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Former Navy SEAL & ‘American Sniper’ Author Chris Kyle Reportedly Killed at TX Lodge

Feb. 2, 2013 10:16pm Erica Ritz

American Sniper Author Chris Kyle Killed at Rough Creek Shooting Lodge in Dallas

Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author of the book “American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History” Chris Kyle was killed at the Rough Creek Lodge in Texas Saturday, NBC DFW reports.

WFAA adds:

Two people were killed Saturday at a gun range in Erath County. Three sources tell News 8 that one of the victims was Chris Kyle, a former Navy SEAL and author of the New York Times bestselling book, “American Sniper.”

Kyle was shot point-blank while helping another soldier who is recovering from post traumatic stress syndrome, News 8 learned.

An alert was issued for the suspect, who was reportedly captured in Lancaster, south of Dallas. The suspect was believed to be highly trained with military experience. [Emphasis added]

KXAS-TV has more:

Reports indicate the suspect actually took off in Kyle’s car and, according to KHOU, officials say the second victim may have been the suspect’s neighbor.

Lancaster police later confirmed that the suspect Eddie Ray Routh was arrested Saturday night and is expected to be charged with murder. A spokesman for Lancaster police said officers flagged Routh and took him into custody at Interstate 35 and Camp Wisdom Road after a brief chase.

WFAA-TV released the following photo of Routh late Saturday night, but did not specify when the photo was taken:

Eddie Routh, 25. (WFAA-TV)

Routh reportedly attempted to flee when approached by officers and crashed into a squad car.

(Denton Record-Chronicle/Megan Gray)

Desoto had to assist because of wreck damage being severe. (Denton Record-Chronicle/Megan Gray)

Blaze Front Page Editor Jon Seidl spent time on the same ranch where the shooting occurred earlier this fall and describes it as a sprawling, secluded area “in the middle of nowhere.” He recalls there being several shooting stations. It is also the host site in December for the annual Spartan adventure race.

The website’s description reads:

No matter what your individual style, Rough Creek Lodge and Resort is a “have-it-all” place for our “want-it-all” guests.

Rough Creek Lodge , Resort and Dallas Conference Center is nestled on 11,000 acres in the foothills of the picturesque Texas Hill Country. Located 90 minutes southwest of Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, our exquisite grounds boast 57 stylish guestrooms and suites, 4 exclusive cabins, and 2 opulent guest houses. Our Dallas lodging is finely decorated with sophisticated fabric, furniture and artwork to create a feel of rustic elegance for our guests.

(Photo: Rough Creek Lodge and Resort)

Kyle was well-known both in his field and by the media, earning the nickname of “the devil of Ramadi” by insurgents, and “America’s deadliest sniper” at home.

You may also remember the time he punched former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura in the face.

Kyle served four tours of duty in Iraq and had 160 kills as a Navy SEAL, NBC DFW reports. According to the Stephenville Empire-Tribune, he made his longest successful shot after he spotted an insurgent with a rocket launcher 2,100 yards (about 1.2 miles) away, near a U.S. Army convoy.

He is married and the father of two.

Before his death, Kyle weighed in on the gun control debate for SHOT Show 2013:

Jack Murphy at the Special Operations Forces Situation Report (SOFREP) wrote this moving note Saturday night:

I am saddened to have to announce the tragic loss of another one of our own. This has been a hard year for the Special Operations community, perhaps the SEAL community most of all.

Today Chris Kyle was shot and killed at a shooting range at the Rough Creek Lodge in Texas, murdered along with a second individual.

Chris had been volunteering his time to help Marine Corps veterans suffering from PTSD and mentoring them. Part of this process involved taking these veterans to the range where one of them snapped and killed Chris and his neighbor for reasons that remain unknown at this time. The perpetrator then stole Chris’ vehicle in an attempt to escape but we have received word that the police have since arrested him.

You can read the rest of the note at SOFREP.

Former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin added on Facebook:

(Photo: Facebook/Sarah Palin)

This is a breaking news story. Updates will be added.

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r3dbull4dd1kt
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:41pm
I am in tears…seriously…This man was an amazing inspiration to me–i can’t believe he is gone

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- PeachyinGA
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:47pm
  God Bless you Chris Kyle and may Jesus lay His Comforting Hand over your family and friends.
  
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- dealer@678
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:49pm
  Trust me. The Texas Rangers are all over this and the perp wont survive
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:50pm
  Well, that didn’t take long…..
  
  Geraldo (who died) Rivera is all over this on Fox News. : (
  
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- Uranium Wedge
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:54pm
  The question is, which government is behind this?
  
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- banjarmon
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:55pm
  Too many of our good ones are going down….something is fishy!!
  
  just like the article about dhs raids homeowner confiscates nearly 1500 guns
  
  http://freedomoutpost.com/2013/02/dhs-raids-homeowner-confiscates-nearly-1500-guns-no-charges-filed/
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:55pm
  Geraldo Rivera is reporting it was a fellow soldier with PTSD that Chris was helping.
  
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- CatB
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:02pm
  @MONK .. how long before Geraldo (Al Capone’s vault) calls for more gun restrictions? He is so slimy … that is the last thing any of these hero’s would want.
  
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- TH30PH1LUS
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:03pm
  Was just talking about him last Thursday night at a planning meeting for a veteran’s event. I am stunned and saddened.
  
  May God’s comfort be with friends and family.
  
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- I Fly Low
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:09pm
  Looks like Eddie Routh, 25 year old former Marine from Midlothian. He stole chris truck too.
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:13pm
  Hi CatB,
  
  He’s one messed up guy. Have you ever noticed those news videos of him crawling around on the sand and on rocks with the bullets whizzing by????
  
  The angle of the camera is always pointing down at him.
  
  The camera man is always standing…. meaning it is faked.
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:28pm
  Got to go guys… I’ll catch up later.
  
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- USATrucker
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:31pm
  Tonight I raise my glass to you Chris Kyle. May you live forever in the memories of your countrymen as the hero you are.
  
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- KevINtampa
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:34pm
  Geraldo comes from the era of the fake news reporting brought on by a CIA program dubbed CIA News Network, later released to the public as the world’s first 24 hour news station.
  
  It’s funny that we all made fun of Baghdad Bob, while we were all convinced this guy was serious:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTWY14eyMFg
  
  What a joke, and Geraldo and Cooper are of the same crowd.
  
