Rebel Gun Refinishing is apparently out of business - The Firearms Forum

passinthru1234 · 03-11-2010, 03:19 PM

Don't know if any of you are familiar with Rebel Gun Refinishing service in Wildwood, FL but I have sent them quite a few long guns and pistols in the past 35 or so years and been quite pleased with the result. Sent them a rifle belonging to my father-in-law by UPS and they brought it back saying business had moved. I found the new address and sent it again but again returned saying out of business. I couldn't believe that Rebel Gun Refinishing wouldn't post this info on their website. I would have to let my past customers avoid wasting money as I have done. I just wanted you all to know that they were out of business now!!!

Big ugly · 03-11-2010, 04:42 PM

Well thats new to me, I will be shure to let Ugly Sr. know.

okchunts · 04-05-2011, 11:18 AM

I have an old 16 ga that was my great grandfathers and it needs reblueing. Rebel was the place I was told to go to. Is there another place out there that I can trust to do a good job and to trust my gun with?

Thanks, Bill

woolleyworm · 04-05-2011, 03:00 PM

No answer on their phone line either...

Wonder what happened?

mwkelly · 05-02-2011, 11:36 AM

Maybe this is why.....

Bummer. They did very nice work. Prices were reasonable too. Oh well...

--Three Charged With Illegally Transporting and Storing Hazardous Waste--

WILDWOOD � Officials with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection�s Division of Law Enforcement announced the arrest of three men charged with four felony counts of environmental crimes. Charles D. Destin, age 32, Robert Tennison, age 35, and Kenneth Samaniego, age 40, are co-owners of Rebel Gun Refinishing in Wildwood.

"In Florida, if you endanger life or property with hazardous substances, it is a crime," said DEP Secretary David Struhs. "Environmental crimes are not victimless crimes."

The case against the three is largely attributable to an anonymous complaint alleging that Rebel Gun Refinishing employees transported drums containing hazardous waste to one of their private residences. One drum was reportedly leaking. The allegation was confirmed when DEP investigators found drums of hazardous waste stored in an old house trailer at Destin�s home in Dunnellon. Tests performed on the contents of the drums identified the presence of cadmium, chromium and lead, which are classified as hazardous waste.

"Anonymous tips from concerned citizens are often used by law enforcement to identify and solve all types of criminal cases," said Division of Law Enforcement Director Tom Tramel. "In this case, our Special Agents were able to act on the information provided and avert the potential danger posed to the environment and residents living within the community.

Anyone who witnesses an environmental crime is encouraged to call DEP�s Bureau of Environmental Investigations, 1-850-488-5757, the State Warning Point hotline, 1-800-320-0519, or your local law enforcement agency.

CampingJosh · 05-02-2011, 12:50 PM

Nice detective work, mwkelly.

Also, welcome to TFF.

03-11-2010, 03:19 PM	#1
passinthru1234 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TN Posts: 2	Rebel Gun Refinishing is apparently out of business Don't know if any of you are familiar with Rebel Gun Refinishing service in Wildwood, FL but I have sent them quite a few long guns and pistols in the past 35 or so years and been quite pleased with the result. Sent them a rifle belonging to my father-in-law by UPS and they brought it back saying business had moved. I found the new address and sent it again but again returned saying out of business. I couldn't believe that Rebel Gun Refinishing wouldn't post this info on their website. I would have to let my past customers avoid wasting money as I have done. I just wanted you all to know that they were out of business now!!! -->

03-11-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
Big ugly Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Knoxville Tennessee Contributor Posts: 2,603	Re: Rebel Gun Refinishing is apparently out of business Well thats new to me, I will be shure to let Ugly Sr. know. __________________ "You say the Devil made do it with a smile. Raisin' hell and howlin at the moon. Well I'm gonna put your @$$ back in line. I'm gonna scare the Devil out of you." BlackBerry Smoke Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R513dA4peMg Nothing is "proof" against a truly talented fool. Swanshot

04-05-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
okchunts Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1	Re: Rebel Gun Refinishing is apparently out of business I have an old 16 ga that was my great grandfathers and it needs reblueing. Rebel was the place I was told to go to. Is there another place out there that I can trust to do a good job and to trust my gun with? Thanks, Bill

04-05-2011, 03:00 PM	#4
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: Rebel Gun Refinishing is apparently out of business No answer on their phone line either... Wonder what happened? __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

05-02-2011, 11:36 AM	#5
mwkelly Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1	Re: Rebel Gun Refinishing is apparently out of business Maybe this is why..... Bummer. They did very nice work. Prices were reasonable too. Oh well... --Three Charged With Illegally Transporting and Storing Hazardous Waste-- WILDWOOD � Officials with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection�s Division of Law Enforcement announced the arrest of three men charged with four felony counts of environmental crimes. Charles D. Destin, age 32, Robert Tennison, age 35, and Kenneth Samaniego, age 40, are co-owners of Rebel Gun Refinishing in Wildwood. "In Florida, if you endanger life or property with hazardous substances, it is a crime," said DEP Secretary David Struhs. "Environmental crimes are not victimless crimes." The case against the three is largely attributable to an anonymous complaint alleging that Rebel Gun Refinishing employees transported drums containing hazardous waste to one of their private residences. One drum was reportedly leaking. The allegation was confirmed when DEP investigators found drums of hazardous waste stored in an old house trailer at Destin�s home in Dunnellon. Tests performed on the contents of the drums identified the presence of cadmium, chromium and lead, which are classified as hazardous waste. "Anonymous tips from concerned citizens are often used by law enforcement to identify and solve all types of criminal cases," said Division of Law Enforcement Director Tom Tramel. "In this case, our Special Agents were able to act on the information provided and avert the potential danger posed to the environment and residents living within the community. Anyone who witnesses an environmental crime is encouraged to call DEP�s Bureau of Environmental Investigations, 1-850-488-5757, the State Warning Point hotline, 1-800-320-0519, or your local law enforcement agency.

05-02-2011, 12:50 PM	#6
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Rebel Gun Refinishing is apparently out of business Nice detective work, mwkelly. Also, welcome to TFF. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.