Surprise, Surprise: Rifle Allegedly Used in Charlie Kirk Murder is Untraceable, Has No Serial Number

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The rifle allegedly used to assassinate conservative activist Charlie Kirk has turned out to be untraceable, adding a new layer of mystery and controversy to a killing already marked by inconsistencies and unanswered questions.

According to prosecutors, the weapon—identified as a Mauser Model 98—was a decades-old, German-made bolt-action rifle that predates U.S. serial number requirements, making it impossible to trace through standard forensic databases. The rifle was reportedly used by Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10.

The firearm, described by Robinson in text messages as “grandpa’s rifle,” is believed to have been manufactured before 1963, when serial number mandates were introduced in the wake of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The Gun Control Act of 1968 made such markings mandatory for all new firearms sold in the U.S., but older guns like the Mauser are exempt—creating legal blind spots in modern gun tracing efforts.

Robinson allegedly left the weapon wrapped in a towel and hidden in a wooded area near the event site after the shooting. Authorities discovered the gun several hours later.

In a series of unusually detailed messages sent to his alleged transgender “lover” following the attack, Robinson appeared both anxious about abandoning the weapon and oddly confident that it couldn’t be traced — describing several key facts of the case with striking specificity:

“IDK if it has a serial number but it wouldn’t trace to me,” Robinson wrote. “I’m worried about prints. I had to leave it in a bush where I changed outfits.”

Another message read:

“I’m worried what my old man would do if I don’t bring back grandpa’s rifle.”

The emergence of an untraceable firearm deepens public skepticism surrounding the circumstances of Kirk’s murder. Critics have already pointed to a growing list of irregularities: gaps in security, slow police response, and now, a weapon that leaves virtually no paper trail.

It remains unclear how Robinson’s grandfather acquired the gun or whether it was ever officially transferred or registered. Prosecutors have not commented on whether ballistics tests or forensic evidence—such as fingerprints—will be critical to establishing a link between Robinson and the shooting.

Robinson is currently in custody and facing multiple federal and state charges related to the assassination. A preliminary hearing is expected in the coming weeks, but defense attorneys are already suggesting that the government may have a difficult time establishing premeditation or motive, especially given the absence of a direct forensic trail from the firearm.

The revelation about the weapon adds to what many are calling an increasingly bizarre and troubling case—one in which the facts don’t seem to fit the narrative. With prominent political figures attending Kirk’s recent memorial under tight federal security, public scrutiny of the investigation is only expected to intensify.

“This case has gone from tragic to deeply unsettling,” one former FBI profiler told reporters. “An untraceable weapon, a public assassination, and now mounting signs of something much bigger under the surface.”

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Candace Owens Reviews Footage From the Camera Behind Charlie Kirk During His Assassination and Claims “There’s No Blood”

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Candace Owens has reviewed the video of the exact moment Charlie Kirk was gunned down.

The Turning Point USA founder was gunned down on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley Campus. Following a two-day manhunt, Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested and detained in connection with the murder.

In the days since, however, Owens, a fellow right-wing podcaster and the self-declared “best friend” of Kirk, has been weighing in on the developments in the investigations. In her latest commentary, she alleged that a video she obtained from the camera that was positioned directly behind Kirk at the moment of the shooting.

“There’s nothing gory about this footage from the back,” she remarked. “The thing that really stood out to me and I just asked them to play it back to me over and over and over again, is that there’s no blood. There’s no blood from the back. So I think a lot of people were wondering if that bullet pierced and went out the back.”

(Read more from “Candace Owens Reviews Footage From the Camera Behind Charlie Kirk During His Assassination and Claims “There’s No Blood” HERE)

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Why Did Acosta Let Epstein Off Easy? Former Prosecutor Testifies

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Former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Friday offered long-awaited testimony to the House Oversight Committee, breaking his silence on why he approved a controversial 2007 plea deal that shielded Jeffrey Epstein from federal prosecution.

Acosta, who previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, admitted the decision was fraught with risk and legal uncertainty — and ultimately, a matter of judgment.

“There was real concern that a failed prosecution would allow Epstein to walk free completely,” Acosta said, according to a committee press release summarizing the testimony.

Epstein, who was facing potential life in prison on federal sex trafficking charges, instead pleaded guilty to two state-level charges in 2008. He served just 13 months in a Palm Beach County jail and was granted controversial work release privileges.

A 2020 Department of Justice report found Acosta had used “poor judgment” in the case but did not commit professional misconduct. The report also acknowledged internal disagreements over whether to prosecute Epstein at the federal or state level, citing evidentiary weaknesses that could have jeopardized a trial.

“A trial and loss would have sent a devastating message,” the committee summary stated. “We believed a negotiated resolution — flawed though it was — would at least establish some accountability.”