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- KevINtampa
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:43pm
  This CNN Libya fake report was also another doosy:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1v5eQLCj_s
  
  This is why no one ever trusts the media anymore when it comes to things like Aurora, Sandy Hook, and I’m the the theories that will pop up over Kyle’s death…because it is obvious they are willing to stage news and reports.
  
  Glenn never covers this though in his reports about media fakery…which would lead some into questioning Beck.
  
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- booger71
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:44pm
  Thank you Chris for your service and dedication to keep us free. May you rest in peace.
  
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- momrules
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:44pm
  I’m not even sure what to say anymore. We keep losing the very best that this nation has to offer and from all I have read Chris Kyle was one of the very best.
  May God bless his soul. Another American hero is dead.
  
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- me85
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:49pm
  “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” (Matthew 12:40)
  Now how do you get three days and three night in the heart of the earth, if Jesus died on Friday and rose again on Sunday?
  If you ever wonder that. Then watch this.
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA03N4uNe2k
  
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- KevINtampa
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:55pm
  Here’s Cooper doing the same tiring act with CNN’s Syria Danny:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lWB5ssifTg
  
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- katy
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:48am
  This is too perfect and too targeted to simply be a PTSD soldier who snapped. Sorry gang, but this is just another targeted killing by our patriot haters among us and you all know what I mean….
  
  They are ramping things up. We’ll never really find out who was behind the ones… who are behind the ones…who sent this guy out there with Chris. Chris has been on the feds watch list and so are many more.
  
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- DarkJello
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:04am
  May this patriot rest in peace.
  
  Even in death he will remain an inspiration.
  
  God bless the family and friends of victim and perp.
  
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- Govconsp
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:05am
  This are a few problems with this story. First of all, Rough Creek Lodge DOES NOT allow invitations to an open range without a guide. Really? A name like Chris Kyle would be wined an dined. Everyone on the property is registered. Make no mistake about that. WFAA reported witnesses say they saw the two men shot at 3:30 and saw the suspect drive off in a black truck but Stephenville police weren’t dispatched until 6:00p.m. Did the witnesses not dial 911? This is a high profile 5 star resort. These 3 men were not the only ones present today. It’s ironic that being in the second smallest county in the state of Texas, the has been no rumors or reports of what happened, where news ALWAYS travels like wildfire. Sandy Hook, Rough Creek, and other high profile murders. Wake up America!!
  
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- Saramn00
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 2:03am
  I know. I couldn’t believe it when I read the story today. I was stunned and kept reading his name and that he had died and couldn’t wrap my brain around it. When I read the news story, it became even more unfathomable. I mean, Chris Kyle, killed on American soil at a gun range by a former Marine suffering from PTSD that Kyle was HELPING? Seriously?! I don’t even know what to say anymore.
  
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- Mr.buff1959
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 2:27am
  I don have the words. Michael Allison 1959.
  
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- Miami
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 3:47am
  My prayers are with you Kris, his family and loved ones
  
  A true American Hero and Patriot
  
  GOD Bless
  
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- Kalidor835
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 7:46am
  You conspiracy theorist people disgust me. We have one of our heroes killed by a marine suffering from PTSD and all you can do is point the finger and say the government did it. What the hell is wrong with you? One of you said it’s suspicious because the shooter had PTSD. This isn’t an isolated incident. People with PTSD have killed before. all it takes is the proper stimuli and they snap and think they’re back on the battlefield. No one can predict what it may be. We had a case a few years ago where it happen to a shrink that was stabbed to death by a patient suffering from PTSD. It usually goes unreported in the news due to it not involving a high profile person. And no I’m not saying to disarm or vets. I trust them. I am one. then we have the notion that the time lines don’t add up. THAT’S CALLED MEDIA COOPERATION WITH THE POLICE! I work in law enforcement and the police ask the media to fudge preliminary facts all the time. It helps give the perp a false sense of security. Studies have shown that when the media gives out more than is needed when the perp is on the run they tend to make less mistakes and are harder to catch. When the media cooperates and releases as little as possible the perp is more likely to slip up because they don’t think they’re being actively searched for. You people need to get help for your delusions.
  
  As for Chris Kyle, I met the man on a book tour and he seemed a gentleman who truly loved his country. R.I.P. Chris.
  
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- ashestoashes
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:07am
  May want to try reading this article and watching Chris’s video..He was helping a soldier with PTS syndrome..that is Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome..Chris explains it..It is when you go to war..are trained to “kill”,,did you happen to notice how many “kills” Chris was credited for? Not only that..he was training police officers how to be expert snipers..you know..for the coming police state.? You might want to google the “drills” that have been taking place over some major cities for the last year..helicopters and gun fire..and telling the people..go back to sleep..just doing drills..so..”Go back to sleep!” Everything is just fine..
  
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- Kalidor835
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:15am
  Tell it to Alex Jones. He’ll listen. He’s one of you.
  
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- jcldwl
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:21am
  I wonder why the illuminati (NWO government) wanted him dead. Think about it folks. The assassin had three names. All illuminati assassins have had three names. It looks like they are starting to take out those of us that pose a real threat to them. Consider this man’s talents and he certainly supports the 2nd amendment. Nothing is a conspiracy they just like to call the truth, conspiracy theories. Wake up and go watch the videos at this site. Watch them in order.
  http://knowthetruthstudio.com/
  
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- ashestoashes
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:27am
  @Kalidor ..That Chris was training cops to be snipers was reported right here on the Blaze in the same article where he allegedly punched Jesse Ventura in the face..Now if you don’t believe me about the gov gearing up for a takeover..why don’t you try googling some of those executive orders..I spoke with a marine recruiter recently and I asked him if it was true that the US military is preparing for massive casualites..He said yes we are..but they issue my paycheck and I can’t talk about it..but I did note an apparent surge of adrenaline..So who are you? Are you a civilian..or are you the enemy?
  
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- GroundZero is Nuclear Demolition x3
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:36am
  Karma loves the self righteous.
  
  @kal keep throwing around the term “conspiracy theory”, and karma will catch up to you too.
  
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- turkey13
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:37am
  Eddie Routh didn’t have PTSD – just a bad case of envy of Chris. Not everyone that went over there became famous. When everything comes out it will show a bad case of just being envious of the fame and wealth that Chris ended up with..
  
