How Social Media is Derailing George Zimmerman’s Sale of Gun That Killed Trayvon - BlackSportsOnline
BlackSportsOnline
No Result
View All Result
  • NBA
  • UFC
  • Boxing
  • NFL
  • BSO Entertainment
  • NBA
  • UFC
  • Boxing
  • NFL
  • BSO Entertainment
No Result
View All Result
BlackSportsOnline
No Result
View All Result
Home BSO Entertainment

How Social Media is Derailing George Zimmerman’s Sale of Gun That Killed Trayvon

BSO Staff by BSO Staff
May 13, 2016
Reading Time: 2 mins read
George Zimmerman Boxing Match Canceled Again

FILE-USA-TRIALS-ZIMMERMAN-TRAYVON-GUN-81798833

Bids reached $65M Friday morning for the firearm used to kill Trayvon Martin.  Bidding on the 9 mm Kel-Tec PF-9 pistol began at $5,000 and quickly skyrocketed as Internet trolls appeared to drive the offers to astronomic levels.  The auction was moved to the United Gun Group website after GunBroker.com removed the listing.

The gun was initially listed for sale Wednesday night on GunBroker.com but was removed moments before the auction was scheduled to begin on Thursday morning when the site received overwhelming attention and backlash. Zimmerman told the Orlando Sentinel that the site was not “prepared for the traffic and publicity surrounding the auction of my firearm. It has now been placed with another auction house.” The firm maintains that Zimmerman never contacted anyone at the organization about the listing.

Hours later, the gun was listed on UnitedGunGroup.com before it was briefly pulled Thursday night. The organization issued a statement:

“Our mission is to esteem the 2nd amendment and provide a safe and secure platform for firearms enthusiasts and law-abiding citizens; our association with Mr. Zimmerman does not help us achieve that objective.”

Nevertheless, the auction was back up and running as of Friday morning and bids are being accepted for four more days. Marc Lamont Hill compared Zimmerman’s callous action to “O.J. Simpson (deciding) to start a line of steak knives.” After being acquitted of Martin’s murder in 2012, Zimmerman has continued to grab headlines as he appears to mock the incident which caused widespread racial tension. The listing is impeccably timed as gun control and the “Black Lives Matter” movement are at the forefront of the looming presidential election.

Tags: AuctionGeorge ZimmermanTrayvon Martin
ShareTweetSendShare


BSO Staff

BSO Staff

Related Posts

Devin Booker Voices Concerns on Instagram Over Controversial Call in Lakers-Suns Match
NBA

Devin Booker Voices Concerns on Instagram Over Controversial Call in Lakers-Suns Match

December 6, 2023
LeBron James Makes History Alongside Kobe Bryant in Remarkable LA Feat During Suns Matchup
NBA

LeBron James Makes History Alongside Kobe Bryant in Remarkable LA Feat During Suns Matchup

December 6, 2023
Charles Barkley Chuckles at Shaquille O’Neal’ Pacers-Celtics Analysis Draws Mocking Laughter
NBA

Charles Barkley Laughs Off Shaquille O’Neal’ $30M Bet Banter

December 6, 2023
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Addresses Plans for Introducing NBA-Inspired In-Season Tournament
NBA

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Addresses Plans for Introducing NBA-Inspired In-Season Tournament

December 6, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard’s Stellar Duo Powers Milwaukee Bucks to Commanding Win Over New York Knicks
NBA

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard’s Stellar Duo Powers Milwaukee Bucks to Commanding Win Over New York Knicks

December 6, 2023
REPORT : A Super Bowl Contender Is the “Most Likely Destination” for Ndamukong Suh’s Signing
Breaking News

REPORT : A Super Bowl Contender Is the “Most Likely Destination” for Ndamukong Suh’s Signing

December 5, 2023
Next Post
Double Standards in Media Aren’t New, But Why Do They Happen?

Double Standards in Media Aren't New, But Why Do They Happen?

Watch ATL Woman Fight Off Two Armed Carjackers (Video)

Watch ATL Woman Fight Off Two Armed Carjackers (Video)

Recommended Stories

Lakers Receive Warning from Coach Ham for Showdown with Suns’ Durant and Booker

Lakers Receive Warning from Coach Ham for Showdown with Suns’ Durant and Booker

December 6, 2023
Kevin Hart Brings Hilarious Spin to NBA: Manningcast-Style Broadcast for In-Season Tournament

Kevin Hart Brings Hilarious Spin to NBA: Manningcast-Style Broadcast for In-Season Tournament

December 6, 2023
NBA Announces Month’s Standout Players in Latest Recognition

NBA Announces Month’s Standout Players in Latest Recognition

December 6, 2023

Popular Stories

  • 25 Unreleased Kim Kardashian Playboy Pictures..

    25 Unreleased Kim Kardashian Playboy Pictures..

    120 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • T.J. Houshmandzadeh Files For A Restraining Order Against An Obsessed Woman Who Changed Her Last Name To “Houshmandzadeh”

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • ESPN’s Molly Qerim Stuns And Poses In An All-black Outfit

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Jeezy On Wild Allegations Of Cheating On His Estranged Wife Jeannie Mai

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • ampm Giving Away Trip to Las Vegas

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
BlackSportsOnline

Legal

  • Contact BSO
  • Write for BSO
  • BSO Privacy Policy
  • BSO Terms of Service
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

More from BSO

  • BSO Exclusive
  • BSO Podcast
  • Authors

Connect With Us

Copyright © 2023 BSO Entertainment LLC

No Result
View All Result
  • NBA
  • UFC
  • Boxing
  • NFL
  • BSO Entertainment

Copyright © 2023 BSO Entertainment LLC