Acosta expressed regret over the outcome and accepted personal responsibility for the decision to approve the deal.

“I stand by my role in trying to secure some measure of justice,” he told the committee. “But I regret the outcome — deeply.”

Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on new federal sex trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide, though questions surrounding his connections and past legal deals have persisted.

FBI Scandal: Docs Reveal Deep State Targeted Trump and Charlie Kirk

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Under the Biden administration, the FBI launched a covert operation code-named “Arctic Frost” in 2022 — a sweeping probe that has now been exposed as a blatant weaponization of federal power against conservatives.

Thanks to whistleblower disclosures and new Senate releases from Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), we now have leaked documents revealing that this partisan witch hunt targeted a staggering 92 Republican-linked individuals and groups, including the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA, in a clear effort to silence Trump allies and dismantle the conservative movement.

Arctic Frost “was the vehicle by which partisan FBI agents and Department of Justice prosecutors could achieve their partisan ends and improperly investigate the entire Republican political apparatus,” Grassley said on September 16, 2025, during his opening remarks at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the FBI.

Blaze News editor in chief and co-host of “Blaze News: The Mandate” Matthew Peterson is appalled by this latest development. “This is a broad investigation, in other words, of political opponents,” he says.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Releases Final Texts From Charlie Kirk Amid Israel Tensions

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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R‑Ga.) on Wednesday published a screenshot of text messages she says were sent to her by Charlie Kirk just weeks before his assassination.

The messages, dated August 27, show Kirk inviting Greene to speak at AmericaFest, the annual Turning Point USA conference set for December, and proposing a debate about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Greene posted the screenshot amid a contentious debate about Kirk’s stance toward Israel and its leadership. Some conservatives, including Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Matt Gaetz, have defended Kirk’s position as being critical of certain Israeli leaders while maintaining support for Israel overall.

In her post, Greene urged her followers to trust Kirk’s friends over foreign leaders when it comes to interpreting his views. She wrote: “Believe Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson.”

Greene also warned: “Do not allow a foreign country, foreign agents, and another religion tell you about Charlie Kirk. And I hope a foreign country and foreign agents and another religion does not take over Christian Patriotic Turning Point USA.”

Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on September 10 at a debate event in Utah as part of his “American Comeback Tour.”

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Tucker Carlson Warns Trump Admin Is Using Kirk’s Death to Justify War on Free Speech

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Tucker Carlson delivered a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration Wednesday, accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of weaponizing the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk to erode First Amendment protections.

In the latest episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, the former Fox News host said Kirk — a close personal friend — would be “heartbroken” to see his name invoked in efforts to restrict so-called hate speech.

“Charlie was a free speech champion. He died believing Americans have the right to say what they believe — even if it’s ugly. And I pray that’s his legacy,” Carlson, 56, said.

The comments were a direct response to Bondi’s Monday appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, in which the Attorney General vowed to “target” individuals spreading hate speech in the wake of Kirk’s September 10 killing.

“There’s free speech, and then there’s hate speech,” Bondi said. “And there is no place — especially now, especially after what happened to Charlie — for hate speech in our society.”

Carlson took issue with that distinction.

“The implication that hate speech is a crime — there’s no sentence Charlie Kirk would’ve objected to more than that,” Carlson said. “You’ve got to think the Attorney General didn’t think that through and was not attempting to desecrate the memory of the person she was purporting to celebrate. You hope that.”

Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during a public event in Dallas last week. The alleged shooter, a 23-year-old student, reportedly cited Kirk’s “rhetoric” as a motive. The killing has since reignited political debates over speech, extremism, and accountability online.

But Carlson warned that grief and fear should not be manipulated into policy.

“You hope that Charlie’s death won’t be used by a group we now call ‘bad actors’ to create a society that was the opposite of the one he hoped to build,” Carlson said.

Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and host of The Charlie Kirk Show, frequently criticized efforts to criminalize offensive speech. In 2024, he tweeted:

“Hate speech does not exist legally in America. There’s ugly speech. There’s gross speech. There’s evil speech. And ALL of it is protected by the First Amendment.”

Carlson went further, suggesting that Bondi’s comments echoed the very ideology that led to Kirk’s murder.

“That thinking that she just articulated on camera is exactly what got us to a place where some horrifying percentage of young people think it’s okay to shoot people you disagree with,” he said.

The White House did not comment directly on Carlson’s accusations, but on Tuesday President Trump praised Bondi’s performance, telling reporters, “Pam has done an unbelievable job, and everyone agrees with that.” The Department of Justice has not responded to media requests for clarification on Bondi’s remarks.