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- BLACKDIAMONDSKIER
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:59am
  May there be a 1000 more men rise up in his place. If you really want to honor him…….follow his lead and be a man of courage, honor, and respect. Have some guts and stand up for what you know is right.
  
  May he RIP
  
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- Marine25
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:04am
  Agree with kalidor, the conspiracy nutjobs that are more and more over-running this site are sickening. Must be hell for all of you, being terrified and paranoid every second of your lives. But you’ll be okay, you’ve got an arsenel of weapons you can’t operate or secure and a 5th grade education. Careful, one good paranoid nutjob like you is in a bunker with a hostage right now.
  
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- paultard
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:05am
  Silencing the opposition is the agenda of The Obama Administration. Chicago style of course.. They used Chris Kyles kindness as a means to kill him and silence his dissent on gun control. The more high profile people die the more the sheep will be silent.
  
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- 000degrees
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:06am
  Unbelievable….No word for this one. The Lord keep and hold you Chris. Never met you in person, Dad received your book for Christmas this past year, thanks for that. Rest in peace.
  
  Semper Fi………I’ll be logging miles for you this season.
  
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- LEFTIST_CLOWNS_AND_FAR_RIGHT_JOKERS
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:08am
  I just signed into The Blaze and became a commenter a few moments ago and am amazed (no, not really) to find the paranoid far right Alex Jones types here who generally despise the military, veterans and law enforcement spewing their nonsense. Ugh.
  
  @FREEBERTY. Double ugh for you pissant.
  
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- vadale
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:08am
  PTSD? Perhaps, One of the recruits in our police academy took his life 7 weeks in…Turns out he had issues from 2 tours in Afghanistan. He also had two kids and a great wife. When the brain messes up, it makes you do crazy stuff. As for the conspiracy talk, How in the world do you just blame everything that happens on government. How about some proof in this case. This is a tragic loss.
  
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- redfish52
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:21am
  This is just a shame and a cowardly act. I’m guessing this guy had this planned to do and was not just a spur of the moment thing…this is a Mark David Chapman type of idol murder. I can’t wait to see how the Anti-Gun Groups spin this.
  
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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:37am
  Everybody just remember this. Marine25 is a phoney. He is not a real Marine. He is a prog in disguise. A REAL Marine does not take up for Democrats, unless he is black. A REAL Marine kills tyrants and sets the oppressed free, and gives them food and protection. A REAL Marine does not mock and ridicule patriots that are concerned about overreaching govt and for the future of their children. This “man” is a fake, a troll, a pro Obama operative. Make no mistake about it. Do not listen to him.
  
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- ashestoashes
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:39am
  @LEFTEST CLOWNS..I happen to agree with your moniker on the leftest clowns…but as the far right jokers? I would describe it more as neo cons..who are just as sleepy eyed as the left..I believe that they want the good conservative American values of freedom..but they have gone to sleep about what freedom actually is..and are happier with total control which will become total enslavement by the government…I respect our military..have had veteran friends who died from complications of PTSD..and have a dear frend who is a General..As for law enforcement..I have had friends in that area also..Everyone is different..but when money is involved..who will remain your friend and who will become your enemy? And if you are in the military or law enforcement..you have no guarantee that you will remain there..and may become the populace that you oppress.. The 50 million who were executed in other countries when disarmed..probably felt the same way you do..Too many are living in a false sense of security..America is turning into a police state before our eyes..need to look beyond MSM..
  
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- LEFTIST_CLOWNS_AND_FAR_RIGHT_JOKERS
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:08am
  @ASHESTOASHES
  
  You must have had a sneaking suspicion that I was including you in my comment and you are quite right (far right IMO). Have you ever “served” your country in any capacity? Local, state or fed at any time in your life? Or are you just one of those guys that knows it all without ever having been there or done that? You obviously gain more knowledge and can speak / write with more credibility when you actually have performed certain jobs or have been part certain organizations whether it be military or law enforcement.
  
  I know a General, asked a Recruiter or have a friend in law enforcement doesn’t quite cut it
  
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- 00100111
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:24am
  A nation mourns one of its greatest warriors. The world was a better place with him in it. Let his memory be an inspiration to us all. May God be with him and with his family.
  
  Rest in peace, Chief. We will take over the watch.
  
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- LadyGOP
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:27am
  Serotonin reuptake inhibitor should be examined for possible cause. The shooter was being treated for PTSD.
  
  God rest your soul young man.
  
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- ashestoashes
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:31am
  FARLEFT..Yes..I am sure that the people of Hitler’s Germany would have been told the same thing had they had an example to go by.. Being a slave does not make one an authority on the agenda of the kings..it just makes you a slave..The one in power has no military experience..except for giving orders..but he rides upon the authority of the god of this world..who is not my god..I trust most of the military men..I believe that the majority of our finest would stand behind freedom in the US ..I understand that when push comes to shove..the UN will be brought in..like I said..people are individuals..in the last days..sons will turn against fathers..daughters against mothers..I would hope that you are loyal to God and country, and not the rogue government..
  
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- MsMonsoon
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:41am
  “Snapped” now seems to be the code word doped up on psychotropic drugs.
  
  Doesn’t anybody recognize there is a common thread amongst these incidents?
  
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- LEFTIST_CLOWNS_AND_FAR_RIGHT_JOKERS
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:59am
  @ASHES.
  
  The “far right” helped coronate the “King” not once but twice. Those who voted for him and those who passively enabled this spineless leftist and empty suit into and then back into office with absolute cluessness or just stubborn idiocy I hold in much less regard than any one member of our armed services or law enforcement who may happen to serve in his terms of office.
  
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- sligresda
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 11:08am
  Not everything is a conspiracy people! also, when the h-e double hockey sticks are people on the blaze gonna learn how to submit a post and not just REPLY to the whatever post is at the top of the page! so annoying. even yahooers know how to do that.
  
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- WAKEUPUSA2012
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 11:16am
  I could care less about this guy. He was braggig about how he punched a 60 year old man in the face? LOL LOSER. And a liar. Good riddance Chris Kyle you liar.
  
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- MALCOLMX
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 11:19am
  obama is eliminating his threats one sniper at a time;; [3] other gun manufacturers/advocates have also died from accidents;; this is MIND CONTROL “PARANOIA “NO”, JUST READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT THEIR PLOT TO TURN MILITARY ptss PATIENTS AGAINST US.
  
