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Posted: 11/4/2011 9:15:25 AM EDT
You can find his mugshot here:



http://news.brevardtimes.com/2011/11/brevard-county-sheriffs-office-raids_04.html



Apparently his business practices caught up with him.






First  reported on BrevardTimes.com,
the Brevard County Sheriff's Office  raided a Cape Canaveral business
located at 8700 Commerce Street at  around 6:00 p.m. yesterday.





Public  records show that
the business located at this address is that of  Jonathan Arthur Ciener,
Inc., a company that advertises gun conversion  kits on www.22lrconversions.com.




On the Web, there appear to be several consumer complaints about www.22lrconversions.com.





Jonathan Arthur Ciener was arrested and charged with schemes to defraud less than $20,000, which is a third degree felony.



Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:16:33 AM EDT
[#1]
Drugs is a hell of a drug.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:17:45 AM EDT
[#2]
Karma's a bitch.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:18:53 AM EDT
[#3]
LOL
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:21:13 AM EDT
[#4]
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:22:25 AM EDT
[#5]
Karma is a bitch.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:22:42 AM EDT
[#6]
It was just a matter of time.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:23:19 AM EDT
[#7]


Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:24:06 AM EDT
[#8]
Couldn't have happened to a nicer person cockholster National Public Penis Storage and Servicing Device.

Hay guise, what JAC conversion kit d'you think will work best for him after Bubba bores his ass out to 12ga?  
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:24:31 AM EDT
[#9]
People always said he was an asshole, but I never heard he was a crook.

I like his products and admire that he was kind of a trailblazer in the field.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:24:35 AM EDT
[#10]
He must have pissed off someone with clout.  Gossip of his customer service practices are legendary
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:24:43 AM EDT
[#11]
Fuck ciener
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:25:08 AM EDT
[#12]






Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:25:17 AM EDT
[#13]
Good.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:26:33 AM EDT
[#14]
I use a M261.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:26:38 AM EDT
[#15]
FL finally passed a law against being an asshole?
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:27:33 AM EDT
[#16]
The guy lost a good 60% of his revenue when his patent expired for the AR15 .22 Kits.
He was a fucking scumbag and im glad CMMG stepped in to fill the void with better CS and support for their products.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:27:43 AM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
FL finally passed a law against being an asshole?


I'm guessing that's the heart of the matter here. More so than an intentionally scam like the charges make it sound.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:28:21 AM EDT
[#18]
He sure does look like a son-of-a-bitch.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:28:38 AM EDT
[#19]
Quoted:
FL finally passed a law against being an asshole?


Yeah, but only if they're assholes who apparently defraud quite a sum of money out of people.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:29:33 AM EDT
[#20]
Bikini video over on the right.  The blonde is cute.  
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:30:08 AM EDT
[#21]
he is an ass, but his conversions are the best I have ever had the joy of using.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:31:01 AM EDT
[#22]
damn it...I hope that CMMG comes out with their anti bounce kit and sear trip soon.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:32:06 AM EDT
[#23]
Quoted:
he is an ass, but his conversions are the best I have ever had the joy of using.


CMMG's are just as good if not better, and they don't treat you like trash.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:32:57 AM EDT
[#24]
5 of the first 10 hits on Google for Jonathan Arthur Ciener are negative.

This site links to ARFcom and warns about language

BBB gives him an F

Factors that lowered Jonathan Arthur Ciener, Inc.'s rating include:
69 complaints filed against business
Failure to respond to 44 complaints filed against business.
5 complaints filed against business that were not resolved.
9 serious complaints filed against business.
BBB does not have sufficient background information on this business. BBB made two or more requests for background information from the business. BBB has not received a response from this business and/or has not been able to verify information received from this business.


He must have REALLY pissed off someone, as they put up a site dedicated to him: http://donotbuyciener22lrconversions.org/
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:34:14 AM EDT
[#25]
As others have said, his assholish nature towards his customers is legendary, but I wonder what specifically he is being charged for.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:36:15 AM EDT
[#26]
I own two of his kits... They work great.  Bought em both second hand after reading about his legendary douche-ness in the CS department.  I never would have done business with him after the horror stories floating around for YEARS.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:37:31 AM EDT
[#27]
I bought one of his conversions for my AR-15 a few years ago.  I keep it cleaned and well oiled and have never had a problem with it, so I never had to deal with his "customer service".  Based on what I've read, he looks about like I would expect.  A bitter, hateful little troll.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:38:02 AM EDT
[#28]
His beltfed antics made Shrike look like LaRue.   He was a total asshole in 1985, and still is.

.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:38:16 AM EDT
[#29]
He is probably being charged for money he took from customers but never delivered a product.  Then when you call or write to ask on the status of your order he would bill you $15!!!!!

There are numerous reports of people ordering stuff and never receiving.  It is even documented with the cashing of postal money orders.

I will only buy his stuff second hand, he was an ass to me on the phone back 2005.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:40:53 AM EDT
[#30]
Total ass at Knob Creek. Dressed like a damn pirate too.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:40:59 AM EDT
[#31]
If convicted of the felony charge, will he be permitted to work for his own (Class II) company?
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:42:31 AM EDT
[#32]
Quoted:
The guy lost a good 60% of his revenue when his patent expired for the AR15 .22 Kits.
He was a fucking scumbag and im glad CMMG stepped in to fill the void with better CS and support for their products.
I have a direct contact with the guy. 20 years ago, I bought a AR15 22LR conversion semi-auto kit from the guy, after the 5K round the conversion fails to eject, and it gets feed problem. I sent it back to him 2 times and I paid the postage both ways, he did nothing.

