A peaceful Clayton resident and business owner, Russell Fincher, found himself at the center of an alarming ATF raid.

According to reports, Fincher’s home was stormed by approximately a dozen ATF agents who forced him to sign pre-prepared documents terminating his federal firearms license.

The incident, which unfolded in front of Fincher’s 13-year-old son, has sparked outrage and calls for a thorough investigation.

State Representative Justin Humphrey, upon hearing about the incident, expressed deep concern over the alleged misuse of federal police powers by the ATF.

He immediately forwarded the report to relevant Oklahoma authorities, including Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Pushmataha County Sheriff B.J. Hedgecock, and Governor Kevin J. Stitt.

Humphrey called for a comprehensive investigation into potential violations of state and federal laws, as well as possible infringements upon Fincher’s constitutional rights.

The raid, which involved seven vehicles carrying a dozen armed ATF agents, was a terrifying spectacle. Fincher was handcuffed on his deck, surrounded by agents brandishing AR-15s and dressed in tactical gear.

The aggressive behavior of the agents left Fincher and his young son traumatized. Fincher likened the experience to the infamous Trump raid, stating that he felt cornered and intimidated.

During the raid, Fincher was coerced into signing pre-prepared termination documents for his federal firearms license. The agents threatened further action against him and his acquaintances in the firearms business.

They seized more than 50 of Fincher’s personal guns, worth an estimated $50,000 to $60,000, claiming they were ‘evidence’. This heavy-handed approach resembled extortion rather than a legitimate law enforcement search.

Fincher, a high school history teacher, Baptist pastor, and part-time gun dealer, has held a Federal Firearm License (FFL) for three years. His ordeal began with a seemingly harmless call from the ATF in April, requesting permission to inspect his home-based gun business.

However, the situation escalated dramatically when a massive show of force unexpectedly confronted Fincher and his son in June.

After the ATF’s SWAT team cleared Fincher’s home, they called Special Agent Theodore Mongell, who was in charge of the raid.

Mongell allegedly told Fincher, “You’re done. We have to shut you down,” and warned him that they were coming for other FFL holders.

Several agents also accused Fincher of making too much money through his gun show sales, despite Fincher explaining he barely broke even after expenses.

This incident raises serious questions about the ATF’s conduct and their respect for citizens’ constitutional rights. State Representative Justin Humphrey’s call for a thorough investigation is a step in the right direction.

The outcome of this investigation will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the future of gun ownership and law enforcement in America.