Very unprofessional and untrustworthy experience. TK Defense transferred firearms to Eastern Armory…read moreso I could legally take possession of them. Eastern Armory then offered $500 total for three high-value firearms and repeatedly tried to buy the .300 Blackout AR pistol after I declined. Less than an hour later, they claimed they were "not comfortable" completing the transfer and turned all firearms over to Montgomery County Police and State Police without providing clear reasoning or documentation. I received conflicting information, poor follow-up, and no real assistance in resolving what happened. Be very cautious dealing with this business. I do not trust this place and would advise others to be very cautious. Don't Recommend!
REPLY TO NICK-BUSINESS OWNER-12/14/2025
Thank you, Nick, for responding.
I appreciate the responsibility you have as an FFL to ensure lawful and safe transfers, and I understand the need for caution. However, several important clarifications should have been communicated to me clearly and directly at the time, rather than after the fact.
The "prohibited person" you reference is my brother, which should have been obvious, as we share the same last name. TK Defense was fully aware of this as well. When I made statements such as "let me check with my brother," "my brother will come with me," or "my brother will drive me to the store," I was not referring to that brother. I have more than one brother. The brother I was referring to also holds a valid Maryland HQL (Nick, call me if you need to verify this), is knowledgeable about those firearms, and was simply someone I was consulting with and who would have accompanied me.
Because the transaction was halted before I ever arrived, any assumption that I intended to bring a prohibited person into the transfer process is speculative and unverified. I understand precaution; however, precaution should be grounded in facts, not assumptions.
Additionally, I want to note that a woman consulting with a male about firearms does not equate to a straw purchase or transfer. Given the increasing number of African American women lawfully engaging in firearm ownership, it is important that lawful behavior not be mischaracterized simply because guidance or assistance is sought.
I also want to add that I figured out your speculation, as someone from the store called me more than 10 times within a single hour. During the first call, based on saying the word "items", he stated, "I figure you are around people and can not talk". That same individual acknowledged this, yet called nine additional times in a row. He was acting like I sat around doing straw purchase/transfer for others as a full-time job, as if I didn't have a full-time job.
