Patrick Adamiak

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Patrick Adamiak
Born1993or1994(age 30–31)
Nationality United States
Occupations
  • Navy Sailor (Rank: Petty Officer 1st Class)
  • Gunbroker dealer
Known forowning and selling firearms related items
Criminal statusIncarcerated
Criminal penalty20 years in prison
Details
Country United States
State Virginia
Imprisoned at FCI Fort Dix

Patrick Tate Adamiak is an American man and former Navy sailor serving 20 years in federal prison for owning and selling legal items that are readily available for sale. [1] [2] Adamiak was indicted in 2022 after special agents from the ATF recovered machine guns, two grenade launchers, and two inert anti-tank missile launchers in his possession. A jury found Adamiak guilty of three counts of receiving and possessing an unregistered firearm, and one count of unlawful possession and transfer of a machine gun. [3]

The case has been cited by critics as evidence of federal overreach by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Sailor sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling illegal machine guns in Virginia". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  2. ↑ "Eastern District of Virginia | Virginia Beach Man Sentenced for Dealing Illegal Machine Guns | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  3. ↑ Campbell, Josh (2022-10-25). "Navy sailor convicted for dealing illegal machine guns in undercover ATF weapons sting". CNN. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  4. ↑ Jose Nino (April 1, 2025). "Gun Rights Group Urges Trump to Pardon Navy Vet Targeted by ATF". Headline USA.
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