I had this happen to me a few months ago, but with the incident up in MD with the child and his father, and now hearing of another incident in WA with a dude with an Umbrella, I think I need to speak up.
A few months ago, I was attending classes at my local University in Indiana and received a phone call on my way to class from my mother. She told me that there were agents from the FBI, and ATF as well as local law enforcement at the house and they wanted to speak with me. I thought she was joking and couldn't believe it until one of the men got on the phone with me and said they had a few questions for me. Obviously I was completely confused as to why I would have these guys at my home.
Now at this point she had already let them in the house (being a little ignorant of how these things work), so I was already at a disadvantage. I contacted my attorney ASAP and let him know what was going on.
When I arrived I checked all of their credentials thoroughly and asked why they were there. They asked me what kind of firearms I had, and asked me to explain a picture on facebook, as well as a post I made which "had given others concern".
The picture in question is one of me at the 2011 INGO Gemtech Supressor Shoot (Some of you were probably there), which I had as cover photo. Here is the Photo:
Caption below picture read: Gemtech Supressor Shoot 2011
I was asked to explain where I got the supressor and whether it was still in my possession. I had to show youtube videos with timestamps as well as showing the EXIF information of the photo to prove my timeline. They then left, saying they may be back for further questions.
Now, with all this said, I have a pretty good feeling I know who "reported" me, and it was in conjunction with a local gun shop on a completely false claim that I came in looking for $800.00 in ammo (who wouldn't want ammo, but I could never afford $800 in ammo anyways, and trying to use it on a card which wasn't mine (I pay cash for all ammo purchases)). This leads me to believe it was someone else who suggested that this shop report me. I will not give that persons name because I just want it to end, but I feel I need to tell my story and show that this is going on everywhere. All I can say is THIS MUST STOP. I am a law abiding citizen, concealed carry license holder, and college student. The last thing I need or want is to have to explain myself to federal agents as to why what I am doing is legal when I have broken no laws and done nothing to provoke suspicion of breaking laws.
A few months ago, I was attending classes at my local University in Indiana and received a phone call on my way to class from my mother. She told me that there were agents from the FBI, and ATF as well as local law enforcement at the house and they wanted to speak with me. I thought she was joking and couldn't believe it until one of the men got on the phone with me and said they had a few questions for me. Obviously I was completely confused as to why I would have these guys at my home.
Now at this point she had already let them in the house (being a little ignorant of how these things work), so I was already at a disadvantage. I contacted my attorney ASAP and let him know what was going on.
When I arrived I checked all of their credentials thoroughly and asked why they were there. They asked me what kind of firearms I had, and asked me to explain a picture on facebook, as well as a post I made which "had given others concern".
The picture in question is one of me at the 2011 INGO Gemtech Supressor Shoot (Some of you were probably there), which I had as cover photo. Here is the Photo:
Caption below picture read: Gemtech Supressor Shoot 2011
I was asked to explain where I got the supressor and whether it was still in my possession. I had to show youtube videos with timestamps as well as showing the EXIF information of the photo to prove my timeline. They then left, saying they may be back for further questions.
Now, with all this said, I have a pretty good feeling I know who "reported" me, and it was in conjunction with a local gun shop on a completely false claim that I came in looking for $800.00 in ammo (who wouldn't want ammo, but I could never afford $800 in ammo anyways, and trying to use it on a card which wasn't mine (I pay cash for all ammo purchases)). This leads me to believe it was someone else who suggested that this shop report me. I will not give that persons name because I just want it to end, but I feel I need to tell my story and show that this is going on everywhere. All I can say is THIS MUST STOP. I am a law abiding citizen, concealed carry license holder, and college student. The last thing I need or want is to have to explain myself to federal agents as to why what I am doing is legal when I have broken no laws and done nothing to provoke suspicion of breaking laws.
