Guy Named Hannibal Sells Guns from his Park Slope Apartment
Roshow | Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 7:00AM
Brooklyn Firearms LLC advertised itself as an "online/phone based tactical store that is focused on providing great pricing and great customer service in an industry severely lacking in both." Brooklyn DA accuses the 29 year-old owner, Hannibal Smith, of illegally selling guns out of his Park Slope apartment on Warren Street.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says that Hannibal sold assembled guns to customers in different states, not just the gun parts allowed by his limited Federal Firearms License. Amongst his many alleged violations, Hannibal is charged with selling and shipping two assault rifles (Waffen Werks AK-74s) to Florida. And while searching Hannibal’s apartment, cops founds two Mossberg 12-gauge shotguns and a .22-caliber Ruger rifle.
Prosecutors charged Hannibal with three counts of weapon possession. He was released without bail, presumably awaiting a trial (if Law & Order has taught me anything).
Previously, Hannibal had been involved in more Park Slope-appropriate controversies. He and his family rallied against a neighbor’s chicken coop. Amongst other offenses, the chickens were, in Hannibal’s words, “cutting into my sleep!" No word on how that played out. Presumably, the Ruger handled it.
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