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- ashestoashes
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 11:30am
  @FARLEFT..Hi there Sweetheart..I always did like you..even when you I first communicated ..remember when you got into the religion a little and I told you I didn’t know that you were a bible scholar..then when you went on your “campaign” against me and my fellow patriots.. I still liked you then..even when I became frustrated with you..and I still do(like you..even through your meaness to me..I have no doubt that you enjoyed your service and that you served with great pride..but you have not educated yourself to the degree that you need TIME..aka Yeppers.. Still love ya though..
  
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- GONE_SOVEREIGN
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:31pm
  God bless you Chris. Thank you for you service to this country and American’s. I can’t help but believe this was an inside job by the tyrant in the BH who is/was worried that Chris might be able to take him out from a mile away. I put NOTHING past this administration, they have no soul.
  
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- PubliusPencilman
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:49pm
  You conspiracy theorists are disgusting, but I know it’s not just a matter of being crazy. The problem is, you want there to be a conspiracy because you can’t handle the fact that you might have to pay just a bit more taxes in order to provide mental health support to your fellow citizens, especially those who serve.
  
  You’d rather this story be about some shadow big government out of control. In reality, this story re-affirms the fact that we all owe something to our community and to other citizens, and that “freedom” doesn’t mean you can ignore everyone else and so whatever you want. You don’t want to acknowledge the fact that demonizing the government and defunding it whenever you can makes the government unable to provide the kind of care and support needed for the weakest or sickest in society. As long as that is true, these tragedies will continue to happen.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:05pm
  I Tared up when I heard as well. He was one of our best. He will not be forgotten.
  
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- Ronbo1948
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:26pm
  On Friday Obama fires Mark Sullivan, the Director of the U.S. Secret Service; on Saturday American Patriot Hero and Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is murdered. Maybe the Obama purge of the U.S. military and federal law enforcement has become a BLOOD PURGE.
  
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- uralrider
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 2:06pm
  Makes me think hmmm, a person with PTS, was he seeing a shrink? was the shrink really a CIA mind control operative? was it the Obama machine wanting to eliminate anyone capable of hitting his target over 1 mile away?
  
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- ashestoashes
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 2:32pm
  @PUBLIUSPENCILMAN..I am for helping the mentally ill and the poor…I don’t even hold it against this young man for killing Kyle..That is what the government does..they make killers out of our youth..and all for the money power and greed of the globalist bankers..they have started and funded every war..that is how they have stashed approx 32 trillion away and are indeed overtaking the world..I was mortified when Reagan turned the mentally ill out into the streets..This rogue government is armed to the hilt..have armed just about every other country to the hilt given them billions and have fed them too ..look at what happened in Russia..The Communists “FAILED” and could not feed themselves so we fed them while they went nuclear..Now we are spending 338.3 billion a yr on illegals..and are getting a gun to our heads with Obamacare..and private citizens are being listened in on and molested at airports while the big bad muslims get to keep their rights..So don’t go pushing your liberal Saul Alinsky tactics off on me buddy..
  
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- Jim S
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 3:02pm
  @dealer@678…Trust me. The Texas Rangers are all over this and the perp wont survive
  
  ..he’s alive and well..should we no longer trust you?..the Texas Rangers?..or both ?
  
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- PubliusPencilman
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 3:25pm
  “your liberal Saul Alinsky tactics…”
  
  Just another Blazer broken record. Fantastic!
  
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- Pigpen
  Posted on February 4, 2013 at 12:40am
  Notice how NONE of these gun-violence shooters look at all like Kyle or anyone else who truly supports the 2nd Amendment. These gun-violence shooters look like crazy, trashy, homeless types who would NEVER be able to survive in this world if it weren’t for their overly-protective mommies and government assistance. Am I really the only one who finds this rash of shootings just WAY TOO COINCIDENTAL to the current gun-control debate? Am I the only one who wants to see if Eddie Ray Routh, Adam Lanza, or James Holmes (or any of the other sick twists) would go glassy eyed and start to play solitaire with an imaginary deck if you calmly asked them, “How about a game of cards?”
  
  PS The allusion is to the 1962 version of the movie “The Manchurian Candidate” that is the GOOD version with Frank Sinatra and Angela Lansbury!
  
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- FormerLEAcademyInstructor
  Posted on February 4, 2013 at 2:06am
  I don’t know whether to laugh or cry about an American icon who survives 4 tours only to be murdered by a fellow veteran diagnosed with PTSD. This incident further primes the pump for legislators to prohibit ALL veterans diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress (mental) Disorder from ever legally possessing weapons due to mental deficiency. If any of you vets admitted to any form of service-related stress to latch onto the VA teat you have effectively forever provided the government the medical justification needed to declare you mentally unfit to own or possess a firearm. But that will probably be moot before too long…
  
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- SicOfObama
  Posted on February 4, 2013 at 8:12pm
  I cried my eyes out last night when I heard. This is not just a murder, it sounds too convenient for obama and there are too many SEALS being taken out in too short of a time to sound right. obama does anything for his agenda, and this is not just a murder. I feel deep in my bones this is mind control and false flag.
  
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GoodStuff
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:39pm
what?

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- CatB
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:34am
  I want to give kudos out to The BLAZE … other websites apparently have long gone home .. they have nothing on them that I can find regarding this story. The BLAZE has posted stories and kept this site up to date … THANK YOU!
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:05am
  CATB, I went to bed relatively early last night about an hour after I turned off the TV. So, I was stunned to hear this as I was just getting the coffee started this morning. This is just devastating news. Chris, my prayers today are for you, your family, and your peers of whom I have heard several so far in the news.
  
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- Bluebonnet
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:51am
  Yes, I heard something on the radio last night but missed most of it other than a Navy Seal was shot……..OMG, what’s happening to our hero’s? Is there some conspiracy going on?
  For now all I can add is God Bless Chris Kyles family……..and he was still serving his Country helping
  those men. GOD Bless and help America, please…………..(too many strange things with Seals)
  
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- biohazard23
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:07pm
  Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? WTH is going on, guys??
  
