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    Quote Originally Posted by PatrioticDisorder View Post
    That's a little creepy... but I guess it would make sense they would want to know that if they'd thought he was acting as an unlicensed dealer...
    I was waiting for someone to notice that. I'm not sure how they knew, but they asked him specifically about a GA based forum that he was very active on at the time.

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    I would think ATF agents browse gun forums for any low hanging fruit. Loose lips sink ships and all. From a technical side of things, I'm curious how they could pin point an individual. IP address? Or do they simply contact forum administration?

    Admitting on the internet that "a friend", who's not a FFL, bought receivers in bulk for "investment purposes" doesn't seem to be the brightest idea, but that's just me.

    Quote Originally Posted by Conrad101st View Post
    So, friend found a hand written note on his door from his local atf agent who wanted to talk.

    He's kind of perplexed as to why.

    He has lots of NFA - SBR, cans, subguns. All properly stamped.

    He is not a dealer (FFL).

    Bought a properly registered olympic M16 this last year.

    Has bought about 20 stripped ar15 lowers this year for investment purposes.

    He also bought 3 AK pistol kits and receivers this year also.

    He did put a form 1 to make a machinegun with his trust - was denied of course but wanted to try in case the court rules for the plaintiffs in that other case.

    It's very odd.

    Anybody else have a similar story as to what they re looking for.

    He's going to tell them to talk to his lawyer.

    Having nfa should not in its own right give probable cause to inspect his stuff me thinks;
    or even obligate him to answer questions unless they subpoena him.

    So much for the privacy of the 4473.

    Thoughts welcome and appreciated.
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    It's quite easy to track most internet users to RL information because most internet users aren't too bright.
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