a whole lot of "individual" sales.... wow

[Jonnin]

http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/12/17/240571/Man-Who-Allegedly-Sold-Gun-That-Was.aspx

[strickj]

No sympathy for that guy. He knew what he was doing and was given ample warning.

 

I would like to see more details about the machine gun though.

[GlockSpock]

 

I would like to see more details about the machine gun though.

At the bottom of that page, it specifies that between May 20 and May 23, he arranged to purchase a Thompson sub-machine gun from an undercover agent. It also specifies that on May 23, ATF searched his house. I guess he took the bait and lost :rofl:

[Mark A]

edited...

Edited December 17, 2012 by Mark A

[Caster]

Idiot. Let him burn.

[Dolomite_supafly]

He was given a chance to come clean and do the right thing. The ATF even gave him ample time to comply or quit selling firearms. I have zero sympathy for this guy now because he either gave the finger to teh ATF or he is just plain dumb. And in either case he should learn a tough lesson.

 

Dolomite

[VERO1]

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!

[TGO David]

Actually a member here on TGO at one time, to boot.  This is a fine example of why we are so quick to ban people who event hint of doing something illegal and why we strongly advocate that people use a bill of sale and perform all reasonable due diligence before buying or selling from someone.

 

I've said it before and I will gladly say it again:  Agencies most certainly watch private sales and sites like TGO, Gunbroker, Arfcom, etc.

[Patton]

Well, I knew him. Most of your assumptions are correct. He had several opportunities to come clean and get legal. He was open and bragged about his dealings. I have no sympathy for him, I even wonder how long it would have went on if he would not have sold to the cop killer, that is what sent the ATF his way. Supposedly the reason they stayed so persistent on him was they were wondering how in depth he was since everything he told them in questioning was lies. He actually gave them false written statements, which really pisses the ATF off.