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- BSdetector
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:58pm
  RIP Chris Kyle, we are thankful for your service both on and off the battlefield. Your country will miss you…
  
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UNALIEN
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:38pm
“I am saddened to have to announce the tragic loss of another one of our own. This has been a hard year for the Special Operations community, perhaps the SEAL community most of all. Today Chris Kyle was shot and killed at a shooting range at the Rough Creek Lodge in Texas, murdered along with a second individual. Chris had been volunteering his time to help Marine Corps veterans suffering from PTSD and mentoring them. Part of this process involved taking these veterans to the range where one of them snapped and killed Chris and his neighbor for reasons that remain unknown at this time. The perpetrator then stole Chris’ vehicle in an attempt to escape but we have received word that the police have since arrested him.”

http://sofrep.com/16838/chris-kyle-another-brother-lost/

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- CatB
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:47pm
  Thank you for the update .. so sad for all involved.
  
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:49pm
  Thank you and FROGDADDY for the updates!
  
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- PeachyinGA
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:49pm
  Truly tragic. Thank you Unalien for the link. God Bless him and his family and friends.
  
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- CatB
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:03pm
  Looks like the link has gotten so many hits .. it has shut down .. everyone wanting to express condolences .. truly a sad sad day. I see the Blaze put it on the top of the page … as a banner .. you get an error trying to get on now.
  
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- CatB
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:10pm
  I you get an error .. click on the blue live button and you can get in.
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:21pm
  Hi UNALIEN,
  
  Reports are that he is in custody now.
  
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- 00100111
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:32am
  Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep, Its own appointed limits keep.
  
  Oh hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea! Amen.
  
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- Look4DBigPicture
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:42pm
  Heartbreaking news. What a great guy. America will miss him.
  
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The-Monk
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:38pm
Was he shot in the back like Brian Terry?

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- PeachyinGA
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:54pm
  Get lost
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:57pm
  PeachyinGA
  
  You miss understand me….
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:01pm
  PeachyinGA
  
  You misunderstand me.
  
  (Hopefully changing the spelling will let this post)
  
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- Master_and_Commander
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:04pm
  Wrong time and place, man, get the hell out of here.
  
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- PeachyinGA
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:06pm
  Sorry Monk. I DID misunderstand you. I don’t post too much on The Blaze anymore, but should have recognized your name as ‘one of us’. Sorry….
  
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- Master_and_Commander
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:08pm
  Apologies @Monk, I responded to the wrong post by mistake, no hard feelings
  
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- The-Monk
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:17pm
  No problem guys. I’m still extremely upset about Brian Terry.
  
  In both of these cases, with people like this to be shot at close range, means it was someone they trusted and was standing behind them.
  
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- PeachyinGA
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:50pm
  Thanks Monk. I agree. His murderer was someone he trusted. Very tragic. I have not read his book so I just ordered it from Amazon. Sounds like Chris was in the same camp as Ted Nugent. He was just trying to give back to our military in the area they understand best …. shooting. Lots of questions surround this tragedy…
  
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- Melika
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 5:16am
  Can one of you guys explain (from the military logic standpoint) why taking someone with PTSD to a shooting range is a good idea? Presumably Routh is being treated by a psychiatrist, at what point is a patient considered stable enough to visit a range? I image sounds of gunfire negatively affects people with PTSD (combat), so are there guidelines established for the “supporter” dictating when someone should or shouldn’t go? What is the likelihood of someone snapping and shooting a friendly? What is the likelihood that this guy was a ******** in normal life and was unfortunately permitted to join the military and has now killed someone good?
  
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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:16am
  Hi MONK, I’m obviously late getting to this story, but from what I have heard this morning, both were shot in the back. I can’t equate it to the Brian Terry shooting, but I do have to wonder if the suspect had problems with the various medications he was given when in the desert.
  
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- WarMunger_Al
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:46am
  PTSD doesn’t make warriors forget what side they are on or who their friends are, otherwise there would be more incidents downrange of soldiers attacking their own. I think this PTSD thing is just the cover story for a targeted hit. Kyle had a price on his head.
  
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- AxelPhantom
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:08am
  All –
  PTSD is not black and white.
  
  It can be something as simple as becoming uncomfortable when driving down an American street with thoughts that maybe someone has put an IED on the side of the road, it can involve violent dreams where your central nervous system has not shut down all the way and you wake up punching your wife in her face. It can be as extreme as actually hallucinating and blacking out with no memory of what you did during that period of time, temporarily living in an alternate reality. This last kind is what usually makes the movies and the news.
  
  It is not the exclusive realm of those who have experienced combat. Anyone who has experienced a trauma can have PTSD (rape victims, children who witnessed their mother being beaten, people who have witnessed a murder). Sometimes the depth of the problem is not realized until the person has an “episode”. For instance, you may feel uncomfortable driving quickly through close quarters such as buildings and that is the worst you think it gets for you (for years), then a sight, a smell or a voice or a combination, sends it deeper.
  
  The brain is a fabulous and complex thing and we do not understand it 100%, when we do God help us. Before making a condemnation of their actions, I think I will wait to see the details.
  
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- Harrell0331
  Posted on February 4, 2013 at 6:35pm
  Melika, In answer, I am a combat Marine, served 2 tours in Iraq and suffered multiple injuries from an IED near Fallujah in September 2004. One injury is a penetrating brain injury to the right frontal and temporal lobes. I do suffer from what we now call PTSD or PTSS. I also know many other veterans who have PTSD. In my own case I can tell you that shooting is very therapeutic for me.I was an infantry machinegunner and involved in many gun battles. There is a big difference in being in a gun battle and going to the range. The primary difference being the lack of threat on the range and the difference in the sound of shooting, and being shot AT. For me, a trigger for flashbacks has to be a very specific sound, or perceived threat. It doesnt happen just by being around a firearm or by shooting. That is me in particular though, and I cannot speak to the unique triggers of others. However, I have been on multiple hunting and shooting trips with other wounded veterans, and we are always more laid back and relaxed when with one another and armed. Being armed usually calms true combat veterans because it gives us a sense of security not felt when we dont have a firearm. This is the reason that time on a range with other veterans can be so helpful. If this shooter was a true combat veteran, I tend to doubt that PTSD was a factor. I tend more to suppose he was either coached or commanded.
  
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Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:38pm
Sounds like a hit.

