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The end of HKPARTS.NET

the indictment, which doesn't shed any light on the firearms dealing charge but does list what he was claiming for gross sales

http://www.justice.gov/tax/2014/AMWebber_Indictment.pdf

and DOJ press release

http://www.justice.gov/tax/2014/txdv14892.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014
WWW.USDO.GOV
TAX
(202) 514-2007
TDD (202) 514-1888
UTAH BUSINESSMAN INDICTED FOR UNLICENSED DEALING IN FIREARMS, SMUGGLING U.S. GOODS AND FILING FALSE TAX RETURNS

WASHINGTON – Adam Michael Webber, of Salt Lake County, was indicted on Friday by a federal grand jury in the District of Utah, the Justice Department announced. The indictment, which was made public today, charges Webber with one count of dealing in firearms without a license, one count of smuggling goods from the United States and six counts of filing false tax returns.

According to the indictment, no later than 2007, Webber established a business that sold firearms and firearms' parts and accessories, largely through the Internet. The business operated under the name HK Parts, using the website www.hkparts.net, and was solely owned and operated by Webber. In 2009, Webber incorporated the business as HK Parts Inc., which used the same website. Webber was the sole shareholder of HK Parts Inc.

According to the indictment, on or about June 20, 2007, Webber signed a stipulated settlement agreement with the United States in which he agreed never to apply for a federal firearms license or be a responsible person for any federal firearms licensee or business, and that he would not engage in the business of manufacturing, importing or dealing in firearms. However, during the years 2007 through 2012, Webber individually and through HK Parts and HK Parts Inc., sold firearms and firearms parts and accessories.

Webber is charged with filing false individual income tax returns for 2007 through 2010, which underreported the gross receipts of the business, and with filing false income tax returns for an S Corporation for 2009 and 2010, which also underreported the gross receipts of the business.

A trial date has not been scheduled. If convicted, Webber faces a statutory maximum sentence of 33 years in prison and may be subject to fines.

This case was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The case is being jointly prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah and the Justice Department's Tax Division.

An indictment merely alleges that a crime has been committed and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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If convicted, Webber faces a statutory maximum sentence of 33 years in prison and may be subject to fines.
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That's great. Doesn't murder start at 25 years?
 
He gave me a free pin with my order once. [/yay]

In that same order he charged me $95 for a firing pin bushing. [/boo]
 
I wonder if they are merely alleging that he sold firearms through the website and he was actually selling parts that were not firearms? Is anybody stupid enough to sell actual firearms over the internet without involving FFLs?
 
hunt4riches said:
It won't cripple it, but expect other sources like RTG to do a 25% across-the-board increase in price.
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RTG is good people who I've never seen try to scalp us in the past, even on parts that you couldn't find elsewhere. Hopefully this is good for his business (and us).

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exodious said:
I wonder if they are merely alleging that he sold firearms through the website and he was actually selling parts that were not firearms? Is anybody stupid enough to sell actual firearms over the internet without involving FFLs?
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http://www.hkparts.net/shop/pc/HK-Pistols-c105.htm
 
hunt4riches said:
It won't cripple it, but expect other sources like RTG to do a 25% across-the-board increase in price.
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I doubt it, the guy who runs RTG sales isn't an *******. Hopefully RTG will be able to buy up any of this guy's crap, assuming that the government hasn't stolen it all. Then again, HKParts was often a fluff type operation. Shitloads of stuff listed but only a small percentage actually in stock.

-Mike
 
exodious said:
I wonder if they are merely alleging that he sold firearms through the website and he was actually selling parts that were not firearms? Is anybody stupid enough to sell actual firearms over the internet without involving FFLs?
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The article in the original posting never states he sold firearms, but mentions exporting parts without the proper licenses (ITAR and all that).

This sort of a mistake is a lot more believable than selling guns over the net without involving FFLs.
 
one count of dealing in firearms without a license, one count of smuggling goods from the United States and six counts of filing false tax returns.
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so he sent a "shoe-string" to Canada and used TurboTax .... I nominate him for the secretary of Treasury.


Seriously, one ****ing count??? 33 years???
 
Statement from HKParts posted yesterday on the HKPro forum:

On behalf of HK Parts & Adam Webber

The staff at HK Parts are fully aware of the accusations and facts of the case at hand. HK Parts is and will continue to operate with or without Adam Webber. It is business as usual at HK Parts as a company. We have been fully compliant and are not under any scrutiny. In regards to Adam, he is also aware of the situation, he has retained counsel and is working diligently to resolve this misunderstanding and issue with the Government. We appreciate your support and understanding with this matter and we hope to continue to earn your business!

Regards,

The staff at HK Parts
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Linky: http://www.hkpro.com/forum/forum-issues/204935-adam-weber-indicted-6.html
 

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