August 17, 2010 in Idaho

More than 200 guns stolen from woman’s home

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POST FALLS — Authorities say more than 200 guns have been stolen from a Kootenai County woman’s home.

The woman reported the robbery on Friday. On Monday, Kootenai County sheriff’s officials were still assessing the value of the stolen weapons.

Authorities say a U.S. Springfield field grade M1 rifle was valued at $50,000 alone.

Other weapons taken from the Post Falls home include two Glock 19 pistols, one Doc Holiday pistol, and several Remington and Harvefter rifles.

An Olympic Arms rifle, featuring stainless steel bull barrel, and a U.S. optic scope was also stolen.

Maj. Ben Wolfinger says it’s the biggest weapons heist the sheriff’s department has seen.

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Five comments on this story so far. Add yours!

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  JayNW on August 17 at 8:42 a.m.

  And these weren’t locked up why????

  I can’t stand stupid gun owners. Makes a bad name for those of us who are responsible.

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  misjustice on August 17 at 8:44 a.m.

  Wow, a personal armory robbed! Wonder where the weapons will end up?

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  MrNatural on August 17 at 9:46 a.m.

  Dang 200 firearms!…Well I’ll assume she was a professional dealer/collector and guess they were registered and insured. I admit is its devastating when you are robbed especially if this is an irreplaceable collection. I just hope that the thieves overlooked the land mines, RPG’s and LAW’s rockets.

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  kennyhuston on August 17 at 2:56 p.m.

  Amazing ! ! ! All of this $ in firearms yet no means of SECURELY storing them?

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  drywitt99 on August 18 at 1:56 a.m.

  On behalf of the 200 newly armed violent criminals, let me say:

  Thanks lady…..

  And Thank You NRA!!