe School Shooting Trial, Assigns Majority of Blame to Son and Ammo Vendor

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HOUSTON, Texas — A jury in Houston on Monday cleared the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the accused gunman in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, of liability. However, they affirmed the liability of their son, as well as the online ammunition retailer Luckygunner, in the tragic event that left ten dead and several wounded. The court found Dimitrios Pagourtzis responsible for 80% of the damages, while Luckygunner was deemed liable for the remaining 20%. The decision followed intense deliberations after victims’ families argued that Dimitrios’ parents neglected their son’s deteriorating mental health and failed … Read more

Jury Exonerates Parents of 2018 Santa Fe High School Shooter, Holds Online Ammo Seller Partially Liable

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GALVESTON, Texas — A Texas jury ruled that the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, who carried out the deadly 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, are not financially liable for the tragedy that left 10 dead. The deliberations concluded a civil trial that scrutinized the alleged negligence in securing firearms and failure to address mental health issues. The legal action, originating from the families of the victims, demanded accountability from Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Maria Kosmetatos, accusing them of not preventing their son from accessing the firearms used in the event. While the jury assigned the … Read more

Appeals Court Reinstates California Law Mandating Background Checks for Ammo Purchases, Overturning Previous Ruling

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San Diego, California – An appeals court has overturned a federal judge’s ruling that struck down a state law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to allow the California Attorney General’s Office to suspend the judgment. The decision follows U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez’s injunction last week, which deemed the background check requirement for most ammunition purchases as unconstitutional. In a brief ruling, Judges Richard Clifton and Holly Thomas granted the suspension, while Judge Consuelo Callahan dissented. Callahan stated that she did not believe the appellant … Read more