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- Missouri_Patriot
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:10pm
  I agree….you don’t just walk up to a Navy Seal and shoot him at “point blank” range……
  
  This just a day after 1000 Special Forces and former Special Forces soldiers declare they’ll oppose any national firearm confiscation efforts by the government……….
  
  I think a message is being sent, the timing of this is just too perfect.
  
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- Chuck Stein
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:40pm
  Sounds to me like he was helping someone with PTSD and that guy went berserk. It goes in the “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished” file.
  
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- GlennaBeckski
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:13am
  Agreed ANONYMOUS
  
  It seems that this gov’t is taking care to make sure the generals who might have a problem firing on U.S. citizens as well as guys who know how to use their weapons are being systematically removed.
  
  Prayers for his family and for the U.S.
  
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- Schteveo
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:28am
  Did you people READ the article?
  
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- Smokey_Bojangles
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:30am
  Charles Manson Convinced some 20 somethings he was Jesus. Street thug, Donald DeFreeze. convinced 19 year old millionaire heiress,Patty Hearst, to become a Terrorist. This guy was 25. Young and impressionable.
  
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- GlennaBeckski
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:47am
  SCHETEVO
  
  And your point is.. Because they say some vet had PTSD and flipped out? I don’t believe anything of the sort.
  Now they’ll go after all the veterans guns.
  
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- Kumo
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:18am
  Doubtful. I am a former ARMY Medic and while serving over in Korea and Virginia, I personally witnessed as well as heard about a couple of cases of people with PTSD having very intense flashbacks.
  
  I was working a graveyard shift at the Urgent Care Clinic at our local TMC on Camp Casey and we had a young soldier come in who was delusional to the point that he honestly believed he was back in Iraq… It took an MP, the patient’s battle buddy, a nurse and myself about 3 hours to guide him back into reality.
  
  From an eyewitness account from one of the Medics I knew. Just before I got to my unit over there, we had a couple of soldiers horsing around with an airsoft bb gun in the barracks. One of them shot it at a Sgt. who’s prior tour had been in Iraq. He said he pulled out a knife and started to low crawl from behind and towards the soldier who had the toy gun. The soldiers were able to restrain him before he could do anything.
  
  PTSD is a very real disorder. Rest easy folks, I really think that is what we saw here.
  
  My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Kyle and his family. Thank you for everything and R.I.P.
  
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- Verceofreason
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:36am
  The guy suffered from PTSS
  Perhaps , for this individual, being at a shooting range, was just a bad idea.
  
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- Govconsp
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:48am
  This are a few problems with this story. First of all, Rough Creek Lodge DOES NOT allow invitations to an open range without a guide. Really? A name like Chris Kyle would be wined an dined. Everyone on the property is registered. Make no mistake about that. WFAA reported witnesses say they saw the two men shot at 3:30 and saw the suspect drive off in a black truck but Stephenville police weren’t dispatched until 6:00p.m. Did the witnesses not dial 911? This is a high profile 5 star resort. These 3 men were not the only ones present today. It’s ironic that being in the second smallest county in the state of Texas, the has been no rumors or reports of what happened, where news ALWAYS travels like wildfire. Sandy Hook, Rough Creek, and other high profile murders. Wake up America!!
  
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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:53am
  I absolutely agree. It was a hit. The govt is systematically hunting down those with the skills and the love of freedom. I believe they either paid this goon, promised to take care of his family or employed some other brainwashing type operation on him. Breitbart was probably poisoned and probably many others are being hit. I do not trust these govt animals at all.
  
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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:28am
  Missouri,
  Yep, you got it. And don’t think for a second that Obama and his goons are not doing everything they can to find those 1100 Green Beret patriots. They know that they are force multipliers. Each one can train 20-30 guys. That makes for the potential for approx 30,000 formidable opponents. The sellouts know this. They are hunting down our guys. We need a spark. I pray the Zimmerman trial provides that ignition.
  
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- smv803
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:55am
  @mil- dot……you mentioned Breitbart. His name popped into my mind while reading this story and then I read your post. I truly believe my intuition kicks in when somethings just doesn’t make any sense; There are some out there doing a poor job of making these incidents look accidental; someone is trying awfully hard for the case for gun control or the banning of.
  
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- DADDYWOREAWHITEHAT
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:59am
  @mil-dot
  One word – hypnosis.
  Who was his psychiatrist & where was he/she trained?
  
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- DeltaBravo193
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 11:01am
  Mil Dot your comments about these people being taken out because of a skill is mind numbing. Anyone with decent knowledge of the weapon system and ballistics of that round can do the same amount of damage. Most of the bigger calibers .30 and up start to tumble at about a thousand yards. So with that being said, a person with a .300 Win Mag and a properly dialed scope can easily hit center mass of a target at 700-800 yards with not much difficultly. A .338 and your distance goes out even further before tumbling. 800-1000 are common in engagements. Add wind and it is little tougher. Anyway my point is that most all with experience with high power rifles would be dangerous against these people you all think “killed/ assassinated” this true American hero. So in your thinking, I have multiple times hit targets out past 1200 yrds with my .338, that must mean I am on a hit list?
  
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- encinom
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:35pm
  I see Mil Dot as his Brigade of paranoid Tin Foil Hat wearers are out in force.
  
  The body is not even cold and the insane paranoid theories are are flying. What is scarry is that insane, paranoid, compound dwellers have access to guns, you are proving why many in America need to be disarmed, you are too mentally unstable to be armed.
  
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- VanceUppercut
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 1:48pm
  Oh, if only we didn’t have violent video games, this wouldn’t have happened! Damn you, violent video games!!!!
  
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- Norm D. Plume
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 7:02pm
  @DeltaBravo:
  
  It’s not the skill with a rifle they’re talking about. It’s all the OTHER stuff that goes into guerrilla warfare. Hiding. Moving unseen. Sniping (it takes more control to do this, than to take out an elk at 1000 yards). Military discipline. Whomever said these Green Berets will be force multipliers, when SHTF, is correct. If word gets out just WHO these people are, look for them to sit in Leavenworth for the duration of the (likely, IMNSHO) coming hostilities, or look for them to meet untimely ends.
  
  These bass turds aren’t playing games.
  
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Frogdaddy
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:37pm
http://www.yourstephenvilletx.com/news/local/article_01e35c44-6dab-11e2-a2e9-0019bb2963f4.html

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The-Monk
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:37pm
Doesn’t Jesse V drive a black Ford F-350??? Just kidding.

