A tattoo studio in Largo, Florida announced it will not provide services to active‑duty military personnel or veterans.
The policy was disclosed in a Facebook post that included a statement denouncing the military and law enforcement with harsh language, asserting that the business would refuse service to anyone expressing support for the armed forces.
The post generated a wave of criticism on social media, with numerous commenters condemning the shop’s stance and labeling the decision discriminatory.
The establishment, Revival Tattoo Collective, was founded by Brady Martinson, a tattooist and sign painter who describes his work as custom script, blackletter, and typography applied to skin.
In a subsequent comment, a spokesperson for the shop claimed the business was fully booked and unable to accept any clients, military or civilian.
The refusal to serve a protected class could expose the studio to legal scrutiny under anti‑discrimination laws that prohibit denial of service based on military status.
Veterans and service members typically have access to tattoo shops that welcome them, and the incident has heightened concerns within the veteran community about equal treatment.
