For most unemployed teens, a few thousand would be a challenge. But I agree, 3 k in stimulus checks could have gone a long way towards this and taking the plausible deniability route of saying the alphabets had nothing to do with this gun purchase, then I have to give you that. Still wonder how he knew the exact equipment to buy though, not like it's a Toyota with limited options, but hey who am I to say. I will have to accept your argument that it is possible the feds had nothing to do with directly funding this gun purchase.