how to identify stolen military optics

[TacMedic556]

So has it been verified 100% that USMC marked KAC Micro 600s are in fact stolen? They're all over Ebay at tempting prices, but I don't wanna support thieves.

Nope. Don't believe the rumor that they are all stolen. Take advantage of the deal. Verify with the seller.

I spent 2-3 days along with a friend, contacting sellers directly and ebay. I went as far as discussing the KAC sights with ebay because I was going to just report them as stolen property and have the auctions pulled.

According to multiple sellers the sights are coming from GOVERNMENT SURPLUS AUCTIONS. I don't recall the website, however one seller emailed me a link to a large US Gov site where you have to log in, and it is where surplus or whatever is auctioned to vendors in large amounts. Several vendors stated that the ridiculous rumor of these sights being stolen is old news.

I think the people spreading the "stolen sights" rumor just want to be able to sell theirs for $150, rather than compete with ebay guys selling mass quantities they got at auctions for $40.

[patriot_man]

Safe to say that the only way to know for sure is to call Aimpoint Sweden? /end topic.

Same with Trijicon. You call with the serial number, they tell you whether or not it was at one point government property.

Don't see why the government doesn't request laser engraved markings on Aimpoints like the Norwegians with their crests. It would save everyone's time and money.

[James7800]

Both civilian and military CompM4s are marked "Made in Sweden". Previous models only the military ones were marked.

Trijicon can tell you over the phone just based on the serial number, wish Aimpoint would do the same.

[TheBelly]

Both civilian and military CompM4s are marked "Made in Sweden". Previous models only the military ones were marked.

Trijicon can tell you over the phone just based on the serial number, wish Aimpoint would do the same.

There are ways to tell whether or not it is STILL part of the .mil's inventory.

Calling trijicon, will only tell you whether or not it originated as a government purchase.

[ScottieG59]

One of the nightmares I had after leaving the Army dealt with government property in my care. In my dreams, I had left without clearing my hand receipts. I knew they were going to come for me. In my dreams, I had weapons and all sorts of sensitive items. I would wake up in a panic.

In reality, I was very tight with property in my control and had no open items, despite many deployments and property in a few countries.

Anyway, there are those who steal and sell things online. I am not sure if the government looks for individual items, but that is not my fear. I do not steal and I do not accept stolen property. My personal sense of integrity is worth much more to me.

[TurretGunner]

One of the nightmares I had after leaving the Army dealt with government property in my care. In my dreams, I had left without clearing my hand receipts. I knew they were going to come for me. In my dreams, I had weapons and all sorts of sensitive items. I would wake up in a panic.

In reality, I was very tight with property in my control and had no open items, despite many deployments and property in a few countries.

Anyway, there are those who steal and sell things online. I am not sure if the government looks for individual items, but that is not my fear. I do not steal and I do not accept stolen property. My personal sense of integrity is worth much more to me.

Property clearence memo brah........

[James7800]

There are ways to tell whether or not it is STILL part of the .mil's inventory.

Calling trijicon, will only tell you whether or not it originated as a government purchase.

That is true, but there is some debate whether there has been a legitimate means for the military optics to reach the civilian market.

Send an optic to Trijicon for warranty work that they have listed as military owned and I don't believe you would ever get it back.