Hope they figure this out ASAP !! : (

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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:48pm
  i believe jesse ventura stays in mexico these days
  
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MrKnowItAll
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:36pm
As Doctor Henry Lee lied and said at the O.J. Trial……Somting Not Right!

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sasquatch08
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:35pm
Truly sad. My thoughts are with his family.

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sclongball
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:35pm
Sure hope we get the truth…..smells like a hit to me.

God bless the families at this tragic time.

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- CatB
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:39pm
  First instincts are usually correct.
  
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- WarMunger_Al
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:43pm
  This is definitely a hit
  
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- GlennaBeckski
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:17am
  Sure .. sure the truth will come out. Just like Benghazi and all the other lies and cover ups with this administration.
  
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- lisalake
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 4:38am
  Wonder how long it will take Glenn to start calling us all the Seal Truth-ers… just sayin’..
  
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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:07am
  All of you guys and gals above me here are true patriots. I got all of your backs.
  
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- encinom
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 3:57pm
  Wow the right wing cowards and traitors are out in force. I bet their is a shortage of tin foil hats today.
  
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- Techcon
  Posted on February 4, 2013 at 11:59am
  @ENCINOM-AN
  
  “I bet their (sic) is a shortage of tin foil hats today.”
  
  As opposed to what, tin foil d!ldos?
  
  Who labeled Ft. Hood “work place violence” before the bodies turned cold, STUPID?
  
  Yet ANOTHER “zero-value add” from a N. Korean lovin’ oxygen THIEF!
  
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Big Pauly
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:34pm
This smells to high heaven. First Noveske, now Kyle? I normally don’t wear tinfoil, but think I need to make a trip for some, Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

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- patriotmcgee
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:39pm
  I was thinking the same thing. There was some other high-profile person killed also. It’s as if firearms experts are being systematically removed.
  
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- patriotmcgee
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:42pm
  FPSRussia (Keith) was the other one I was thinking of.
  
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- Ohello
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:22pm
  Most of the OBL strike team was killed in a questionable helicopter take down in Afganistan.
  The rest are also dead in “one of” type events in “unexpected” ways.
  
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- Bonnieblue2A
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:32pm
  John Noveske’s fatal vehicular accident was reported to be alcohol related. He was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from his vehicle. The only similarity is that both left behind wives and young children.
  
  Terrible tragedy this murder. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the surviving family of the second victim. RIP.
  
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- Big Pauly
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 2:25am
  @BonnieBlue2A Interestingly, except for the “standard” police-spokesman report, there are virtually no significant details about Noveske’s accident — no witnesses, no pictures, no audio tapes or videos. Was Noveske speeding? Was alcohol involved? Do skid marks on the road indicate he tried to stop? For all we know, he could have been forced off the road by a second vehicle? Funnt how this happened right after he released his report showing the correlation between school shootings and psychiatric medications.
  
  And… Don’t forget gun maker and outspoken 2A advocate Keith Ratliff who was recently murdered – shot in the head surrounded by guns – none of which were the murder weapon.
  
  So, we have three… count them, three, dead, outspoken 2A supporters who have recently spoken out fiercely against the governments movement to ban guns. Three within a matter of weeks? Coincidence? That’s up to you.
  
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- IOWAGIR
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 5:32am
  http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981838164
  
  something just stinks. RIP and prayers to friends and familiy.
  
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- PurrrpleMtnMajesty
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 4:32pm
  Absolutely…..there is plenty to be sceptical of….. of course I’ve been a sceptic since Breitbart died suddenly a year ago.
  
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Wiley41
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:34pm
Have never believed in conspiracies, but this is getting fishy………

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- N37BU6
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:38pm
  You’ve never believed in conspiracies?
  
  History was built on them.
  
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- GoodStuff
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:03pm
  Sounds like a PTSD vet who went nuts.
  
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- usedCZARsalesman
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 4:52am
  Oh yeah GOODSTUFF? How many vets do you know? How many times do you miss a nights sleep because you can’t bring down your pulse? I’m sure that you have extensive knowledge of PTSD since you are throwing around statements like that…you Marxist trash would cheer if the came for my guns (PTSD stricken vet here), even though my brothers and I would take a bullet for your family without even knowing you if the situation dictated…some day you will regret these openly mocking comments directed at men that have given a LOT for you
  
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- kadster01
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 6:22am
  Ya think? Things have been smelling fishy for a while now, as predicted.
  
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- Thighmaster
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 8:07am
  Take a few steps back and look at what’s going on… Step 1: US is disarming it’s citizens Step 2: US is disarming it’s military Step 3: US is arming the muslim brotherhood and other enemies.. We are in big trouble here as we are being killed off
  
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- Mil-Dot
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:17am
  N37=hit nail squarely on head.
  
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powedj
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:34pm
It’s George Bush’s fault!!!.
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- Gouchybear
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:00pm
  A$$ wipe!
  
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- Master_and_Commander
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:09pm
  Wrong time and place, man, get the hell out
  
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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:50pm
  they live off of politics and hate
  
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- Kumo
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:05am
  Seriously!?! I am really getting tired of folks blaming Bush for our nation’s woes.
  
  Bush also got a bad hand dealt to him soon after he took office, but did he ever blame it on Clinton? HELL NO! He manned up, took the reins and led this country the best way he saw fit. He may not have been the smartest guy or made the best choices, but I honestly believe he meant well even through some of the big mistakes his administration made,
  
  I’d like to point out that you don’t see Bush berating Obama for the past four years. President Bush is definitely a man of good character.
  
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- katzkiner
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:26am
  Any man who can take off and land in an F104 Strarfighter is NOT stupid. Many brilliant pilots died in that craft. Read up. Quit believing CNN, Media Matters bull.
  
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- truthnstuff
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:51am
  I think it was sarcasm! Come on people.
  
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- Bruce P.
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 9:59am
  POWEDJ was making a joke and a really good one at that. People flip out he would dare make such an accusation, even in jest, while out of the other side of their mouths they are blaming Obama, launching into conspiracy-theories they have zero evidence for.
  
  I see the level of intellectual discourse on the Blaze is rapidly waning.
  
