rodentrancher
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Greetings, kind gentlemen. Was hoping someone has dealt with something similar to the following and could offer advice:
In late 2011 I took a Ruger #1 I owned to a FFL-licensed gunsmith for some work. In January 2012 that smith was burgled and many firearms, including mine, were taken. I filed the appropriate reports with local police promptly. My rifle was recovered within a few weeks. Unfortunately, since the items were stolen from a FFL, local law enforcement turned the case over to ATF.
I spoke to the ATF agent in charge several times during the spring and summer of 2012. I was told that the burglars were thought to be associated with a larger gang, and that my rifle would be held for evidence until investigations and trials were complete - probably a year to 18 months.
I continued to check on the issue every few months, however, the agent in question has ceased returning my calls and emails. At this point it's been 15 months since the theft, and I've had to move to a different state, which will complicate any legal action I attempt.
Note that this rifle was never used in a crime (who the hell uses a Ruger #1 in a stickup), and I can easily prove I'm the original purchaser. It seems unlikely to be a critical piece of evidence in any investigation. I am beginning to be somewhat skeptical of the explanations I've received from ATF.
Any suggestions will be gratefully considered.
In late 2011 I took a Ruger #1 I owned to a FFL-licensed gunsmith for some work. In January 2012 that smith was burgled and many firearms, including mine, were taken. I filed the appropriate reports with local police promptly. My rifle was recovered within a few weeks. Unfortunately, since the items were stolen from a FFL, local law enforcement turned the case over to ATF.
I spoke to the ATF agent in charge several times during the spring and summer of 2012. I was told that the burglars were thought to be associated with a larger gang, and that my rifle would be held for evidence until investigations and trials were complete - probably a year to 18 months.
I continued to check on the issue every few months, however, the agent in question has ceased returning my calls and emails. At this point it's been 15 months since the theft, and I've had to move to a different state, which will complicate any legal action I attempt.
Note that this rifle was never used in a crime (who the hell uses a Ruger #1 in a stickup), and I can easily prove I'm the original purchaser. It seems unlikely to be a critical piece of evidence in any investigation. I am beginning to be somewhat skeptical of the explanations I've received from ATF.
Any suggestions will be gratefully considered.
