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Monday, May 06, 2013  An Action 4 News investigation reveals that gun traffickers are exploiting weaknesses in federal gun laws to acquire weapons for drug cartels.

Monday, May 06, 2013  An Action 4 News investigation reveals that gun traffickers are taking advantage of loopholes in federal laws.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Authorities have confirmed that two gunmen are dead following a shootout with soldiers south of the border in Reynosa.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Robert Bates has yet to receive a rifle scope he ordered online in mid-January. He said he'll probably never get it, even though he claims it was delivered to the Raymondville U.S. Post Office on February 1.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Typically a membership-only shooting range, Rio Gun Club in La Feria will open its doors Saturday, to give people the chance to learn about gun safety and shoot a few rounds for free and also let them exercise their right to bear arms.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Neither the rain or cold could keep an entire community from going out to San Vicente Cemetery in Rio Hondo Friday, to pay their final respects to one of their own, Ricardo Ramos, Jr.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Mission police are investigating a home invasion that left one man dead and a homeowner kidnapped.

Friday, December 21, 2012  A former U.S. Marine was released from a prison in Matamoros on Friday afternoon.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  The defense attorney for a former U.S. Marine jailed south of the border in Matamoros says he will not rest until his client is a free man.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  A lot of people in a south McAllen were frightened after shots were fired in their neighborhood on Sunday.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Authorities are searching for the suspects involved in a south McAllen shooting.

Friday, October 05, 2012  The San Benito Police Department is stepping things up to keep up with criminals. They recently obtained 9 high caliber assault rifles - to arm officers out on the street.

Friday, August 31, 2012  Two alleged members of the Gulf Cartel are behind bars after being caught with weapons and stolen gasoline south of the border in Matamoros.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Brownsville police seized seven high powered rifles hidden inside a truck's gas tank.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  A suspected gunman is dead following a shootout with Mexican soldiers south of the border in Matamoros.