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notmeatglennbeckdotcom
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:33pm
Sonofa…

Rest in peace Chris. My family thanks you for your sacrifice. Arlington will be lucky to have you!

God’s Speed!

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- notmeatglennbeckdotcom
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:40pm
  Marcus Luttrell and his family better be on high alert!
  
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- GlennaBeckski
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:24am
  My thoughts exactly! Marcus is working security for Beck isn’t he?
  
  Hey Glenn ~ Consider security for your security. This gov’t done lost it’s mind.
  
  Glenna B.
  
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- vigibill
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 10:38am
  Another hero lost helping his fellow soldier. May God bless Chris and protect Marcus.
  
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Zoe
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:33pm
Mum…………………..

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Cryinthewilderness
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:33pm
Who’s military do you think trained the killer. Sounds alot like terrorist on our soil and nobody does a thing about it as usual. We will never know the truth about this one also like Bengahzi and Fast and Furious I wonder if holder gave them the gun!!!!!!!!!!!

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NeoKong
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:28pm
It sounds like somebody got in a ******* contest and got killed.
This was no gun accident.
This sucks

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CatB
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:27pm
Sounds like some kind of a “hit” .. or maybe I watch too much “Bones”.

prayers for their families …

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- fourfreedom
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:14pm
  Didn’t Valerie Jarrett say they were going to get even with some of the outspoken ones???
  Sad, for the loss and for their families. So sad.
  
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John 1776
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:26pm
“The suspect was believed to be highly trained with military experience”

What on earth… There’s a lot more to this story.

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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:45pm
  No witnesses? At a gun club? How does one get away with shooting two people at a gun club, unless they were the only two people there.
  
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- Master_and_Commander
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:19pm
  Oh please, can we all take a chill pill? Don’t go pulling an ABC news by Googling Eddie Routh and then accusing the first guy who pops up.
  
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neverending
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:26pm
Thoughts and prayers go out to this great American patriots family. Another story that just does not pass the smell test – how many Navy seals have we lost since the commie took office?

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- Xylliab_of_the_Znarghh
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:57pm
  Our leaders are conspiring to slay our mightiest warriors for no rational motive, just for the evil pleasure they derive from watching good men die – either that or you are completely insane.
  
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- GlennaBeckski
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:42am
  NEVER~Don’t have an exact # on seals but this list is pretty telling [link to http://www.nachumlist.com
  
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R.A. Bullseye
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:25pm
The gov’t had a hand in this.

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- Smokey_Bojangles
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:28pm
  Glenn would say Satan is whispering in your ear.
  
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- LeadNotFollow
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:42pm
  That was my first thought too.
  The Government had him snuffed.
  
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- Xylliab_of_the_Znarghh
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:42pm
  They certainly did. Our government exploited this man’s dangerous violent tendencies instead of helping him to grow out of them.
  
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- Master_and_Commander
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:24pm
  You people have learned nothing. You lament when the Tea Party is accused by the media of being responsible for the CO shootings, and yet you hypocrites will do the same thing first chance you get. How about showing a little maturity and decency and waiting for the FACTS to come out before proclaiming it a Govt. Conspiracy…
  
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- Schteveo
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:58pm
  M and C,
  you stole the words right out of my mouth.
  
  Instead of borrowing a page from the idiots on the Left, let’s just remember Chief Kyle for his service to us ALL. both sides of the aisle. When I took my oath to join the Navy, it was to protect everyone, not just the Americans we liked or agreed with. Grow up people.
  
  How about all you conspiracy types say prayers for the Chief’s family, his neighbors family, and YES even, the shooters family as he’s a veteran too.
  
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- Carlito12
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 6:57am
  Yeah, I’m sure it was the same government that wants to spend another ten or twenty years in Afghanistan, Iraq, and maybe Iran. I would be willing to bet Routh is an anti-government nut. I’m not saying he’s a Republican or even a Tea Party guy. He’s probably beyond Tea Party. I know extreme anti-government people his age, and some of them have a lot of contempt for our military. Today, Facebook confirmed this.
  
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- Carlito12
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 7:32am
  And considering he’s a former Marine, he might might have personal experience to justify his beliefs. I’m not saying he’s right.
  
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- hgaut
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 11:13am
  Have to agree with Leadnotfollow. It was my first thought. I can’t even dream about having the abilities Kris had and compassion for his fellowman by his volunteer work. America has lost a great very man.
  
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right-wing-waco
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:20pm
So very sorry to hear this. I hope everyone else is ok.

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Oath-keeper
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:20pm
Just finished his book last night. God rest his soul. Prayers go out to his family…

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IndyGuy
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:19pm
Wow…This is the guy that punched Jesse Ventura…

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- IndyGuy
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:34pm
  LOL…This was added AFTER my comment…Erica,You’re welcome…
  
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- IndyGuy
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:39pm
  ”’You may remember the time he punched former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura in the face.”’
  
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- 3monkeysmomma
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:12pm
  I remember he”s being sued by Ventura for slander and couldn’t produce a single corraborating witness after bragging all over TV that he could….that’s what I remember Blaze.
  
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- IndyGuy
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:30pm
  @3monkeysmomma….Try staying informed…(And Ventura is an idiot)
  
  http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_21428278/jesse-ventura-lawsuit-navy-seal-says-he-decked
  
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- soybomb315_II
  Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:49pm
  looks like we got a chris kyle truther…..
  
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- IndyGuy
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 12:36am
  Huffpo is missing an idiot…
  
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- riseandshine
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 2:26am
  @Indy…..have you read this one? http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_22234453/jesse-ventura-lawsuit-against-ex-navy-seal-will
  
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- IndyGuy
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 2:44am
  @riseandshine…I had assumed the case was going forward…My point was that Kyle had others backing up his story…I’m also now assuming that the case can go no further since Kyle is now deceased…I still believe Kyle over the idiot Ventura……
  
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- Norm D. Plume
  Posted on February 3, 2013 at 6:48pm
  Believe Kyle all you want, but Ventura’s witnesses (like the owner of the bar in which the altercation allegedly took place) are pretty unimpeachable.
  
  Consider, also, that this guy was trying to sell a book, and made this statement on a talk show. Probably, it sold more books.
  
  But if he lied, and sullied the honor of another SEAL in so doing, screw him.
  
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KevINtampa
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 10:18pm
Uh oh.

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