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Hitman Firearms
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Don't do business with shady Chinese nationalists.
Don't lie to banks about who majority investors are.
Dont make SBRs without proper paperwork/licenses.
If you are a small town cop:
Do whatever you would like because they will pay you for over a year if suspected of any wrong doing.
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Remember Aarmco?
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I never heard anything about MG problems. He was indicted for smuggling weapons to China. This appeared to be in small quantities so the Chinese could duplicate them. There were also some China related financial issues. The high prices some things went for at the liquidation auction were astounding - like a batch of Raven 25's going for something like $50 each.
I took a Russian immigrant friend to Aarmco the day of the Bush Sr ban so he could buy a Polytech legend. I mentioned "look like you army gun?" and the Ruskie said "Yes". Steve Holmquist went into know it all gun shop expert mode and told my friend "If you were really in the army you would know that was not the issued weapon". A heavily accented "It was a different army" shut him up quickly.
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EJFudd
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I noticed recently that the "Hitman" website is still up. Is the shop itself still open?
AHM
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Who the hell do they think they are - Bidens*?
Almost two years (since August of 2019).
The gravy train is coming to an abrupt stop. Bin Lu is going to testify against him, and will throw him so far under the bus they'll never see him again. There were two unregistered SBRs and at least one unregistered suppressor siezed in the search. They pinned one SBR on Bin Lu which leaves at least two NFA items for the cop. It's pure hubris on the cop's part. He knew he was under federal investigation since 8/2019, yet they caught him with this shit over a year later. He's an 01FFL. He had plenty of time to either ditch the stuff or re-up as an 07 and get legal but he didn't do it.
Whitman got his pay cut off the day after the local elections where the makeup of the B.O.S. changed and he lost his allies who were not siding with the C.O.P. who wanted him gone
June 17, 2021 at 5:15 p.m.
TYNGSBORO – Taxpayers will not be paying indicted Patrolman Daniel Whitman’s salary and benefits for the immediate future.
By a unanimous decision of the new Board of Selectmen Wednesday night, Whitman was suspended without pay after nearly two years of being on paid administrative leave, during which he made nearly $135,000 while not working.
In a statement Thursday afternoon, Police Chief Richard Howe said, “The town and Police Department has reserved the right to commence termination proceedings against him in the future for his alleged conduct as part of a process of managing employees who engage in wrongdoing or conduct that violates Massachusetts or federal law.”
Town Administrator Matt Hanson was able to confirm Whitman’s change of status, but declined further comment.
Selectman Ron Keohane, who until Tuesday’s election was often the sole voice on the board to support Howe, deferred to the chief’s and town administrator’s remarks.
An attempt to reach by telephone Whitman’s lawyer, Oscar Cruz, was unsuccessful Thursday.
Elected on Tuesday night, Selectmen Eric Eldridge and Katerina Kalabokis cast their first official votes to take Howe’s recommendation to change Whitman’s status.
Whitman, 36, was indicted two weeks ago by a federal grand jury on nine counts of felony firearms charges and more than $9 million in bank fraud. He pleaded not guilty.
Howe said that he was making the recommendation to change Whitman’s status because he is unable to perform the duties of a police officer. Whitman went on paid leave in August 2019 because Howe sought to protect the town from a lawsuit while the investigation was in progress.
A trial is many months or more away, and, in the meantime, Whitman is prohibited from carrying a firearm. That prohibition on carrying a firearm and the likely length of time were cited as the reasons he cannot perform the duties of a police officer.
The federal indictment is not the first problem Howe had with Whitman. Howe recommended firing Whitman in 2017 when it became clear that he was operating his Middlesex Road firearms business while on his shifts for the Police Department. But selectmen ignored that recommendation.
Whitman was prominently mentioned in an internal police report, which became public in May, involving the alleged misuse of police union funds.
Among the claims made against Whitman is he often picked up the tab for fellow officers when they were out for a meal or drinks. If one of them tried to pay his share or leave a tip, the report alleges that he took the cash and put the bill on his union debit card.
