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Investigators track Colo. shooting suspect's ammo shipments
CBS News ^ | July 21, 2012 | by Bob Orr

Posted on 07/21/2012 6:32:22 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

(CBS News) Sources say investigators have found key evidence in dumpsters and trash bins outside of James Holmes' apartment, including a shipping label from an internet ammunition store called BulkAmmo.com.

Investigators also tell CBS News they have recovered a surveillance video of James Holmes picking up approximately 150 pounds of ammunition at a Federal Express outlet in Colorado.

They've interviewed a UPS driver who says Holmes had 90 packages delivered to his workplace on the University of Colorado medical campus.

And sources say over the past several months, Holmes spent about $15,000 as he was putting together his deadly arsenal -- guns, chemicals, explosives, and ammunition.

"Through the Internet he purchased over 6,000 rounds of ammunition, more than 3,000 rounds of. 223 ammunition for the assault rifle, 3,000 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition for the two Glocks in his possession and 300 rounds for the 12 gauge shotgun."

Holmes did most his shopping on Internet sites. And he was clearly in a hurry.

A receipt from TacticalGear.com shows on July 2 -- two-and-a-half weeks before the shootings -- Holmes purchased a bulletproof vest and other equipment. He paid extra to have it shipped by 2nd-day air.

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Colorado
KEYWORDS: ammo; banglist; ecommerce; jamesholmes
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To: Oldeconomybuyer; All

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2909196/posts

Apparently, according to this “journalist”, some of the rounds he bought were incorporated into the booby traps.


141 posted on 07/21/2012 10:22:51 PM PDT by DBrow
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To: Las Vegas Ron
Don't know about Colorado laws though.

Cash and carry. Brick and Mortar or the 'net.

Some 'net ammo sites do want photocopy ID and a signed statement, but that isn't CO requirement.

142 posted on 07/21/2012 10:24:36 PM PDT by MileHi ( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
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To: CaptSkip; M Kehoe

I trust y’all are gettin’ some range time? If not, get to it!

ar15.com has a “sticky” thread for current ammo deals...wouldn’t hurt ya to lurk there.


143 posted on 07/21/2012 10:28:02 PM PDT by SgtBob (Freedom is not for the faint of heart. Semper Fi!)
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To: DBrow

Background of the bill

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2909156/posts?page=5#5

Latest information:

S 2105 has been rewritten and is now called S 3414

SECTION-BY-SECTION Revised Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S. 3414 ...

http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/CYBER%20sectionbysection%20july2012.pdf

S.3414.IS - Bill Text - 111th Congress (2009-2010) - THOMAS ...
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:S.3414.IS:


144 posted on 07/21/2012 10:35:56 PM PDT by Whenifhow
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To: SgtBob

How do you like Partizan’s 5.56. I buy the Federal ball ammo in 5.56, but I do use Partizan’s Brit .303. Pretty good price thou.


145 posted on 07/21/2012 10:43:33 PM PDT by gusty
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To: Strategerist
His Father was an electrical engineer and a senior lead scientist for FICO (Fair Isaac) the giant credit rating company.

What does a credit rating agency need with Electrical Engineers?

146 posted on 07/21/2012 10:46:35 PM PDT by Last Dakotan
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To: MileHi; All

Raw Video: Bomb Squad Detonates Hazards In Shooters Apt (video at link)

I was unable to pull the video to post it directly

http://patdollard.com/2012/07/raw-video-bomb-squad-detonates-hazards-in-shooters-apt/


147 posted on 07/21/2012 10:51:42 PM PDT by tsowellfan (http://www.cafenetamerica.com/)
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To: Las Vegas Ron

I wonder how many knee jerk dems will be running to the floor with bills outlawing Internet ammo sales next week?
_____________________________________________________________

You can COUNT on it!!!! Just NOT for the ‘little people’. Just for them. Just like health care.


148 posted on 07/21/2012 10:53:56 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Bocephus hits a home run! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt_vjPqAVzI)
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To: tsowellfan

thanks


149 posted on 07/21/2012 10:56:11 PM PDT by MileHi ( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
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To: DBrow

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2908569/posts


150 posted on 07/21/2012 10:56:51 PM PDT by Selene
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To: gusty

I don’t use any optics, and consistently keep 6 inch groups at 200 yards. For that, I gotta blame myself.

The rounds are all new, and I would put them up against Lake City ammo.


151 posted on 07/21/2012 11:02:03 PM PDT by SgtBob (Freedom is not for the faint of heart. Semper Fi!)
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To: GenXteacher

It’s possible he took out student loans, but spent the money on this stuff instead, since was dropping out of school.


152 posted on 07/21/2012 11:04:03 PM PDT by Jedidah
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Credit cards probably played a part. Get multiple cards, buy as much stuff last minute and who cares about paying it off. This is assuming he acted alone. I have to think he had some outside help if he really spent 15K.


153 posted on 07/21/2012 11:07:12 PM PDT by matt04
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Smith and Wesson AR-15 . . . . $925
Glock 23 x2 ($525 each) . . . $1,050
Remington 870 tactical shotgun . . . $600
3,000 rounds 5.56mm ammo ($500x3) . . . 1,500
3,000 rounds .40 S&W (60 50-round boxes at $20) . . . 1,200
300 rounds 12 gauge buckshot (60 5-round boxes at $6) . . . $360
Tactical clothing (wild ass guess) . . . $1,000

Total (not counting bomb making) . . . . $6,635

So, not counting shipping, I’m figuring about $7,000 for guns and ammo and a little bit for tacticool clothing.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_763_977/products_id/76388/Smith+%26+Wesson+811048+M%26P+Semi-Automatic+223+Remington5.56+

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_43/products_id/13740/Glock+23+40+S%26W+13+Rd.+Capacity+Fixed+Sights+Black+Frame

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/37_64_991/products_id/411548910/REMINGTON+LE+870P+12M18+BS+SF+7RD

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/AMM-223C

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/AMM-535

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/2-FEPD13200


154 posted on 07/21/2012 11:08:39 PM PDT by stranger and pilgrim
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To: matt04

He must have had good credit for a student. I have two credit cards and dont even have close to a limit of 15 grand


155 posted on 07/21/2012 11:11:18 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: CaptainK

NO

How dare you interject logical thinking into this thread of tinfoil wearing conclusion jumpers...


156 posted on 07/21/2012 11:14:07 PM PDT by hitchwolf
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To: Sarah Barracuda

It’s a possibility, however to spend 15K is such a short time frame I bet some outside resources were used in addition to any credit cards.


157 posted on 07/21/2012 11:18:34 PM PDT by matt04
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To: SgtBob

I will get a few boxes on my next order. I also prefer iron sights too, thou everybody around me at the range use all sorts of optics. I feel like the only oddball not using them.


158 posted on 07/21/2012 11:32:35 PM PDT by gusty
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To: FlingWingFlyer

The prosecutors will need it, and it can help to show premeditation.


159 posted on 07/21/2012 11:38:19 PM PDT by PghBaldy
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To: silverleaf

Yea, even Obama said so.


160 posted on 07/21/2012 11:44:24 PM PDT by HollyB
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