The "Retooling Prayer" and a Gunmaker's Unsettling Encounter

Summary

A gun company owner recounts a disturbing experience with Victor Marx, a figure who has previously been associated with Christian ministry, involving a "retooling prayer" that felt manipulative. This prayer, described as a quasi-exorcism, involved probing the owner's deepest fears and insecurities. Following this, the owner details a series of escalating requests from Marx, including providing weapons for questionable operations in Haiti and an attempt to acquire a controlling stake in the gun company. The narrative also touches on the disappearance of one of the company's unique firearms, raising further questions. The conversation highlights a pattern of alleged manipulation, potential misuse of faith, and a deviation from the company's mission to arm school resource officers.