Moral of the story:
"DON'T BUY ANYTHING FROM JAC"

BTW: Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:42:41 AM EDT
[#33]




Quoted:

He is probably being charged for money he took from customers but never delivered a product. Then when you call or write to ask on the status of your order he would bill you $15!!!!!



There are numerous reports of people ordering stuff and never receiving. It is even documented with the cashing of postal money orders.



I will only buy his stuff second hand, he was an ass to me on the phone back 2005.


I was at Knob Creek one time when he had a big pile of  his conversion kits for sale and a man arrived who had ordered on line or by phone and was given the old "backorder" run around.  The guy got pissed and it almost came to a fight because Ceiner would not give him one there and insisted he had to wait for his order to be filled.



Ceiner was wearing a pirate hat the entire time.  Appropriate.

Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:43:00 AM EDT
[#34]
He must've dyed his hair.  Last time I saw him at Knob Creek, he was almost totally gray.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:43:52 AM EDT
[#35]
If you ordered a kit from his site, you'd be on a six month (or longer) back order.  But, if you went to the Knob Creek MG Shoot, you could get one right away, albit for a hefty mark-up.  If I were one of those people on the waiting list and saw them for sale at The Creek, I'd probably have slapped him across the cockholster.

Luckily, CMMG rocks.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:43:53 AM EDT
[#36]
Karma!!!!!
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:45:48 AM EDT
[#37]
Quoted:
He must have pissed off someone with clout.  Gossip of his customer service practices are legendary



Thats just it , gossip.. Everyone had heard of "somebody" he had hung up on or held a payment for months before shipping product but
most of the stories I heard the customer ended up hateing the guy but got the goods in the long run.

I myself have used the AR conversion for years but never delt directly with the guy or had reason to call him.

Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:46:47 AM EDT
[#38]
Quoted:
I use a M261.


Same here and the reason is the horror stories I've read over the years about that tool. Great if it runs but you are fucked if it don't.

Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:47:11 AM EDT
[#39]
I've been running a Ceiner conversion for several years, it's a great product.

Go figure.  
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:47:16 AM EDT
[#40]
its probably the work of that cop in miami he he fucked over. there was some epic threads in hometown fl.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:47:22 AM EDT
[#41]
I bought one of his kits from him in person at Knob Creek. He was not rude or short with me. I came back next year with a question about my kit (the anti bounce weight was peening) and he helped me straighten it out and made me a deal on an extra anti bounce weight and trip sear for my M16.

YMWV
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:49:34 AM EDT
[#42]
Quoted:
He must've dyed his hair.  Last time I saw him at Knob Creek, he was almost totally gray.


He's gotta look good for his new boyfriend
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:49:49 AM EDT
[#43]
Quoted:
If you ordered a kit from his site, you'd be on a six month (or longer) back order.  But, if you went to the Knob Creek MG Shoot, you could get one right away, albit for a hefty mark-up. If I were one of those people on the waiting list and saw them for sale at The Creek, I'd probably have slapped him across the cockholster.

Luckily, CMMG rocks.


What a douche.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:51:30 AM EDT
[#44]
We used to say the only reason for JAC (hole) to exist was to make Tim LaFrance look like a prince.

His comeuppance has taken way too long.

.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:51:40 AM EDT
[#45]
HA  HA  HA

Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:53:06 AM EDT
[#46]
I've always loved the $10 charge for an update on order status.

Due to the QUALITY / PERFORMANCE of our products, the UN-PRESIDENTED increase in costs of ammunition and it's unavailability,
the long preached viability of our "CIENER" .22LR Conversion Units has created such demand that WE ARE SWAMPED with orders!
Please to understand that checking the status of your order detracts valuable resources from filling orders ahead of you, thereby slowing shipment of your order.  If you can not understand and appreciate this then MAIL your inquiry.

You MUST include:

1) FULL name and address w/ zip code the order was placed under
2) STAMPED self addressed envelope
3) USPS Money Order for $10.00 to cover the research expense

SORRY, but any other form of inquiry can not be addressed.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:53:28 AM EDT
[#47]


IIRC this isn't the first time, though the charges are more serious this time around.

Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:58:27 AM EDT
[#48]
Due to the QUALITY / PERFORMANCE of our products, the UN-PRESIDENTED increase in costs of ammunition and it's unavailability,
the long preached viability of our "CIENER" .22LR Conversion Units has created such demand that WE ARE SWAMPED with orders!
Please to understand that checking the status of your order detracts valuable resources from filling orders ahead of you, thereby slowing shipment of your order. If you can not understand and appreciate this then MAIL your inquiry.

You MUST include:

1) FULL name and address w/ zip code the order was placed under
2) STAMPED self addressed envelope
3) USPS Money Order for $10.00 to cover the research expense

SORRY, but any other form of inquiry can not be addressed.


There is some one on uzitalk i think about 3 years ago who did that and got a letter in the mail from them saying the website was wrong and the charge is now $15.  And because they had to send out a notice he was invoiced an additional $10 + $5 missing from the original postal money order.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 9:59:00 AM EDT
[#49]
Let's see if my comment in the Brevard Times gets deleted.
Link Posted: 11/4/2011 10:00:29 AM EDT
[#50]
karma is never coma.
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