Mr. Liebeler. Did you ever talk to the newspaper reporter about this?

Mr. Ryder. There were several out here after the FBI had been out, and we told them the same thing that we told the FBI.

Mr. Liebeler. But you didn't talk to any newspaper reporter before the FBI came out here?

Mr. Ryder. No.

Mr. Liebeler. You are quite sure about that?

Mr. Ryder. I am positive about that.

Mr. Liebeler. It was your impression at the time the FBI came that they were making a routine check of all guns?

Mr. Ryder. That is my opinion. That is the idea I had.

Mr. Liebeler. You don't know of any special reason why they came to this particular gun shop?

Mr. Ryder. No; he didn't give any specific reason. He was just checking us out. Like I say, probably just routine like he checked all others.