LARGO, Fla., June 26 (Oh Yippee) — A Largo, Florida, tattoo shop said in a June 23 social media post that active-duty military members and veterans were not welcome, a move that shuts out a class of potential customers and could affect the business’s sales and reputation.
Revival Tattoo Collective wrote that “the military is a bunch of war criminals and law enforcement kills babies and unarmed citizens in the street.” The post also said, “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.”
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a shop spokesperson said, “Yeah I’m booked up I can’t take any clients military or civilian. Thanks for your interest on my opinion.” Fox News reported that the shop was founded by Brady Martinson and said the shop website describes him as “a tattooist and sign painter — script, blackletter, and custom typography on skin.”
The reporting did not include any revenue figures, and it was not clear whether Florida regulators or local officials had taken any action in response. Florida tattoo shops are subject to state registration and county inspection requirements under state law, according to a separate report on Florida tattoo regulation.