Whitman was the president of the patrol officers’ union. Lt. Shaun Wagner, who was the president of the superior officer’s union, was also mentioned prominently in the report, and Howe placed him on paid administrative leave.
Wagner was returned to active duty after an executive session, and at least one selectman, Hillari Wennerstrom, told The Sun “Poor judgment is not the town’s responsibility.”
Wennerstrom and Selectman Rick Reault are what remains of a four-member voting bloc that consistently overruled the police chief on personnel matters. One of their allies, Steve Nocco, did not seek re-election and the other, David Robson, was ousted in Tuesday’s election.
One of the key issues leading up to the election was the board’s refusal to support the police chief on personnel matters. When votes were required, the decisions were consistently 4-1 with Keohane casting that one vote of support for the chief.
The election results have already changed the dynamics of the board. Keohane, Kalabokis and Eldridge have all given support to letting professionals, such as the police chief and town administrator, do their jobs. Wennerstrom and Reault’s allies are gone.
With a unanimous vote on Whitman’s status in hand, Howe said, “I wish to acknowledge and thank the Tyngsboro Board of Selectmen for their support in taking decisive and appropriate steps in this matter.” Howe said.
June 17, 2021 at 5:15 p.m.
TYNGSBORO – Taxpayers will not be paying indicted Patrolman Daniel Whitman’s salary and benefits for the immediate future.
By a unanimous decision of the new Board of Selectmen Wednesday night, Whitman was suspended without pay after nearly two years of being on paid administrative leave, during which he made nearly $135,000 while not working.
In a statement Thursday afternoon, Police Chief Richard Howe said, “The town and Police Department has reserved the right to commence termination proceedings against him in the future for his alleged conduct as part of a process of managing employees who engage in wrongdoing or conduct that violates Massachusetts or federal law.”
Town Administrator Matt Hanson was able to confirm Whitman’s change of status, but declined further comment.
Selectman Ron Keohane, who until Tuesday’s election was often the sole voice on the board to support Howe, deferred to the chief’s and town administrator’s remarks.
An attempt to reach by telephone Whitman’s lawyer, Oscar Cruz, was unsuccessful Thursday.
Elected on Tuesday night, Selectmen Eric Eldridge and Katerina Kalabokis cast their first official votes to take Howe’s recommendation to change Whitman’s status.
Whitman, 36, was indicted two weeks ago by a federal grand jury on nine counts of felony firearms charges and more than $9 million in bank fraud. He pleaded not guilty.
Howe said that he was making the recommendation to change Whitman’s status because he is unable to perform the duties of a police officer. Whitman went on paid leave in August 2019 because Howe sought to protect the town from a lawsuit while the investigation was in progress.
A trial is many months or more away, and, in the meantime, Whitman is prohibited from carrying a firearm. That prohibition on carrying a firearm and the likely length of time were cited as the reasons he cannot perform the duties of a police officer.
The federal indictment is not the first problem Howe had with Whitman. Howe recommended firing Whitman in 2017 when it became clear that he was operating his Middlesex Road firearms business while on his shifts for the Police Department. But selectmen ignored that recommendation.
Whitman was prominently mentioned in an internal police report, which became public in May, involving the alleged misuse of police union funds.
Among the claims made against Whitman is he often picked up the tab for fellow officers when they were out for a meal or drinks. If one of them tried to pay his share or leave a tip, the report alleges that he took the cash and put the bill on his union debit card.
Whitman was the president of the patrol officers’ union. Lt. Shaun Wagner, who was the president of the superior officer’s union, was also mentioned prominently in the report, and Howe placed him on paid administrative leave.
Wagner was returned to active duty after an executive session, and at least one selectman, Hillari Wennerstrom, told The Sun “Poor judgment is not the town’s responsibility.”
Wennerstrom and Selectman Rick Reault are what remains of a four-member voting bloc that consistently overruled the police chief on personnel matters. One of their allies, Steve Nocco, did not seek re-election and the other, David Robson, was ousted in Tuesday’s election.
