I'm having trouble getting a gun back and I need advice.
(See my review of this guy here: http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?124365-Truitt-and-Son-Gunsmithing)
In June, I took my rifle to Orin Truitt (Truitt & Son, LLC) for some work. Despite being the only Winchester-authorized repair/service in Oklahoma, this guy is TERRIBLE about his customer service.
I can't get a hold of him to get my gun back! I have called, e-mailed, and even went to his house (he was conveniently at a gun show ...hopefully not selling mine!).
He no longer has an FFL, so he's not supposed to have anyone's firearm for over 24 hours if he's working on it for compensation. (But most of you all knew that.)
What happens to the guns someone has when his/her FFL is revoked/not renewed? (Not his personal firearms, of course.)
I called the ATF; they are "done with him." Their case is closed (including revoking/rescinding his FFL for issues similar to mine).
He lives in Mustang, but the address is in OKC PD jurisdiction; I called them and didn't get any help.
I called the Canadian County Sheriff's office and spoke to a lieutenant who told me what the previous two had: pretty much my only option is a civil case. This is despite someone on one of the following forums stating the sheriff's office went to his house with him (the forum poster) and got it back.
What do I do??
If I file a civil case, the most the court can do is order him to pay me what it's worth.
But I don't want money; I want my family heirloom back! A lawyer friend said I might be able to ask for "specific performance" and demand my property back since it is unique and can't be replaced (sentimental value and all), but all that will do is give me a court order he may or may not follow.
I'm considering going back out to his place and hoping he's home. But there's not much guarantee in that...
Thanks in advance to any helpful advice you all can offer!
People having problems with this guy:
http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=74&t=102038&sid=8769d8f16336ec53ff0923696e0fd258
http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?180126-Webley-cylinder-repair
(See my review of this guy here: http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?124365-Truitt-and-Son-Gunsmithing)
In June, I took my rifle to Orin Truitt (Truitt & Son, LLC) for some work. Despite being the only Winchester-authorized repair/service in Oklahoma, this guy is TERRIBLE about his customer service.
I can't get a hold of him to get my gun back! I have called, e-mailed, and even went to his house (he was conveniently at a gun show ...hopefully not selling mine!).
He no longer has an FFL, so he's not supposed to have anyone's firearm for over 24 hours if he's working on it for compensation. (But most of you all knew that.)
What happens to the guns someone has when his/her FFL is revoked/not renewed? (Not his personal firearms, of course.)
I called the ATF; they are "done with him." Their case is closed (including revoking/rescinding his FFL for issues similar to mine).
He lives in Mustang, but the address is in OKC PD jurisdiction; I called them and didn't get any help.
I called the Canadian County Sheriff's office and spoke to a lieutenant who told me what the previous two had: pretty much my only option is a civil case. This is despite someone on one of the following forums stating the sheriff's office went to his house with him (the forum poster) and got it back.
What do I do??
If I file a civil case, the most the court can do is order him to pay me what it's worth.
But I don't want money; I want my family heirloom back! A lawyer friend said I might be able to ask for "specific performance" and demand my property back since it is unique and can't be replaced (sentimental value and all), but all that will do is give me a court order he may or may not follow.
I'm considering going back out to his place and hoping he's home. But there's not much guarantee in that...
Thanks in advance to any helpful advice you all can offer!
People having problems with this guy:
http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=74&t=102038&sid=8769d8f16336ec53ff0923696e0fd258
http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?180126-Webley-cylinder-repair