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Florida tattoo shop bars military members and veterans after anti-military post

Revival Tattoo Collective in Largo, Florida, announced on June 23 that the business will no longer serve military members or veterans.

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Turquoise single-story tattoo shop with a large window display reading 'Tattoo Collective' and two cars parked in front on a sunny street.

LARGO, Fla., June 26 (Oh Yippee) — Revival Tattoo Collective in Largo, Florida, said in a June 23 social media post that it would not serve active-duty military members or veterans, turning away a class of customers from the business.

In the post, the shop said, “My opinion is that the military is a bunch of war criminals and law enforcement kills babies and unarmed citizens in the street.” It 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 identified Brady Martinson as the shop’s founder, citing the shop website, which described him as “a tattooist and sign painter — script, blackletter, and custom typography on skin.”

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Stephanie Ramirez

Stephanie Ramirez is a senior California reporter for Times Media Service, based in Sacramento, California. Ramirez covers California elections and state politics, including government decisions and public policy and the practical effects on residents across the state. Ramirez holds a master's degree in communication with a focus on journalism and grew up in Sacramento, California.

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