Polymer80's "Buy Build Shoot" kit is at the center of a federal investigation into the Nevada company, which was raided by the ATF. ... On Thursday, federal agents armed with a search warrant raided the company — Polymer80 — based on suspicion that it was illegally manufacturing and distributing firearms.

Did Polymer80 get raided by ATF?

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives raided a Dayton-based gun manufacturing company, Polymer80, on Dec. 10. ... In 2019, Polymer80's ghost guns were used in hundreds of crimes across the country, including but not limited to: kidnapping, domestic violence, robbery and homicide, according to the ATF.

Why did Polymer80 get raided?

Because of Polymer80's alleged willful ignorance, the ATF said, the company shipped prohibited items to felons and overseas buyers. The ATF investigation began in February 2020, the warrant stated. Two months later, Polymer80 received a $371,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan from the federal government.