Contact info for Gary Blount?

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Contact info for Gary Blount?

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Anyone have a way to contact him?

Here's the deal. Some other associates of mine are searching high and low for components. The came across a fellow in Phoenix. They think it's shady because the fellow wants payment via Zelle and a $200 minimum order. No issues with the minimum order. Have spent more than that. But here's the kicker:

- address listed for the dealer; he apparently isn't at that address
- his phone # is a Texas number; ok, not really a big deal
- Gary apparently holds the FFL for this guys' business

If there is a way to get in touch with Gary would like to run it by him before falling for a possible scam.

Thanks!

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It's a scam. I've paid for gun components with Zelle, but only once picking up in person. Once you send money with Zelle, there's no getting it back, so it's perfect for scammers promising to ship your order.
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We seem to agree as well but it's awful damn funny this business is listing an FFL for a person whom I've done business with in the past. So would like to hear it from Gary.
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I thought Gary got out of the component business.
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probably a good thing this came up, there is a gaggle of fraud going on right now, some individuals are using the shortage as most know to take advantage of those in dire need, this thread will alert some who may find that"'too good to be true'' so called deal


suffice to say, components, mostly some powder and all primers are tough to find,

its a lesson for most, when times are good, forgo the 12 pack a few times a month and buy goods, as much as you can and lay it up. Its nor hoarding its being prepared.

i wouldn't be shooting as much as i do, well i hope to when time allows if i had not layed up a few years supply, of course not knowing this bullshiate would show up, one can only plan so much.
good luck, share results as time allows
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I sent John Gary's contact info. We'll see what happens.
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Will reach out to him shortly.

As Rj pointed out, lot of scams out there. Thus why I'm hesitant to post the shop's name without having talked with Gary first. I don't want to put out a "potential scam" warning only to find out the opposite and if it isn't legit then does Gary know?

More to come.
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Update time, and that was quick. Just got off the phone with Gary. He's doing well. He got out of the components business in 2017.

He confirmed the vendor is a scam and that he has been in contact with the ATF about it. The vendor apparently attempted to purchase a firearm using Gary's FFL.

Gary appreciated the call and was fine with my posting an alert here. That said, the vendor name is:

https://armtechandarchery.com/

Also, a similar discussion going on here:

https://www.trapshooters.com/threads/ar ... st-8852260
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I spoke with Gary awhile back he is not around with that bed full of primers and powders much these days. Just chatted about 5 mins. I suspect he would be a good info source if nothing else.
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Google tells me a few things, as well as their website address with a Texas area code for a phone number.

https://armtechandarchery.com/contact/


https://fflezcheck.atf.gov/FFLEzCheck/f ... k-41-skzfj

The building on google maps is all but empty, and the TX area code is a bit of a red flag as well.

Have a great, gun carryin', Kenpo day

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Yup....exact same information my other associates came up with. When they mentioned Gary I was a bit surprised as I had heard he got out of the game so that's what prompted checking on this. And, they were surprised that I knew him.

Anyway, we've got the rest of the story and hopefully it saves some of you some pain should you have come across the website and didn't dig a little deeper.
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If you don't mind me asking, what are you looking for?
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Racewin wrote: January 16th, 2022, 10:20 pm If you don't mind me asking, what are you looking for?
Looking for some RL-16. At least a couple of pounds. Right now, seem to be having an easier time finding a Pokemon.
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Good to see you around, John.
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I'm still around. Just haven't logged in much. Lurked a couple of times but work has been keeping me well occupied. Poole keeps trying to get me back out on the line that I should consider retirement.
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