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Mar 30, 2013 06:44 PM
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/...79108.html
Quote:The Georgia residence of Kyle Myers, maker of the popular weapons and explosives YouTube series FPSRussia, was raided by 40 agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Tuesday, according to the Athens Banner-Herald.
The federal agents, accompanied by members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, also conducted a search of Myers's father's nearby farm, where FPSRussia is sometimes filmed, reports northeast Georgia radio station WHLR.
Myers's FPSRussia series features him demonstrating advanced weaponry, including machine guns, tanks and drones.
But what was the justification for the raid? ATF spokesman Richard Coes told the Banner-Herald: "The claim is that [Myers] was using explosives and getting paid for it via YouTube."
Myers has used the substance Tannerite in his videos. While the powder explosive is legal in the U.S., Business Insider points out that the manufacturing of explosives for business purposes is illegal without a federal license.
Under YouTube's partner program, amateur video producers can earn money from the site if their videos are watched enough times. Myers's YouTube channel, which has garnered over half a billion views, is part of the site's partner program.
Seeming to contradict the ATF's statement, Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas told WHLR that Tuesday's raids were in connection with the investigation into the suspected murder of Myers's former business partner, Keith Ratliff, who was found dead from a single gunshot to the head in January in the office of FPS Industries, the weapons testing business he owned.
The ATF did not return a request for comment from The Huffington Post.
Myers's colleague, Kitty Walden, told Guns.com that Myers was always careful about obeying the law.
“If it ever came to doing something outside of our legal boundaries, we would then work with someone who was legally authorized to do it in an approved location,” said Wandel, who is a producer of FPSRussia. "We can only hope this helps [the ATF] understand how we make our money, so it doesn’t hurt another YouTuber."
It is unclear whether any items were seized during Tuesday's raid.
Thats unfair. Well at least he could say in court that he is not making youtube videos for money but just for fun.
Wow that really really fucking sucks :(
Like seriously fuck the US government,, they bust people for stupid shit, and then don't bust those who deserve it. Yes, I'm American.
I don't think anything of his was taken, he just posted a photo on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/TheFPShow/status/318...64/photo/1
Man what a bunch of dick holes why would they do that.
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(Mar 30, 2013 08:19 PM)Sib3r Wrote: Man what a bunch of dick holes why would they do that.
Since his old producer or something was murdered. In case you were wondering, there was no murder weapon found.
Why catch terrorists when you can use 40 men to bust a YT video maker.
(Mar 30, 2013 11:03 PM)WaffleCream Wrote: Why catch terrorists when you can use 40 men to bust a YT video maker.
Exactly, FPSRussia was obviously a huge risk, It isn't like he has been in possession of these WMD's before
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(Mar 30, 2013 11:03 PM)WaffleCream Wrote: Why catch terrorists when you can use 40 men to bust a YT video maker.
I don't know why but I found this funny. Anyway, a guy with a billion guys if bound to be investigated. However having his house raided is retarded.
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(Mar 30, 2013 08:57 PM)prodigyhf Wrote: Since his old producer or something was murdered. In case you were wondering, there was no murder weapon found.
Lol "no murder weapon found." when this guy owns multiple firearms and wepons
Well the fact that he has so many weapons available & his close colleague dying from a gunshot wound probably made the ATF freak out.
I believe that Kyle would have followed the law very carefully, just like Paintball Kitty said in the article.
If he did do something illegal in a video, it is out there for the US government to see along with millions of other people.
For example, he was trying to use a Ballistic Knife when Black Ops came out, but couldn't use one, as it is illegal in the US.
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Fucking twats.
I bet it was because he was Russians.
(Mar 31, 2013 03:02 AM)VENETX Wrote: Fucking twats.
I bet it was because he was Russian. 😁 Hahaha, I do hope you're being sarcastic!
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It's a joke bro.
That the FBI just went after him because he was Russian.
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