Carlson’s podcast, which has gained a massive audience since his departure from Fox News in 2023, has become a leading voice for populist conservatives and libertarians skeptical of state power. His criticism of the administration has added to a growing chorus across the political spectrum alarmed by government efforts to monitor speech.

Just hours after Carlson’s episode aired, ABC announced it had “indefinitely” pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! from its late-night lineup. The move followed a threat from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to revoke the network’s broadcast license over Kimmel’s controversial remarks about Kirk’s death. President Trump celebrated the decision on Truth Social, calling it “Great news for America.”

Carlson warned that such developments point to a dangerous trend.

“There are a lot of people who’d like to codify their own beliefs by punishing those under the U.S. code who disagree with them,” he said. “Any attempt to do that is a denial of the humanity of American citizens and cannot be allowed under any circumstances. That’s got to be the red line. When they can do that, what can’t they do?”

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Tucker Carlson Condemns Netanyahu’s Response to Charlie Kirk’s Death; Kirk ‘Did Not Like Bibi Netanyahu’

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Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what he described as a “ghoulish” and self-serving reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In a recent episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, the former Fox News host condemned the exploitation of Kirk’s death for political gain — particularly by foreign leaders.

Carlson, who was close to Kirk, said he was “shocked and sickened” by Netanyahu’s public statement following the young conservative activist’s assassination. According to Carlson, the prime minister attempted to reframe Kirk’s death in support of Israel’s ongoing military operations — a move Carlson called “disgusting.”

“Basically [Netanyahu] made it all about him and all about his country,” Carlson said. “Immediately trying to take the energy, the sadness, the grief that people felt over Charlie’s murder and redirect it towards support for whatever project he’s involved in.”

Carlson emphasized that Kirk had long expressed deep reservations about Netanyahu and his policies, especially the conduct of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

“He loved the state of Israel. He loved going there,” Carlson said. “But he did not like Bibi Netanyahu. He felt that Netanyahu was a very destructive force. He was appalled by what was happening in Gaza.”

According to Carlson, Kirk was particularly frustrated by what he saw as Netanyahu’s willingness to use American political and financial support to further Israel’s military objectives — at the expense of U.S. interests.

“He believed Netanyahu was using the United States to prosecute his wars… and that it was shameful, embarrassing, and bad for the United States,” Carlson said. “He resented it.”

Carlson acknowledged that some Netanyahu allies and defenders would likely attack him for speaking out, but he insisted that Kirk’s views on the matter were well known and could be corroborated.

“There are enough text messages that I think it can probably be verified in pretty short order — not that it needs to be, because that is true.”

Carlson also revealed that Kirk had come under heavy pressure from donors and political insiders for inviting Carlson to speak at a recent Turning Point USA conference. According to Carlson, Kirk lost a $2 million donation just two days before his death due to that decision.

“Donors tormented Charlie Kirk until the day he died,” Carlson said. “I hated seeing how much he was suffering, the hassle he was getting from people.”

He described the pushback as intense and driven in large part by individuals aligned with Netanyahu, who viewed Carlson’s criticisms of Israeli policy as a threat to their influence.

Carlson’s remarks sparked immediate discussion across the conservative political landscape. Former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz came to Carlson’s defense, writing, “I have personal knowledge as to many of the claims Tucker is making here. They are 100 percent true.”

For Carlson, the issue is not merely political — it’s personal. His remarks were rooted in what he described as a genuine concern for preserving the truth about who Charlie Kirk was and what he believed.

“There are many liars out there — Bibi Netanyahu number one among them, shamefully — who are trying to distort the truth,” Carlson concluded. “A truth that I know and can prove.”

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WATCH: Rep. Thomas Massie Confronts FBI Director Kash Patel Over Epstein Trafficking Claim

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In a fiery exchange on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) directly challenged FBI Director Kash Patel over his recent claim that no “credible information” exists tying Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation to any individuals beyond Epstein himself.

Massie, a vocal proponent of government transparency and a longstanding advocate for the release of the Epstein files, pressed Patel over his testimony before the Senate earlier this week — and used the opportunity to read out a partial list of prominent figures who, according to victims, were allegedly involved in Epstein’s trafficking network.

“Director Patel, I watched some of your Senate hearing yesterday,” Massie began. “You said there’s no credible information that Epstein trafficked these women to anyone else. But that doesn’t match the evidence the FBI already has.”

Massie then cited FBI Form 302s — official records of witness interviews — which, he said, contain testimony from victims naming at least 20 men, including Jes Staley, the former CEO of Barclays Bank. Other unnamed individuals, according to Massie, include a Hollywood producer worth hundreds of millions, a royal prince, a government official, several billionaires, and even a magician.

“We know these people exist in the FBI files, the files that you control,” Massie said. “I don’t know exactly who they are, but the FBI does.”