One of the key issues leading up to the election was the board’s refusal to support the police chief on personnel matters. When votes were required, the decisions were consistently 4-1 with Keohane casting that one vote of support for the chief.
The election results have already changed the dynamics of the board. Keohane, Kalabokis and Eldridge have all given support to letting professionals, such as the police chief and town administrator, do their jobs. Wennerstrom and Reault’s allies are gone.
With a unanimous vote on Whitman’s status in hand, Howe said, “I wish to acknowledge and thank the Tyngsboro Board of Selectmen for their support in taking decisive and appropriate steps in this matter.” Howe said.
Update:
www.masslive.com
Ex-cop pleads guilty to selling illegally modified guns, bank fraud
The charges relate to a foreign source of millions of dollars of funding Whitman acquired from Chinese investors to build a shooting range, which Whitman and his partner hid from their banks, officials said.
www.masslive.com
damn you beat me by 20 minutes
A former Tyngsborough police officer who owned a gun shop in the town that illegally manufactured rifles has pleaded guilty to federal firearms and bank fraud charges, officials said Friday.
Daniel Whitman, 37, of Salisbury, was charged with multiple counts of violating the National Firearms Act and banking laws related to his operation of the gun shop with a Chinese national, Bin Lu, the U.S. Attorney’s office said in a statement Friday.
Whitman appeared in U.S. District Court in Boston on Thursday. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2023, the statement said.
Lu, of Westford, in June pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and one count of unregistered firearm possession in June 2021, the statement said. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 13.
A former Tyngsborough police officer who owned a gun shop in the town that illegally manufactured rifles has pleaded guilty to federal firearms and bank fraud charges, officials said Friday.
Daniel Whitman, 37, of Salisbury, was charged with multiple counts of violating the National Firearms Act and banking laws related to his operation of the gun shop with a Chinese national, Bin Lu, the U.S. Attorney’s office said in a statement Friday.
Whitman appeared in U.S. District Court in Boston on Thursday. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2023, the statement said.
Lu, of Westford, in June pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and one count of unregistered firearm possession in June 2021, the statement said. His sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 13.
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Getting in bed with Chinese investors on a firearms deal does not tend to work out well.
Remember Steve Holmquist of AARMCO fame.
Remember Steve Holmquist of AARMCO fame.
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was that the shop in Boylston?
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yup. Went to the liquidation auction. A lot of Ravens went for above retail. Go figger.
Update:
www.masslive.com
Federal government seizes guns from ex-cop who tried to open shooting range after sentencing
A former Tyngsborough police officer attempted to open a multimillion-dollar shooting range with foreign investments. He pleaded guilty to bank fraud and violations of the National Fire Arms Act.
www.masslive.com
"On Wednesday, the government listed two of the guns as being forfeited. The guns included the Sig Sauer MCX bearing, which has an 11.5 inch barrel and a folding stock attached and the CMMG MK9 Short-barreled rifle with an 8-5/8 inch barrel and collapsible stock.Update:
Federal government seizes guns from ex-cop who tried to open shooting range after sentencing
A former Tyngsborough police officer attempted to open a multimillion-dollar shooting range with foreign investments. He pleaded guilty to bank fraud and violations of the National Fire Arms Act.
The items will be forfeited to the government unless a person, other than Whitman, petitions to claim them."
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One year.Update:
Federal government seizes guns from ex-cop who tried to open shooting range after sentencing
A former Tyngsborough police officer attempted to open a multimillion-dollar shooting range with foreign investments. He pleaded guilty to bank fraud and violations of the National Fire Arms Act.
I feel like same case with a different FFL that was not gang affiliated, like he was, would be doing more time.
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Do i need to be the actual owner? Or can i just petition the .gov saying i want them?"On Wednesday, the government listed two of the guns as being forfeited. The guns included the Sig Sauer MCX bearing, which has an 11.5 inch barrel and a folding stock attached and the CMMG MK9 Short-barreled rifle with an 8-5/8 inch barrel and collapsible stock.
The items will be forfeited to the government unless a person, other than Whitman, petitions to claim them."
