Patrick "Tate" Adamiak

US Navy Sailor Wrongfully Convicted and Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison For Legally Owned Military Memorabilia.

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Tate's Story

Tate is a U.S. Navy veteran who legally collected deactivated WWII relics—items previously approved for import by the ATF. But in 2022, he became the target of an ATF sting operation and was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for owning non-functional, historical artifacts. His conviction is based on a retroactive and unlawful reinterpretation of gun laws.

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The Case

At 27 years of age, Tate wound up in the net of an ATF sting operation.

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Media Coverage

Liberty Doll | Feb 13 2025

Navy Sailor Wrongfully Jailed By ATF

A navy sailor has been wrongfully jailed by the ATF over replica machine guns.

Livetoshoot.com | Feb 1st 2025

The Story of Patrick Tate Adamiak

This is the story of Patrick Tate Adamiak and how the ATF lied to wrongfully convict a Navy sailor.

Ammoland.com | Jan 31 2025

Free Patrick Tate Adamiak and Abolish the ATF!

The ATF should be shuttered for what they did to Patrick Tate Adamiak, starting with the idiots involved in his case.

Mrgunsandgear | Oct 27th 2022

US Navy Sailor Wrongfully Convicted For Illegally Selling Machine Guns

Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Tate Adamiak, an active duty US Navy Sailor, has been wrongfully convicted for selling machine guns, grenade launchers, and more

John Crump News | Feb, 2023

Navy Sailor, Patrick Tate Adamiak, Convicted on BS NFA Violation

Tate was set up a CI to buy a demilled receiver that wasn't demilled enough.