ATF let hundreds of U.S. weapons fall into hands of suspected Mexican gunrunners

By John Solomon, David Heath and Gordon Witkin

Front-line agents and Sen.Charles Grassley are sharply questioning a federal investigation that allowed hundreds of guns to move across the

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Iknadosian":

"… tion experienced by ATF in an earlier Phoenix case against firearms dealer George Iknadosian, who owned a store called X Caliber Guns.Dozens of Romanian WASR 10 weapon …"

Weak laws, paltry resources hinder gun trafficking probes, say ATF backers

By David Heath

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is under fire, but supporters say the agency lacks the tools needed to conduct succe

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Iknadosian":

"… vidly displayed in what ATF officials thought was an airtight case against George Iknadosian, the owner of the X Caliber gun shop in Phoenix, and straw buyers who were …"

Romanian weapons modified in the U.S. become scourge of Mexican drug war

By Rick Schmitt and Rick Young

Center story focused on Romanian weapon now targeted by Feinstein legislation

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Iknadosian":

"… in Phoenix, Ariz. The store was shuttered after authorities arrested owner George Iknadosian for conspiracy, money laundering and fraud, among other alleged crimes. Th …"

"… ns against dealers and buyers allegedly involved in the distribution chain.George IknadosianGeorge Iknadosian, the dealer who owned X Caliber Guns, sold more than 700 …"

"… s and buyers allegedly involved in the distribution chain.George IknadosianGeorge Iknadosian, the dealer who owned X Caliber Guns, sold more than 700 guns to two netwo …"