Posted on 09/13/2025 4:02:20 PM PDT by lightman
The parents of Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old who admitted to assassinating Charlie Kirk, once encouraged their son’s intense interest in firearms by gifting him a “build your own gun” kit for Christmas.
Robinson’s fascination with guns was well-documented by his family, who frequently posted photos of their visits to shooting ranges. Images show Robinson as a teenager proudly holding high-powered weapons, including an M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun, a scoped rifle, and even a bazooka. His mother, Amber Robinson, and his younger siblings appeared to embrace this lifestyle, as evidenced by pictures showing smiling faces at the range, even holding military-grade firearms.
One Christmas in 2017, Robinson’s brother unboxed a “build it yourself” rifle kit given to the boys by their parents, while Tyler stood nearby, casually holding a new iPhone. That same year, Robinson appeared in a Halloween costume mocking President Donald Trump, complete with a toy hunting rifle strapped to his back.
On the night of the shooting, Robinson allegedly used a Mauser bolt-action rifle—a popular hunting firearm in America—to take a fatal shot from approximately 200 yards away, striking Kirk in the neck as he spoke to an audience at Utah Valley University.
According to law enforcement, Robinson confessed to the murder to his father, Matthew Robinson, a former police officer. The family pastor was then informed, who contacted a U.S. Marshal, leading to Tyler’s arrest late Thursday night. Both President Donald Trump and Utah Governor Spencer Cox have voiced support for the death penalty in this case.
Robinson now faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice, marking a grim chapter in the aftermath of a senseless and politically charged killing.
Skills are neutral, and can be used for good or evil.
American rifleman have used their skills for much good.
The family was very pro second amendment and lived it. I’m sure they had no idea their kid would turn into a killer.
sounds like the perfect Christmas gift for 2025...
Did it come with a conservative silhouette target?
I think this is just the beginning of the left’s “blame MAGA/ban guns” narrative we’re going to hear over and over and over...
So?
If you start down the road of banning everything that’s “dangerous” according to someone, before long well all be forced to use rounded tip dull plastic knives.
There is no limit to where that nonsense leads.
rifleman should be riflemen
I hate lazy reporters. The Dad wasn’t a cop. The Minister had LEO ties.
“Matt Robinson is a registered Republican, according to public records reviewed by Newsweek. Early reports indicated that he was a veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, but the Washington County Attorney’s office said that reporting was not accurate and that Robinson does not have ties to local law enforcement.”
There is no limit to where that nonsense leads.
Supposedly a French nobleman said:
Make things foolproof and you end up with a world full of fools.
“”The family was very pro second amendment and lived it. I’m sure they had no idea their kid would turn into a killer.””
Thank goodness for common sense instead of leaping to the “See! the whole family were gun nuts.” Common sense hasn’t been the theme today at FR or since the killing of Charlie Kirk.
No idea why the article didn’t match the title..Parents Gifted Charlie Kirk Assassin a ‘Build-Your-Own Gun’ Kit for Christmas versus:
“”Robinson’s brother unboxed a “build it yourself” rifle kit given to the boys by their parents, while Tyler stood nearby, casually holding a new iPhone.””
Interesting article in that it was his brother that received the DIY rifle for Christmas.it is intimated the assassin received a nrmew iPhone. I guess the moral of the story is radicalization roots from the phone.
“”He also (apparently) murdered his own pro-gun father.””
WHAT??? Where does this stuff come from?
So? I bought my son’s AR-15 kits when they were younger. They learned about machining, painting, precision assembly and other things.
Nope. You are using an argument used by gun control advocates that being exposed to and learning about and handling fire-arms will lead to gun violence. His parents are not at fault for the choices he made.
You'll most definitely be AWARDED the 1st Place "DUMB A$$" Trophy!
“”Accessories”” “”Being Pro-2A makes you accessory to murder?””
Do either of you mean “accomplice?”
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