He then asked Patel directly: “Have you launched any investigations into any of these people, and have you seen these 302 documents?”

Patel responded that while he had tasked FBI agents with reviewing all Epstein-related material, no new indictments had been brought forward, and no new credible evidence had been presented to him personally.

“We’re working with Congress to divulge that information and produce it to you,” Patel said. “But there have been no new materials brought to me.”

Massie didn’t hold back.

“So is the loophole here that you’re saying these victims aren’t credible? That the 302s maybe didn’t produce credible statements that rise to probable cause?” he pressed.

Patel denied making that assertion, attributing the lack of prosecution to the judgment of two separate U.S. Attorneys’ Offices under three different presidential administrations — none of which pursued further charges based on the documents.

The congressman, however, refused to let the matter drop.

“Are the 302 documents in the FBI’s possession?” Massie asked.

“They reviewed all that, yes, sir,” Patel replied.

“And have you reviewed them — the ones where the victims name the people who victimized them?”

“If I personally—no. But the FBI has,” Patel admitted.

That prompted a pointed response from Massie:

“So how can you sit here and in front of the Senate and say there are no names? I named one today.”

Patel responded that the FBI doesn’t typically release names of either victims or individuals tied to unproven allegations, especially when the agency has determined that the information does not meet a threshold of credibility or probable cause.

“We are not in the habit of releasing incredible information,” Patel said. “Multiple authorities have looked at the entirety of what we have.”

But Massie wasn’t satisfied.

He underscored that the limitations of prior investigations — particularly the controversial 2007 non-prosecution agreement signed in Florida — did not apply to the 2019 Epstein indictment in the Southern District of New York, which, he noted, generated a fresh wave of interviews and supporting documentation.

That distinction, he argued, invalidates Patel’s claim that earlier constraints hampered the FBI’s ability to follow through on victim allegations.

As outrage continues to build across the political spectrum over the lack of public accountability in the Epstein case, Massie’s interrogation marks one of the most direct public challenges to the FBI’s current handling of the matter — and raises fresh questions about why the names of alleged accomplices remain sealed, even years after Epstein’s death.

“We owe the American people the truth,” Massie said. “And I intend to keep asking.”

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Bill Ackman and Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon Dragged Into Candace Owens’ Explosive Charlie Kirk Scandal

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American commentator and author Candance Owens has made startling claims against billionaire hedge fund manager and Trump ally Bill Ackman and The Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon. Owens alleged a “high-stakes intervention” involving the two and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk took place just weeks before his tragic assassination.

The six-minute clip has already garnered more than 1.2 million views and sparked intense debate across platforms. Known for her [anti-Israel] stances, Candance Owens alleged that there was a “tense” meeting in the Hamptons where Ackman allegedly pressured Kirk over his views on Israel.

Owens alleged in a video and social media posts that Ackman, Kirk, and Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon participated in an “intense intervention” where “threats were made” to influence Kirk’s stance on Israel.

She also claimed that Kirk had been offered “a ton of money” and had been contacted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Kirk reportedly declined the invitation. “I know that Charlie was offered a significant amount of money during that time… a ton of money,” Owens stated.

She also mentioned reaching out to Dillon for comment on the story, but he did not respond. She displayed a screenshot of a post where Ackman praises Kirk as a “giant of a man” after their meeting, contrasting it with her claims of coercion. (Read more from “Bill Ackman and Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon Dragged Into Candace Owens’ Explosive Charlie Kirk Scandal” HERE)

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Fire Chief on Administrative Leave over ‘Incendiary’ Post After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

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Anthony P. Luke, chief of the Cleveland Division of Fire, has been placed on administrative leave after publicly posting “incendiary” remarks following the horrific public assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

According to Fox 8, which confirmed that Luke has been placed on leave, the now-deleted Facebook post contained a cartoon image of a rifle with the caption, “Bring out the next sacrifice!!” following Kirk’s assassination, which occurred during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on September 10.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, a Democrat, confirmed that the post was brought to his attention, asserting that it fundamentally “romanticizes gun violence, a matter far too serious in a city where we mourn too many families every week, too many lives cut short, and too many children denied safe sleep in their beds.”

The mayor said he believes in free speech and that the First Amendment “protects every individual’s right to express opinions—even those that are unpopular, provocative, or difficult to hear.”

“But with rights come responsibilities, especially for those who hold positions of public trust and leadership,” he continued, explaining that someone in a position like Luke is a “standard-bearer for what the City of Cleveland stands for, what we teach our children, and how our neighbors should expect to be treated—and protected.” (Read more from “Fire Chief on Administrative Leave over ‘Incendiary’ Post After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination” HERE)

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