Florida tattoo shop refuses service to military and veterans for being ‘war criminals’
A Florida tattoo shop is facing backlash following a social media post from the shop that said active-duty military members and veterans are not welcome at the company, prompting online criticism.
A message posted on June 23 by Revival Tattoo Collective in Largo, Florida started with people getting upset – over a personal take on the military and police. Though some reacted strongly, the writer stood firm. The view shared was clear: armed forces labeled as war criminals, officers accused of killing babies and unarmed people in public spaces. Disagreement? Fine.
But changing minds isn’t happening here. Insults rolled in anyway – height jokes, old documents dug up, threats aimed at health officials, plus slurs rooted in hate. While reactions poured out, one thing stayed fixed – the original stance didn’t shift an inch. Just look at that. It confirms what I’ve been saying, reveals exactly who we are as a force. Appreciate you making it so clear now
The post added, “Once again for the slow ones the military. Pretty simple if you are ex military or currently serving just don’t come to the shop. You will be turned away.”
The shop was founded by Brady Martinson, who is described on the website as “a tattooist and sign painter – script, blackletter, and custom typography on skin. He treats every word as architecture: measured, weighted, and built to live a lifetime.”
A few of the replies to the controversial post appeared to agree with the sentiment, with one woman saying, “The military preys on underprivileged youth by luring them in with promises to pay for college and makes it sound like it’s their only opportunity to get ahead in life. ACAB.”
Starts with A, this phrase stands for a harsh view of police. It means every officer gets labeled badly by some people. Not everyone agrees with those words. The saying spreads in protests or online arguments. Ends with that sharp message about authority figures
Yet responses often leaned toward disapproval.
One person wrote, “This kind of thinking is disappointing and immature. Judging an entire group by the actions of a few is the same type of prejudice I’m sure you claim to oppose. (IE: Against a race, the lgbtq community, etc…) There are good and bad people in every profession and every walk of life.”
They added, “I’ve served alongside people of every background imaginable and some of the most selfless, compassionate individuals I’ve met wear a uniform. Reducing millions of military members and law enforcement officers to the worst examples among them isn’t being “woke” or smart – it’s just bias. If you are going to reject stereotypes, you should reject them consistently. Heal yourself and break this never-ending cycle of conflict among humans.”
Another person replied, “Lmao it must be so peaceful being this ignorant.”
“I don’t agree with your opinion, but that doesn’t mean I won’t fight for your right to say it. Please keep in mind that the First Amendment merely proyects [sic] you from being punished by the government for your speech. It does not protect you from the consequences of what you say,” another commentator wrote.
A reply came through one gun sending a gif. It flashed Stop breaking the law asshole across the screen
A person commented below, “I’ll show up without mentioning it until later lol.” Revival Tattoo Collective shot back, “Actually, that isn’t happening.”
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for the shop said, “Yeah I’m booked up I can’t take any clients military or civilian. Thanks for your interest on my opinion.”
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