Man who fired nail gun at FBI building called for violence on Truth Social in days after Mar-a-Lago

[brooklynite]

Source: NBC News

A man identified by two law enforcement sources as Ricky Shiffer, who died in a confrontation with police after he fired a nail gun at a Cincinnati FBI building, appeared to post online in recent days about his desire to kill FBI agents shortly after former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence was searched.

Two law enforcement officials confirmed Shiffer’s name. Shiffer was at the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, according to three people aiding law enforcement who saw him in photos taken from the day of the attack; however, it’s unclear whether he went inside the building. Shiffer frequently posted about his attendance at the Capitol on social media.

On Truth Social, a social media platform founded by Trump’s media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, Shiffer appeared to have posted a message detailing his failed attempt to gain entry to the FBI building.

“Well, I thought I had a way through bullet proof glass, and I didn’t. If you don’t hear from me, it is true I tried attacking the F.B.I., and it’ll mean either I was taken off the internet, the F.B.I. got me, or they sent the regular cops while,” the account @RickyWShifferJr wrote at 9:29 a.m. ET, shortly after police allege the shooting occurred.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/man-fired-nail-gun-fbi-building-called-violence-days-mar-lago-search-rcna42749

[Freedom fried]

1. Poor Ricky Bobby

RIP

He gave his life for a criminal game show host.

[RockRaven]

2. Apparently there are perhaps-not-so-useful how-to videos on YouTube or somewhere saying that

one can break bulletproof glass with a nail gun. What a nail gun is supposed to do that the gun he had (AR-15, IIRC) wouldn't, I have no idea...

[truthisfreedom]

3. He carried a tank of compressed air with him?

Or did he have a genny and a compressor in the back of a pickup? Nail guns are pneumatic.

[muriel_volestrangler]

5. You might want to consider the powder-actuated tool ... these two are my Cadillacs

Wood, concrete, steel to steel - she'll throw a fastener into anything*.

The Wire | Snoop Buys A Nailgun

*But not, it seems, bulletproof glass.

[brachism]

4. Nail gun regulations

Why are we allowing white supremists to buy nail guns without some kind of review and approval?’

[mahatmakanejeeves]

7. I'm saving this one.

Why are we allowing white supremists to buy nail guns without some kind of review and approval?’

[oldsoftie]

6. Well, he got it! Instant earth penalty for the traitor terrorist. nt

[cab67]

8. sometimes, you have to find a reason to laugh at the utterly appalling

[Farmer-Rick]

9. So TFG inspired another wacko to attack and murder others

Such an inspirational leader to us all....Nazi inspiration.

Thank the imaginary gods that we fought WWII to be rid of these idiotic Nazis.

[OneCrazyDiamond]

10. They got Truth Social working?

Maybe not. Seems he was all alone when he died. FBI should watch that site more often.

[keithbvadu2]

11. Social Truth Donald (STD) censored/deleted posts they disagreed with but left his posts OK until the

Social Truth Donald (STD) censored/deleted posts they disagreed with but left his posts OK until they became poor publicity.