What exactly constitutes an official reason to be tipped off to the FBI and labeled a terrorist? Well the FBI has dispersed fliers to various industries and written customized lists of suspicious activities that they want shop owners to watch for. They are all pretty standard terrorist behaviors, hardly worth mentioning. But why not;
FBI Flier - Potential Indicators for Terrorist Activities - Relating to Hobby Shops
FBI Flier - Potential Indicators for Terrorist Activities - Relating to Farm Supply Stores
FBI Flier - Potential Indicators for Terrorist Activities - Relating to Storage Units
Skim through the fliers and see for yourself. There may be other businesses targeted, but these were all I could find while researching. Gun shops also got the flier, although I cannot find a copy. But this news article has an interview with a shop owner who gives us a few clues about what is on that one. Buying large amounts of ammo, paying in cash, and buying gun accessories were amongst the terror traits.
FBI Flyer Worries Gun Store Owners
Oh and here are some terrorist symbolism described in the MIAC report.
- Paying in cash.
- Asking for any privacy in the transaction.
- Paying in advance.
- Failing to pay rent on time.
- Having an odd schedule.
- Being unfriendly.
- Being a new customer from out of town.
- Being impatient.
- Buying large amounts of something.
- Signs of burns on your skin.
- Stains on clothing.
- Missing a finger.
FBI Flier - Potential Indicators for Terrorist Activities - Relating to Hobby Shops
FBI Flier - Potential Indicators for Terrorist Activities - Relating to Farm Supply Stores
FBI Flier - Potential Indicators for Terrorist Activities - Relating to Storage Units
Skim through the fliers and see for yourself. There may be other businesses targeted, but these were all I could find while researching. Gun shops also got the flier, although I cannot find a copy. But this news article has an interview with a shop owner who gives us a few clues about what is on that one. Buying large amounts of ammo, paying in cash, and buying gun accessories were amongst the terror traits.
FBI Flyer Worries Gun Store Owners
Oh and here are some terrorist symbolism described in the MIAC report.