I surprised only 1 person even thought it was stolen. It is most likely stolen, anyone who buys a gun like that from a local dealer is going to be identified pretty quickly. Chances are the gun is stolen, there is NO way this is airsoft, as I have NEVER seen or heard about any M17S airsoft rifle. Again, my bet is stolen. This gas station stick up may have been for something bigger, a lot of banks get robbed in Col. or maybe a Jewlery store.