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Braceman raided by ATF. (Page 1 of 10)
Posted: 4/12/2025 4:44:44 PM EDT
| John is a local customer and friend who I've know for 20+ years. My cell phone has been going off all afternoon with people telling me is being raided right now. I hope it's not true, but it seems to be happening. I'm hesitant to txt him, incase he doesn't have his phone. I know John, I know how careful he is about following the law. I hope he isn't getting jammed up! |
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Originally Posted By gurn-blanston: WTF indeed. I hope it's minor. Reprofiling 80 lowers and milling obscure front sight bases and slip rings shouldn't be an issue. Shouldn't be an issue. Michigan's commie governor and congress made it almost as bad as CA. I texted him a hello, let's see when I hear back. |
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Originally Posted By bigbore: He doesn't have an FFL. Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q |
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Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q |
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Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q That's john thomas |
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Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q Welcome to the forum. Way to make an entrance. |
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Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q  You might want to do your research before you come in here accusing a well respected member of being a liar.  |
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Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q We found one. Not really New N Improved are we. 
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Originally Posted By Retroenthusiast67: So if he is getting raided, does that mean that everyone he did work for in the past is next ? I didn't think reprofiling 80's was a crime ? The odds of a retro-clone being used in a crime is just about 0%. I bet they claim working on 80s (for pay) is gunsmithing. |
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Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Originally Posted By bigbore: He doesn't have an FFL. Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q FFS |
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Originally Posted By Retroenthusiast67: So if he is getting raided, does that mean that everyone he did work for in the past is next ? I didn't think reprofiling 80's was a crime ? I would not be surprised if the ATF knocks on those doors. |
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Originally Posted By Aimless: Dug up his back yard? WTF Yeah I noticed that.... It's not a good sign |
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Originally Posted By osprey21: You might want to do your research before you come in here accusing a well respected member of being a liar. Originally Posted By osprey21: Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q You might want to do your research before you come in here accusing a well respected member of being a liar. First thing I thought as well. What a way to show your ass. |
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Originally Posted By HHollow: This thread can only harm braceman Oh, please. They threw flash bangs into his house with his wife and teen aged daughters while John was at work. Anything posted here is absolutely insignificant compared to whatever was on that warrant. I'm sure they have every text and email John sent in the last couple years. As well as every thread here showcasing his work. My 3rd hand info from local police is he was building and selling machine guns without a license. I don't believe that for a minute. Maybe he was, I don't know. Whatever the situation, it needs exposed. |
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Originally Posted By bigbore: My 3rd hand info from local police is he was building and selling machine guns without a license. I don't believe that for a minute. Maybe he was, I don't know. Whatever the situation, it needs exposed. ATF logic there; rollmarks from an MG must mean it is one (even if it’s not) |
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Originally Posted By osprey21: You might want to do your research before you come in here accusing a well respected member of being a liar. It's pretty clear he didn't understand the difference between two very active people here. I've confused these two guys before, myself. Originally Posted By nvcdl: Wonder if they are using the Supreme Court's recent decision as a rational to say that 80% lowers are now firearms? Pretty sure the recent decision explicitly did not establish anything even remotely close to this. |
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Originally Posted By osprey21: You might want to do your research before you come in here accusing a well respected member of being a liar. Originally Posted By osprey21: Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q You might want to do your research before you come in here accusing a well respected member of being a liar.   quite an entrance indeed Hope braceman is doing well. He’s a legend here |
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Originally Posted By brodband8: Maybe vickers snitched lol Also lol |
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Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q Originally Posted By NEW-N-IMPROVED: Originally Posted By bigbore: He doesn't have an FFL. Then he's lying on his website cause it says he's a type 01 FFL Holder. https://retroarmsworks.com/f-a-q How about you get your facts straight before posting s**t.
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