US Navy Sailor Wrongfully Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Having Gun Parts

Published on July 7, 2023
Duration: 17:07

This video details the wrongful conviction and sentencing of a US Navy sailor, Patrick Tate, to over 20 years in prison for alleged NFA violations. The prosecution focused on de-milled parts kits, including an RPG-7 and grenade launcher components, which the speaker argues were legally possessed and not functional firearms. The case highlights concerns about ATF redefinitions of 'de-milled' status and the concept of 'constructive possession' in firearms law.

Quick Summary

Navy Sailor Patrick Tate was sentenced to over 20 years for NFA violations related to de-milled gun parts and an inert RPG. The prosecution argued 'constructive possession' for separate grenade launcher components and claimed an inert RPG was an anti-armor weapon after ATF modification, despite historical ATF standards and the item's inert status.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction: The Case of Navy Sailor Tate
  2. 00:21Background: Tate's Navy Career and Charges
  3. 00:37Conviction: NFA Violations and Sentencing
  4. 00:54The Allegations vs. Reality
  5. 01:01Machine Guns and RPGs: What Tate Actually Had
  6. 01:12Platform Discussion: YouTube vs. Mug Club
  7. 02:02Tate's Flawless Record and Business
  8. 02:20Black Dog Tactical and GunBroker Sales
  9. 02:34ATF Informant and the PPSH Kit
  10. 02:50ATF Warrant and Machine Gun Claims
  11. 03:01Historical ATF Demilling Standards (One Cut)
  12. 03:32ATF's Changed Demilling Definition (Three Cuts)
  13. 03:50Kits Still for Sale with One Cut
  14. 04:24The Specific Item Tate Sold
  15. 04:31Items Found at Tate's House
  16. 04:41Demilled RPG-7 and M240 Training Aid
  17. 04:53Grenade Launcher Receivers and Barrels
  18. 05:04Separate Storage vs. Destructive Device
  19. 05:36ATF's Stance on Separate Components
  20. 05:46ATF Test Firing and Constructive Possession
  21. 06:03Summary of Convicted Counts
  22. 06:09Matt's Testimony to Congress
  23. 06:35Patrick Tate: 28-Year-Old Navy Sailor
  24. 06:50Inoperable Parts Kits and ATF Approval
  25. 07:05Unpublicized ATF Opinion Change
  26. 07:15Conviction for Parts Purchased in Open Commerce
  27. 07:37Detailed Sentence Breakdown
  28. 07:43120 Months for Parts Kits and Grenade Launchers
  29. 08:09120 Months for Inert RPG Training Aid
  30. 08:22RPGs Common for Collectors
  31. 08:37Tate's RPG Marked 'Inert'
  32. 08:46Demilling Process: Trigger Bar and Tube Hole
  33. 09:24ATF's Actions on the Demilled RPG
  34. 09:36ATF's Conversion to Training Aid
  35. 09:56Military Training Aids (AT4 vs. RPG)
  36. 10:11Soviet Training Aid for RPGs (AK Round)
  37. 10:20ATF Firing 7.62x39 Through RPG
  38. 10:29Claim of Anti-Armor Capability
  39. 10:47Firing a Training Aid vs. Real Round
  40. 10:50Possession of Inert Device
  41. 11:02Ten Years for the RPG Device
  42. 11:09The Insanity of the Sentence
  43. 11:22Tate's Current Situation: 20 Years in Prison
  44. 11:34Sentencing and Appellate Period
  45. 11:43Tate's Fiance and Family Support
  46. 11:54GoFundMe for Legal Defense
  47. 12:07Contacting Representatives
  48. 12:15Urging Media Attention
  49. 12:27A Travesty and Injustice
  50. 12:34Active Duty Sailor Facing Federal Charges
  51. 12:43Trumped-Up Nonsense Allegations
  52. 12:47Receiver Cut Wrongly, ATF Converted Inert Aid
  53. 13:03Why a Follow-Up Video is Necessary
  54. 13:11Media Reporting vs. ATF Claims
  55. 13:25ATF Press Release vs. Reality
  56. 13:30Dangerous Precedent Set
  57. 13:35Fear of Retaliation Among Gun Owners
  58. 13:44Intimidation Tactics
  59. 13:53Shedding Light on the Injustice
  60. 14:02ATF's Own Documents Contradict Claims
  61. 14:09Prosecutors and Jury Conviction
  62. 14:12Prosecutor's Background (JAG Officer)
  63. 14:24Comparison to Matt Hoover Case
  64. 14:33Injustices That Cannot Stand
  65. 14:39How You Can Help: Legal Fund
  66. 14:49Sharing on Social Media
  67. 14:57Contacting Politicians
  68. 15:05Contacting Media Members
  69. 15:09Offer of Documentation
  70. 15:23Conclusion for YouTube/Rumble
  71. 15:31Mug Club Exclusive Content Preview
  72. 15:35Demonstration of Actual Items
  73. 15:59Final Thoughts and Call to Action
  74. 16:04Share This Story
  75. 16:10Follow for Updates
  76. 16:21Email List and Subscription
  77. 16:34Daily Deals Email

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Navy Sailor Patrick Tate convicted of and sentenced to?

Patrick Tate, a US Navy E6, was convicted of five counts related to NFA violations, including machine gun parts and grenade launcher components. He was sentenced to over 20 years in prison, with 10 years for the parts kits and grenade launchers, and an additional 10 years for a de-milled RPG-7 training aid.

What were the specific 'firearms' Patrick Tate was accused of possessing or selling?

Tate was accused of selling a PPSH parts kit that was demilled with a single torch cut, possessing de-milled grenade launcher receivers and barrels stored separately, and possessing a de-milled RPG-7 training aid that was clearly marked 'inert'.

How did the ATF's definition of 'demilled' parts kits change, and why is it relevant to Tate's case?

Historically, parts kits demilled with one torch cut were considered non-firearms. The ATF later changed this to require three cuts. Tate was prosecuted for possessing kits demilled under the older, accepted standard, which the ATF now deems illegal.

What is 'constructive possession' and how was it applied in Patrick Tate's case?

Constructive possession means having the ability and intent to control an illegal item. In Tate's case, the ATF argued he constructively possessed a destructive device because his grenade launcher receivers and barrels were stored separately, even though ATF documents stated they were not destructive devices.

What actions did the ATF take with the de-milled RPG-7 found in Tate's possession?

The ATF modified an inert RPG-7 training aid by welding a hole, adding a trigger mechanism, and inserting a sleeve to fire a 7.62x39mm round. They then claimed it possessed anti-armor capability, despite it being originally marked 'inert' and incapable of safely firing an RPG round.

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